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Holiday Magic 2024

Even Santa will attest—the South Sound is the ultimate place to spend the holiday season. Between the lights, parades, good eating, local beverages, and destination-worthy outdoors, it's hard to know where to start. That's where we come in! This Holiday Magic Calendar from Visit Tacoma Pierce County is the ultimate events guide to making your holiday season bright. Whether you are in town visiting parents, making a getaway with your partner, exploring the area with friends, or have a family in tow, we have activities for everyone! Print this calendar for your fridge and bookmark this webpage so you never miss a single candy cane or twinkle of a holiday light. 

Downtown Sumner Christmas Holidays 2020

November 16

  • Hometown Holidays
    Nov. 16 | 10:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. | Downtown Sumner
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  • Jake Shimabukuro: Holidays in Hawai’i
    Nov. 16 | 7:30 P.M. | Pantages Theater - 901 Broadway, Tacoma
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skate the armory holiday edition tacoma

November 22

  • Skate the Armory
    Nov. 22 | 5:00-8:00 P.M. All Ages, 8:30-11:30 P.M. 21+ | Tacoma Armory - 1001 S. Yakima Ave., Tacoma
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firfest 2024 fircrest

November 23

  • FIRFest 2024
    Nov. 23 | 9:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M. | Whittier Park, Fircrest
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  • Polar Express Train Ride - SOLD OUT
    Nov. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 29, 30, Dec. 1, 6, 8, 13-15, 20-22 | Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad - 54124 Mountain Highway E, Elbe
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polar express mt hood scenic railway

November 29

  • Polar Express Train Ride - SOLD OUT
    Nov. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 29, 30, Dec. 1, 6, 8, 13-15, 20-22 | Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad - 54124 Mountain Highway E, Elbe
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  • Zoolights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 5 | 4:30-10:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
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  • Fantasy Lights
    Nov. 29 - Jan. 5 | 5:30-9:00 P.M. | Spanaway Park - 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
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  • Ice Lights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 4 | Sprinker Recreation Center - 521 Military Road S.
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old cannery sumner bridge lighting

November 30

  • Old Cannery Sumner Bridge Lighting
    Nov. 30 | 11:00 A.M.- 6:00 P.M. | The Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse - 13608 Cannery Wy, Sumner
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  • Annual Tacoma Tree Lighting
    Nov. 30 | 5:00 P.M. | Pantages Theater - 901 Broadway, Tacoma
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  • Buckley Holiday Festivities
    Nov. 30 | 2:00-6:00 P.M. | Downtown Buckley
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  • Small Business Saturday
    Nov. 30 | 10:00 A.M.- 6:00 P.M. | Downtown Sumner - Heritage Park
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  • Polar Express Train Ride - SOLD OUT
    Nov. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 29, 30, Dec. 1, 6, 8, 13-15, 20-22 | Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad - 54124 Mountain Highway E, Elbe
    Learn more

  • Zoolights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 5 | 4:30-10:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
    ​Learn more

  • Fantasy Lights
    Nov. 29 - Jan. 5 | 5:30-9:00 P.M. | Spanaway Park - 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
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  • Ice Lights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 4 | Sprinker Recreation Center - 521 Military Road S.
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christmas tree lighting

DECEMBER 1

  • Wilkeson Tree Lighting
    Dec. 1 | 4:00 P.M. | Downtown Wilkeson
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  • South Sound Blues Association Annual Holiday Party Featuring The Lloyd Jones Band
    Dec. 1 | 5:00 P.M. Doors | Spanish Ballroom - 565 Broadway, Tacoma
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  • Tacoma Sunday Huge Holiday Market
    Dec. 1 | 11:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M. | Tacoma Armory - 1001 South Yakima Avenue, Tacoma
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  • Fircrest Holiday Market and Tree Lighting
    Dec. 1 | 12:00-8:00 P.M. | Alice Peers Park, Fircrest
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  • Holiday Wreath Making at Windmill Gardens
    Dec. 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 | Multiple times | Windmill Gardens - 8217 Riverside Drive E., Sumner
    Learn more

  • Polar Express Train Ride - SOLD OUT
    Nov. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 29, 30, Dec. 1, 6, 8, 13-15, 20-22 | Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad - 54124 Mountain Highway E, Elbe
    Learn more

  • Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
    Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
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  • Zoolights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 5 | 4:30-10:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
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  • Fantasy Lights
    Nov. 29 - Jan. 5 | 5:30-9:00 P.M. | Spanaway Park - 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
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  • Edgewood Light Show
    Dec. 1-31| Dusk | 11500 34th St. E., Edgewood
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  • Ice Lights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 4 | Sprinker Recreation Center - 521 Military Road S.
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letters to santa

DECEMBER 2

  • Letters to Santa
    Dec. 2-15 | Chambers Creek Regional Park - 6320 Grandview Dr. W., University Place
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  • Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
    Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
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  • Zoolights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 5 | 4:30-10:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
    ​Learn more

  • Fantasy Lights
    Nov. 29 - Jan. 5 | 5:30-9:00 P.M. | Spanaway Park - 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
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  • Edgewood Light Show
    Dec. 1-31| Dusk | 11500 34th St. E., Edgewood
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  • Ice Lights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 4 | Sprinker Recreation Center - 521 Military Road S.
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fife tree lighting santa claus

DECEMBER 3

  • Fife Tree Lighting
    Dec. 3 | 6:00 P.M. | Downtown Fife - 5411 23rd St E., Fife
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  • Letters to Santa
    Dec. 2-15 | Chambers Creek Regional Park - 6320 Grandview Dr. W., University Place
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  • Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
    Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
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  • Zoolights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 5 | 4:30-10:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
    ​Learn more

  • Fantasy Lights
    Nov. 29 - Jan. 5 | 5:30-9:00 P.M. | Spanaway Park - 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
    ​Learn more

  • Edgewood Light Show
    Dec. 1-31| Dusk | 11500 34th St. E., Edgewood
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  • Ice Lights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 4 | Sprinker Recreation Center - 521 Military Road S.
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sounds of christmas singing

DECEMBER 4

  • Sounds of Christmas
    Dec. 4 | 7:30 P.M. | Lagerquist Concert Hall - 868 Wheeler Street South, Tacoma
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  • Letters to Santa
    Dec. 2-15 | Chambers Creek Regional Park - 6320 Grandview Dr. W., University Place
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  • Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
    Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
    ​Learn more

  • Zoolights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 5 | 4:30-10:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
    ​Learn more

  • Fantasy Lights
    Nov. 29 - Jan. 5 | 5:30-9:00 P.M. | Spanaway Park - 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
    ​Learn more

  • Edgewood Light Show
    Dec. 1-31| Dusk | 11500 34th St. E., Edgewood
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  • Ice Lights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 4 | Sprinker Recreation Center - 521 Military Road S.
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victorian country christmas fairgrounds

DECEMBER 5

  • Victorian Country Christmas
    Dec. 5-8 | 10:00 A.M.- 6:00 P.M. | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
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  • Letters to Santa
    Dec. 2-15 | Chambers Creek Regional Park - 6320 Grandview Dr. W., University Place
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  • Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
    Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
    ​Learn more

  • Zoolights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 5 | 4:30-10:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
    ​Learn more

  • Fantasy Lights
    Nov. 29 - Jan. 5 | 5:30-9:00 P.M. | Spanaway Park - 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
    ​Learn more

  • Edgewood Light Show
    Dec. 1-31| Dusk | 11500 34th St. E., Edgewood
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  • Ice Lights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 4 | Sprinker Recreation Center - 521 Military Road S.
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seattle mens choir ho ho ho

DECEMBER 6

  • Seattle Men’s Chorus: Ho Ho Ho!
    Dec. 6 | 7:30 P.M. | Pantages Theater - 901 Broadway, Tacoma
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  • University Place Tree Lighting
    Dec. 6 | 4:30-7:30 PM | Market Square, University Place
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  • Victorian Country Christmas
    Dec. 5-8 | 10:00 A.M.- 6:00 P.M. | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
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  • Holiday Wreath Making at Windmill Gardens
    Dec. 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 | Multiple times | Windmill Gardens - 8217 Riverside Drive E., Sumner
    Learn more

  • Holiday Magic at the Washington State Fairgrounds
    Dec 6-8, 12-15, 18-23 | 4:30-9:30 P.M. | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
    ​Learn more

  • Letters to Santa
    Dec. 2-15 | Chambers Creek Regional Park - 6320 Grandview Dr. W., University Place
    Learn more

  • Polar Express Train Ride - SOLD OUT
    Nov. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 29, 30, Dec. 1, 6, 8, 13-15, 20-22 | Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad - 54124 Mountain Highway E, Elbe
    Learn more

  • Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
    Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
    ​Learn more

  • Zoolights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 5 | 4:30-10:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
    ​Learn more

