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.

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  • 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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Craftopia: Crochet Crash Course 4:00 pm
Craftopia: Crochet Crash Course @ Craftopia
Aug 3 @ 4:00 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[...]
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Craftopia: Woven Tassel Keychains class 4:00 pm
Craftopia: Woven Tassel Keychains class @ Craftopia
Aug 4 @ 4:00 pm
See how easy weaving can be in this woven tassel keychain class. These make excellent zipper pulls as well as keychains, and can be color customized to your liking. Make one for yourself, and when[...]
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Women’s Empowerment Tea Party 10:00 am
Women’s Empowerment Tea Party @ Bethel Learning Center
Aug 5 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Ladies, get your ticket today and get ready to step into YOUR new beginning! Are you ready to be renewed and released from the bondage of lack of confidence and self-esteem? Then this tea party[...]
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Craftopia: Beginning Weaving class 12:00 pm
Craftopia: Beginning Weaving class @ Craftopia
Aug 6 @ 12:00 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[...]
Craftopia: Papermaking class 2:00 pm
Craftopia: Papermaking class @ Craftopia
Aug 6 @ 2:00 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,[...]
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Craftopia: Macrame Yarn Wall Hanging class 4:30 pm
Craftopia: Macrame Yarn Wall Hanging class @ Craftopia
Aug 7 @ 4:30 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: Origami Kusudama Flower Ball class 5:00 pm
Craftopia: Origami Kusudama Flower Ball class @ Craftopia
Aug 9 @ 5:00 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[...]
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Notes from Purgatory: Menopause Journaling Workshop 2:30 pm
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[...]
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Craftopia: Felted Gnome class 4:00 pm
Craftopia: Felted Gnome class @ Craftopia
Aug 15 @ 4:00 pm
Make this adorable felted gnome wall hanging. 2D felting (also known as felt painting) is a great way to learn about needle felting and get some practice before moving on to more complicated items. Draw,[...]
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Tacoma Dome’s 40th Anniversary Documentary Screening 6:00 pm
Tacoma Dome’s 40th Anniversary Documentary Screening @ Tacoma Dome
Aug 16 @ 6:00 pm
Be part of this remarkable experience as we showcase a documentary screening that delves into the Dome’s fascinating journey. From monumental concerts to sporting events that have left a lasting impact, this film captures the essence of[...]
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Olmsted Legacy 1:00 pm
Olmsted Legacy @ Washington State Capital Campus
Aug 17 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us on the Washington State Capitol Campus to explore the Olmsted legacy. Historian and filmmaker Laurence Cotton will dive deep into the remarkable life and career of Renaissance-man Frederick Law Olmsted, considered to be[...]
Craftopia: Pressed Flower Bookmarks class 4:00 pm
Craftopia: Pressed Flower Bookmarks class @ Craftopia
Aug 17 @ 4:00 pm
Create your own unique, flowerful bookmark. We’ll be using adhesive sheets and an assortment of dried and pressed flowers. Arrange and press, then learn several techniques to sew on a beautiful finishing boarder. You can[...]
Shakespear’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream 8:00 pm
Shakespear’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream @ Tacoma Armory
Aug 17 @ 8:00 pm
Guests are invited to bring blankets and low profile beach chairs and make themselves comfortable on the floor, or be seated in our standard chairs provided by the house. Please indicate your preference when reserving[...]
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Craftopia: String Art class 4:00 pm
Craftopia: String Art class @ Craftopia
Aug 18 @ 4:00 pm
Make your very own string art creation! Learners will get the chance to choose from several different basic string art shapes, will pick their base and learn how to create their frame, then will wrap[...]
Craftopia: Precious Stone Coil Bracelet class 5:30 pm
Craftopia: Precious Stone Coil Bracelet class @ Craftopia
Aug 18 @ 5:30 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[...]
Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream 8:00 pm
Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream @ Tacoma Armory
Aug 18 @ 8:00 pm
Guests are invited to bring blankets and low profile beach chairs and make themselves comfortable on the floor, or be seated in our standard chairs provided by the house. Please indicate your preference when reserving[...]
