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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  • Website URL
  • SHORT description of the event
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Craftopia: Pumpkin Wall Hanging 12:00 pm
Craftopia: Pumpkin Wall Hanging @ Craftopia
Oct 1 @ 12:00 pm
Get feeling fall and festive with this awesome pumpkin decoration! Great for on a wall, on your door, or even as a centerpiece for your table. You’ll be able to weave and decorate your pumpkin[...]
Craftopia: Bleeding Candles class 2:00 pm
Craftopia: Bleeding Candles class @ Craftopia
Oct 1 @ 2:00 pm
Things are getting spooky with these amazing candles that bleed when they burn! These candles are hand-dipped in red wax first to create a bleeding core, then select your outer color to finish off your[...]
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Craftopia: Mosaic Pendants class 3:30 pm
Craftopia: Mosaic Pendants class @ Craftopia
Oct 2 @ 3:30 pm
Put your mosaic skills to the test with these wonderfully unique pendants! Each participant can make two and you can turn them into necklaces, keychains, or whatever else your heart may desire. $50 per person.[...]
Craftopia: Beginning Weaving class 4:30 pm
Craftopia: Beginning Weaving class @ Craftopia
Oct 2 @ 4:30 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[...]
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Hey Singers!  7:00 pm
Hey Singers! 
Oct 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Hey Singers! 
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
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Craftopia: Quilled Cards class 4:30 pm
Craftopia: Quilled Cards class @ Craftopia
Oct 6 @ 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: Fiberholics Anonymous meet up 5:00 pm
Craftopia: Fiberholics Anonymous meet up @ Craftopia
Oct 6 @ 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[...]
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Craftopia: Confetti Candles class 12:00 pm
Craftopia: Confetti Candles class @ Craftopia
Oct 7 @ 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[...]
Vashon CiderFest 1:00 pm
Vashon CiderFest @ Vashon Village
Oct 7 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sip and savor at Ciderfest! Join us on Saturday October 7th, 2023 at Vashon Village for CiderFest, when the Vashon community celebrates of all things cider. The day will be filled with fun events, exhibits[...]
Craftopia: Granny Squares class 2:00 pm
Craftopia: Granny Squares class @ Craftopia
Oct 7 @ 2:00 pm
They may sound old-fashioned, but there is nothing cooler than Granny Squares. In this class, crocheters will learn the basic pattern to a granny stitch and learn how to make it straight, round or square.[...]
Craftopia: Papermaking class 4:00 pm
Craftopia: Papermaking class @ Craftopia
Oct 7 @ 4:00 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 12:00 pm
Craftopia: Macrame Yarn Wall Hanging class @ Craftopia
Oct 8 @ 12:00 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[...]
Craftopia: Spiderweb Earrings class 12:00 pm
Craftopia: Spiderweb Earrings class @ Craftopia
Oct 8 @ 12:00 pm
Weave your own web of spidery goodness with this cute spiderweb earring class! Recommended for ages 14+ $20 per person. Register at www.craftopiawa.com
Craftopia: Crochet Crash Course 2:00 pm
Craftopia: Crochet Crash Course @ Craftopia
Oct 8 @ 2:00 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: Halloween CaTi Plants class 3:00 pm
Craftopia: Halloween CaTi Plants class @ Craftopia
Oct 8 @ 3:00 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[...]
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Craftopia: Soap Making class 4:30 pm
Craftopia: Soap Making class @ Craftopia
Oct 9 @ 4:30 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[...]
Annual Member Meeting 2023 7:00 pm
Annual Member Meeting 2023 @ Tacoma Historical Society
Oct 9 @ 7:00 pm
It’s that time of year again, join us for the Annual Member Meeting! Meet our board members and staff while learning about what Tacoma Historical Society has accomplished in the last year and what’s coming[...]
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Hey Singers!  7:00 pm
Hey Singers! 
Oct 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Hey Singers! 
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
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Craftopia: Bleeding Candles class 5:00 pm
Craftopia: Bleeding Candles class @ Craftopia
Oct 11 @ 5:00 pm
Things are getting spooky with these amazing candles that bleed when they burn! These candles are hand-dipped in red wax first to create a bleeding core, then select your outer color to finish off your[...]
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Festival Latinx 12:00 pm
Festival Latinx @ Tacoma Armory
Oct 14 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Festival Latinx is an annual free community event celebrating South Sound Latinx culture! Enjoy live performances reflecting diversity of Latinx communities through music and dance. Take in beautiful visual art installations and centerpieces or shop[...]
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Craftopia: Hooker Happy Hour meet up 1:00 pm
Craftopia: Hooker Happy Hour meet up @ Craftopia
Oct 15 @ 1:00 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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Hey Singers!  7:00 pm
Hey Singers! 
Oct 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Hey Singers! 
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
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Craftopia: Bead & Mingle meet up 5:00 pm
Craftopia: Bead & Mingle meet up @ Craftopia
Oct 19 @ 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[...]
Workshop: How Does a Place Get a Name? 6:00 pm
Workshop: How Does a Place Get a Name? @ Washington State History Museum
Oct 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Join Indigenous educator Owen Oliver (Quinault/Isleta Pueblo) to explore how a place gets a name and what the names of specific locations can teach us about values held by communities. Participants will consider how we[...]