  • Fantasy Lights
    Nov. 29 - Jan. 5 | 5:30-9:00 P.M. | Spanaway Park - 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
    ​Learn more

  • Edgewood Light Show
    Dec. 1-31| Dusk | 11500 34th St. E., Edgewood
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  • Ice Lights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 4 | Sprinker Recreation Center - 521 Military Road S.
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santa w.w. conservatory

DECEMBER 7

  • Santa Visits the Conservatory
    Dec. 7 | 10:00 A.M. | W.W. Seymour Conservatory - 316 South G St., Tacoma
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  • Christmas Regale
    Dec. 7 | 11:00 A.M. | Fort Nisqually - 5519 Five Mile Dr., Tacoma
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  • Sumner Santa Parade
    Dec. 7 | 3:30 P.M. | Downtown Sumner
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  • Puyallup Holiday Market and Santa Parade
    Dec. 7 | 5:00 P.M. | Downtown Puyallup
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  • Breakfast with Santa
    Dec. 7 | 10:00 A.M. | Fife Community Center - 2111 54th Ave. E., Fife
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  • God is a Scottish Drag Queen Christmas Special
    Dec. 7 | 7:30 P.M. | Rialto Theatre - 310 S 9th St, Tacoma
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  • Orting Home for the Holidays
    Dec. 7 | 1:00-6:00 P.M. | Main City Park - Harman Wy SM, Orting
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  • Meridian Park Habitat Holiday Market
    Dec. 7 | 9:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M. | Meridian Park - 14422 Meridian E, Puyallup
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  • Santa Paws
    Dec. 7 | 10:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. | Chambers Creek Regional Park, University Place
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  • Holiday Wreath Making at Windmill Gardens
    Dec. 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 | Multiple times | Windmill Gardens - 8217 Riverside Drive E., Sumner
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  • Winterfest: A Celebration of Winter in Music and Poetry
    Dec 7-8 | University of Puget Sound Campus, Tacoma
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  • Snow and a Movie at Simple Goodness Sisters Soda Shop
    Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28 | 6:00 P.M. | Simple Goodness Sisters Soda Shop - 533 Church Street, Wilkeson
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  • Victorian Country Christmas
    Dec. 5-8 | 10:00 A.M.- 6:00 P.M. | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
    Learn more

  • Holiday Magic at the Washington State Fairgrounds
    Dec 6-8, 12-15, 18-23 | 4:30-9:30 P.M. | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup​
    Learn more

  • Brilliance: Winter Flower Show at W.W. Seymour Conservatory
    Dec. 7-Jan. 7 | 10:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. | W.W. Seymour Conservatory - 316 South G St., Tacoma
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  • Letters to Santa
    Dec. 2-15 | Chambers Creek Regional Park - 6320 Grandview Dr. W., University Place
    Learn more

  • Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
    Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
    ​Learn more

  • Zoolights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 5 | 4:30-10:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
    ​Learn more

  • Fantasy Lights
    Nov. 29 - Jan. 5 | 5:30-9:00 P.M. | Spanaway Park - 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
    ​Learn more

  • Edgewood Light Show
    Dec. 1-31| Dusk | 11500 34th St. E., Edgewood
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  • Ice Lights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 4 | Sprinker Recreation Center - 521 Military Road S.
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Wreath Sumner Holiday

DECEMBER 8

  • Holiday Wreath Making at Windmill Gardens
    Dec. 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 | Multiple times | Windmill Gardens - 8217 Riverside Drive E., Sumner
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  • Seymour Holiday Workshops
    Dec. 8 | 10:00 A.M. | W.W. Seymour Conservatory - 316 South G St.
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  • Holiday Grinch 5k
    Dec. 8 | 9:30 AM | 115 South Meridian, Puyallup
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  • Arts at the Armory
    Dec. 7-8 | 11:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. | Tacoma Armory - 1001 S Yakima Ave., Tacoma
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  • Victorian Country Christmas
    Dec. 5-8 | 10:00 A.M.- 6:00 P.M. | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
    Learn more

  • Winterfest: A Celebration of Winter in Music and Poetry
    Dec 7-8 | University of Puget Sound Campus, Tacoma
    Learn more

  • Holiday Magic at the Washington State Fairgrounds
    Dec 6-8, 12-15, 18-23 | 4:30-9:30 P.M. | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup​
    ​Learn more

  • Brilliance: Winter Flower Show at W.W. Seymour Conservatory
    Dec. 7-Jan. 7 | 10:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. | W.W. Seymour Conservatory - 316 South G St., Tacoma
    Learn more

