Pierce County Events Calendar

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

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			1	2	3	4 The Great Tacoma Book Fair 10:00 am The Great Tacoma Book Fair @ Court House Square Dec 4 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Tickets In partnership with the Washington Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts, local nonprofit Blue Forge Press presents… The Great Tacoma Book Fair! Join us Saturday, December 4, 10AM to 8PM in the[...] Christmas Regale 11:00 am Christmas Regale @ Fort Nisqually Living History Museum Dec 4 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Take a break from the hustle and bustle of modern holidays and experience a real old-fashioned Christmas at Fort Nisqually Everyone can join in greeting the yule log with toasts, Christmas carols, coffee roasting and[...] Christmas Regale 11:00 am Christmas Regale @ Fort Nisqually Living History Museum Dec 4 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Take a break from the hustle and bustle of modern holidays and experience a real old-fashioned Christmas at Fort Nisqually. Everyone can join in greeting the yule log with toasts, Christmas carols, coffee roasting with[...]
5 Tacoma Farmers Market Winter Market at Point Ruston 12:00 pm Tacoma Farmers Market Winter Market at Point Ruston @ Tacoma Farmers Market Winter Market at Point Ruston Dec 5 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Join Tacoma Farmers Market at our Winter Markets for local food and artisanal crafts! You can shop local for the holidays and support small businesses on the Grand Plaza at Point Ruston on December 5th,[...]	6	7 Hey Singers! 7:00 pm Hey Singers! Dec 7 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets 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	8	9	10 Tacoma Arts Live presents Jake Shimabukuro – Christmas in Hawaii 7:30 pm Tacoma Arts Live presents Jake Shimabukuro – Christmas in Hawaii @ Pantages Theater Dec 10 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Ukulele master and jolly ambassador of aloha, JAKE SHIMABUKURO, will bring joy to the world this upcoming 2021 Holiday Season by delivering a special gift for all with the debut of his highly anticipated holiday[...]	11 Craft Saturdays at Job Carr Cabin Museum: Winter Ornaments 11:00 am Craft Saturdays at Job Carr Cabin Museum: Winter Ornaments @ Job Carr Cabin Museum Dec 11 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Tickets Pick up a unique ornament craft kit from the Museum’s porch on Saturday 12/11, 11AM-3 PM while supplies last. Take-home craft kits include all the materials and instructions needed for a fun at-home activity. Please[...]
12 Tacoma Farmers Market Winter Market at Point Ruston 12:00 pm Tacoma Farmers Market Winter Market at Point Ruston @ Tacoma Farmers Market Winter Market at Point Ruston Dec 12 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Join Tacoma Farmers Market at our Winter Markets for local food and artisanal crafts! You can shop local for the holidays and support small businesses on the Grand Plaza at Point Ruston on December 5th,[...]	13	14 Hey Singers! 7:00 pm Hey Singers! Dec 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets 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	15 Hope for the Howlidays Hope for the Howlidays @ Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County Dec 15 all-day Tickets Every year, thousands of shelter pets spend the holidays alone, longing for a forever home. We know you can’t adopt all of them, but you can still make a profound difference for animals in need[...]	16 Hope for the Howlidays Hope for the Howlidays @ Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County Dec 16 all-day Tickets Every year, thousands of shelter pets spend the holidays alone, longing for a forever home. We know you can’t adopt all of them, but you can still make a profound difference for animals in need[...]	