Pierce County Events Calendar

Relay for Life of South King County @ Game Farm Park

Jul 22 @ 1:00 pm

One person can make a difference. In May 1985, Dr. Gordon “Gordy” Klatt walked and ran for 24 hours around a track in Tacoma, Washington, raising money to help the American Cancer Society with the nation’s biggest health concern: cancer.

Gordy spent a grueling 24 hours circling the track at the University of Puget Sound. Friends, family, and patients watched and supported him as he walked and ran more than 83.6 miles and raised $27,000 through pledges to help save lives from cancer. As he circled the track, he thought of how he could get others to take part. He envisioned having teams participate in a 24-hour fundraising event. The next year, 19 teams were part of the first Relay For Life event at the historical Stadium Bowl and raised $33,000.

After previously battling stomach cancer, Gordy passed away from heart failure on August 3, 2014 at the age of 71. But his legacy lives on. He shaped an idea that started as one man walking and running a track and helped turn it into a global fundraising phenomenon.

Jul

Tacoma Bon Odori Festival @ Tacoma Buddhist Temple

Jul 29 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Our Tacoma Buddhist Temple Bon Odori Festival is back after 3 years! As part of our religion, we honor those who have passed by celebrating them through Japanese traditional dancing called Bon Odori. Everyone is welcome to dance, enjoy the food or just watch the dancing and taiko performances. 4pm: Food, beer garden, info booths, Japanese items for sale and Kings Books table. 4:30: Obon service. 5pm: Dancing and taiko drumming will occur in front of our temple on Fawcett Avenue up from UW Tacoma. 8pm: memorial candle service. Come early before the food runs out. Credit card and checks preferred for all purchases. Questions: info@tacomabt.org.

Categories: Adult Focused Events Arts and Entertainment Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Non-Profit Fundraising Events

Tue

Arts Night Out Block Party 2023 @ Hilltop Heritage Middle School

Aug 1 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Save the date for Hilltop Artists’ annual block party!

Stop by the Hilltop Heritage hot shop to see glass demos; grab a free snack, groove to the beat, and enjoy hands on arts and crafts.

This year, our partners from the Imagine Justice Project will join us. Check out exciting booths and activities from our collaborators in youth-serving organizations. Roster to be announced!

So many more exciting activities are in the works: we’re excited to bring the community together this summer.

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Education Family Events Kids Tags: #ArtsNightOut #HilltopArtists HilltopHeritageMS

Thu

Pierce County Fair @ Frontier Park

Aug 10 @ 10:00 am – 9:30 pm

Come Experience the Magic at the 2023 Pierce County Fair in Graham! Food, Fun, and Entertainment for all ages. Gotta Go To Graham!

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage Kids Music Concerts

Fri

Pierce County Fair @ Frontier Park

Aug 11 @ 10:00 am – 9:30 pm

Come Experience the Magic at the 2023 Pierce County Fair in Graham! Food, Fun, and Entertainment for all ages. Gotta Go To Graham!

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage Kids Music Concerts

Pierce County Fair @ Frontier Park

Aug 12 @ 10:00 am – 9:30 pm

Come Experience the Magic at the 2023 Pierce County Fair in Graham! Food, Fun, and Entertainment for all ages. Gotta Go To Graham!

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage Kids Music Concerts

Notes from Purgatory: Menopause Journaling Workshop @ Lauda

Aug 12 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Sasha Davies, author of The Menopause Companion, will lead this in-person, small-group workshop.

Through a mix of creative prompts and small group discussion, we’ll write and/or draw our way toward understanding who we are as our bodies change and who we hope to become.
Open to anyone contemplating or experiencing their transition to menopause. You don’t have to be a “writer” or an “artist” to attend! We will not be evaluating each other’s work.

Cost: Workshop only: $15 | Workshop + Copy of The Menopause Companion: $30

p.s. If you’ve not been yet, you’re going to LOVE Lauda. Plan on coming early or staying late to shop a little. It’s the most delightful stationery shop around–pens, journals, cards, watercolors!!!–they have all of my favorite things.

Categories: Health and Wellness Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: Creative doodling journaliing menopause workshop writing

Sun

Pierce County Fair @ Frontier Park

Aug 13 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Come Experience the Magic at the 2023 Pierce County Fair in Graham! Food, Fun, and Entertainment for all ages. Gotta Go To Graham!

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage Kids Music Concerts

14th Annual Parkland Pace or Race @ Washington High School

Aug 19 @ 8:30 am

Registration, course map, and results can be found at https://patriotcrosscountry.com/ppr

Cost – $15

Online Registration closes on August 18th at 11:59 PM
Registrations are also accepted on the day of the event for an additional charge of $5

8:30 AM – Registration/Packet Pick Up Opens
9:20 AM – Registration/Packet Pick Up Closes
9:30 AM – Start of Event
10:30 AM – Start of Awards

USATF certified 5K course is flat and fast
Raffle prizes are given away at awards ceremony
Ribbons are given to top 3 in each gender and age group
Medals are given to 1st place overall male and female
All proceeds benefit Washington High School Cross Country

For More Information:
Allen Culp
253-219-5252
aculp@fpschools.org

This event provides funds to purchase shoes and uniforms for local youth runners, as well as provides a college scholarship for a graduating senior

Categories: Health and Wellness Outdoor Recreation Sports Tags: 5k Kids Run walk

Sep

Fri

Gabby’s Dollhouse: Gabby on the Go! Tour @ Washington State Fair