  • Letters to Santa
    Dec. 2-15 | Chambers Creek Regional Park - 6320 Grandview Dr. W., University Place
    Learn more

  • Polar Express Train Ride - SOLD OUT
    Nov. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 29, 30, Dec. 1, 6, 8, 13-15, 20-22 | Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad - 54124 Mountain Highway E, Elbe
    Learn more

  • Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
    Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
    ​Learn more

  • Zoolights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 5 | 4:30-10:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
    ​Learn more

  • Fantasy Lights
    Nov. 29 - Jan. 5 | 5:30-9:00 P.M. | Spanaway Park - 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
    ​Learn more

  • Edgewood Light Show
    Dec. 1-31| Dusk | 11500 34th St. E., Edgewood
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  • Ice Lights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 4 | Sprinker Recreation Center - 521 Military Road S.
    Learn more

 

Zoolights 2020

DECEMBER 9

  • Zoolights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 5 | 4:30-10:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
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  • Brilliance: Winter Flower Show at W.W. Seymour Conservatory
    Dec. 7-Jan. 7 | 10:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. | W.W. Seymour Conservatory - 316 South G St., Tacoma
    Learn more

  • Letters to Santa
    Dec. 2-15 | Chambers Creek Regional Park - 6320 Grandview Dr. W., University Place
    Learn more

  • Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
    Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
    ​Learn more

  • Fantasy Lights
    Nov. 29 - Jan. 5 | 5:30-9:00 P.M. | Spanaway Park - 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
    ​Learn more

  • Edgewood Light Show
    Dec. 1-31| Dusk | 11500 34th St. E., Edgewood
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  • Ice Lights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 4 | Sprinker Recreation Center - 521 Military Road S.
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jack frost movie screening

DECEMBER 10

  • “Jack Frost” Showing at Blue Mouse Theatre
    Dec. 10 | 7:00 P.M. | Blue Mouse Theatre - 2611 N Proctor, Tacoma
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  • Brilliance: Winter Flower Show at W.W. Seymour Conservatory
    Dec. 7-Jan. 7 | 10:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. | W.W. Seymour Conservatory - 316 South G St., Tacoma
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  • Letters to Santa
    Dec. 2-15 | Chambers Creek Regional Park - 6320 Grandview Dr. W., University Place
    Learn more

  • Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
    Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
    ​Learn more

  • Zoolights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 5 | 4:30-10:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
    ​Learn more

  • Fantasy Lights
    Nov. 29 - Jan. 5 | 5:30-9:00 P.M. | Spanaway Park - 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
    ​Learn more

  • Edgewood Light Show
    Dec. 1-31| Dusk | 11500 34th St. E., Edgewood
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  • Ice Lights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 4 | Sprinker Recreation Center - 521 Military Road S.
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ice lights

DECEMBER 11

  • Ice Lights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 4 | Sprinker Recreation Center - 521 Military Road S.
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  • “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” Showing at Blue Mouse Theatre
    Dec. 11 | 7:00 P.M. | Blue Mouse Theatre - 2611 N Proctor, Tacoma
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  • Brilliance: Winter Flower Show at W.W. Seymour Conservatory
    Dec. 7-Jan. 7 | 10:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. | W.W. Seymour Conservatory - 316 South G St., Tacoma
    Learn more

  • Letters to Santa
    Dec. 2-15 | Chambers Creek Regional Park - 6320 Grandview Dr. W., University Place
    Learn more

  • Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
    Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
    ​Learn more

  • Fantasy Lights
    Nov. 29 - Jan. 5 | 5:30-9:00 P.M. | Spanaway Park - 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
    ​Learn more

  • Zoolights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 5 | 4:30-10:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
    ​Learn more

  • Edgewood Light Show
    Dec. 1-31| Dusk | 11500 34th St. E., Edgewood
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holiday market shopping nutcracker

DECEMBER 12

  • Puyallup Night Market
    Dec. 12, 19 | 5:00-9:00 P.M. | Pioneer Park Pavilion - 330 S. Meridian, Puyallup
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  • Get a tree at Green Acres Farm
    Wednesday-Sunday | Green Acres Farm - 11025 36th St. E., Edgewood
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  • Holiday Magic at the Washington State Fairgrounds
    Dec 6-8, 12-15, 18-23 | 4:30-9:30 P.M. | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup​
    ​Learn more

