Festivals, Concerts, Films, Fairs

Celebrate all Summer in the South Sound

In the sun-kissed playground of Tacoma, Mount Rainier and the South Sound, this summer promises a cornucopia of festivities that will make even the most stoic introverts reconsider their reclusive ways.

From toe-tapping concerts and film screenings to kaleidoscopic festivals and performances that make you go "hmmmm," it's as though the region has become a giant treasure chest, brimming with culture and entertainment! So, if you've been searching for a reason to visit this sizzling slice of paradise, grab your sunscreen and shades, and prepare for an unforgettable whirlwind of adventure in the land where boredom is as scarce as snow in July.

Get pumped up for your events and itineraries!

Scroll through the calendar below, or download your own Summer Magic Calendar PDF here!

FRIDAY JULY 19

Fircrest Fun Days
July 19-20 | Fircrest Park, Fircrest
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Family Fun Night at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
July 19 | 6:00-9:00 P.M. | 5519 Five Mile Dr, Tacoma
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Mount Rainier Half Marathon & 5K
July 19-20 | Ashford, WA
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SATURDAY JULY 20

Lakewood SummerFEST
July 20 | 11:00 A.M.- 10:00 P.M. | 8714 87th Ave SW, Lakewood
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Porchfest
July 20 | 1:00 P.M. | Central Tacoma
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Orting Rock Festival
July 20 | 12:00-9:00 P.M. | Orting City Park
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Shakespeare in the Park: The Two Gentlemen of Verona
July 20 | 7:00-9:00 P.M. | Wright Park, Tacoma
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Owl Together Now 3 Mile Run
July 20 | 7:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Park
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Edgewood Community Picnic
July 20 | 10:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M. | 11001 24th Street East, Edgewood
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Slugfest at NW Trek
July 20-21 | 10:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M. | 11610 Trek Drive East, Eatonville
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Summer Art Festival Gig Harbor
July 20-21 | 10:00 A.M. | 10123 78th Ave NW., Gig Harbor
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Fircrest Fun Days
July 19-20 | Fircrest Park, Fircrest
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Cryptid Tattoo & Oddities Expo
July 20-21 | Washington State Fair
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Mount Rainier Half Marathon & 5K
July 19-20 | Ashford, WA
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SUNDAY JULY 21

Art on the Ave
July 21 | 12:00-7:00 P.M. | 6th Avenue from Alder Street to State Street, Tacoma
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Reggae on the Way
July 21 | Throughout Tacoma
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Fusion Music Festival
July 21 | 10:00 A.M.- 7:00 P.M. | Pioneer Park, Puyallup
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Slugfest at NW Trek
July 20-21 | 10:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M. | 11610 Trek Drive East, Eatonville
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Summer Art Festival Gig Harbor
July 20-21 | 10:00 A.M. | 10123 78th Ave NW., Gig Harbor
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Cryptid Tattoo & Oddities Expo
July 20-21 | Washington State Fair
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MONDAY JULY 22

Tiptoe Through the Tidepools
July 22 | 11:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. | 8425 6th Avenue, Tacoma
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Kids Club: Cowboy Buck
July 22 | 6:30-7:30 P.M. | 7203 W Tapps Hwy E, Bonney Lake
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TUESDAY JULY 23

Hunt for antiques throughout Pierce County
Fife Music in the Park: James Coates
July 23 | 6:00 P.M. | 2820 54th Ave E, Fife
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WEDNESDAY JULY 24

Gig Harbor Flowers Farmers Market
Wednesdays, March 20-Sept. 25 | 4701 Point Fosdick Dr NW, Gig Harbor
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Music on the Square: Pearl Django with Boss Mama
July 24 | 6:00-8:00 P.M. | 3609 Market Place West, University Place
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Tunes at Tapps: Soul Searching Band
July 24 | 5:00-8:00 P.M. | 19501 Bonney Lake Blvd E, Bonney Lake
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THURSDAY JULY 25

Scenic Steam Train Ride
July 25 | Mount Rainier National Park
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Gig Harbor Uptown Summer Concert Series: Wounded Mic
July 25 | 6:00-8:00 P.M. | 4701 Pt Fosdick Dr NW, Gig Harbor
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FRIDAY JULY 26

Orting Movie in the Park: Wonka
July 26 | 8:15 P.M. | Main City Park, Orting
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Family Nature Walk: Lister Uplands
July 26 | 10:00-11:00 A.M. | 4738 East T St., Tacoma
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SATURDAY JULY 27

MOSAIC: Tacoma’s Arts and Culture Festival
July 27-28 | 12:00-7:00 P.M. | 501 South I Street, Tacoma
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Tacoma Earth Gay 2024
July 27 | 11:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. | 6231 South Wapato Street, Tacoma
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All Along the Riverwalk
July 27 | 9:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. | 429 9th Ave NE, Puyallup
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Movie in the Park: Space Jam
July 27 | Dusk | 501 South I St, Tacoma
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Wilkeson Days Parade and Handcar Races
July 27-28 | 644 Railroad Ave, Wilkeson
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SUNDAY JULY 28

