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!

TUESDAY JULY 1

Dressing the Gilded Ages: Fashion from the 1870s to 1900s
June 28-Feb 8 | Washington State Historical Museum, Tacoma
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Storytime for Little Spark Plugs at LeMay (Toddlers and their caregivers)
June 3; July 1; Aug. 5; Sept. 2; 10:00-11:00 A.M. | Le May America’s Car Museum, Tacoma
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Summer Nights at the Pavilion Concerts: Groove Nation (Top 40)
July 1, 6:30-8:00 P.M. | Fort Steilacoom Park, Lakewood
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Teen Climate Cafe (Ages 13-18)
July 1, 4:00-5:30 P.M. | Gig Harbor Library
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WEDNESDAY JULY 2

Summer Flower Exhibit: Lounging by the Sea
Wednesdays-Sundays, June 18-Aug 17 | W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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Outdoor Summer Stories and Crafts, Ages 0-6
June 18, 25; July 2, 16, 23; 10:30-11:30 A.M. | Eatonville Library
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Tacoma History Walking Tours
Wednesdays, 1:00 P.M.; Saturdays, 10:00 A.M. | Tacoma
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Skiffs to Spirits Walking Tour
Wednesdays 5:30 P.M., June-August | Gig Harbor Waterfront
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THURSDAY JULY 3

Red, White, and Kaboom
July 3, 12:30-10:30 P.M. | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
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The Waterfront Farmers Market
Thursdays, 1:00-6:00 P.M., May 22-Aug 28 | Gig Harbor Waterfront
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Summer Flower Exhibit: Lounging by the Sea
Wednesdays-Sundays, June 18-Aug 17 | W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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FRIDAY JULY 4

4th of July Tacoma Summer Blast
July 4, 12:00-10:30 P.M. | Ruston Way & Dune Peninsula, Tacoma
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DuPont’s 4th of July Hometown Celebration
July 4, 10:00 A.M. | DuPont Community Center
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Orting’s 4th of July Festival
July 4, 12:00-5:00 P.M. | Orting Main City Park & North Park
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Four on the Fourth
July 4, 7:30 A.M. | Steilacoom Town Hall
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Summer Flower Exhibit: Lounging by the Sea
Wednesdays-Sundays, June 18-Aug 17 | W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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Glow Golf
Fridays and Saturdays at sunset | Meadow Park, Tacoma
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Live Music at Kimball Coffeehouse
Fridays, 6:00-9:00 P.M. | Kimball Coffeehouse, Gig Harbor
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High School Teen Late Night
Fridays, 7:00-11:00 P.M. | STAR Center, Tacoma
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SATURDAY JULY 5

Western Washington Dog Cluster Show
July 5-7 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
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Tacoma History Walking Tours
Wednesdays, 1:00 P.M.; Saturdays, 10:00 A.M. | Tacoma
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Wonders of the Waterfront Walking Tour
Saturdays, 10:00 A.M., June-August | Gig Harbor Waterfront
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Summer Flower Exhibit: Lounging by the Sea
Wednesdays-Sundays, June 18-Aug 17 | W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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Glow Golf
Fridays and Saturdays at sunset | Meadow Park, Tacoma
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SUNDAY JULY 6

Fircrest Rod Run & Picnic
July 6, 10:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. | Fircrest Park
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Tacoma Sunday Market
First Sunday, June-Oct | Broadway, Tacoma
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Western Washington Dog Cluster Show
July 5-7 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
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Summer Flower Exhibit: Lounging by the Sea
Wednesdays-Sundays, June 18-Aug 17 | W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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MONDAY JULY 7

Point Defiance Adventure Camp (Ages 10-14)
July 7-11 | Point Defiance Park, Tacoma
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Western Washington Dog Cluster Show
July 5-7 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
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Babies on the Trail
Mondays, 10:00 A.M. | Point Defiance Park, Tacoma
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TUESDAY JULY 8

Summer Nights at the Pavilion Concerts: Candy Shoppe (variety)
July 8, 6:30-8:00 P.M. | Fort Steilacoom Park, Lakewood
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Music in the Park: The Coats
Tuesdays in July, 6:00 P.M. | Dacca Park, Fife
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WEDNESDAY JULY 9

Tunes at Tapps and Open Market (Band TBA)
Wednesdays, July 9-Aug 20, 5:00-8:00 P.M. | Allan Yorke Park, Bonney Lake
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Music on the Square (Band TBA)
Wednesdays, July 9-Aug 27 | Market Square, University Place
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Tacoma History Walking Tours
Wednesdays, 1:00 P.M.; Saturdays, 10:00 A.M. | Tacoma
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Skiffs to Spirits Walking Tour
Wednesdays 5:30 P.M., June-August | Gig Harbor Waterfront
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Summer Flower Exhibit: Lounging by the Sea
Wednesdays-Sundays, June 18-Aug 17 | W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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THURSDAY JULY 10

Allah-Las
July 10, 8:00 P.M. | Spanish Ballroom, Tacoma
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Uptown Summer Concert Series: Wasted on the Way
Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 P.M., July 10-Aug 14 | Pavilion, Gig Harbor
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Concerts in the Park: Brohamm Kings of R&B
July 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug. 6, 7, 14, 21, 28; 6:30-8:00 P.M. | Pioneer Park, Puyallup
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The Waterfront Farmers Market
Thursdays, 1:00-6:00 P.M., May 22-Aug 28 | Gig Harbor Waterfront
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Pints, Myths, and Maritime Spirits Walking Tour
Second Thursday of the Month, June-August | Gig Harbor Waterfront
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Summer Flower Exhibit: Lounging by the Sea
Wednesdays-Sundays, June 18-Aug 17 | W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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FRIDAY JULY 11

Music Off Main
July 11, Sept. 8; 6:00-8:00 P.M. | Rainier View Park, Sumner
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Tiptoe Through the Tidepools
June 25; July 11, 23; Aug. 9; 10:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M. | Titlow Beach, Tacoma
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Summer Flower Exhibit: Lounging by the Sea
Wednesdays-Sundays, June 18-Aug 17 | W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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Live Music at Kimball Coffeehouse
Fridays, 6:00-9:00 P.M. | Kimball Coffeehouse, Gig Harbor
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Glow Golf
Fridays and Saturdays at sunset | Meadow Park, Tacoma
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High School Teen Late Night
Fridays, 7:00-11:00 P.M. | STAR Center, Tacoma
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SATURDAY JULY 12