  • Brilliance: Winter Flower Show at W.W. Seymour Conservatory
    Dec. 7-Jan. 7 | 10:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. | W.W. Seymour Conservatory - 316 South G St., Tacoma
    Learn more

  • Letters to Santa
    Dec. 2-15 | Chambers Creek Regional Park - 6320 Grandview Dr. W., University Place
    Learn more

  • Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
    Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
    ​Learn more

  • Zoolights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 5 | 4:30-10:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
    ​Learn more

  • Fantasy Lights
    Nov. 29 - Jan. 5 | 5:30-9:00 P.M. | Spanaway Park - 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
    ​Learn more

  • Edgewood Light Show
    Dec. 1-31| Dusk | 11500 34th St. E., Edgewood
    ​Learn more

  • Ice Lights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 4 | Sprinker Recreation Center - 521 Military Road S.
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Holiday Magic at the Fairgrounds Santa's Village

DECEMBER 13

  • Holiday Magic at the Washington State Fairgrounds
    Dec 6-8, 12-15, 18-23 | 4:30-9:30 P.M. | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup​
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  • Puzzle Palooza Ugly Sweater Edition
    Dec. 13 | 6:00-8:30 P.M. | Cross Park - 4420 Military Road East, Tacoma
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  • Holiday Wreath Making at Windmill Gardens
    Dec. 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 | Multiple times | Windmill Gardens - 8217 Riverside Drive E., Sumner
    Learn more

  • Winter Solstice Festival at Lakewold Gardens
    Dec. 13-29, Fri-Sun | 5:00- 8:00 P.M. | Lakewold Gardens - 12317 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood
    ​Learn more

  • Brilliance: Winter Flower Show at W.W. Seymour Conservatory
    Dec. 7-Jan. 7 | 10:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. | W.W. Seymour Conservatory - 316 South G St., Tacoma
    Learn more

  • Letters to Santa
    Dec. 2-15 | Chambers Creek Regional Park - 6320 Grandview Dr. W., University Place
    Learn more

  • Polar Express Train Ride - SOLD OUT
    Nov. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 29, 30, Dec. 1, 6, 8, 13-15, 20-22 | Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad - 54124 Mountain Highway E, Elbe
    Learn more

  • Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
    Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
    ​Learn more

  • Zoolights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 5 | 4:30-10:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
    ​Learn more

  • Fantasy Lights
    Nov. 29 - Jan. 5 | 5:30-9:00 P.M. | Spanaway Park - 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
    ​Learn more

  • Edgewood Light Show
    Dec. 1-31| Dusk | 11500 34th St. E., Edgewood
    ​Learn more

  • Ice Lights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 4 | Sprinker Recreation Center - 521 Military Road S.
    Learn more

 

christmas at the fort spanaway

DECEMBER 14

  • Christmas at the Fort
    Dec. 14 | 4:30- 7:30 P.M. | Fort Steilacoom - 9601 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood
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  • Lighted Boat Parade
    Dec. 14 | 4:00- 8:00 P.M. | Gig Harbor Waterfront
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  • Salon of Shame #2
    Dec. 14 | 7:00-10:30 P.M. | Edison Square - 5415 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma
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  • Snow and a Movie at Simple Goodness Sisters Soda Shop
    Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28 | 6:00 P.M. | Simple Goodness Sisters Soda Shop - 533 Church Street, Wilkeson
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  • Family Day: A Winter Scene at Museum of Glass
    Dec. 14 | 1:00-4:00 P.M. | Museum of Glass - 1801 Dock St., Tacoma
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  • Jingle Bell Run
    Dec. 14 | 10:00 A.M. | Wright Park - 501 South I Street, Tacoma
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  • Selfies with Santa
    Dec. 14 | 10:00 A.M. | W.W. Seymour Conservatory - 316 South G St.
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  • Poinsettia Pop-Up Sale
    Dec. 14 | 10:00 A.M. | Wright Park - 501 South I St., Tacoma
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  • Holiday Blast at Eastside Community Center
    Dec. 14 | 11:00 A.M. | Eastside Community Center - 1721 E 56th St., Tacoma
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  • Tacoma City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
    Dec. 14-22 | Pantages Theater - 901 Broadway, Tacoma
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  • Winter Solstice Festival at Lakewold Gardens
    Dec. 13-29, Fri-Sun | 5:00- 8:00 P.M. | Lakewold Gardens - 12317 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood
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  • Northwest Sinfonietta presents The Snowman: A Family Concert
    Dec. 14 | 11:00 A.M. | Blue Mouse Theatre - 2611 N Proctor, Tacoma
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  • Reindeer Run 5K
    Dec. 14 | 9:30 AM | Foothills in Orting
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  • Holiday Wreath Making at Windmill Gardens
    Dec. 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 | Multiple times | Windmill Gardens - 8217 Riverside Drive E., Sumner
    Learn more

