Events in Tacoma, United States
Dancing in the Aisles: The Ultimate Motown Experience in Tacoma, WA
Tacoma
Saturday, October 17, 2026
1900
- 2100
50.85 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Dancing in the Aisles - The Ultimate Motown Experience comes to the historic Rialto Theater in Tacoma on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM.
Get ready for an electrifying night of music, memories and live entertainment as the timeless so ..
Alice in Wonderland by International Ballet Stars in Tacoma, WA
Tacoma
Friday, April 30, 2027
1900
- 2110
54.10 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Two hours of color, fantasy, and live performance. Alice in Wonderland Ballet by International Ballet Stars is a world premiere production designed in collaboration with Romero Britto, and it comes to the Pantages Theatre on Friday, April 30, 2027.
A spectacular W ..
Cider Swig
Tacoma
Saturday, September 26, 2026
1200
- 1700
45.00 USD
Wine - Beer - Whiskey - Cocktails - Gin - Tasting - Classes
The 13th Annual CIDER SWIG, Washington's largest one-day cider-centered festival RETURNS! Come for a day of cider (and more) sippin' fun, meet the makers, join in a competition or two, try award winning "curbside cuisine" by area chefs and their food trucks throughou ..
Art on The Ave
Washington
Sunday, August 9, 2026
1200
- 1900
Free
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
Art on the Ave returns to Tacoma's 6th Ave. Business District on Sunday, August 9 from 12-7pm for the city's largest street fairs, celebrating local art, music, food, culture, and community. Presented by TAPCO Credit Union and the 6th Ave. Business District, this ann ..
Summer Sips at Gig Harbor, WA
Gig Harbor
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1500
- 2000
42.76 USD
Wine - Beer - Whiskey - Cocktails - Gin - Tasting - Classes
Whether you’re into cider, beer, wine, spirits, mead, or non alcoholic creations, Summer Sips, Savor and Stroll is the 1 stop sip and shop adventure of the season. One afternoon, one walkable district, and 60+ handcrafted sips from the 253 - all paired with savory bi ..
The Grand Cinema Outdoor Movie Series - Multiple Dates And Locations
Tacoma
Saturday, July 11, 2026
2000
- 2300
Free
Films - Movies - Cinema
The Grand Cinema's sixth annual FREE Outdoor Movie Series brings big-screen entertainment to outdoor venues across Tacoma and Pierce County throughout summer 2026. Brought to you in part by TAPCO Credit Union and Tacoma Creates, this community tradition invites neigh ..
Art in the Garden and Plant Clearance Sale
Federal Way
Saturday, June 27, 2026
1000
- 1600
Free
Home and Garden Events - Interior Decoration
Join us on Saturday, June 27, from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM for Art in the Garden and our biggest plant sale of the summer!
Browse artwork from talented local artists at our Outdoor Art Market while enjoying live music, food trucks, hands-on activities, and our Summer Pla ..
Navy Federal Jam - Tacoma
Lakewood
Saturday, June 20, 2026
1830
- 2000
Free
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
Join Navy Federal Credit Union for a free night of live music and family fun at the Pavilion in Ft. Steliacoom Park! We will have a live performance by Restless Road, as well as plenty of family-friendly activities, including face painting, snacks and concessions, ya ..
Grit City Road Rally - Tacoma, June 2026
Washington
Saturday, June 6, 2026
1300
- 1500
69.00 USD
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
Teams race across the city solving riddles in our custom app, chasing GPS-tracked clues, and laughing through unexpected twists. Whether you're bonding with friends, making memories with family, or feeding your competitive streak, the thrill is real, and so is the pr ..
Spring Into Summer Bazaar by the Des Moines Guild for Seattle Children's Hospital
Des Moines
Saturday, June 6, 2026
1000
- 1600
Free
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
Kick Off Summer With Us!
Join us at the Des Moines Guild of Seattle Children's Hospital Spring Into Summer Bazaar, Flea Market and Plant Sale -- where community, creativity, and compassion come together to support Pediatric Cancer Research.
