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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- Cost
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Craftopia: Fairy Houses class
5:00 pm
Craftopia: Fairy Houses class
@ Craftopia
May 1 @ 5:00 pm
Legend has it that if you build a fairy house and leave it in your garden, a fairy might just come take up residence. Make sure your fairy has the best house on the block.[...]
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Craftopia: Beaded Bobby Pins class
5:00 pm
Craftopia: Beaded Bobby Pins class
@ Craftopia
May 3 @ 5:00 pm
Play with seed beads, wire and buttons in this fun class. Design your own hair pins playing with color and wire wrapping techniques. In this workshop you will create at least one pair of pins[...]
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Tacoma Farmer Market – Broadway
10:00 am
Tacoma Farmer Market – Broadway
@ Tacoma Farmers Market - Broadway
May 4 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Tacoma Farmers Market creates vibrant marketplaces where local farms, small businesses, and organizations connect directly with the community. Shop local with us at 925 Broadway Between 9th and 11th Broadway on Thursdays May 4 –[...]
Craftopia: Precious Stone Coil Bracelet class
5:00 pm
Craftopia: Precious Stone Coil Bracelet class
@ Craftopia
May 4 @ 5:00 pm
Spend the evening planning and playing with a mix of stone, glass and metal to create these amazing coil bracelets. Using memory coil, you’ll learn how to design and create your own unique bracelet. $35[...]
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Craftopia: Fiberholics Anonymous meet up
5:00 pm
Craftopia: Fiberholics Anonymous meet up
@ Craftopia
May 5 @ 5:00 pm
Do you love yarn? Is your embroidery thread collection of epic proportions? Are hooks, needles, and looms filling your space? Then this is the place for you! Join us once a month for a fiber-lover[...]
Craftopia: Tree of Life Pendant class
5:00 pm
Craftopia: Tree of Life Pendant class
@ Craftopia
May 5 @ 5:00 pm
Learn how to create a “tree of life” pendant using wire wrapping and natural stone chips. These beautiful necklaces are not only stunning, but make the perfect gift. We will teach you the basic techniques[...]
Open House-Tacoma Lawn Bowling Club
6:00 pm
Open House-Tacoma Lawn Bowling Club
@ Wright Park
May 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Want to play a fun game with family and friends? Come down to the Tacoma Lawn Bowling Club at Wright Park and try bowls…for free! All equipment will be supplied – just wear flat soled[...]
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Hunger Walk 5K
8:00 am
12th Annual Pierce County Bike Swap
10:00 am
12th Annual Pierce County Bike Swap
@ University of Puget Sound--Thompson Hall Parking Lot
May 6 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
 Pierce Trips is excited to be hosting the 12th Annual Bike Swap on Saturday, May 6 at the University of Puget Sound. The Pierce County Bike Swap will bring the bicycling community together to buy,[...]
Craftopia: Shrinky Dink Fun!
2:00 pm
Craftopia: Shrinky Dink Fun!
@ Craftopia
May 6 @ 2:00 pm
Enjoy marveling at the miniature art you can make with shrinky dinks! We will play with stamps, paints and markers to create unique pieces, then pop them in the oven and watch them shrink! Your[...]
Craftopia: Friendship Bracelet class
4:00 pm
Craftopia: Friendship Bracelet class
@ Craftopia
May 6 @ 4:00 pm
Friendship bracelets are classic, fun, and a great beginner project for all ages. You’ll learn about two different styles of friendship bracelets and be able to pick your colors and design to make your own.[...]
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Craftopia: Scrapbook Basics
1:00 pm
Craftopia: Scrapbook Basics
@ Craftopia
May 7 @ 1:00 pm
New to scrapbooking? Not sure where to start? Well have no fear! Our scrapbook basics class will get you set for success! Learn about tools, supplies and embellishments, get ideas for all different kinds of[...]
Mini Maestros: Peter and the Wolf
2:30 pm
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Craftopia: Macrame Yarn Wall Hanging class
5:00 pm
Craftopia: Macrame Yarn Wall Hanging class
@ Craftopia
May 8 @ 5:00 pm
Make this gorgeous macramé style wall hanging out of a wooden hoop and yarn! Super simple but sure to impress. Learners can choose their color of yarn and will learn a few variations to make[...]