  • Holiday Magic at the Washington State Fairgrounds
    Dec 6-8, 12-15, 18-23 | 4:30-9:30 P.M. | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup​
    ​Learn more

  • Brilliance: Winter Flower Show at W.W. Seymour Conservatory
    Dec. 7-Jan. 7 | 10:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. | W.W. Seymour Conservatory - 316 South G St., Tacoma
    Learn more

  • Letters to Santa
    Dec. 2-15 | Chambers Creek Regional Park - 6320 Grandview Dr. W., University Place
    Learn more

  • Polar Express Train Ride - SOLD OUT
    Nov. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 29, 30, Dec. 1, 6, 8, 13-15, 20-22 | Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad - 54124 Mountain Highway E, Elbe
    Learn more

  • Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
    Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
    ​Learn more

  • Zoolights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 5 | 4:30-10:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
    ​Learn more

  • Fantasy Lights
    Nov. 29 - Jan. 5 | 5:30-9:00 P.M. | Spanaway Park - 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
    ​Learn more

  • Edgewood Light Show
    Dec. 1-31| Dusk | 11500 34th St. E., Edgewood
    ​Learn more

  • Ice Lights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 4 | Sprinker Recreation Center - 521 Military Road S.
    Learn more

 

Gig Harbor Downtown Gnome Hunt

DECEMBER 15

  • Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
    Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
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  • Seymour Holiday Workshops
    Dec. 15, 22 | 10:00 A.M. | W.W. Seymour Conservatory - 316 South G St., Tacoma
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  • Tacoma City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
    Dec. 14-22 | Pantages Theater - 901 Broadway, Tacoma
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  • Winter Solstice Festival at Lakewold Gardens
    Dec. 13-29, Fri-Sun | 5:00- 8:00 P.M. | Lakewold Gardens - 12317 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood
    ​Learn more

  • Holiday Magic at the Washington State Fairgrounds
    Dec 6-8, 12-15, 18-23 | 4:30-9:30 P.M. | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup​
    ​Learn more

  • Brilliance: Winter Flower Show at W.W. Seymour Conservatory
    Dec. 7-Jan. 7 | 10:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. | W.W. Seymour Conservatory - 316 South G St., Tacoma
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  • Letters to Santa
    Dec. 2-15 | Chambers Creek Regional Park - 6320 Grandview Dr. W., University Place
    Learn more

  • Polar Express Train Ride - SOLD OUT
    Nov. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 29, 30, Dec. 1, 6, 8, 13-15, 20-22 | Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad - 54124 Mountain Highway E, Elbe
    Learn more

  • Zoolights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 5 | 4:30-10:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
    ​Learn more

  • Fantasy Lights
    Nov. 29 - Jan. 5 | 5:30-9:00 P.M. | Spanaway Park - 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
    ​Learn more

  • Edgewood Light Show
    Dec. 1-31| Dusk | 11500 34th St. E., Edgewood
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  • Ice Lights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 4 | Sprinker Recreation Center - 521 Military Road S.
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Edgewood Light show

DECEMBER 16

  • Edgewood Light Show
    Dec. 1-31| Dusk | 11500 34th St. E., Edgewood
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  • Tacoma City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
    Dec. 14-22 | Pantages Theater - 901 Broadway, Tacoma
    Learn more

  • Brilliance: Winter Flower Show at W.W. Seymour Conservatory
    Dec. 7-Jan. 7 | 10:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. | W.W. Seymour Conservatory - 316 South G St., Tacoma
    Learn more

  • Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
    Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
    ​Learn more

  • Zoolights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 5 | 4:30-10:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
    ​Learn more

  • Fantasy Lights
    Nov. 29 - Jan. 5 | 5:30-9:00 P.M. | Spanaway Park - 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
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  • Ice Lights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 4 | Sprinker Recreation Center - 521 Military Road S.
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tacoma city ballet nutcracker

DECEMBER 17

  • Tacoma City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
    Dec. 14-22 | Pantages Theater - 901 Broadway, Tacoma
    Learn more