Tacoma Pride Festival
July 12, 12:00-6:00 P.M. | Wright Park, Tacoma
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Porchfest
July 12-13 | Tacoma
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Summer Sips
July 12, 12:00-6:00 P.M. | Gig Harbor Pavilion
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Reggae on the Way
July 12, 2:00 P.M. | Airport Tavern Music Hall
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Explore the Shore: Discover the World of Low Tide with Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
June 26, July 12, July 25, Aug 8 | Point Defiance Park, Tacoma
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Tacoma History Walking Tours
Wednesdays, 1:00 P.M.; Saturdays, 10:00 A.M. | Tacoma
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Wonders of the Waterfront Walking Tour
Saturdays, 10:00 A.M., June-August | Gig Harbor Waterfront
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Summer Flower Exhibit: Lounging by the Sea
Wednesdays-Sundays, June 18-Aug 17 | W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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Glow Golf
Fridays and Saturdays at sunset | Meadow Park, Tacoma
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SUNDAY JULY 13

Porchfest
July 12-13 | Tacoma
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Morse Wildlife Preserve open to the public
Second Sundays, 9:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. | Morse Wildlife Preserve, Graham
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Summer Flower Exhibit: Lounging by the Sea
Wednesdays-Sundays, June 18-Aug 17 | W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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MONDAY JULY 14

Mommy & Me Little White Barn Day Camp
July 14, 9:00-11:00 A.M. | Knutson Farms, Sumner
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Kids Club: Reptile Lady
Mondays, July 14-Aug. 18, 6:30-7:30 P.M. | Allan Yorke Park
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Babies on the Trail
Mondays, 10:00 A.M. | Point Defiance Park, Tacoma
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TUESDAY JULY 15

Music in the Park: SWAY
Tuesdays in July, 6:00 P.M. | Dacca Park, Fife
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Little White Barn Day Camp
July 15, 9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. or 12:30-3:30 P.M. | Knutson Farms, Sumner
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WEDNESDAY JULY 16

Music on the Square (Band TBA)
Wednesdays, July 9-Aug 27 | Market Square, University Place
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Tunes at Tapps and Open Market (Band TBA)
Wednesdays, July 9-Aug 20, 5:00-8:00 P.M. | Allan Yorke Park, Bonney Lake
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Tacoma History Walking Tours
Wednesdays, 1:00 P.M.; Saturdays, 10:00 A.M. | Tacoma
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Outdoor Summer Stories and Crafts, Ages 0-6
June 18, 25; July 2, 16, 23; 10:30-11:30 A.M. | Eatonville Library
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Skiffs to Spirits Walking Tour
Wednesdays 5:30 P.M., June-August | Gig Harbor Waterfront
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Summer Flower Exhibit: Lounging by the Sea
Wednesdays-Sundays, June 18-Aug 17 | W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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THURSDAY JULY 17

Concerts in the Park: Slim Wizzy, blues, country rock
July 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug. 6, 7, 14, 21, 28; 6:30-8:00 P.M. | Pioneer Park, Puyallup
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Concerts in the Orchard
July 17, 24, 31; Aug. 7, 14; 6:30-8:00 P.M. | Curran Apple Orchard
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Free Admission on Third Thursdays
The third Thursday of every month, 3:00-8:00 P.M. | Washington State Historical Museum
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Uptown Summer Concert Series: Mark Hurwitz and Gin Creek
Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 P.M., July 10-Aug 14 | Pavilion, Gig Harbor
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Cruise-In at LeMay Car Museum
June 12 & July 17, 4:00-7:00 P.M. | LeMay Car Museum, Tacoma
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The Waterfront Farmers Market
Thursdays, 1:00-6:00 P.M., May 22-Aug 28 | Gig Harbor Waterfront
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Summer Flower Exhibit: Lounging by the Sea
Wednesdays-Sundays, June 18-Aug 17 | W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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FRIDAY JULY 18

Fircrest Fun Days
July 18-19 | Fircrest Park
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Friday Night Frights: The Fly
July 18, 10:00 P.M. | The Blue Mouse Theatre
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Family Fun Night
July 18, 6:00-9:00 P.M. | Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Tacoma
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Mount Rainier Half Marathon, 5K, & 10K
July 18-19 | Crystal Mountain Resort
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Summer Flower Exhibit: Lounging by the Sea
Wednesdays-Sundays, June 18-Aug 17 | W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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Live Music at Kimball Coffeehouse
Fridays, 6:00-9:00 P.M. | Kimball Coffeehouse, Gig Harbor
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Glow Golf
Fridays and Saturdays at sunset | Meadow Park, Tacoma
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High School Teen Late Night
Fridays, 7:00-11:00 P.M. | STAR Center, Tacoma
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SATURDAY JULY 19

Lakewood SummerFEST
July 19, 11:00 A.M.- 10:00 P.M. | Fort Steilacoom Park, Lakewood
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Fircrest Fun Days
July 18-19 | Fircrest Park
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Mount Rainier Half Marathon, 5K, & 10K
July 18-19 | Crystal Mountain Resort
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Edgewood SummerFest
July 19, 10:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M. | Edgewood Community Park
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Tacoma History Walking Tours
Wednesdays, 1:00 P.M.; Saturdays, 10:00 A.M. | Tacoma
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Wonders of the Waterfront Walking Tour
Saturdays, 10:00 A.M., June-August | Gig Harbor Waterfront
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Summer Flower Exhibit: Lounging by the Sea
Wednesdays-Sundays, June 18-Aug 17 | W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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Glow Golf
Fridays and Saturdays at sunset | Meadow Park, Tacoma
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SUNDAY JULY 20

