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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Agenda
Agenda
December 2024 – February 2025 Dec 2024 – Feb 2025
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Dec
7
Sat
Christmas Regale @ Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
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Dec 7 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Christmas Regale @ Fort Nisqually Living History Museum

Celebrate the holiday season with ornament making, the harvesting of the Yule Log, parlor games, and a visit with Father Christmas.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of modern holidays and experience a real old-fashioned Christmas at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum. Throughout the day guests of all ages can join in parlor games, make ornaments, and create pomanders from clementines and cloves. Wonder the holiday market and pop into the kitchen for a treat. Arrive early line up to meet Father Christmas. Children are invited to participate in bringing the Yule Log into the Fort, and all parties may take a fresh cut of the Yule Log home.

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Categories: Family Events Kids Seasonal and Holiday Events
Festival of Trees Gala @ University of Puget Sound, Tennis Pavilion
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Dec 7 @ 6:00 pm
Festival of Trees Gala @ University of Puget Sound, Tennis Pavilion

Every year, Mary Bridge Children’s Festival of Trees raises funds for critical programs and services, improving the health and well-being of children throughout Washington state. This year’s Festival of Trees theme, Magic Lives Here, will ring in 38 years of championing world-class pediatric health care. The gala includes pre-event live entertainment and a raffles; Fund-A-Need and a live auction featuring 25 beautiful themed trees with unique experiences and items; and an after-party with with one of Western Washington’s premier Funk, R&B and Soul bands. Tickets include valet parking, hosted bar, dinner and dancing and are available to those 21 or older. Proceeds raised during Festival of Trees will help build the new MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital campus.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Food & Beverage Non-Profit Fundraising Events Seasonal and Holiday Events
Dec
14
Sat
Craft Saturday: Train Ornament @ Job Carr Cabin Museum in Tacoma's Old Town Park
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Dec 14 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Craft Saturday: Train Ornament @ Job Carr Cabin Museum in Tacoma's Old Town Park

Take home a FREE children’s activity kit to make a train ornament during the 12/14 Craft Saturday at Job Carr Cabin Museum. All ages welcome. Please bring a food donation for St Leo’s Food Connection.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Kids
Tacoma Santa Parade, Street Festival and More!! @ South Tacoma Way
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Dec 14 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Tacoma Santa Parade, Street Festival and More!! @ South Tacoma Way

The beloved Tacoma Santa Parade is back for its 11th year, bringing holiday cheer, community fun, and endless festive activities to historic South Tacoma Way on Saturday, December 14th. This year’s event promises an unforgettable experience for all ages, with the day’s festivities kicking off at noon and leading up to the exciting parade at 4:30 PM.

Event Highlights:

? Street Festival (Noon – 6:00 PM): South Tacoma Way between 50th and 56th will transform into a bustling holiday street festival, featuring a wide range of vendors selling handmade gifts, bath and body items, home goods, jewelry, including a Creepmas Market and more—perfect for holiday shopping!

? Food Vendors: Satisfy your seasonal cravings with comfort foods from local vendors, including Pacific Islander delicacies, soul food, pizza, kettlecorn, baked goods, hot cocoa, and more. Enjoy the tastes of the holidays while exploring all the festival has to offer.

? Stage Entertainment: A full lineup of live performances will celebrate the season with music and dance. Don’t miss the Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest at 4:00 PM on the main stage—bring your most outrageous festive attire and compete for prizes!

? Parade (4:30 PM): The grand Tacoma Santa Parade will step off in style with local cheer teams, dance clubs, marching bands, decorated floats, and, of course, Santa’s Elves. The parade will end with the arrival of Santa Claus himself, spreading holiday cheer to all in attendance.

Join Us as a Sponsor or Parade Participant:
To make this year’s event truly magical, we are still welcoming sponsors and parade participants who wish to join in spreading holiday joy. Interested businesses and community groups can visit our website at www.tacomasantaparade.org to complete an application and become part of this cherished Tacoma tradition.

Sponsors and Community Support:
This year’s event is proudly supported by local businesses and sponsors dedicated to making the holiday season brighter for the Tacoma community, including Pierce Transit,  Stellar Soirees Event Creation, SEO2000, Partytime Parcels, Cascade Home Builders, Tapco Credit Union, Liz Ann Johnson Elder Law, Guild Mortgage and the Asian Pacific Cultural Center. Their support and commitment to community spirit help make this cherished event possible.

Join Us for the Magic of the Holiday Season:
The Tacoma Santa Parade & Street Festival has become a favorite annual tradition, bringing together families, friends, and neighbors to celebrate the holiday season with warmth, joy, and Tacoma’s signature community spirit. With fun for all ages and something for everyone, the 11th Annual Tacoma Santa Parade promises a day filled with festive cheer.

For more information, follow our event updates or reach out to Event Coordinator Jennifer Day at tacomasantaparade@gmail.com. We look forward to celebrating with you and ringing in the holiday season together in the heart of Tacoma! 

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Food & Beverage Kids Seasonal and Holiday Events
3rd Annual Hilltop Christmas Tree Lighting @ Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center
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Dec 14 @ 5:00 pm
3rd Annual Hilltop Christmas Tree Lighting @ Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center

? Join Us for the 3rd Annual Hilltop Christmas Tree Lighting! ?

Celebrate the season with family and friends at the 3rd Annual Hilltop Christmas Tree Lighting! Kick off the holidays with dazzling lights, festive music, and plenty of holiday cheer. Enjoy delicious treats, festive activities, and the magic of the season as we light up the night and create memories that will last a lifetime. Don’t miss this heartwarming tradition – the perfect way to start your holiday season!

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Categories: Family Events Kids Seasonal and Holiday Events
Jan
4
Sat
Family Saturdays – Music is in Everything @ Washington State History Museum
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Jan 4 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Join us this winter for Family Saturdays! Explore how history connects us all during this hour-long storytime program designed for children ages 4 to 10 and their families.

This month’s Family Saturday story is Me On The Map, by Joan Sweeney, a book about the importance of map skills. We’ll read the book together and spend time practicing map skills in our exhibition The Mountain Was Out. Then, you’ll have the chance to create your own map of a place you’d like others to explore.

 

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Categories: Family Events Kids
Feb
15
Sat
Family Saturdays – Music is in Everything @ Washington State History Museum
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Feb 15 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Join us this winter for Family Saturdays! Explore how history connects us all during this hour-long storytime program designed for children ages 4 to 10 and their families.

This month’s Family Saturday story is Music is in Everything by Ziggy Marley, a book about music’s many forms. We’ll read the book together and spend time exploring how different people make music to share their culture in our exhibition, ‘Washington My Home.’ Then, you’ll have the chance to create your own instrument.

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Categories: Family Events Kids
December 2024 – February 2025 Dec 2024 – Feb 2025