Bring the whole fami ..
Northwest Sinfonietta : Butterfly Fantasy, May 16-17
Tacoma
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1930
- 2130
Free
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
Artistic Partner Mei-Ann Chen returns to lead a fantastical program that bridges Eastern and Western musical traditions. The evening opens with Che-Yi Lee's Dancing Strings, a dynamic and virtuosic work that showcases the energy and color of the string orchestra.
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Blue Poppy Day
Federal Way
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1000
- 1600
12.00 USD
Trips - Travel - Excursions
The Himalayan blue poppy (Meconopsis) returns to the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden this spring! Join us on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to see these stunning blooms at their peak while enjoying local artists in our art market, food trucks, and liv ..
BonsaiFEST!
Federal Way
Saturday, May 9, 2026
1000
- 1600
Free
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
Pacific Bonsai Museum's 8th annual BonsaiFEST! takes place on World Bonsai Day and Mother's Day weekend - Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10, 10 am – 4 pm. Due to popular demand, the festival features an expanded lineup of bonsai demonstrations by local artists (five ..
Mother's Day Weekend
Federal Way
Saturday, May 9, 2026
1000
- 1600
12.00 USD
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden! Stroll through the garden at peak bloom and explore 13 unique garden features filled with vibrant spring color. Enjoy an art market featuring local artists, grab a bite from a food truck, an ..
Vashon Island Spring Studio Tour 2026
Vashon
Saturday, May 2, 2026
1000
- 1700
Free
Art Exhibitions - Auctions - Painting - Classes - Events
Celebrate spring’s colorful renewal during the Vashon Island Spring Studio Tour, Saturdays and Sundays, May 2-3 and 9-10, 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm each day. Vashon Island Visual Artists presents the tour featuring 36 studios and galleries, representing more than 120 ..
The 4th Annual Pacific Northwest Burlesque Festival
Tacoma
Friday, May 1, 2026
1700
- 2200
40.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of sparkle, sultry satire, and side-splitting variety at the 4th Annual Pacific Northwest Burlesque Festival at Tacoma’s historic McMenamins Spanish Ballroom on Friday, May 1st and Saturday, May 2nd, this two-day celebration bri ..
Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in Federal Way, WA!
Federal Way
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
1900
- 2100
35.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Timeless. Majestic. Unforgettable.
Step into the world of Swan Lake - a story of love, magic, and triumph, brought to life through the powerful choreography of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score.
This production features all-new, hand ..
TAPCO Easter Egg Hunt - University Place
University Place
Saturday, March 28, 2026
1100
- 1300
Free
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
Spring is in the air, and we are excited to invite the community to a free Easter Egg Hunt! This event is open to all.
Event Details
Saturday, March 28th
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Cirque Park
7250 Cirque Dr W
University Place, WA 98466
Learn More: https://www. ..
48th Annual Green River Glass Show and Sale February 28, 2026 Kent Commons
Kent
Saturday, February 28, 2026
0900
- 1600
Free
Retail Sales - Shop Openings - Events
Featuring vintage glass (Early American, Depression Era, Uranium, Mid-Century), jewelry, pottery, kitchenware and collectibles. Entry fee $5.00 cash only, proceeds to benefit selected charities.
Identification of glassware by Randy Coe Author and Appraiser (limite ..
Northwest Sinfonietta : Flora and Fauna
Tacoma
Saturday, December 20, 2025
1930
- 2130
49.00 USD
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
Join Northwest Sinfonietta for a magical concert this holiday season as audience favorites Rachell Ellen Wong (violin) and David Belkovski (harpsichord) lead a journey through Baroque nature soundscapes. Experience the playful imagination of Telemann, Vivaldi, Biber ..
Vashon Island Holiday Art Studio Tour 2025
Vashon
Saturday, December 13, 2025
1000
- 1600
Free
Art Exhibitions - Auctions - Painting - Classes - Events
Celebrate the creativity of the season during the Vashon Island Holiday Studio Tour, Saturdays and Sundays, December 6-7 and 13-14, 2025, from 10 am to 4 pm each day. The free, self-guided tour features 40 studios and galleries, representing more than 140 artists and ..