25th Annual Art on the Ave
July 20 | 6th Ave, Tacoma
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Savor Fest Pacific Northwest
July 20, 12:00-5:00 P.M. | Hilltop, Tacoma
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Haunted Farmers Market
Every other Sunday | S 54th St & S Tacoma Way, Tacoma
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Summer Flower Exhibit: Lounging by the Sea
Wednesdays-Sundays, June 18-Aug 17 | W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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MONDAY JULY 21

Kids Club: Rowdy Referees
Mondays, July 14-Aug. 18, 6:30-7:30 P.M. | Allan Yorke Park
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Babies on the Trail
Mondays, 10:00 A.M. | Point Defiance Park, Tacoma
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TUESDAY JULY 22

Beat the heat with swimming, ice cream, and more! Check out our guide to help you stay cool.
Music in the Park: Altered 90s
Tuesdays in July, 6:00 P.M. | Dacca Park, Fife
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WEDNESDAY JULY 23

Explore the outdoor art gallery in downtown Puyallup
Music on the Square (Band TBA)
Wednesdays, July 9-Aug 27 | Market Square, University Place
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Tiptoe Through the Tidepools
June 25; July 11, 23; Aug. 9; 10:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M. | Titlow Beach, Tacoma
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Tunes at Tapps and Open Market (Band TBA)
Wednesdays, July 9-Aug 20, 5:00-8:00 P.M. | Allan Yorke Park, Bonney Lake
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Outdoor Summer Stories and Crafts, Ages 0-6
June 18, 25; July 2, 16, 23; 10:30-11:30 A.M. | Eatonville Library
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Tacoma History Walking Tours
Wednesdays, 1:00 P.M.; Saturdays, 10:00 A.M. | Tacoma
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Skiffs to Spirits Walking Tour
Wednesdays 5:30 P.M., June-August | Gig Harbor Waterfront
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Summer Flower Exhibit: Lounging by the Sea
Wednesdays-Sundays, June 18-Aug 17 | W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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THURSDAY JULY 24

Uptown Summer Concert Series: The Shy Boys
Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 P.M., July 10-Aug 14 | Pavilion, Gig Harbor
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Concerts in the Orchard
July 17, 24, 31; Aug. 7, 14; 6:30-8:00 P.M. | Curran Apple Orchard
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Concerts in the Park: Infinity Project, Journey Tribute
July 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug. 6, 7, 14, 21, 28; 6:30-8:00 P.M. | Pioneer Park, Puyallup
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The Waterfront Farmers Market
Thursdays, 1:00-6:00 P.M., May 22-Aug 28 | Gig Harbor Waterfront
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Summer Flower Exhibit: Lounging by the Sea
Wednesdays-Sundays, June 18-Aug 17 | W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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FRIDAY JULY 25

Motors & Movies at LeMay, movie TBA!
June 27; July 25; Aug. 15; Gates at 6:30, movie at sundown | LeMay America’s Car Museum
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37th Griot’s Garage Pacific Northwest Nationals Car Show
July 25-27 | Washington State Fairgrounds
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Explore the Shore: Discover the World of Low Tide with Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
June 26, July 12, July 25, Aug 8 | Point Defiance Park, Tacoma
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Summer Flower Exhibit: Lounging by the Sea
Wednesdays-Sundays, June 18-Aug 17 | W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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Live Music at Kimball Coffeehouse
Fridays, 6:00-9:00 P.M. | Kimball Coffeehouse, Gig Harbor
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Glow Golf
Fridays and Saturdays at sunset | Meadow Park, Tacoma
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High School Teen Late Night
Fridays, 7:00-11:00 P.M. | STAR Center, Tacoma
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SATURDAY JULY 26

MOSAIC: Tacoma’s Arts and Culture Festival
July 26-27 | Wright Park, Tacoma
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37th Griot’s Garage Pacific Northwest Nationals Car Show
July 25-27 | Washington State Fairgrounds
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McMillin Hot Sauce Festival
July 26-27 | McMillin Farm, Puyallup
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All Along the Riverwalk
July 26, 10:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. | Veteran’s Park, Puyallup
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Wilkeson Days Parade and Handcar Races
July 26-27 | Coke Oven Park, Wilkeson
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Tacoma History Walking Tours
Wednesdays, 1:00 P.M.; Saturdays, 10:00 A.M. | Tacoma
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Wonders of the Waterfront Walking Tour
Saturdays, 10:00 A.M., June-August | Gig Harbor Waterfront
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Summer Flower Exhibit: Lounging by the Sea
Wednesdays-Sundays, June 18-Aug 17 | W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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Glow Golf
Fridays and Saturdays at sunset | Meadow Park, Tacoma
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SUNDAY JULY 27

Wilkeson Days Parade and Handcar Races
July 26-27 | Coke Oven Park, Wilkeson
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37th Griot’s Garage Pacific Northwest Nationals Car Show
July 25-27 | Washington State Fairgrounds
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Point Defiance Bird Walk
4th Sunday of Every Month | Point Defiance Park, Tacoma
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McMillin Hot Sauce Festival
July 26-27 | McMillin Farm, Puyallup
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Haunted Farmers Market
Every other Sunday | S 54th St & S Tacoma Way, Tacoma
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MOSAIC: Tacoma’s Arts and Culture Festival
July 26-27 | Wright Park, Tacoma
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Summer Flower Exhibit: Lounging by the Sea
Wednesdays-Sundays, June 18-Aug 17 | W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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MONDAY JULY 28

Babies on the Trail
Mondays, 10:00 A.M. | Point Defiance Park, Tacoma
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Tacoma City Amateur Golf Tournament
July 28-29 | Meadow Park Golf Course, Tacoma
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Kids Club: TBA
Mondays, July 14-Aug. 18, 6:30-7:30 P.M. | Allan Yorke Park
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TUESDAY JULY 29

Tacoma Junior City Amateur Golf Tournament
July 28-29 | Meadow Park Golf Course, Tacoma
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Summer Nights at the Pavilion Concerts: Radio 80s (80s)
July 29, 6:30-8:00 P.M. | Fort Steilacoom Park, Lakewood
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Music in the Park: TBA
Tuesdays in July, 6:00 P.M. | Dacca Park, Fife
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WEDNESDAY JULY 30