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Craftopia: Sun Catchers class
6:00 pm
Craftopia: Sun Catchers class
@ Craftopia
May 10 @ 6:00 pm
Ready for the sun? Help to catch it when it comes around with your very own suncatcher. Using crystal and glass beads, you can create your own piece of art. $30 per person. Recommended for[...]
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Tacoma Farmer Market – Broadway
10:00 am
Tacoma Farmer Market – Broadway
@ Tacoma Farmers Market - Broadway
May 11 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Tacoma Farmers Market creates vibrant marketplaces where local farms, small businesses, and organizations connect directly with the community. Shop local with us at 925 Broadway Between 9th and 11th Broadway on Thursdays May 4 –[...]
Craftopia: Cascading Flower Earrings class
5:30 pm
Craftopia: Cascading Flower Earrings class
@ Craftopia
May 11 @ 5:30 pm
Welcome in Spring with a beautiful pair of your very own floral earrings. Learn to work with jump rings, head pins, charms and glass beads as you create a pair of earrings that are uniquely[...]
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Craftopia: Quilled Cards class
4:30 pm
Craftopia: Quilled Cards class
@ Craftopia
May 12 @ 4:30 pm
Try your hand at the ancient art of rolling paper. We’ll discuss tools of the trade and learn several rolling techniques before being set loose to make your very own quilled creation. Each month we[...]
Craftopia: Double Strand Freshwater Pearl Bracelet class
5:30 pm
Craftopia: Double Strand Freshwater Pearl Bracelet class
@ Craftopia
May 12 @ 5:30 pm
Nothing says “elegance” quite like pearls. In this class we will use fresh water pearls to create a double strand bracelet. Mix your colors and shapes then incorporate other stunning beads to make your very[...]
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Craftopia: Papermaking class
12:00 pm
Craftopia: Papermaking class
@ Craftopia
May 13 @ 12:00 pm
Join us for a family-friendly, fun class making your very own paper! Learn about the process and make sheets of your very own paper to take home. You’ll be able to play with color, decorations,[...]
Craftopia: Cricut Cozies class
2:00 pm
Craftopia: Cricut Cozies class
@ Craftopia
May 13 @ 2:00 pm
Level up your beverage protection game this year with your very own custom can cozy/coozie. We’ll be using foam cozy bases and decorating with heat transfer vinyl. We’ll take you on a tutorial of Cricut[...]
Craftopia: Crescent Moon Wall Hanging class
4:00 pm
Craftopia: Crescent Moon Wall Hanging class
@ Craftopia
May 13 @ 4:00 pm
Create your own unique Crescent Moon Wall/Door Hanging. Learn how to form and wrap your moon from a traditional wreath frame. Choose from a variety of yarns and twines as your base, and add a[...]
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Craftopia: Basic Candlemaking class
12:00 pm
Craftopia: Basic Candlemaking class
@ Craftopia
May 14 @ 12:00 pm
Learn about wax, color and fragrance in this candlemaking class. We’ll go over the tools of the trade, what to (and what not to) do, and some helpful hints and tips to get you started[...]
Craftopia: Mother’s Day Wire Bracelets workshop
12:00 pm
Craftopia: Mother’s Day Wire Bracelets workshop
@ Craftopia
May 14 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Bring the family and come and play with a variety of colorful glass and polymer beads to make a memory wire bracelet all your own. Memory wire is an amazing circular wire that holds its[...]
Craftopia: Loom Flowers class
2:00 pm
Craftopia: Loom Flowers class
@ Craftopia
May 14 @ 2:00 pm
Bring a little flower power to any season with these colorful and creative loom yarn flowers. Students will not only learn how to make different variations of flowers, but also how to make a simple[...]
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Craftopia: CaTi Plants class
5:30 pm
Craftopia: CaTi Plants class
@ Craftopia
May 17 @ 5:30 pm
These CaTi figures are super cute and fun to make. We provide the supplies and you can let your imagination run wild. You can paint the cat as well as the pot, chose to add[...]