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14th Annual Parkland Pace or Race 8:30 am
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[...]
Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream 8:00 pm
Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream @ Tacoma Armory
Aug 19 @ 8:00 pm
Guests are invited to bring blankets and low profile beach chairs and make themselves comfortable on the floor, or be seated in our standard chairs provided by the house. Please indicate your preference when reserving[...]
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Make and Miter, Woodworking and Collage Art 9:00 am
Make and Miter, Woodworking and Collage Art @ Foss Waterway Seaport
Aug 20 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
In this class, run in collaboration with Toolbox Laboratories, you will learn the introductory woodworking skills necessary to construct your own picture frame. In addition, you will create a unique and customized piece of art[...]
Craftopia: Tree of Life Pendant class 2:00 pm
Craftopia: Tree of Life Pendant class @ Craftopia
Aug 20 @ 2:00 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[...]
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Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream 8:00 pm
Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream @ Tacoma Armory
Aug 24 @ 8:00 pm
Guests are invited to bring blankets and low profile beach chairs and make themselves comfortable on the floor, or be seated in our standard chairs provided by the house. Please indicate your preference when reserving[...]
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Craftopia: Wood Burning Open Studio 5:00 pm
Craftopia: Wood Burning Open Studio @ Craftopia
Aug 25 @ 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[...]
Craftopia: Double Strand Freshwater Pearl Bracelet class 5:30 pm
Craftopia: Double Strand Freshwater Pearl Bracelet class @ Craftopia
Aug 25 @ 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[...]
Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream 8:00 pm
Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream @ Tacoma Armory
Aug 25 @ 8:00 pm
Guests are invited to bring blankets and low profile beach chairs and make themselves comfortable on the floor, or be seated in our standard chairs provided by the house. Please indicate your preference when reserving[...]
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Craftopia: Slime Time class 11:00 am
Craftopia: Slime Time class @ Craftopia
Aug 26 @ 11:00 am
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: Confetti Candles class 12:00 pm
Craftopia: Confetti Candles class @ Craftopia
Aug 26 @ 12:00 pm
Time to get messy and play with hot wax on a table! These confetti candles are super fun and crazy cool. Make a variety of colors of wax bits, add some bling and glitter, then[...]
Craftopia: CaTi Plants class 2:00 pm
Craftopia: CaTi Plants class @ Craftopia
Aug 26 @ 2:00 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[...]
Craftopia: Soap Making class 2:00 pm
Craftopia: Soap Making class @ Craftopia
Aug 26 @ 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[...]
Craftopia: Shrinky Dink Fun! 4:00 pm
Craftopia: Shrinky Dink Fun! @ Craftopia
Aug 26 @ 4:00 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[...]
Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream 8:00 pm
Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream @ Tacoma Armory
Aug 26 @ 8:00 pm
Guests are invited to bring blankets and low profile beach chairs and make themselves comfortable on the floor, or be seated in our standard chairs provided by the house. Please indicate your preference when reserving[...]
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Women’s Woodworking Class 9:00 am
Women’s Woodworking Class @ Foss Waterway Seaport
Aug 27 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
In this one-day class, you will learn how to use an assortment of woodworking power and hand tools to fabricate a toolbox. You will be guided through transferring measurements from paper plans, cutting lumber to[...]
Craftopia: Basic Candlemaking class 12:00 pm
Craftopia: Basic Candlemaking class @ Craftopia
Aug 27 @ 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: Fairy Jars class 2:00 pm
Craftopia: Fairy Jars class @ Craftopia
Aug 27 @ 2:00 pm
In this workshop we will create your very own “fairy jar”. We will have a variety of themes and so your imagination can run wild as you create a glowing home for one creature or[...]
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Craftopia: Crescent Moon Wall Hanging class 4:30 pm
Craftopia: Crescent Moon Wall Hanging class @ Craftopia
Aug 28 @ 4:30 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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Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream 8:00 pm
Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream @ Tacoma Armory
Aug 31 @ 8:00 pm
Guests are invited to bring blankets and low profile beach chairs and make themselves comfortable on the floor, or be seated in our standard chairs provided by the house. Please indicate your preference when reserving[...]