Tacoma History Walking Tours
Wednesdays, 1:00 P.M.; Saturdays, 10:00 A.M. | Tacoma
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Tunes at Tapps and Open Market (Band TBA)
Wednesdays, July 9-Aug 20, 5:00-8:00 P.M. | Allan Yorke Park, Bonney Lake
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Music on the Square (Band TBA)
Wednesdays, July 9-Aug 27 | Market Square, University Place
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Skiffs to Spirits Walking Tour
Wednesdays 5:30 P.M., June-August | Gig Harbor Waterfront
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Summer Flower Exhibit: Lounging by the Sea
Wednesdays-Sundays, June 18-Aug 17 | W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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THURSDAY JULY 31

Concerts in the Orchard
July 17, 24, 31; Aug. 7, 14; 6:30-8:00 P.M. | Curran Apple Orchard
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Uptown Summer Concert Series: Meghanne Storey
Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 P.M., July 10-Aug 14 | Pavilion, Gig Harbor
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Concerts in the Park: Brickhouse, disco party band
July 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug. 6, 7, 14, 21, 28; 6:30-8:00 P.M. | Pioneer Park, Puyallup
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The Waterfront Farmers Market
Thursdays, 1:00-6:00 P.M., May 22-Aug 28 | Gig Harbor Waterfront
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Summer Flower Exhibit: Lounging by the Sea
Wednesdays-Sundays, June 18-Aug 17 | W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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FRIDAY AUGUST 1

Eatonville Arts and Music Festival
Aug 1-3, 12:00-11:00 P.M. | Glacier Park, Eatonville
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Sunflower Days at Knutson Farms
Aug 1-11 | Knutson Farms, Sumner
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Summer Flower Exhibit: Lounging by the Sea
Wednesdays-Sundays, June 18-Aug 17 | W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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Live Music at Kimball Coffeehouse
Fridays, 6:00-9:00 P.M. | Kimball Coffeehouse, Gig Harbor
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Glow Golf
Fridays and Saturdays at sunset | Meadow Park, Tacoma
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High School Teen Late Night
Fridays, 7:00-11:00 P.M. | STAR Center, Tacoma
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SATURDAY AUGUST 2

Rainier Music Festival
Aug 2, 12:00 P.M. | Ashford County Park, Ashford
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38th Annual Proctor Arts Festival
Aug 2, 10:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. | Proctor District, Tacoma
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Cruise the Narrows Car Show
Aug 2, 8:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. | Uptown Gig Harbor
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Galloping Gertie Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K
Aug 2 | Tacoma Narrows
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Living History Weekend
Aug 2-3, 10:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. | Lewis Army Museum, JBLM
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Eatonville Arts and Music Festival
Aug 1-3, 12:00-11:00 P.M. | Glacier Park, Eatonville
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Tacoma History Walking Tours
Wednesdays, 1:00 P.M.; Saturdays, 10:00 A.M. | Tacoma
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Sunflower Days at Knutson Farms
Aug 1-11 | Knutson Farms, Sumner
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Wonders of the Waterfront Walking Tour
Saturdays, 10:00 A.M., June-August | Gig Harbor Waterfront
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Summer Flower Exhibit: Lounging by the Sea
Wednesdays-Sundays, June 18-Aug 17 | W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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Glow Golf
Fridays and Saturdays at sunset | Meadow Park, Tacoma
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SUNDAY AUGUST 3

Living History Weekend
Aug 2-3, 10:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. | Lewis Army Museum, JBLM
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Downtown Tacoma Block Party
Aug 3 | Downtown Tacoma
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Tacoma Sunday Market
First Sunday, June-Oct | Broadway, Tacoma
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Eatonville Arts and Music Festival
Aug 1-3, 12:00-11:00 P.M. | Glacier Park, Eatonville
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Unleashed at Stadium Bowl
Aug 3 | Stadium Bowl, Tacoma
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Sunflower Days at Knutson Farms
Aug 1-11 | Knutson Farms, Sumner
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Summer Flower Exhibit: Lounging by the Sea
Wednesdays-Sundays, June 18-Aug 17 | W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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MONDAY AUGUST 4

Enjoy a Free Entrance Day at Mount Rainier National Park to commemorate the Great American Outdoors Act, passed on this day in 2020
Sunflower Days at Knutson Farms
Aug 1-11 | Knutson Farms, Sumner
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Kids Club: Eric Ode
Mondays, July 14-Aug. 18, 6:30-7:30 P.M. | Allan Yorke Park
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Babies on the Trail
Mondays, 10:00 A.M. | Point Defiance Park, Tacoma
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TUESDAY AUGUST 5

Reno Aces at Tacoma Rainiers
Aug 5, 12:05 P.M. | Cheney Stadium, Tacoma
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Sunflower Days at Knutson Farms
Aug 1-11 | Knutson Farms, Sumner
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Summer Nights at the Pavilion Concerts: House Band of Lakewood (classic rock)
Aug 5, 6:30-8:00 P.M. | Fort Steilacoom Park, Lakewood
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Storytime for Little Spark Plugs at LeMay (Toddlers and their caregivers)
June 3; July 1; Aug. 5; Sept. 2; 10:00-11:00 A.M. | Le May America’s Car Museum, Tacoma
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WEDNESDAY AUGUST 6

Learn How to Line Dance
Aug 6, 9:30-11:30 A.M. | Milton Activity Center
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Concerts in the Park: Paperback Writer, Beatles tribute
July 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug. 6, 7, 14, 21, 28; 6:30-8:00 P.M. | Pioneer Park, Puyallup
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Music on the Square (Band TBA)
Wednesdays, July 9-Aug 27 | Market Square, University Place
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Tacoma History Walking Tours
Wednesdays, 1:00 P.M.; Saturdays, 10:00 A.M. | Tacoma
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Skiffs to Spirits Walking Tour
Wednesdays 5:30 P.M., June-August | Gig Harbor Waterfront
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Sunflower Days at Knutson Farms
Aug 1-11 | Knutson Farms, Sumner
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Summer Flower Exhibit: Lounging by the Sea
Wednesdays-Sundays, June 18-Aug 17 | W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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THURSDAY AUGUST 7