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Tacoma Farmer Market – Broadway
10:00 am
Tacoma Farmer Market – Broadway
@ Tacoma Farmers Market - Broadway
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Tacoma Farmers Market creates vibrant marketplaces where local farms, small businesses, and organizations connect directly with the community. Shop local with us at 925 Broadway Between 9th and 11th Broadway on Thursdays May 4 –[...]
Craftopia: Beading Happy Hour meet up
5:00 pm
Craftopia: Beading Happy Hour meet up
@ Craftopia
May 18 @ 5:00 pm
Calling all lovers of beads! Come hang out the fourth Thursday of every month from 5-7pm with other like-minded lover of the bling. Bring your latest beading project for some good conversation, light refreshments, and[...]
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Craftopia: Yarn Lanterns class
4:30 pm
Craftopia: Yarn Lanterns class
@ Craftopia
May 19 @ 4:30 pm
Make your very own lantern using just yarn and glue (and a balloon). Choose your yarn and color and select from different strings of lights and make one big or several smaller yarn lanterns. This[...]
Craftopia: Earrings 101 class
5:00 pm
Craftopia: Earrings 101 class
@ Craftopia
May 19 @ 5:00 pm
Master Crafter Darcy Jones will be teaching this fabulous class all about how to make earrings. Crafters will learn the various techniques to make stunning jewelry and will get to pick out their own jewels[...]
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Hope Vision Foundation Gig Harbor Vision Fair
9:00 am
Free Workshop: Effective Business Plan Creation
10:00 am
Lacey Spring Fun Fair
10:00 am
Lacey Spring Fun Fair
@ Saint Martin's University
May 20 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
The Lacey Spring Fun Fair has provided FREE activities and entertainment for thousands since 1988! Join us this year for wild rides, live performances, vendors, and delicious food concessions! Saturday May 20, 10am – 6pm[...]
Craftopia: Slime Time class
1:00 pm
Craftopia: Slime Time class
@ Craftopia
May 20 @ 1:00 pm
Be a mad scientist in your very own slime lab! Create this wonderfully fun ooey gooey creation and add your own colors and decorations for something out-of-this-world! $5/slime scientist. All ages and family friendly (children[...]
Craftopia: Free Family Craft Night!
3:00 pm
Craftopia: Free Family Craft Night!
@ Craftopia
May 20 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Join us the third Saturday of each month in 2023 for some crafty fun for the whole family! Each month we will feature several crafts for all ages and levels for you to try your[...]
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Lacey Spring Fun Fair
11:00 am
Lacey Spring Fun Fair
@ Saint Martin's University
May 21 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Lacey Spring Fun Fair has provided FREE activities and entertainment for thousands since 1988! Join us this year for wild rides, live performances, vendors, and delicious food concessions! Saturday May 20, 10am – 6pm[...]
Craftopia: Hooker Happy Hour meet up
1:00 pm
Craftopia: Hooker Happy Hour meet up
@ Craftopia
May 21 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
This one is just for my crocheters! Come and hang out once a month with other like-minded hook-wielding individuals and let’s get our crochet on! Light refreshments will be provided (sorry, no actual alcohol. Bit[...]
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Craftopia: Volunteer Packing Party
5:00 pm
Craftopia: Volunteer Packing Party
@ Craftopia
May 24 @ 5:00 pm
Join us once a month to help prepare and pack up craft kits. These kits are donated free of charge to the Tacoma Public Library and Pierce County Library systems. The libraries then distribute them[...]
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Tacoma Farmer Market – Broadway
10:00 am
Tacoma Farmer Market – Broadway
@ Tacoma Farmers Market - Broadway
May 25 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Tacoma Farmers Market creates vibrant marketplaces where local farms, small businesses, and organizations connect directly with the community. Shop local with us at 925 Broadway Between 9th and 11th Broadway on Thursdays May 4 –[...]