Vashon Island Holiday Art Studio Tour 2025
Washington
Saturday, December 6, 2025
1000
- 1600
Free
Art Exhibitions - Auctions - Painting - Classes - Events
Celebrate the creativity of the season during the Vashon Island Holiday Studio Tour, Saturdays and Sundays, December 6-7 and 13-14, 2025, from 10 am to 4 pm each day. The free, self-guided tour features 40 studios and galleries, representing more than 140 artists and ..
36th Annual Holiday Bazaar by the Des Moines Auxiliary for Seattle Children's Hospital
Des Moines
Saturday, November 8, 2025
1000
- 1600
Free
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
Get into the holiday spirit at the 36th Annual Holiday Bazaar proudly hosted by the Des Moines Auxiliary Guild of Seattle Children's Hospital!
Join us on Friday, November 7th and Saturday, November 8th 2025 from 10 AM – 4 PM at this festive community tradition fil ..
Fall Foliage Festival And Plant Sale
Federal Way
Saturday, November 8, 2025
1000
- 1600
Free
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
Enjoy a rainbow of colors and bushels of fun at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden's Fall Foliage Festival November 8-9.
Join us for guided tours, plant vendors, food truck, kids activities, and discover an immersive wonderland of sights, sounds and sensation ..
36th Annual Holiday Bazaar by the Des Moines Auxiliary for Seattle Children's Hospital
Des Moines
Friday, November 7, 2025
1000
- 1600
Free
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
Get into the holiday spirit at the 36th Annual Holiday Bazaar proudly hosted by the Des Moines Auxiliary Guild of Seattle Children's Hospital!
Join us on Friday, November 7th and Saturday, November 8th 2025 from 10 AM – 4 PM at this festive community tradition fil ..
Northwest Sinfonietta: Fest @Foss Waterway Seaport Museum on October 25
Tacoma
Saturday, October 25, 2025
1930
- 2130
49.00 USD
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
Northwest Sinfonietta brings festivity and brilliance to the stage this October. The evening opens with a lively mini Oktoberfest-local beers paired with Viennese gems by Schubert and Strauss. After intermission, enjoy the radiant Ascending Bird and a special highlig ..
Fall Clearance and Rare Plant Sale
Federal Way
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
1000
- 1600
Free
Home and Garden Events - Interior Decoration
Take advantage of deep discounts and one-of-a-kind finds during our Fall Clearance and Rare Plant Sale!
Enjoy 50% off select plants, plus a special release of rare companion plants and retired stock from our prized Rhododendron collection, with more species stocke ..
LITT Yoga Festival
Des Moines
Saturday, September 27, 2025
0930
- 1900
88.00 USD
Spiritual Events - Meditation - Yoga
Get ready to embark on a transformative journey of love, music, and wellness at the highly anticipated LiTT Yoga Festival, set to take place September 27th and28th at Des Moines Beach Park Event Center www.beachparkeventcenter.com
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Dockton Art Walk
Vashon
Saturday, August 30, 2025
1000
- 1700
Free
Hiking - Walking Trips - Events
Enjoy a fun walk-about in Dockton, one of Vashon's beautiful and historic neighborhoods, while getting sneak peaks into the studios of our many accomplished artists. Food trucks both days provide for picnicing and refreshments, some live music, too!
Category: Comm ..
The 2025 Couture and Cars Fashion Show
Tacoma
Saturday, July 19, 2025
1800
- 2300
75.00 USD
Fashion - Beauty - Cosmetics - Personal Care
Fashion District NW and the LeMay-America's Car Museum have partnered for the 7th annual Couture and Cars Fashion Show at the LeMay – America's Car Museum on Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm. We have merged our love of fashion and cars to bring you thi ..
Thirteenth Annual University Place Garden Tour
Washington
Saturday, June 14, 2025
0900
- 1500
25.00 USD
Trips - Travel - Excursions
Now in its thirteenth year, the University Place Historical Society invites you to tour five outstanding private gardens in University Place Washington.