17 Hope for the Howlidays Hope for the Howlidays @ Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County Dec 17 all-day Tickets Every year, thousands of shelter pets spend the holidays alone, longing for a forever home. We know you can’t adopt all of them, but you can still make a profound difference for animals in need[...] 25th Annual Model Train Festival 10:00 am 25th Annual Model Train Festival @ Washington State History Museum Dec 17 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Friday, December 17, 2021 through Sunday, January 2, 2022. Note: The museum is closed Dec. 24-25, open on Jan. 1. Remember how it feels to see their eyes light up? Take your family and friends on a[...]	18 Hope for the Howlidays Hope for the Howlidays @ Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County Dec 18 all-day Tickets Every year, thousands of shelter pets spend the holidays alone, longing for a forever home. We know you can’t adopt all of them, but you can still make a profound difference for animals in need[...] 25th Annual Model Train Festival 10:00 am 25th Annual Model Train Festival @ Washington State History Museum Dec 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Friday, December 17, 2021 through Sunday, January 2, 2022. Note: The museum is closed Dec. 24-25, open on Jan. 1. Remember how it feels to see their eyes light up? Take your family and friends on a[...] The Christmas Revels® 2:00 pm The Christmas Revels® @ Rialto Theater Dec 18 @ 2:00 pm Tickets The Christmas Revels returns with six joyous performances at Tacoma’s Rialto Theater (December 18 – 22). This year we’re off to the wilderness of 18th century Canada for a Québécois Christmas Revels that includes storytelling,[...] The Christmas Revels® 7:30 pm The Christmas Revels® @ Rialto Theater Dec 18 @ 7:30 pm Tickets The Christmas Revels returns with six joyous performances at Tacoma’s Rialto Theater (December 18 – 22). This year we’re off to the wilderness of 18th century Canada for a Québécois Christmas Revels that includes storytelling,[...]
19 Hope for the Howlidays Hope for the Howlidays @ Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County Dec 19 all-day Tickets Every year, thousands of shelter pets spend the holidays alone, longing for a forever home. We know you can’t adopt all of them, but you can still make a profound difference for animals in need[...] 25th Annual Model Train Festival 10:00 am 25th Annual Model Train Festival @ Washington State History Museum Dec 19 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Friday, December 17, 2021 through Sunday, January 2, 2022. Note: The museum is closed Dec. 24-25, open on Jan. 1. Remember how it feels to see their eyes light up? Take your family and friends on a[...] Tacoma Farmers Market Winter Market at Point Ruston 12:00 pm Tacoma Farmers Market Winter Market at Point Ruston @ Tacoma Farmers Market Winter Market at Point Ruston Dec 19 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Join Tacoma Farmers Market at our Winter Markets for local food and artisanal crafts! You can shop local for the holidays and support small businesses on the Grand Plaza at Point Ruston on December 5th,[...] The Christmas Revels® 1:00 pm The Christmas Revels® @ Rialto Theater Dec 19 @ 1:00 pm Tickets The Christmas Revels returns with six joyous performances at Tacoma’s Rialto Theater (December 18 – 22). This year we’re off to the wilderness of 18th century Canada for a Québécois Christmas Revels that includes storytelling,[...] The Christmas Revels® 5:30 performance ASL interpreted 5:30 pm The Christmas Revels® 5:30 performance ASL interpreted @ Rialto Theater Dec 19 @ 5:30 pm Tickets The Christmas Revels returns with six joyous performances at Tacoma’s Rialto Theater (December 18 – 22). This year we’re off to the wilderness of 18th century Canada for a Québécois Christmas Revels that includes storytelling,[...]	20 Hope for the Howlidays Hope for the Howlidays @ Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County Dec 20 all-day Tickets Every year, thousands of shelter pets spend the holidays alone, longing for a forever home. We know you can’t adopt all of them, but you can still make a profound difference for animals in need[...] 