Pierce County’s forests already have the moss, the enormous trees, and the occasional suspiciously expressive stump. This fall, they’re getting actual trolls. Twelve of them. Apparently, word got out about the accommodations. TROLLS: A Field Study , by Danish artist Thomas Dambo, arrives at Point…
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After dark, Lakewold Gardens trades its daytime calm for glowing paths, uncanny specimens and a few creatures that seem happier in the shadows. All Hallows: Creepy Creatures returns to Lakewood on October 17–18 and 24–25, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. Guests can hunt for strange creature sculptures tucked…
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When December arrives, Puyallup’s Washington State Fair Events Center trades midway noise for carols, garlands and the pleasant problem of choosing among too many handmade gifts. The Victorian Christmas Festival returns December 3–6 for its 38th year, filling four days with artisan shopping, live…
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October in Tacoma and Pierce County arrives with crisp mornings, turning leaves and a calendar that moves from candlelit history to brass bands, theater, cultural celebrations and Halloween fun. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or looking for a reason to explore a different corner of the…
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Planning ahead for 2027. Updated September 21, 2026. A little calendar work now can make the fun part easier later. Start with the stay or experience you care about most, then build the rest of the trip around it. Here are the Pierce County reservations worth watching as you plan for 2027, with…
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What is the ultimate harbinger of the holiday season? Busy shops, marketing emails, that coworker who starts wearing holiday sweaters in November? For us, the first and most satisfying sign that the holidays are here is the sudden arrival of holiday lights—on houses, businesses, cars, boats, the big…
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Independence Day is almost here, and it's time to break out the red, white and blue! We've gathered all the details to showcase the best of the family-friendly fairs, small-town street parades, and…
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Northwest fall brings the eerie mist that drapes the Tacoma region. With that air of mystery, Pierce County doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to thrills. And most of these thrills can be had even…
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It seems that the last Monday of May is somehow right around the corner, (I’m sorry but who allowed time to fly by like this?) and although this unofficial summer kick off can mean vacations and BBQs…
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Thoughts of the Pacific Northwest conjure up beautiful images of our national forests and the sparkling Puget Sound. While greens and blues reign supreme in this slice of the South Puget Sound, during…
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