Visitors will see and learn how each uniquely personal garden space was created. The gardens will feature plants ..
MIBBB FEST - THE MEN IN BLACK BIRTHDAY BASH AND FESTIVAL, DES MOINES
Des Moines
Friday, June 13, 2025
1730
- 1300
Free
Private Parties - Events
What happens at MIBBB Fest? An all-cosplay party for all humanity (21+) on the shore of Puget Sound; music; film; quirky events; storytelling; amazing shwag; cosplay; and more.
MIBBB Fest has expanded - events will extend from June 13 - June 22, 2025. And yes, the ..
Artvana Paint and Sip class at Locust Cider in Gig Harbor June 2025
Gig Harbor
Monday, June 9, 2025
1800
- 2000
49.87 USD
Social Events - Meet New People - Make Friends
Make Your Monday Unique! It's paint night at Locust Cider, and we are going to get your creativity flowing! Come solo or grab your friends or significant other and join us for a FUN night out. Your Artvana artist will guide you step by step through creating an origin ..
Fam Jam Concert, Presented by Navy Federal Credit Union On 06 June 2025
Lakewood
Friday, June 6, 2025
1800
- 2030
Free
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
Join us for a free night of live music and family fun at Fort Steliacoom Park! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, and get ready to get your groove on. Darin Jones and the Last Men Standing will join us to perform along with plenty of family-friendly activities, inc ..
Tacoma Book Fair
Washington
Saturday, May 24, 2025
1000
- 1800
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Book Lovers Unite!
The Tacoma Book Fair is bringing together a vibrant community of readers, writers, and local bookshops for a week-long celebration of literature. Whether you're an avid fiction reader, a gardening enthusiast, a book club regular, or simply love ..
Northwest Sinfonietta: Midsummer Night's Dream
Tacoma
Saturday, May 17, 2025
1930
- 2130
38.00 USD
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
Enter a Shakespearean midsummer night's dream through Mendelssohn’s magical incidental music, where elves, fairies and spells have their way with we mere mortals. Puget Sound Revels partners for this performance, bringing the scenes to life with narration, costuming ..
Cozy afternoon w/ Julia Quinn and Elise Hooper
Ruston
Saturday, May 17, 2025
1200
- 1800
189.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
General Admission:
Each ticket includes an entry to be crowned "The Diamond of the Season"
A Tacoma Book Fair pre-release tote
Charming commemorative cake plate
Teacakes, pastries and refreshments provided by Amaury Guichon Academy graduate and Tacoma's Premier P ..
Artvana Mother's Day Spring Paint and Sip at McMillin Farm and Brewhouse Puyallup May 2025
Puyallup
Sunday, May 11, 2025
1500
- 1730
49.87 USD
Crafts - Hobbies - Events
If you need a relaxing afternoon join us at McMillin Farm and Brewhouse in Puyallup! Enjoy delicious Craft beers brewed on site from the venue as we guide you through each class, meet your friends for class or come and make some new ones!
Your Artist will guide you ..
Artvana Mothers Day painting class at The Redd Dog Tacoma May 2025
Tacoma
Sunday, May 11, 2025
1300
- 1530
49.87 USD
Crafts - Hobbies - Events
Come and paint with us in the heart of Tacoma with MOM for Mother's Day 2025!
It's Paint and Sip Sunday at The Redd Dog and we are going to make some ART! Grab your friends or significant other and join us for a FUN night out.
Your artist will guide you step by ste ..
Vashon Island Spring Art Studio Tour 2025
Vashon
Saturday, May 3, 2025
1000
- 1700
Free
Art Exhibitions - Auctions - Painting - Classes - Events
The creativity of Vashon Island's artists is in full bloom during the Vashon Island Spring Studio Tour, Saturdays and Sundays, May 3-4 and 10-11, 2025, from 10 am to 5 pm. During the FREE, self-guided tour, visit 43 studios and galleries representing over 140 artists ..
Swan Lake: The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine in Federal Way, WA!