Wilkeson Days Parade and Handcar Races
July 27-28 | 644 Railroad Ave, Wilkeson
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MOSAIC: Tacoma’s Arts and Culture Festival
July 27-28 | 12:00-7:00 P.M. | 501 South I Street, Tacoma
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Point Defiance Bird Walk
July 28 | 7:30-9:30 A.M. | 5400 N Pearl St, Point Defiance Park
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Steilacoom Salmon Bake
July 28 | 12:00-4:00 P.M. | Sunnyside Beach, Steilacoom
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MONDAY JULY 29

Junior City Amateur Golf Championship
July 29 | 9:00 A.M. | 7108 Lakewood Dr W, Tacoma
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Kids Club: Jeff Evans
July 29 | 6:30-7:30 P.M. | 7203 W Tapps Hwy E, Bonney Lake
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TUESDAY JULY 30

Find a patio throughout Pierce County
Fife Music in the Park: The Coats
July 30 | 6:00 P.M. | 2820 54th Ave E, Fife
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Summer Nights at the Pavillion Concerts: Chapter 5
July 30 | 6:30-8:00 P.M. | 8714 87th Ave SW, Lakewood
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WEDNESDAY JULY 31

Call for entries: Annual Peninsula Art League Open Juried Shows DEADLINE
July 31 | Submit online by end of day to be considered
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Music on the Square: King Kombeaux with Manic Meatball
July 31 | 6:00-8:00 P.M. | 3609 Market Place West, University Place
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Tunes at Tapps: 80 Proof Ale
July 31 | 5:00-8:00 P.M. | 19501 Bonney Lake Blvd E, Bonney Lake
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Foss Waterway Open Woodworking Wednesdays
July 31 | 5:00-8:00 P.M. | 705 Dock Street, Tacoma
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THURSDAY AUGUST 1

10th Annual Buffalo Soldiers Golf Tournament
Aug. 1 | 8:00 A.M. | I-5 Exit 116, JBLM
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Gig Harbor Uptown Summer Concert Series: Budapest West
Aug. 1 | 6:00-8:00 P.M. | 4701 Pt Fosdick Dr NW, Gig Harbor
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Tacoma Tool Library Fix-It Night
Thursdays all summer long, Aug. 1 | 4:00-5:30 P.M. | Moore Branch Tacoma Public Library
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Sunflower Days at Knutson Farms
Aug. 1-11 | 10:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. | 16406 78th St., Sumner
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FRIDAY AUGUST 2

Eatonville Arts and Music Festival
Aug. 2-4 | 285 Fir Ave. N., Eatonville
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Sunflower Days at Knutson Farms
Aug. 1-11 | 10:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. | 16406 78th St., Sumner
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SATURDAY AUGUST 3

4th Annual Rainier Music Festival
Aug. 3 | 29801 SR706, Ashford
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Cars & Cigars at America's Car Museum
Aug. 3 | 6:00-11:00 P.M. | 2702 E D St, Tacoma
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Shakespeare in the Park: The Two Gentlemen of Verona
Aug. 3 | 7:00-9:00 P.M. | Wright Park, Tacoma
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Community Summer Fest
Aug. 3 | 11:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. | 19401 Sumner-Buckley Hwy E, Bonney Lake
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Dog Days of Spanaway
Aug. 3 | 11:00 A.M. | 215 166th St S, Spanaway
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Cruise the Narrows
Aug. 3 | 8:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. | Multicare Lot, Uptown Gig Harbor
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Wild Cat Weekend at Point Defiance Park & Aquarium
Aug. 3-4 | 9:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. | 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma
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Eatonville Arts and Music Festival
Aug. 2-4 | 285 Fir Ave. N., Eatonville
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Sunflower Days at Knutson Farms
Aug. 1-11 | 10:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. | 16406 78th St., Sumner
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SUNDAY AUGUST 4

Wild Cat Weekend at Point Defiance Park & Aquarium
Aug. 3-4 | 9:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. | 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma
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Bubble RUN 5k
Aug. 4 | 8:00-11:00 A.M. | Washington State Fairgrounds
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Free Entrance Days at Mount Rainier National Park to commemorate the Great American Outdoors Act, passed on this day in 2020
Eatonville Arts and Music Festival
Aug. 2-4 | 285 Fir Ave. N., Eatonville
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Sunflower Days at Knutson Farms
Aug. 1-11 | 10:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. | 16406 78th St., Sumner
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MONDAY AUGUST 5