Buffalo Soldiers Museum 11th Annual Golf Tournament
Aug 7, 8:00 A.M. | Eagle Pride Golf Course, DuPont
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Concerts in the Orchard
July 17, 24, 31; Aug. 7, 14; 6:30-8:00 P.M. | Curran Apple Orchard
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Concerts in the Park: Almost Human, Kiss tribute
July 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug. 6, 7, 14, 21, 28; 6:30-8:00 P.M. | Pioneer Park, Puyallup
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Uptown Summer Concert Series: Wasted on the Way
Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 P.M., July 10-Aug 14 | Pavilion, Gig Harbor
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The Waterfront Farmers Market
Thursdays, 1:00-6:00 P.M., May 22-Aug 28 | Gig Harbor Waterfront
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PenMet Trail Walkers
Thursdays in Aug, 8:00 A.M. | Peninsula Metropolitan Park, Gig Harbor
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Pierce County Fair
Aug 7-10, 10:00 A.M. | Frontier Park, Graham
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Sunflower Days at Knutson Farms
Aug 1-11 | Knutson Farms, Sumner
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Summer Flower Exhibit: Lounging by the Sea
Wednesdays-Sundays, June 18-Aug 17 | W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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FRIDAY AUGUST 8

Pierce County Fair
Aug 7-10, 10:00 A.M. | Frontier Park, Graham
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Puyallup Gem & Mineral Show
Aug 8-10, 12:00 P.M. | Tacoma Sportsman Club, Puyallup
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Explore the Shore: Discover the World of Low Tide with Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
June 26, July 12, July 25, Aug 8 | Point Defiance Park, Tacoma
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Sunflower Days at Knutson Farms
Aug 1-11 | Knutson Farms, Sumner
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Summer Flower Exhibit: Lounging by the Sea
Wednesdays-Sundays, June 18-Aug 17 | W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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Live Music at Kimball Coffeehouse
Fridays, 6:00-9:00 P.M. | Kimball Coffeehouse, Gig Harbor
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Glow Golf
Fridays and Saturdays at sunset | Meadow Park, Tacoma
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High School Teen Late Night
Fridays, 7:00-11:00 P.M. | STAR Center, Tacoma
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SATURDAY AUGUST 9

Brigade Encampment
Aug 9-10, 11:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. | Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Tacoma
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Shakespeare in the Park
Aug 9-10 & 16-17 | Wright Park, Tacoma
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Pierce County Fair
Aug 7-10, 10:00 A.M. | Frontier Park, Graham
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5K for Mental Health Awareness
Aug 9, 10:00 A.M. | Foothills Trail, Puyallup
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Puyallup Gem & Mineral Show
Aug 8-10, 12:00 P.M. | Tacoma Sportsman Club, Puyallup
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Tiptoe Through the Tidepools
June 25; July 11, 23; Aug. 9; 10:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M. | Titlow Beach, Tacoma
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Tacoma History Walking Tours
Wednesdays, 1:00 P.M.; Saturdays, 10:00 A.M. | Tacoma
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Sunflower Days at Knutson Farms
Aug 1-11 | Knutson Farms, Sumner
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Wonders of the Waterfront Walking Tour
Saturdays, 10:00 A.M., June-August | Gig Harbor Waterfront
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Summer Flower Exhibit: Lounging by the Sea
Wednesdays-Sundays, June 18-Aug 17 | W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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Glow Golf
Fridays and Saturdays at sunset | Meadow Park, Tacoma
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SUNDAY AUGUST 10

Puyallup Gem & Mineral Show
Aug 8-10, 12:00 P.M. | Tacoma Sportsman Club, Puyallup
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Shakespeare in the Park
Aug 9-10 & 16-17 | Wright Park, Tacoma
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Brigade Encampment
Aug 9-10, 11:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. | Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Tacoma
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Screamin Cars and Coffee
Aug 10, 9:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M. | Screamin’ Bean Espresso, Puyallup
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Haunted Farmers Market
Every other Sunday | S 54th St & S Tacoma Way, Tacoma
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Pierce County Fair
Aug 7-10, 10:00 A.M. | Frontier Park, Graham
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Morse Wildlife Preserve open to the public
Second Sundays, 9:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. | Morse Wildlife Preserve, Graham
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Sunflower Days at Knutson Farms
Aug 1-11 | Knutson Farms, Sumner
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Summer Flower Exhibit: Lounging by the Sea
Wednesdays-Sundays, June 18-Aug 17 | W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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MONDAY AUGUST 11

Sunflower Days at Knutson Farms
Aug 1-11 | Knutson Farms, Sumner
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Swing Dancing
Mondays, Aug 11-Sep 1, 6:30 P.M. | Rosedale Hall, Gig Harbor
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Kids Club: TBA
Mondays, July 14-Aug. 18, 6:30-7:30 P.M. | Allan Yorke Park
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Babies on the Trail
Mondays, 10:00 A.M. | Point Defiance Park, Tacoma
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TUESDAY AUGUST 12

Take a self-guided tour through the Historical Landmarks of Sumner
Summer Nights at the Pavilion Concerts: Fastlane (Eagles tribute)
Aug 12, 6:30-8:00 P.M. | Fort Steilacoom Park, Lakewood
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WEDNESDAY AUGUST 13

Music on the Square (Band TBA)
Wednesdays, July 9-Aug 27 | Market Square, University Place
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Tunes at Tapps and Open Market (Band TBA)
Wednesdays, July 9-Aug 20, 5:00-8:00 P.M. | Allan Yorke Park, Bonney Lake
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Tacoma History Walking Tours
Wednesdays, 1:00 P.M.; Saturdays, 10:00 A.M. | Tacoma
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Skiffs to Spirits Walking Tour
Wednesdays 5:30 P.M., June-August | Gig Harbor Waterfront
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Summer Flower Exhibit: Lounging by the Sea
Wednesdays-Sundays, June 18-Aug 17 | W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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THURSDAY AUGUST 14