Federal Way
Saturday, April 26, 2025
1900
- 2100
39.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine presents Swan Lake. Experience the most famous love story of all time!
Swan Lake, on its North American Tour in 2024-25. With new stage production, the classical score by Tchaikovsky comes to life. The State Ballet Theater of Uk ..
Self-Optimization and The Subconscious Mind
Tacoma
Saturday, April 5, 2025
1030
- 1230
85.00 USD
Spiritual Events - Meditation - Yoga
In this hands-on, 2-hour workshop, you will discover the basics of self-hypnosis and trance work and use them to evaluate, understand, and transform behavior patterns that hold you back from achieving
You’ll not only experience the soothing effects of hypnosis but ..
Lock In, Play To Win: Hypnosis for Athletes
Tacoma
Saturday, March 29, 2025
1030
- 1230
85.00 USD
Spiritual Events - Meditation - Yoga
Are you an athlete who has experienced that wonderful feeling of being "in the zone"?
What would it mean for your sports performance to learn that the "zone" is a hypnotic flow state that you can have at your fingertips whenever you want it? So many times, I've he ..
Free Heart and Kidney Screening - Tacoma, March 2025
Tacoma
Monday, March 24, 2025
0730
- 1630
Free
Health and Wellness - Natural Living - Ayurveda
Want to Understand Your Risk for A Heart Attack?
Join us for a FREE Lp(a) Screening on March 24-26 at Greater Christ Temple Church, 1926 S G St Tacoma, WA from 7:30am - 4:30pm.
A FREE Lp(a) test can provide you valuable insight into your heart attack risk. Lp(a ..
Intention, Imagination, and Action: The Triad of Transformation
Tacoma
Saturday, March 15, 2025
1030
- 1230
85.00 USD
Spiritual Events - Meditation - Yoga
Join us for an enlightening 2-hour workshop where you will experience hypnosis, tapping into your subconscious mind, to learn how to implement this 3-part formula of essential ingredients for a fulfilling life. You will come away with tools you need to continue your ..
Northwest Sinfonietta: Freedom Song
Tacoma
Saturday, March 8, 2025
1930
- 2130
38.00 USD
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
Featuring vocal sensation Taylor Raven and area youth from Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center, Tacoma Youth Chorus and Tacoma Youth Symphony, this program will inspire and move you. On the first half, Jessie Montgomery uses the stories behind five spirituals to weav ..
Hypnosis: A Pathway to Restful and Restorative Sleep
Tacoma
Saturday, March 8, 2025
1030
- 1230
85.00 USD
Spiritual Events - Meditation - Yoga
If so, this workshop is designed especially for you. Did you know that even when you are fully asleep and unconscious, the subconscious mind is still 'awake' and working? Learn how to use your subconscious mind to sleep deeply, restfully, peacefully all night through ..
Mindful Eating with Hypnosis
Tacoma
Saturday, February 22, 2025
1030
- 1230
85.00 USD
Spiritual Events - Meditation - Yoga
If you're trying to shed some pounds, eat healthier, or simply prioritize your well-being, practicing mindful eating can be a game changer. Join us for a 2-hour workshop where you'll dive into the fundamentals of hypnosis and explore how to tap into your subconscious ..
47th Annual Green River Glass Show and Sale, Feb 22, 2025, Kent Commons, 525 4th Ave N
Kent
Saturday, February 22, 2025
0900
- 1600
Free
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
A wide variety of glass will be on display and available to purchase at the Green River Glass Show and Sale on Feb 22, 2025 in Kent, WA, from Pattern Glass to Depression-era glass to more contemporary pieces from the mid-20th century. You can bring glass pieces for i ..
Finding Stillness in a Chaotic World
Tacoma
Saturday, February 15, 2025
1030
- 1230
85.00 USD
Spiritual Events - Meditation - Yoga
In this in-depth, 2-hour workshop, you will discover that hypnosis is a perfectly natural state that you have already experienced. Using hypnosis, you will discover that there is a stillness at the very center of who you are, a calmness, a quietness that you can tap ..