Pierce County Events Calendar

Pierce County Events Calendar

This calendar is the place to find fun events happening throughout Pierce County, including Tacoma, Puyallup, Lakewood and beyond.

Have an event that isn’t listed? Please email events@SouthSoundTalk.com with the following information:

  • Name of Event
  • Date, time and location (name of business if applicable and complete address)
  • Organizer(s) name
  • Cost
  • URL to purchase tickets
  • Website URL
  • SHORT description of the event
  • Photo

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Jul
8
Sat
Fire Rescue Spectacular @ Hands On Children's Museum
Jul 8 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

The Fire Rescue Spectacular, July 8, is the ultimate firefighter and first-responder experience for kids! At the free street fair kids can explore a fleet of emergency vehicles, meet first responders, take the Junior Fighter Challenge, enjoy free ice cream, and so much more!

Presented by Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network in partnership with Olympia Fire Dept., and thanks to Access Partner Macy’s.

Free Street Fair Activities
• Explore Olympia’s fleet of emergency vehicles and meet first responders
• Meet Sparky the Fire Dog & Smokey the Bear
• See vintage fire trucks
• Experience the Spray Gallery
• Take the Junior Firefighter Challenge
• Enjoy special activities, festival food & free ice cream and popsicles

Inside the Museum
• See wacky Dr. Science demos
• Make an emergency candle or fire starter
• Learn how to start a campfire
• Explore first aid techniques
• Rescue toy animals from ice

All activities on the street are free to the public. Special activities in the Museum are free with admission – online reservations recommended.

Summer Sips @ Gig Harbor Uptown
Jul 8 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Celebrate summer, live music & local makers at the 1-stop taste event of the season. Craft beer, cider, wine, spirits & more from the 253!

What is Summer Sips? Think wine or beer festival – but more! Summer Sips brings locally crafted sips to the masses, replete with amazing live music throughout the day.

When: Saturday, July 8th, 2023 Time: 12pm – 7pm

Where: Uptown Gig Harbor, 4701 Point Fosdick Dr, Gig Harbor

Whether you’re into cider, beer, wine, spirits, or softer options, Summer Sips is the 1-stop taste n’ shop event of the season. 1 day, 1 location, 60+ refreshing sips from the 253 and great live music. Let your senses run wild for a cause! 21+ event.

Proceeds fund environmental education, conservation, and stewardship initiatives in the KGI watershed through the Lu Winsor Memorial Environmental Grant program.

Each ticket includes event access, a Sips tasting glass, 5 drink tickets, re-entry pass, live music, and an awesome time!

Volunteer Opportunities Summer Sips Volunteer Sign Up

Jul
11
Tue
Hey Singers! 
Jul 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Hey Singers! 

Hey, Singers, be our guest to explore Tacoma’s largest a capella chorus in the barbershop style at 7 pm, every Tuesday. Join us at 602 N. Orchard. tacomavocalstandard@gmail.com or Facebook: TacomaVocalStandard

Jul
14
Fri
Prairie Line Walk & Talk @ Tollefson Plaza
Jul 14 @ 6:00 pm

Join Tacoma Historical Society for a historic walking tour of the Prairie Line Trail in downtown Tacoma. The tour will be lead by renowned local historian, Michael Sullivan, who will share the history of how the Northern Pacific Railroad shaped the city we know today.

The walk will begin at Tollefson Plaza and cover approximately one mile. While the trail is accessible, the first portion of the walk is uphill. Paid public parking can be found along Pacific Avenue.

RSVP at Eventbrite.com

This program is FREE or by donation. Donations can be made through Eventbrite or in-person at the event.

For questions call or email:
(?253) 472-3738
i?nfo@tacomahistory.org

For information about other events included in the Northern Pacific 150th Commemoration, visit us at www.NP150.org.

Sponsored by Tacoma Creates, Port of Tacoma, Tacoma Public Utilities, Amtrak & Puyallup Tribe of Indians

Jul
18
Tue
Hey Singers! 
Jul 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Hey Singers! 

Hey, Singers, be our guest to explore Tacoma’s largest a capella chorus in the barbershop style at 7 pm, every Tuesday. Join us at 602 N. Orchard. tacomavocalstandard@gmail.com or Facebook: TacomaVocalStandard

Jul
21
Fri
Movie Night at the Museum @ Tacoma Historical Society
Jul 21 @ 6:00 pm

Join us for snacks and a FREE showing of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s 1961 film “Ring of Fire”! In this thrilling train adventure, two sheriff deputies arrest three teenagers for robbery but are overpowered and taken hostage while forest fires rage all around them.

After the showing we’ll discuss some behind-the-scenes info about the filming locations in Washington and the train that was used!

Runtime for this film is 1hour and 31minutes. While we have chairs at the museum, feel free to to bring seat cushions from home to make your viewing more comfortable!

This event is FREE or by donation. Donations can be made through Eventbrite or at the museum.

RSVP on Eventbrite.com.

Questions?
Call: (253) 472-3738
E?mail: info@tacomahistory.org

To learn more about events included in the 150th Northern Pacific Commemoration visit www.NP150.org.

Sponsored by Tacoma Creates, Port of Tacoma, Amtrak, Tacoma Public Utilities and Puyallup Tribe of Indians.

Jul
22
Sat
Buffalo Soldiers Visit DuPont Historical Museum @ DuPont Historical Museum
Jul 22 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

The DuPont Historical Society and Museum invite you to a fun history event for the entire family. Reenactors from Buffalo Soldiers of Seattle will share living history from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at Robinson Park, adjacent to the museum. A permanent Buffalo Soldier exhibit at the DuPont Historical Museum was funded by a DuPont Lodging Tax grant and a Sparks Diversity grant through Pierce County Heritage League. Learn more about the historic 1904 Ninth Cavalry encampment on the north bank of Sequalitchew Creek.