25th Annual Model Train Festival 10:00 am 25th Annual Model Train Festival @ Washington State History Museum Dec 20 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Friday, December 17, 2021 through Sunday, January 2, 2022. Note: The museum is closed Dec. 24-25, open on Jan. 1. Remember how it feels to see their eyes light up? Take your family and friends on a[...]	21 Hope for the Howlidays Hope for the Howlidays @ Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County Dec 21 all-day Tickets Every year, thousands of shelter pets spend the holidays alone, longing for a forever home. We know you can’t adopt all of them, but you can still make a profound difference for animals in need[...] 25th Annual Model Train Festival 10:00 am 25th Annual Model Train Festival @ Washington State History Museum Dec 21 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Friday, December 17, 2021 through Sunday, January 2, 2022. Note: The museum is closed Dec. 24-25, open on Jan. 1. Remember how it feels to see their eyes light up? Take your family and friends on a[...] Hey Singers! 7:00 pm Hey Singers! Dec 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets 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 The Christmas Revels® 7:30 pm The Christmas Revels® @ Rialto Theater Dec 21 @ 7:30 pm Tickets The Christmas Revels returns with six joyous performances at Tacoma’s Rialto Theater (December 18 – 22). This year we’re off to the wilderness of 18th century Canada for a Québécois Christmas Revels that includes storytelling,[...]	22 Hope for the Howlidays Hope for the Howlidays @ Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County Dec 22 all-day Tickets Every year, thousands of shelter pets spend the holidays alone, longing for a forever home. We know you can’t adopt all of them, but you can still make a profound difference for animals in need[...] 25th Annual Model Train Festival 10:00 am 25th Annual Model Train Festival @ Washington State History Museum Dec 22 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Friday, December 17, 2021 through Sunday, January 2, 2022. Note: The museum is closed Dec. 24-25, open on Jan. 1. Remember how it feels to see their eyes light up? Take your family and friends on a[...] The Christmas Revels® 2:00 pm The Christmas Revels® @ Rialto Theater Dec 22 @ 2:00 pm Tickets The Christmas Revels returns with six joyous performances at Tacoma’s Rialto Theater (December 18 – 22). This year we’re off to the wilderness of 18th century Canada for a Québécois Christmas Revels that includes storytelling,[...]	23 Hope for the Howlidays Hope for the Howlidays @ Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County Dec 23 all-day Tickets Every year, thousands of shelter pets spend the holidays alone, longing for a forever home. We know you can’t adopt all of them, but you can still make a profound difference for animals in need[...] 25th Annual Model Train Festival 10:00 am 25th Annual Model Train Festival @ Washington State History Museum Dec 23 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Friday, December 17, 2021 through Sunday, January 2, 2022. Note: The museum is closed Dec. 24-25, open on Jan. 1. Remember how it feels to see their eyes light up? Take your family and friends on a[...] Meet Costumed Mushroom Characters 1:00 pm Meet Costumed Mushroom Characters @ Hands On Children's Museum Dec 23 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Meet some Fungi and get your photo taken with enchanting mushroom characters!	24 Hope for the Howlidays Hope for the Howlidays @ Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County Dec 24 all-day Tickets Every year, thousands of shelter pets spend the holidays alone, longing for a forever home. We know you can’t adopt all of them, but you can still make a profound difference for animals in need[...]	25 Hope for the Howlidays Hope for the Howlidays @ Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County Dec 25 all-day Tickets Every year, thousands of shelter pets spend the holidays alone, longing for a forever home. We know you can’t adopt all of them, but you can still make a profound difference for animals in need[...]