  • Brilliance: Winter Flower Show at W.W. Seymour Conservatory
    Dec. 7-Jan. 7 | 10:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. | W.W. Seymour Conservatory - 316 South G St., Tacoma
    Learn more

  • Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
    Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
    ​Learn more

  • Zoolights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 5 | 4:30-10:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
    ​Learn more

  • Fantasy Lights
    Nov. 29 - Jan. 5 | 5:30-9:00 P.M. | Spanaway Park - 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
    ​Learn more

  • Edgewood Light Show
    Dec. 1-31| Dusk | 11500 34th St. E., Edgewood
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  • Ice Lights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 4 | Sprinker Recreation Center - 521 Military Road S.
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brilliance winter flower show

DECEMBER 18

  • Brilliance: Winter Flower Show at W.W. Seymour Conservatory
    Dec. 7-Jan. 7 | 10:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. | W.W. Seymour Conservatory - 316 South G St., Tacoma
    Learn more

  • Tacoma City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
    Dec. 14-22 | Pantages Theater - 901 Broadway, Tacoma
    Learn more

  • Holiday Magic at the Washington State Fairgrounds
    Dec 6-8, 12-15, 18-23 | 4:30-9:30 P.M. | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup​
    ​Learn more

  • Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
    Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
    ​Learn more

  • Zoolights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 5 | 4:30-10:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
    ​Learn more

  • Fantasy Lights
    Nov. 29 - Jan. 5 | 5:30-9:00 P.M. | Spanaway Park - 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
    ​Learn more

  • Edgewood Light Show
    Dec. 1-31| Dusk | 11500 34th St. E., Edgewood
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  • Ice Lights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 4 | Sprinker Recreation Center - 521 Military Road S.
    Learn more

tacoma antiques

DECEMBER 19

  • Antiquing for decor and gifts
    Throughout Pierce County: use our guide!
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  • Puyallup Night Market
    Dec. 12, 19 | 5:00-9:00 P.M. | Pioneer Park Pavilion - 330 S. Meridian, Puyallup
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  • Tacoma City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
    Dec. 14-22 | Pantages Theater - 901 Broadway, Tacoma
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  • Holiday Magic at the Washington State Fairgrounds
    Dec 6-8, 12-15, 18-23 | 4:30-9:30 P.M. | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup​
    ​Learn more

  • Brilliance: Winter Flower Show at W.W. Seymour Conservatory
    Dec. 7-Jan. 7 | 10:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. | W.W. Seymour Conservatory - 316 South G St., Tacoma
    Learn more

  • Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
    Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
    ​Learn more

  • Zoolights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 5 | 4:30-10:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
    ​Learn more

  • Fantasy Lights
    Nov. 29 - Jan. 5 | 5:30-9:00 P.M. | Spanaway Park - 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
    ​Learn more

  • Edgewood Light Show
    Dec. 1-31| Dusk | 11500 34th St. E., Edgewood
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  • Ice Lights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 4 | Sprinker Recreation Center - 521 Military Road S.
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50+ Winter Ball Tacoma

DECEMBER 20

  • 50+ Winter Ball
    Dec. 20 | 1:00-4:00 P.M.​ | Center at Norpoint - 4818 Nassau Ave NE, Tacoma
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  • Tacoma City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
    Dec. 14-22 | Pantages Theater - 901 Broadway, Tacoma
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  • Winter Solstice Festival at Lakewold Gardens
    Dec. 13-29, Fri-Sun | 5:00- 8:00 P.M. | Lakewold Gardens - 12317 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood
    ​Learn more

  • Holiday Magic at the Washington State Fairgrounds
    Dec 6-8, 12-15, 18-23 | 4:30-9:30 P.M. | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup​
    ​Learn more

  • Brilliance: Winter Flower Show at W.W. Seymour Conservatory
    Dec. 7-Jan. 7 | 10:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. | W.W. Seymour Conservatory - 316 South G St., Tacoma
    Learn more

  • Polar Express Train Ride - SOLD OUT
    Nov. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 29, 30, Dec. 1, 6, 8, 13-15, 20-22 | Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad - 54124 Mountain Highway E, Elbe
    Learn more

  • Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
    Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
    ​Learn more

  • Zoolights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 5 | 4:30-10:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
    ​Learn more

  • Fantasy Lights
    Nov. 29 - Jan. 5 | 5:30-9:00 P.M. | Spanaway Park - 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
    ​Learn more

  • Edgewood Light Show
    Dec. 1-31| Dusk | 11500 34th St. E., Edgewood
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  • Ice Lights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 4 | Sprinker Recreation Center - 521 Military Road S.
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night market luminary walk

