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

Our editors will review and post within a few business days.

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January – May 2025 Jan – May 2025
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Jan
1
Wed
Polar Bear Plunge @ Point Defiance Marina Public Boat Launch
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Jan 1 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Kick off the new year by plunging (or walking) into Puget Sound!

All ages welcome. Youth under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Costumes welcome but not required.  Shoes/foot protection highly recommended. For the safety of participants, life jackets will be available, and lifeguards will be stationed on the docks.

Food and drink available for purchase at the event:

  • Wandering Cowgirl Coffee
  • Dawg Eats Dogs 

    Sign up in advance to:

    • Choose a time slot between 10 am-2 pm. Options are available in half-hour increments.
    • Skip the registration line at the event!
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Categories: Family Events Outdoor Recreation Seasonal and Holiday Events
Jan
9
Thu
HistoryTalks! The Evergreen Ballroom @ Lacey City Hall, Council Chambers
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Jan 9 @ 6:30 pm
HistoryTalks! The Evergreen Ballroom @ Lacey City Hall, Council Chambers

The Evergreen Ballroom story is an immigrant story, a local community story, and a music lovers’ story. From the time it was constructed to the last day that music played, the dance hall saw a number of people cross its stage who would go on to musical fame. In this presentation, Rebecca Sanchez will cover her research from a series of local history articles published on Thurston Talk.

Hybrid Format: Come in person or join online.

Registration required for online attendance only https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lS3QWnAcTpmwaTU6tf5sVQ#/registration

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Categories: Author Talk Education Local Government Local History
Jan
13
Mon
Sumner Blood Drive @ Hosted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
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Jan 13 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sumner Blood Drive @ Hosted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Donate & Win a $3,000 digital gift card – Donate & Win – Bloodworks Northwest

Did you know only 3% of people give blood, yet it takes thousands of us donating every day to ensure blood is available for our community? This January, make a difference with Bloodworks and donate! As a thank you, you have a chance to win a $3,000 prepaid digital gift card!
Go to www.bloodworksnw.org/win to book an appointment near you and complete your online entry.

The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to commit to your next donation and set a goal to donate every time you’re eligible! Join Bloodworks in celebration of National Blood Donor Month!

It takes 1,000 donors a day to maintain a safe and reliable blood supply in the Pacific Northwest.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Everyday Family Events Health and Wellness Volunteering and Community Enrichment
Jan
14
Tue
Sumner Blood Drive @ Hosted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
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Jan 14 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sumner Blood Drive @ Hosted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Donate & Win a $3,000 digital gift card – Donate & Win – Bloodworks Northwest

Did you know only 3% of people give blood, yet it takes thousands of us donating every day to ensure blood is available for our community? This January, make a difference with Bloodworks and donate! As a thank you, you have a chance to win a $3,000 prepaid digital gift card!
Go to www.bloodworksnw.org/win to book an appointment near you and complete your online entry.

The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to commit to your next donation and set a goal to donate every time you’re eligible! Join Bloodworks in celebration of National Blood Donor Month!

It takes 1,000 donors a day to maintain a safe and reliable blood supply in the Pacific Northwest.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Everyday Family Events Health and Wellness Volunteering and Community Enrichment
Jan
25
Sat
Speed Puzzle Competition @ DuPont Community Center
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Jan 25 @ 6:00 pm
Speed Puzzle Competition @ DuPont Community Center

Join Dupont Parks & Recreation for an exciting Speed Puzzle Competition on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 6:00 PM! Gather your team of four (ages 10 and up) and race to assemble puzzles for a chance to win some awesome prizes! With a diner-themed dinner included, it’s just $40 per team—sign up today at dupontwa.gov/195/events!

Prizes will be distributed on the evening of the event. Please distribute amongst your team.

Please bring a puzzle to swap, this is a really fun opportunity to share your love of puzzles with others!

Ages 10 & up. 

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Food & Beverage Kids
Feb
19
Wed
Open House @ Rebuilding Hope Sexual Assault Center
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Feb 19 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Open House @ Rebuilding Hope Sexual Assault Center

Stop by Rebuilding Hope’s new Hilltop headquarters to enjoy celebratory refreshments, tour the building, and learn about expanding healing services for victim-survivors.

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Categories: Business Networking Events Family Events Health and Wellness Volunteering and Community Enrichment Women Focused Events
Mar
8
Sat
Event Irish Fest @ Freighthouse Square in the Rainier Room
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Mar 8 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Event Irish Fest @ Freighthouse Square in the Rainier Room

Join us for the 4th Annual Irish Festival at Freighthouse Square

Over 40 Vendors, Beer Gardens, Leprechaun Photo Booth, Sweet Treats,

Food Trucks & Entertainment.

Joining us on the main stage are Celtic Treble, Clan Gordon Bagpipers & Jeweled Scarab Belly Dancers.

Free Parking in the parking garage across the street. Enter by the Escape Room/Defiant Fox Games entrance. Food trucks will be out front on the street!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage
Apr
5
Sat
Golden Gala @ Rust Mansion
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Apr 5 @ 7:00 pm
Golden Gala @ Rust Mansion

Join Tacoma Historical Society for our Golden Gala at the Rust Mansion. Enjoy a magical night at the historic residence, complete with live music, drinks and a curated selection of local foods.

Special guest Peter Altmann will speak about his great aunt, Adele Bloch-Bauer, who was Gustav Klimt’s Woman in Gold. Learn about the person, the painting, the artist, the movie and its journey through time. He will talk about his mother, Maria Altmann, who escaped the Nazis and then had to fight for the return of her painting.

Peter graduated from the University of Puget Sound with a minor in Art History and has spoken at museums, schools and organizations around the globe.

Guests are encouraged to wear formal attire. Thematic gold is admired, but not required.

The evening will also include a silent auction. All proceeds from this event support Tacoma Historical Society’s mission to preserve, present, and promote Tacoma’s history by connecting generations to the many stories of our city’s past.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Food & Beverage Non-Profit Fundraising Events Volunteering and Community Enrichment
Apr
25
Fri
‘The Things They Brought Home’ Opening Reception @ Washington State History Museum
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Apr 25 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for the opening of the new exhibition, The Things They Brought Home, which honors the wartime experiences of Washington’s Vietnam veterans. Curators Erik Flint and Megan Nishikawa will present information about the development of the exhibition.

 

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Categories: Local History
May
2
Fri
Breaking Barriers | Building Futures 2025 Tacoma Community House Annual Luncheon @ Hotel Murano Bicentennial Pavilion
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May 2 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Breaking Barriers | Building Futures 2025 Tacoma Community House Annual Luncheon @ Hotel Murano Bicentennial Pavilion

Surround yourself with 650 like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a difference. This event is a perfect opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate the power of transformative programs. 

This event will feature:

Engaging Speakers: Listen to influential voices share their insights and experiences.

Heartfelt Stories: Be moved by stories of resilience and hope from community members.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow attendees and community advocates.

Call to Action: We hope that you will commit to support our programs that promote transformative, life-altering growth for community members.

Collaboration throughout the community is pivotal in fostering inclusivity and driving positive change. When we work together, we create a synergy that amplifies our individual efforts, leading to more substantial and sustainable impacts.

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Categories: Business Networking Events Food & Beverage Non-Profit Fundraising Events Volunteering and Community Enrichment
January – May 2025 Jan – May 2025