Sunflower Days at Knutson Farms
Aug. 1-11 | 10:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. | 16406 78th St., Sumner
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Kids Club: Eric Herman
Aug. 5 | 6:30-7:30 P.M. | 7203 W Tapps Hwy E, Bonney Lake
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TUESDAY AUGUST 6

Join a book club, like Asian Reads at South Tacoma Branch Library, meeting today to discuss The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan, Tacoma
Summer Nights at the Pavillion Concerts: Catch a Wave
July 9 | 6:30-8:00 P.M. | 8714 87th Ave SW, Lakewood
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Sunflower Days at Knutson Farms
Aug. 1-11 | 10:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. | 16406 78th St., Sumner
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WEDNESDAY AUGUST 7

Visit Childrens Museum of Tacoma, Tacoma
Music on the Square
July 10 | 6:00-8:00 P.M. | 3609 Market Place West, University Place
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Tunes at Tapps: Sammy Steele
Aug. 7 | 5:00-8:00 P.M. | 19501 Bonney Lake Blvd E, Bonney Lake
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Sunflower Days at Knutson Farms
Aug. 1-11 | 10:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. | 16406 78th St., Sumner
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THURSDAY AUGUST 8

Pierce County Fair (Aug 8-11), Graham
Gig Harbor Uptown Summer Concert Series: Brian James Was Here
Aug. 8 | 6:00-8:00 P.M. | 4701 Pt Fosdick Dr NW, Gig Harbor
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Sunflower Days at Knutson Farms
Aug. 1-11 | 10:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. | 16406 78th St., Sumner
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FRIDAY AUGUST 9

Motors & Movies Drive-In at LeMay
Pierce County Fair (Aug 8-11)
Sunflower Days at Knutson Farms
Aug. 1-11 | 10:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. | 16406 78th St., Sumner
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SATURDAY AUGUST 10

Chalk Art Festival, Sumner
Summer Bash at Norpoint
Brew Five Three
Chalk Art Festival
Beginner Kayaking on Foss Waterway
Brigade Encampment (Aug 10-11)
Pierce County Fair (Aug 8-11)
Climb for a Cause: Mount Rainier (Aug 10-12)
Sunflower Days at Knutson Farms
Aug. 1-11 | 10:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. | 16406 78th St., Sumner
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SUNDAY AUGUST 11

Brigade Encampment (Aug 10-11), Tacoma
Pierce County Fair (Aug 8-11)
Sunflower Days at Knutson Farms
Aug. 1-11 | 10:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. | 16406 78th St., Sumner
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MONDAY AUGUST 12

Galloping Gertie Half Marathon / 5K / 10K, Tacoma/Gig Harbor
Youth Sailing at West Shore Marina in Gig Harbor (aug 12-16)
Kids Club: Brian Vogan & His Good Buddies
Aug. 12 | 6:30-7:30 P.M. | 7203 W Tapps Hwy E, Bonney Lake
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TUESDAY AUGUST 13

Tacoma Rainiers vs Sugar Land Cowboys, Tacoma
Summer Nights at the Pavillion Concerts: Wally & The Beaves
July 9 | 6:30-8:00 P.M. | 8714 87th Ave SW, Lakewood
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WEDNESDAY AUGUST 14

Self-Guided Tour through historical landmarks, Sumner
Grit City Happy Hour Business Networking and Mastermind
Music on the Square
July 10 | 6:00-8:00 P.M. | 3609 Market Place West, University Place
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Tunes at Tapps: SWAY
Aug. 14 | 5:00-8:00 P.M. | 19501 Bonney Lake Blvd E, Bonney Lake
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THURSDAY AUGUST 15

Dorky’s Arcade, Tacoma
Cruise In at LeMay
Gig Harbor Uptown Summer Concert Series: My Guilty Pleasure
Aug. 15 | 6:00-8:00 P.M. | 4701 Pt Fosdick Dr NW, Gig Harbor
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FRIDAY AUGUST 16

Bite of Tacoma (Aug 16-18), Tacoma
Milton Days Kick-Off

SATURDAY AUGUST 17

Milton Days, Milton
Sumner Summertime Sip and Stroll
Community Litter Cleanup
Summer Bash at Stewart Heights
Coffee and Cones Car Show
Bite of Tacoma (Aug 16-18)

SUNDAY AUGUST 18

Goats and Garlic Festival at Simple Goodness Sisters Soda Shop, Wilkeson
Bite of Tacoma (Aug 16-18)
Tiptoe Through the Tidepools

MONDAY AUGUST 19

Kids Club: Reptileman!, Bonney Lake
Aug. 19 | 6:30-7:30 P.M. | 7203 W Tapps Hwy E, Bonney Lake
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TUESDAY AUGUST 20

Family Nature Walk at Dune Peninsula, Tacoma
Summer Nights at the Pavillion Concerts: Abbagaphs
July 9 | 6:30-8:00 P.M. | 8714 87th Ave SW, Lakewood
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WEDNESDAY AUGUST 21