26 Hope for the Howlidays Hope for the Howlidays @ Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County Dec 26 all-day Tickets Every year, thousands of shelter pets spend the holidays alone, longing for a forever home. We know you can’t adopt all of them, but you can still make a profound difference for animals in need[...] 25th Annual Model Train Festival 10:00 am 25th Annual Model Train Festival @ Washington State History Museum Dec 26 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Friday, December 17, 2021 through Sunday, January 2, 2022. Note: The museum is closed Dec. 24-25, open on Jan. 1. Remember how it feels to see their eyes light up? Take your family and friends on a[...] Meet Costumed Character Rapunzel 11:00 am Meet Costumed Character Rapunzel @ Hands On Children's Museum Dec 26 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Tickets Delight your princess fan and come meet costumed character Rapunzel! Get your photo taken with this smart, spirited, and adventurous princess Sunday, Dec. 26, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.	27 Hope for the Howlidays Hope for the Howlidays @ Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County Dec 27 all-day Tickets Every year, thousands of shelter pets spend the holidays alone, longing for a forever home. We know you can’t adopt all of them, but you can still make a profound difference for animals in need[...] 25th Annual Model Train Festival 10:00 am 25th Annual Model Train Festival @ Washington State History Museum Dec 27 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Friday, December 17, 2021 through Sunday, January 2, 2022. Note: The museum is closed Dec. 24-25, open on Jan. 1. Remember how it feels to see their eyes light up? Take your family and friends on a[...]	28 Hope for the Howlidays Hope for the Howlidays @ Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County Dec 28 all-day Tickets Every year, thousands of shelter pets spend the holidays alone, longing for a forever home. We know you can’t adopt all of them, but you can still make a profound difference for animals in need[...] 25th Annual Model Train Festival 10:00 am 25th Annual Model Train Festival @ Washington State History Museum Dec 28 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Friday, December 17, 2021 through Sunday, January 2, 2022. Note: The museum is closed Dec. 24-25, open on Jan. 1. Remember how it feels to see their eyes light up? Take your family and friends on a[...] Hey Singers! 7:00 pm Hey Singers! Dec 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets 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	29 Hope for the Howlidays Hope for the Howlidays @ Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County Dec 29 all-day Tickets Every year, thousands of shelter pets spend the holidays alone, longing for a forever home. We know you can’t adopt all of them, but you can still make a profound difference for animals in need[...] 25th Annual Model Train Festival 10:00 am 25th Annual Model Train Festival @ Washington State History Museum Dec 29 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Friday, December 17, 2021 through Sunday, January 2, 2022. Note: The museum is closed Dec. 24-25, open on Jan. 1. Remember how it feels to see their eyes light up? Take your family and friends on a[...] Meet a Giant Polar Bear Puppet 11:00 am Meet a Giant Polar Bear Puppet @ Hands On Children's Museum Dec 29 @ 11:00 am – 3:30 pm Tickets Meet and get your photo taken with a magical Giant Polar Bear Puppet! 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.	30 Hope for the Howlidays Hope for the Howlidays @ Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County Dec 30 all-day Tickets Every year, thousands of shelter pets spend the holidays alone, longing for a forever home. We know you can’t adopt all of them, but you can still make a profound difference for animals in need[...] 25th Annual Model Train Festival 10:00 am 25th Annual Model Train Festival @ Washington State History Museum Dec 30 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Friday, December 17, 2021 through Sunday, January 2, 2022. Note: The museum is closed Dec. 24-25, open on Jan. 1. Remember how it feels to see their eyes light up? Take your family and friends on a[...] Meet a Giant Polar Bear Puppet 11:00 am Meet a Giant Polar Bear Puppet @ Hands On Children's Museum Dec 30 @ 11:00 am – 3:30 pm Tickets Meet and get your photo taken with a magical Giant Polar Bear Puppet! 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.	31 Hope for the Howlidays Hope for the Howlidays @ Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County Dec 31 all-day Tickets Every year, thousands of shelter pets spend the holidays alone, longing for a forever home. We know you can’t adopt all of them, but you can still make a profound difference for animals in need[...] Noon Year’s Eve Countdown Party! 9:00 am Noon Year’s Eve Countdown Party! @ Hands On Children's Museum Dec 31 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets Dress up as your favorite fairy tale character and ring in the new year early at the Noon Year’s Eve Countdown Party, Dec. 31. Noon Year’s countdown, dance party, ball drop, and parade every hour![...] 25th Annual Model Train Festival 10:00 am 25th Annual Model Train Festival @ Washington State History Museum Dec 31 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Friday, December 17, 2021 through Sunday, January 2, 2022. Note: The museum is closed Dec. 24-25, open on Jan. 1. Remember how it feels to see their eyes light up? Take your family and friends on a[...] Tacoma Light Trail 5:00 pm Tacoma Light Trail @ Tollefson Plaza & Downtown Tacoma Dec 31 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Come explore Tacoma’s free winter festival of light art and sound downtown! Drive, ride or walk around a Trail of over 30 light art exhibits in windows and buildings, each with their own music or[...]

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