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Craftopia: Crescent Moon Wall Hanging class 5:00 pm
Craftopia: Crescent Moon Wall Hanging class @ Craftopia
Oct 20 @ 5:00 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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No to FBI War on Black Liberation: Day of Reparations 12:40 pm
No to FBI War on Black Liberation: Day of Reparations @ United Methodist Church
Oct 21 @ 12:40 pm – Oct 22 @ 3:00 pm
The U.S. government is trying to put Chairman Omali Yeshitela in prison for the rest of his life. But the African and oppressed peoples of the world are fighting back and winning. This is a[...]
City of Destiny Festival 11:00 am
City of Destiny Festival @ Foss Waterway Seaport Museum
Oct 21 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Join THS at the Foss Waterway Seaport Museum for a free public festival commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Northern Pacific Railway arriving in Tacoma. Join us for a celebration of Tacoma’s diverse history! This[...]
Craftopia: Spiderweb Earrings class 12:00 pm
Craftopia: Spiderweb Earrings class @ Craftopia
Oct 21 @ 12:00 pm
Weave your own web of spidery goodness with this cute spiderweb earring class! Recommended for ages 14+ $20 per person. Register at www.craftopiawa.com
Craftopia: Wicked Wands workshop 12:00 pm
Craftopia: Wicked Wands workshop @ Craftopia
Oct 21 @ 12:00 pm
Magic is brewing with these fabulously spooky wands geared towards the older crowd. Choose your base stick, then glue, paint and accessorize to create your perfect power-wielding wand. As we will be using a LOT[...]
Craftopia: Free Family Craft Night 3:00 pm
Craftopia: Free Family Craft Night @ Craftopia
Oct 21 @ 3:00 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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Women’s Intro to Woodworking 10:00 am
Women’s Intro to Woodworking @ Foss Waterway Seaport
Oct 22 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Join us for an intro-level woodworking class for women and nonbinary folks! In this one-day class, you will learn how to use an assortment of woodworking power and hand tools to fabricate a toolbox. You[...]
Craftopia: Bleeding Candles class 12:00 pm
Craftopia: Bleeding Candles class @ Craftopia
Oct 22 @ 12:00 pm
Things are getting spooky with these amazing candles that bleed when they burn! These candles are hand-dipped in red wax first to create a bleeding core, then select your outer color to finish off your[...]
Craftopia: Crochet 2.0 class 2:00 pm
Craftopia: Crochet 2.0 class @ Craftopia
Oct 22 @ 2:00 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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Craftopia: Quilled Cards class 4:30 pm
Craftopia: Quilled Cards class @ Craftopia
Oct 23 @ 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[...]
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Hey Singers!  7:00 pm
Hey Singers! 
Oct 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Hey Singers! 
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
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Craftopia: Volunteer Packing Party 5:00 pm
Craftopia: Volunteer Packing Party @ Craftopia
Oct 25 @ 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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All Hallows Eve: A Spooktacular Mixer and Auction to Benefit Centerforce 5:00 pm
All Hallows Eve: A Spooktacular Mixer and Auction to Benefit Centerforce @ Lakewood Elks Lodge #2388
Oct 27 @ 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Don your spookiest or most fun Halloween costume and support a great cause at the same time as Centerforce hosts All Hallows Eve: A Just Like You mixer and auction on Friday, Oct. 27. Wine[...]
Craftopia: Wood Burning Open Studio 5:00 pm
Craftopia: Wood Burning Open Studio @ Craftopia
Oct 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: Spiderweb Shawl class 12:00 pm
Craftopia: Spiderweb Shawl class @ Craftopia
Oct 28 @ 12:00 pm
You’ll be catching the eye of ghosts and ghouls with this amazing spiderweb shawl! We’ll walk you through how to create this unique pattern with either crochet or macrame stitches. No previous experience needed! Ages[...]
Craftopia: Vampire Gnomes class 2:00 pm
Craftopia: Vampire Gnomes class @ Craftopia
Oct 28 @ 2:00 pm
Using a cone or sock base, build your vampire friend from the ground up, adding as much or as little detail as you want. You can choose from a variety of fabrics, papers, and other[...]
Tacoma Distillery Festival 2:00 pm
Tacoma Distillery Festival @ Tacoma Armory
Oct 28 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
In a seasonally spooky twist, sample spirits of all kinds from Northwest distilleries – from gin to whiskey, from vodka to bourbon, from aperitifs to brandies, and more. Join the monster mash to meet the[...]
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Craftopia: Soap Making class 12:00 pm
Craftopia: Soap Making class @ Craftopia
Oct 29 @ 12:00 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: Wicked Wands workshop 2:00 pm
Craftopia: Wicked Wands workshop @ Craftopia
Oct 29 @ 2:00 pm
Magic is brewing with these fabulously spooky wands geared towards the older crowd. Choose your base stick, then glue, paint and accessorize to create your perfect power-wielding wand. As we will be using a LOT[...]
Craftopia: Adult Craft Night meet up 4:00 pm
Craftopia: Adult Craft Night meet up @ Craftopia
Oct 29 @ 4:00 pm
Check out our newest crafty social hour! Bring your latest project, whatever it is, and hang out with fellow artistic minds for some conversation, relaxation, and maybe even a little progress. Snacks available, but feel[...]
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Craftopia: String Art class 4:30 pm
Craftopia: String Art class @ Craftopia
Oct 30 @ 4:30 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[...]
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Hey Singers!  7:00 pm
Hey Singers! 
Oct 31 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Hey Singers! 
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