Concerts in the Orchard
July 17, 24, 31; Aug. 7, 14; 6:30-8:00 P.M. | Curran Apple Orchard
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PenMet Trail Walkers
Thursdays in Aug, 8:00 A.M. | Peninsula Metropolitan Park, Gig Harbor
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Uptown Summer Concert Series: Wasted on the Way
Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 P.M., July 10-Aug 14 | Pavilion, Gig Harbor
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Concerts in the Park: Hair Nation, 80s rock
July 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug. 6, 7, 14, 21, 28; 6:30-8:00 P.M. | Pioneer Park, Puyallup
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The Waterfront Farmers Market
Thursdays, 1:00-6:00 P.M., May 22-Aug 28 | Gig Harbor Waterfront
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Pints, Myths, and Maritime Spirits Walking Tour
Second Thursday of the Month, June-August | Gig Harbor Waterfront
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Summer Flower Exhibit: Lounging by the Sea
Wednesdays-Sundays, June 18-Aug 17 | W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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FRIDAY AUGUST 15

Milton Days
Aug 15-16 | Milton Community Park
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Friday Night Frights: Phenomena
Aug 15, 10:00 P.M. | Blue Mouse Theatre
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Motors & Movies at LeMay, movie TBA!
June 27; July 25; Aug. 15; Gates at 6:30, movie at sundown | LeMay America’s Car Museum
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Outdoor Cinema: Despicable Me 4
Aug 15, dusk | Bradley Lake Park, Puyallup
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Summer Flower Exhibit: Lounging by the Sea
Wednesdays-Sundays, June 18-Aug 17 | W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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Live Music at Kimball Coffeehouse
Fridays, 6:00-9:00 P.M. | Kimball Coffeehouse, Gig Harbor
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Glow Golf
Fridays and Saturdays at sunset | Meadow Park, Tacoma
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High School Teen Late Night
Fridays, 7:00-11:00 P.M. | STAR Center, Tacoma
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SATURDAY AUGUST 16

Shakespeare in the Park
Aug 9-10 & 16-17 | Wright Park, Tacoma
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Sip Sumner: Hot Summer Nights
Aug 16 | Downtown Sumner
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DuPont BBQ Cookoff
Aug 16-17, 11:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. | Clocktower Park
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Milton Days
Aug 15-16 | Milton Community Park
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Tacoma History Walking Tours
Wednesdays, 1:00 P.M.; Saturdays, 10:00 A.M. | Tacoma
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Wonders of the Waterfront Walking Tour
Saturdays, 10:00 A.M., June-August | Gig Harbor Waterfront
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Summer Flower Exhibit: Lounging by the Sea
Wednesdays-Sundays, June 18-Aug 17 | W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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Glow Golf
Fridays and Saturdays at sunset | Meadow Park, Tacoma
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SUNDAY AUGUST 17

DuPont BBQ Cookoff
Aug 16-17, 11:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. | Clocktower Park
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Shakespeare in the Park
Aug 9-10 & 16-17 | Wright Park, Tacoma
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Summer Flower Exhibit: Lounging by the Sea
Wednesdays-Sundays, June 18-Aug 17 | W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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MONDAY AUGUST 18

Kids Club: TBA
Mondays, July 14-Aug. 18, 6:30-7:30 P.M. | Allan Yorke Park
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Babies on the Trail
Mondays, 10:00 A.M. | Point Defiance Park, Tacoma
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Swing Dancing
Mondays, Aug 11-Sep 1, 6:30 P.M. | Rosedale Hall, Gig Harbor
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TUESDAY AUGUST 19

Summer Nights at the Pavilion Concerts: Wally & The Beavs (50s & 60s)
June 17, 6:30-8:00 P.M. | Fort Steilacoom Park, Lakewood
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Gipsy Kings
Aug 19, 7:30 P.M. | Pantages Theater, Tacoma
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Tacoma Rainiers vs Oklahoma City
Aug 19 | Cheney Stadium, Tacoma
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Pacific Pathways Sprint Triathlon
Aug 19 | Joint Base Lewis-McChord
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WEDNESDAY AUGUST 20

Skiffs to Spirits Walking Tour
Wednesdays 5:30 P.M., June-August | Gig Harbor Waterfront
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Music on the Square (Band TBA)
Wednesdays, July 9-Aug 27 | Market Square, University Place
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Tunes at Tapps and Open Market (Band TBA)
Wednesdays, July 9-Aug 20, 5:00-8:00 P.M. | Allan Yorke Park, Bonney Lake
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Tacoma History Walking Tours
Wednesdays, 1:00 P.M.; Saturdays, 10:00 A.M. | Tacoma
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THURSDAY AUGUST 21

Free Admission on Third Thursdays
The third Thursday of every month, 3:00-8:00 P.M. | Washington State Historical Museum
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PenMet Trail Walkers
Thursdays in Aug, 8:00 A.M. | Peninsula Metropolitan Park, Gig Harbor
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Concerts in the Park: Harmonious Funk, funk, R&B, pop
July 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug. 6, 7, 14, 21, 28; 6:30-8:00 P.M. | Pioneer Park, Puyallup
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The Waterfront Farmers Market
Thursdays, 1:00-6:00 P.M., May 22-Aug 28 | Gig Harbor Waterfront
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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FRIDAY AUGUST 22

Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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Live Music at Kimball Coffeehouse
Fridays, 6:00-9:00 P.M. | Kimball Coffeehouse, Gig Harbor
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High School Teen Late Night
Fridays, 7:00-11:00 P.M. | STAR Center, Tacoma
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Glow Golf
Fridays and Saturdays at sunset | Meadow Park, Tacoma
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SATURDAY AUGUST 23

Lacamas Community Fair
Aug 23-24 | Lacamas Community Center, Roy
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Thirsty Summer Nights 5K
Aug 23 | Titlow Beach Park
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Tacoma History Walking Tours
Wednesdays, 1:00 P.M.; Saturdays, 10:00 A.M. | Tacoma
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Wonders of the Waterfront Walking Tour
Saturdays, 10:00 A.M., June-August | Gig Harbor Waterfront
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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Glow Golf
Fridays and Saturdays at sunset | Meadow Park, Tacoma
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SUNDAY AUGUST 24