Please join us July 22nd, between 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Event is free, open to the public, and appropriate for all ages.
More info: www.dupontmuseum.com or duponthistoricalmuseum@gmail.com

Paranormal Cirque @ Tacoma Mall
Jul 22 @ 9:30 pm

Cirque Italia is now presenting:
“PARANORMAL CIRQUE!”
ONE OF THE BEST THRILLING EXPERIENCES!!!
Coming to Tacoma, WA July 20-24

Are you ready Tacoma? Do you love thrilling, wicked, sexy, or even dangerous things? Paranormal Cirque will expose you to a unique creation of combined theatre, circus, and cabaret with a new European style flare. Cirque Italia is now presenting a brand-new show for a MATURE audience!
This innovative horror story features different shades of sexy and an incomparable storyline – the only thing you can be sure of during this unique experience is that you will not know what to expect! It might be hard to divide reality and illusion!
Are you intrigued yet? Dare to let yourself get wicked for one night under our Big TOP and live on the edge with Paranormal Cirque show! You will fall into a parallel world and end up surrounded by monstrous creatures with hidden talents that will amaze you with the circus arts. This show is NOT for the faint of heart. You may have to catch your breath or try to stop your heart from racing during this adrenaline filled performance.
A careful casting selection has united the best artists from all over the world. A few of the circus arts you can expect to see in this new production include the jaw-dropping Wheel of Death, mystifying MAGIC, and more. Our Black unit also follows our strict animal-free policy.
For more information visit www.paranormalcirque.com and make sure to check all our social media accounts. Tickets can be purchased now starting at $20.00 depending on availability. Restricted – under 18 REQUIRES accompanying parent or guardian. This show has adult language and material.
Paranormal Cirque is offering a special promotion: $5.00 off any full priced ticket purchased in levels 1, 2, or 3. This offer cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts or deals. Please call 941-704-8572 to get the promo code for your location.
You can purchase tickets through our website (paranormalcirque.com/tickets) or by phone: (941) 704-8572. We also respond to text messages.

When: July 20th- 24th, 2023
Where: 4502 S Steele Street, Tacoma, WA 98409
At: Tacoma Mall

— Under the stunning Black and Red Big Top Tent

· July 20– Thursday: 7:30pm
· July 21– Friday: 7:30pm
· July 22– Saturday: 6:30pm & 9:30pm
· July 23– Sunday: 5:30pm & 8:30pm

· July 24– Monday: 7:30pm

Box office hours:
The box office opens on-site on Tuesday, the week of the show.
Non-show days: 10am – 6pm
On show days: 10am – 10pm

Jul
23
Sun
Paranormal Cirque @ Tacoma Mall
Jul 23 @ 8:30 pm

Cirque Italia is now presenting:
“PARANORMAL CIRQUE!”
ONE OF THE BEST THRILLING EXPERIENCES!!!
Coming to Tacoma, WA July 20-24

Are you ready Tacoma? Do you love thrilling, wicked, sexy, or even dangerous things? Paranormal Cirque will expose you to a unique creation of combined theatre, circus, and cabaret with a new European style flare. Cirque Italia is now presenting a brand-new show for a MATURE audience!
This innovative horror story features different shades of sexy and an incomparable storyline – the only thing you can be sure of during this unique experience is that you will not know what to expect! It might be hard to divide reality and illusion!
Are you intrigued yet? Dare to let yourself get wicked for one night under our Big TOP and live on the edge with Paranormal Cirque show! You will fall into a parallel world and end up surrounded by monstrous creatures with hidden talents that will amaze you with the circus arts. This show is NOT for the faint of heart. You may have to catch your breath or try to stop your heart from racing during this adrenaline filled performance.
A careful casting selection has united the best artists from all over the world. A few of the circus arts you can expect to see in this new production include the jaw-dropping Wheel of Death, mystifying MAGIC, and more. Our Black unit also follows our strict animal-free policy.
For more information visit www.paranormalcirque.com and make sure to check all our social media accounts. Tickets can be purchased now starting at $20.00 depending on availability. Restricted – under 18 REQUIRES accompanying parent or guardian. This show has adult language and material.
Paranormal Cirque is offering a special promotion: $5.00 off any full priced ticket purchased in levels 1, 2, or 3. This offer cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts or deals. Please call 941-704-8572 to get the promo code for your location.
You can purchase tickets through our website (paranormalcirque.com/tickets) or by phone: (941) 704-8572. We also respond to text messages.

When: July 20th- 24th, 2023
Where: 4502 S Steele Street, Tacoma, WA 98409
At: Tacoma Mall

— Under the stunning Black and Red Big Top Tent

· July 20– Thursday: 7:30pm
· July 21– Friday: 7:30pm
· July 22– Saturday: 6:30pm & 9:30pm
· July 23– Sunday: 5:30pm & 8:30pm

· July 24– Monday: 7:30pm

Box office hours:
The box office opens on-site on Tuesday, the week of the show.
Non-show days: 10am – 6pm
On show days: 10am – 10pm

Jul
25
Tue
Hey Singers! 
Jul 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Hey Singers! 

Hey, Singers, be our guest to explore Tacoma’s largest a capella chorus in the barbershop style at 7 pm, every Tuesday. Join us at 602 N. Orchard. tacomavocalstandard@gmail.com or Facebook: TacomaVocalStandard