Music on the Square
July 10 | 6:00-8:00 P.M. | 3609 Market Place West, University Place
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Tunes at Tapps: Good Times Roll
Aug. 21 | 5:00-8:00 P.M. | 19501 Bonney Lake Blvd E, Bonney Lake
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THURSDAY AUGUST 22

Fircrest Concert in the Park, Fircrest

FRIDAY AUGUST 23

Bonney Lake Days (Aug 23-24), Bonney Lake

SATURDAY AUGUST 24

DuPont BBQ Cook Off (Aug 24-25), DuPont
Hilltop Street Fair
Parkland Pace or Race
Bonney Lake Days (Aug 23-24)

SUNDAY AUGUST 25

Hudson’s Bay Heritage Day & 1843 Fort Nisqually Site Tour, Tacoma
Point Defiance Bird Walk
DuPont BBQ Cook Off (Aug 24-25)

MONDAY AUGUST 26

Climb for a Cause (Aug 26-29), Mount Rainier National Park

TUESDAY AUGUST 27

Visit the Puyallup Fish Hatchery, contact ahead of time to arrange for tour. Puyallup
Summer Nights at the Pavillion Concerts: Mr. Pink
July 9 | 6:30-8:00 P.M. | 8714 87th Ave SW, Lakewood
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WEDNESDAY AUGUST 28

Shop Sumner’s Main Street, Sumner
Music on the Square
Aug. 28 | 6:00-8:00 P.M. | 3609 Market Place West, University Place
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THURSDAY AUGUST 29

Visit a Pierce County Distillery such as Heritage Distilling, Gig Harbor
Glass Museum

FRIDAY AUGUST 30

Tacoma Decimation Fest 2: An All Ages Death Metal Fest (Aug 30-31), Tacoma

SATURDAY AUGUST 31

End of Summer Blast (Aug 31-Sept 2), Tacoma
LeMay Annual Show
Intermediate Kayaking: Nisqually Delta
Washington State Fair (Aug 31-Sept 22)
Feeding Frenzy at NW Trek (Aug 31-Sept 2)
Tacoma Decimation Fest 2: An All Ages Death Metal Fest (Aug 30-31)

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 1

Feeding Frenzy at NW Trek (Aug 31-Sept 2), Eatonville
End of Summer Blast (Aug 31-Sept 2)
Washington State Fair (Aug 31-Sept 22)

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 2

Washington State Fair (Aug 31-Sept 22), Puyallup
End of Summer Blast (Aug 31-Sept 2)
Feeding Frenzy at NW Trek (Aug 31-Sept 2)

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 3

P!nk comes to the Tacoma Dome, Tacoma
Washington State Fair (Aug 31-Sept 22)

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 4

Happy Hour at Water from Wine, Tacoma
Washington State Fair (Aug 31-Sept 22)

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 10

U-Pick the first of the apples at one of many farms in Sumner and Puyallup
Washington State Fair (Aug 31-Sept 22)

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 11

Artvana Paint and Sip class at Locust Cider, Gig Harbor
Kidz Bop Live at Washington State Fair
Washington State Fair (Aug 31-Sept 22)

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 12

Bike Walk Roll Summit 2024, Tacoma
Free Neighborhood Night at Tacoma Art Museum
Washington State Fair (Aug 31-Sept 22)

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 13

Spooky Stories at Clocktower Park, DuPont
Washington State Fair (Aug 31-Sept 22)

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14

Celebration on the Hill, Tacoma
Washington State Fair (Aug 31-Sept 22)

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 15

Lakewold Gardens Music From Home: The Sound of Mexico, Lakewood
Paradise Pond Beginner and Family-Friendly Bird Walk
Washington State Fair (Aug 31-Sept 22)

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 16

Fall Native Plant Sale online Sept 14-29, Tacoma
Washington State Fair (Aug 31-Sept 22)

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 17

Last Lakewood Farmers Market of the season, Lakewood
Washington State Fair (Aug 31-Sept 22)

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 18

Summer bucket list: parks throughout Pierce County
Washington State Fair (Aug 31-Sept 22)

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19

Timed entry reservations no longer needed for Mount Rainier. Why not sneak one more visit before the fall?
Washington State Fair (Aug 31-Sept 22)

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 20

Summer bucket list: family-friendly bike ride throughout Pierce County
Washington State Fair (Aug 31-Sept 22)

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21

Drop in Hikes at Point Defiance (Saturdays)
Washington State Fair (Aug 31-Sept 22)

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22

Last day of summer: ice cream! Ice Cream Social, Bliss Small Batch, La Michoacana Classic, Iscreamery throughout Pierce County.
Washington State Fair (Aug 31-Sept 22)

Summer Magic