Motorfest 18
Aug 24, 9:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. | Northwest Christian School, Puyallup
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Point Defiance Bird Walk
4th Sunday of Every Month | Point Defiance Park, Tacoma
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Lacamas Community Fair
Aug 23-24 | Lacamas Community Center, Roy
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Haunted Farmers Market
Every other Sunday | S 54th St & S Tacoma Way, Tacoma
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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MONDAY AUGUST 25

Shop Sumner’s Main Street, Sumner
Babies on the Trail
Mondays, 10:00 A.M. | Point Defiance Park, Tacoma
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Swing Dancing
Mondays, Aug 11-Sep 1, 6:30 P.M. | Rosedale Hall, Gig Harbor
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TUESDAY AUGUST 26

Book a Gig Harbor Gondola

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 27

Climb for a Cause: Mount Rainier
Aug 27-29 | Mount Rainier National Park
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Music on the Square (Band TBA)
Wednesdays, July 9-Aug 27 | Market Square, University Place
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Tacoma History Walking Tours
Wednesdays, 1:00 P.M.; Saturdays, 10:00 A.M. | Tacoma
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Skiffs to Spirits Walking Tour
Wednesdays 5:30 P.M., June-August | Gig Harbor Waterfront
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THURSDAY AUGUST 28

The Waterfront Farmers Market: Last of the Season!
Thursdays, 1:00-6:00 P.M., May 22-Aug 28 | Gig Harbor Waterfront
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PenMet Trail Walkers
Thursdays in Aug, 8:00 A.M. | Peninsula Metropolitan Park, Gig Harbor
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Concerts in the Park: Spike & the Impalers, classic rock
July 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug. 6, 7, 14, 21, 28; 6:30-8:00 P.M. | Pioneer Park, Puyallup
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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FRIDAY AUGUST 29

Mutts Ahoy! Pirate Plunge
Aug 29-Sept 1 | Brown Dog Univ, Gig Harbor
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Washington State Fair
Aug 29-Sept 21, closed Tuesdays & Sept 3 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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Live Music at Kimball Coffeehouse
Fridays, 6:00-9:00 P.M. | Kimball Coffeehouse, Gig Harbor
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Glow Golf
Fridays and Saturdays at sunset | Meadow Park, Tacoma
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High School Teen Late Night
Fridays, 7:00-11:00 P.M. | STAR Center, Tacoma
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SATURDAY AUGUST 30

47th LeMay Annual Show
Aug 30 | LeMay America’s Car Museum, Tacoma
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Roy Pioneer Rodeo
May 31-June 1; Aug 30-31 | Roy Rodeo Grounds
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Feeding Frenzy at Northwest Trek
Aug 30-Sept 1, 9:30 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. | Northwest Trek, Eatonville
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End of Summer Blast
Aug 30-Sept 1, 9:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Tacoma
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Bonney Lake Triathlon
Aug 30 | Allen York Park, Bonney Lake
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Mutts Ahoy! Pirate Plunge
Aug 29-Sept 1 | Brown Dog Univ, Gig Harbor
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Washington State Fair
Aug 29-Sept 21, closed Tuesdays & Sept 3 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
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Tacoma History Walking Tours
Wednesdays, 1:00 P.M.; Saturdays, 10:00 A.M. | Tacoma
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Wonders of the Waterfront Walking Tour
Saturdays, 10:00 A.M., June-August | Gig Harbor Waterfront
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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Glow Golf
Fridays and Saturdays at sunset | Meadow Park, Tacoma
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SUNDAY AUGUST 31

Roy Pioneer Rodeo
May 31-June 1; Aug 30-31 | Roy Rodeo Grounds
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Community Harvest Day Apple Picking
Aug 31, 10:00 A.M. | Curran Apple Orchard, University Place
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End of Summer Blast
Aug 30-Sept 1, 9:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Tacoma
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Feeding Frenzy at Northwest Trek
Aug 30-Sept 1, 9:30 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. | Northwest Trek, Eatonville
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Mutts Ahoy! Pirate Plunge
Aug 29-Sept 1 | Brown Dog Univ, Gig Harbor
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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Washington State Fair
Aug 29-Sept 21, closed Tuesdays & Sept 3 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 1

End of Summer Blast
Aug 30-Sept 1, 9:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Tacoma
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Feeding Frenzy at Northwest Trek
Aug 30-Sept 1, 9:30 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. | Northwest Trek, Eatonville
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Babies on the Trail
Mondays, 10:00 A.M. | Point Defiance Park, Tacoma
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Mutts Ahoy! Pirate Plunge
Aug 29-Sept 1 | Brown Dog Univ, Gig Harbor
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Washington State Fair
Aug 29-Sept 21, closed Tuesdays & Sept 3 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
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Swing Dancing
Mondays, Aug 11-Sep 1, 6:30 P.M. | Rosedale Hall, Gig Harbor
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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 2

Fuckenfat Tuesday Blues Jam
Sept 2, 6:00-9:00 P.M. | Chi Town Pizza, Tacoma
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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 3

Tacoma History Walking Tours
Wednesdays, 1:00 P.M.; Saturdays, 10:00 A.M. | Tacoma
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Skiffs to Spirits Walking Tour
Wednesdays 5:30 P.M., June-August | Gig Harbor Waterfront
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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 4

Puyallup Rodeo
Sept 4-7 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
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Washington State Fair
Aug 29-Sept 21, closed Tuesdays & Sept 3 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5

Live Music at Kimball Coffeehouse
Fridays, 6:00-9:00 P.M. | Kimball Coffeehouse, Gig Harbor
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Puyallup Rodeo
Sept 4-7 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
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Washington State Fair
Aug 29-Sept 21, closed Tuesdays & Sept 3 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
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Glow Golf
Fridays and Saturdays at sunset | Meadow Park, Tacoma
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High School Teen Late Night
Fridays, 7:00-11:00 P.M. | STAR Center, Tacoma
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6

Fiesta de la Familia
Sept 6, 12:00-6:00 P.M. | Fort Steilacoom Park
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Harvest Home
Sept 6, 11:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. | Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Tacoma
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Puyallup Rodeo
Sept 4-7 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
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Washington State Fair
Aug 29-Sept 21, closed Tuesdays & Sept 3 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
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Tacoma History Walking Tours
Wednesdays, 1:00 P.M.; Saturdays, 10:00 A.M. | Tacoma
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Glow Golf
Fridays and Saturdays at sunset | Meadow Park, Tacoma
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 7