Craftopia: Memory Wire Cuffs class
5:00 pm
Craftopia: Memory Wire Cuffs class
@ Craftopia
May 25 @ 5:00 pm
Get creative with memory wire and beads with these gorgeous wire cuffs. Memory wire is one of the easiest mediums for stringing beads. It is incredibly durable and holds its shape well. Crafters will be[...]
Free Workshop: Springboard to Marketing
6:30 pm
State of the Urban Forest
7:00 pm
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Craftopia: Crochet 2.0 class
4:30 pm
Craftopia: Crochet 2.0 class
@ Craftopia
May 26 @ 4:30 pm
Single crochet will only get you so far! Crochet 2.0 is a continuation class for those who have already mastered single crochet and are ready to move on to more complicated stitches. We’ll be focusing[...]
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Queen Victoria’s Birthday
11:00 am
Craftopia: Origami Kusudama Flower Ball class
1:00 pm
Craftopia: Origami Kusudama Flower Ball class
@ Craftopia
May 27 @ 1:00 pm
Learn to make your very own origami Kusudama Flower ball. These beautiful balls look very complicated and impressive, but are actually quite easy to fold. Learners will be able to choose from a variety of[...]
Craftopia: Fairy Houses class
3:00 pm
Craftopia: Fairy Houses class
@ Craftopia
May 27 @ 3:00 pm
Legend has it that if you build a fairy house and leave it in your garden, a fairy might just come take up residence. Make sure your fairy has the best house on the block.[...]
Craftopia: Wood Burning Open Studio
5:00 pm
Craftopia: Wood Burning Open Studio
@ Craftopia
May 27 @ 5:00 pm
It’s getting hot in here, so come and burn some wood. Our wood burning open studio session is relatively unstructured time to play around with our pyrography machines. We will start with a quick tutorial[...]
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Craftopia: Crochet Crash Course
12:00 pm
Craftopia: Crochet Crash Course
@ Craftopia
May 28 @ 12:00 pm
Learn to crochet in two hours? Yes please! In this beginner course, we will go over the basic tools and supplies needed to crochet, learn the terminology, and explore some of the stitches you can[...]
Craftopia: Beginning Weaving class
2:00 pm
Craftopia: Beginning Weaving class
@ Craftopia
May 28 @ 2:00 pm
In this class, learn the basic techniques of weaving to create your own wall hanging. Choose from a variety of colors, materials, and styles of yarn and rope to make your very own hanging art[...]
Puyallup Memorial Day Remembrance Program
2:00 pm
Puyallup Memorial Day Remembrance Program
@ Pavilion in Pioneer Park, Puyallup
May 28 @ 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Puyallup’s annual Memorial Day Remembrance Program in the Pioneer Park Pavilion. Free, ample parking, and for all ages. Performance by the Clan Gordon Pipe Band. The guest speaker is Michelle Black, a Gold Star Widow,[...]
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16th Annual Memorial Day Observance
11:00 am
16th Annual Memorial Day Observance
@ War Memorial Park
May 29 @ 11:00 am
Each year on Memorial Day, Tacoma Historical Society sponsors a service at War Memorial Park. 2023 marks our 16th annual event. The event is free and all are welcome to attend. This year we will[...]
Craftopia: Yarn Lanterns class
12:00 pm
Craftopia: Yarn Lanterns class
@ Craftopia
May 29 @ 12:00 pm
Make your very own lantern using just yarn and glue (and a balloon). Choose your yarn and color and select from different strings of lights and make one big or several smaller yarn lanterns. This[...]
Craftopia: Soap Making class
2:00 pm
Craftopia: Soap Making class
@ Craftopia
May 29 @ 2:00 pm
Have you ever wondered how to make soap from scratch? Well, now is your chance to learn about cold-pressed soap! This 90-minute class will start with a demonstration of making a soap base using various[...]
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Craftopia: Mixed Media Bookmark class
5:30 pm
Craftopia: Mixed Media Bookmark class
@ Craftopia
May 31 @ 5:30 pm
Create your very own, one-of-a-kind metal bookmark. Darcy will walk you through how to decorate using alcohol ink, glitter, resin and more to make your bookmark. With all the options, it’s sure to be a[...]
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