2nd Annual Soul Food Festival
Sept 7, 12:00-8:00 P.M. | Tacoma Armory
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Tacoma Sunday Market
First Sunday, June-Oct | Broadway, Tacoma
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Puyallup Rodeo
Sept 4-7 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
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Washington State Fair
Aug 29-Sept 21, closed Tuesdays & Sept 3 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
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Haunted Farmers Market
Every other Sunday | S 54th St & S Tacoma Way, Tacoma
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 8

Music Off Main
July 11, Sept. 8; 6:00-8:00 P.M. | Rainier View Park, Sumner
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Washington State Fair
Aug 29-Sept 21, closed Tuesdays & Sept 3 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
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Babies on the Trail
Mondays, 10:00 A.M. | Point Defiance Park, Tacoma
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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 9

U-Pick the first of the apples at one of many farms in Sumner and Puyallup

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10

Washington State Fair
Aug 29-Sept 21, closed Tuesdays & Sept 3 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
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Tacoma History Walking Tours
Wednesdays, 1:00 P.M.; Saturdays, 10:00 A.M. | Tacoma
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Skiffs to Spirits Walking Tour
Wednesdays 5:30 P.M., June-August | Gig Harbor Waterfront
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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 11

T.U.P.A.C. Dance in the Museum
Sept. 11, 6:30-7:30 P.M. | Tacoma Art Museum
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Washington State Fair
Aug 29-Sept 21, closed Tuesdays & Sept 3 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 12

BDU’s Chasing Gold: The Last Plunge
Sept 12-14 | Brown Dog Univ, Gig Harbor
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Washington State Fair
Aug 29-Sept 21, closed Tuesdays & Sept 3 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
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Live Music at Kimball Coffeehouse
Fridays, 6:00-9:00 P.M. | Kimball Coffeehouse, Gig Harbor
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Glow Golf
Fridays and Saturdays at sunset | Meadow Park, Tacoma
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High School Teen Late Night
Fridays, 7:00-11:00 P.M. | STAR Center, Tacoma
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13

Tacoma Moon Festival
Sept 13 | Tacoma Chinese Reconciliation Park
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Freighthouse Mineral Market
Sept 13, 11:00 A.M.- 6:00 P.M. | Freighthouse Square, Tacoma
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BDU’s Chasing Gold: The Last Plunge
Sept 12-14 | Brown Dog Univ, Gig Harbor
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Washington State Fair
Aug 29-Sept 21, closed Tuesdays & Sept 3 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
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Tacoma History Walking Tours
Wednesdays, 1:00 P.M.; Saturdays, 10:00 A.M. | Tacoma
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Glow Golf
Fridays and Saturdays at sunset | Meadow Park, Tacoma
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 14

Morse Wildlife Preserve open to the public
Second Sundays, 9:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. | Morse Wildlife Preserve, Graham
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BDU’s Chasing Gold: The Last Plunge
Sept 12-14 | Brown Dog Univ, Gig Harbor
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Washington State Fair
Aug 29-Sept 21, closed Tuesdays & Sept 3 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 15

Live It Outloud Presents Mix ‘n Match Jam
Sept 15, 6:30-9:00 P.M. | Real Art, Tacoma
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Washington State Fair
Aug 29-Sept 21, closed Tuesdays & Sept 3 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
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Babies on the Trail
Mondays, 10:00 A.M. | Point Defiance Park, Tacoma
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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 16

See sunrise at a place called Sunrise
Take a glassblowing class at Tacoma Glassblowing Studio

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 17

Explore the Tacoma Museum District
Washington State Fair
Aug 29-Sept 21, closed Tuesdays & Sept 3 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
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Tacoma History Walking Tours
Wednesdays, 1:00 P.M.; Saturdays, 10:00 A.M. | Tacoma
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Skiffs to Spirits Walking Tour
Wednesdays 5:30 P.M., June-August | Gig Harbor Waterfront
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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 18

AJR at Umpqua Bank Grandstand
Sept 18, 7:30 P.M. | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
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Free Admission on Third Thursdays
The third Thursday of every month, 3:00-8:00 P.M. | Washington State Historical Museum
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Washington State Fair
Aug 29-Sept 21, closed Tuesdays & Sept 3 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19

Friday Night Frights: Demons
Sept 19, 10:00 P.M. | Blue Mouse Theatre
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Sammy Steele at Purdy’s
Sept 19, 8:30 P.M. | Purdy’s, Sumner
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Washington State Fair
Aug 29-Sept 21, closed Tuesdays & Sept 3 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
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Live Music at Kimball Coffeehouse
Fridays, 6:00-9:00 P.M. | Kimball Coffeehouse, Gig Harbor
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Glow Golf
Fridays and Saturdays at sunset | Meadow Park, Tacoma
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20

Cirque Series at Crystal Mountain
Sept 20 | Crystal Mountain
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Washington State Fair
Aug 29-Sept 21, closed Tuesdays & Sept 3 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
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Tacoma History Walking Tours
Wednesdays, 1:00 P.M.; Saturdays, 10:00 A.M. | Tacoma
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Glow Golf
Fridays and Saturdays at sunset | Meadow Park, Tacoma
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21

Walk the Chihuly Bridge of Glass in Tacoma
Washington State Fair—LAST DAY!
Aug 29-Sept 21, closed Tuesdays & Sept 3 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
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An Interactive Evening Suitable for Introverts
Sept 21 | Tacoma Armory
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Haunted Farmers Market
Every other Sunday | S 54th St & S Tacoma Way, Tacoma
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Scenic Steam Train Ride Field Trip
Thursdays-Sundays July-Oct.| Elbe Depot
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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 22

Last day of summer: ice cream! Ice Cream Social, Bliss Small Batch, La Michoacana Classic, Iscreamery throughout Pierce County.
Babies on the Trail
Mondays, 10:00 A.M. | Point Defiance Park, Tacoma
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