DECEMBER 21

  • Winter Solstice Night Market and Luminary Walk
    Dec. 21 | 5:00-9:00 P.M. | Frontier Park - 21800 Meridian S., Graham
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  • Family STEAM Days: Merry and Bright at LeMay Car Museum
    Dec. 21 | 11:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. | 2702 E D St, Tacoma
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  • Gig Harbor Lighted Car Parade
    Dec. 21 | 6:00-9:00 P.M. | Uptown Gig Harbor
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  • Library Lantern Making
    Dec. 21 | 4:00-5:00 P.M. | Fern Hill Library - 7001 6th Avenue, Tacoma
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  • Holidazes Black Night Christmas Market
    Dec. 21 | 2:00-8:00 P.M. | Tacoma Armory - 1001 S. Yakima Ave., Tacoma
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  • Snow and a Movie at Simple Goodness Sisters Soda Shop
    Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28 | 6:00 P.M. | Simple Goodness Sisters Soda Shop - 533 Church Street, Wilkeson
    Learn more

  • Tacoma City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
    Dec. 14-22 | Pantages Theater - 901 Broadway, Tacoma
    Learn more

  • Winter Solstice Festival at Lakewold Gardens
    Dec. 13-29, Fri-Sun | 5:00- 8:00 P.M. | Lakewold Gardens - 12317 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood
    ​Learn more

  • Holiday Magic at the Washington State Fairgrounds
    Dec 6-8, 12-15, 18-23 | 4:30-9:30 P.M. | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup​
    ​Learn more

  • Brilliance: Winter Flower Show at W.W. Seymour Conservatory
    Dec. 7-Jan. 7 | 10:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. | W.W. Seymour Conservatory - 316 South G St., Tacoma
    Learn more

  • Polar Express Train Ride - SOLD OUT
    Nov. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 29, 30, Dec. 1, 6, 8, 13-15, 20-22 | Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad - 54124 Mountain Highway E, Elbe
    Learn more

  • Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
    Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
    ​Learn more

  • Zoolights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 5 | 4:30-10:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
    ​Learn more

  • Fantasy Lights
    Nov. 29 - Jan. 5 | 5:30-9:00 P.M. | Spanaway Park - 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
    ​Learn more

  • Edgewood Light Show
    Dec. 1-31| Dusk | 11500 34th St. E., Edgewood
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  • Ice Lights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 4 | Sprinker Recreation Center - 521 Military Road S.
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Kids with Train_History Museum

DECEMBER 22

  • 27th Annual Model Train Festival
    Dec. 22-Jan. 1 | Washington State History Museum - 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma
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  • Seymour Holiday Workshops
    Dec. 15, 22 | 10:00 A.M. | W.W. Seymour Conservatory - 316 South G St., Tacoma
    Learn more

  • Tacoma City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
    Dec. 14-22 | Pantages Theater - 901 Broadway, Tacoma
    Learn more

  • Winter Solstice Festival at Lakewold Gardens
    Dec. 13-29, Fri-Sun | 5:00- 8:00 P.M. | Lakewold Gardens - 12317 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood
    ​Learn more

  • Holiday Magic at the Washington State Fairgrounds
    Dec 6-8, 12-15, 18-23 | 4:30-9:30 P.M. | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup​
    ​Learn more

  • Brilliance: Winter Flower Show at W.W. Seymour Conservatory
    Dec. 7-Jan. 7 | 10:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. | W.W. Seymour Conservatory - 316 South G St., Tacoma
    Learn more

  • Polar Express Train Ride - SOLD OUT
    Nov. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 29, 30, Dec. 1, 6, 8, 13-15, 20-22 | Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad - 54124 Mountain Highway E, Elbe
    Learn more

  • Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
    Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
    ​Learn more

  • Zoolights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 5 | 4:30-10:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
    ​Learn more

  • Fantasy Lights
    Nov. 29 - Jan. 5 | 5:30-9:00 P.M. | Spanaway Park - 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
    ​Learn more

  • Edgewood Light Show
    Dec. 1-31| Dusk | 11500 34th St. E., Edgewood
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  • Ice Lights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 4 | Sprinker Recreation Center - 521 Military Road S.
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Ruston Way Waterfront

DECEMBER 23

  • Head to Ruston for the last of holiday shopping and Happy Hour!
    Finish your holiday shopping at the boutiques along Point Ruston! Drink in the view, then drink in a happy hour beverage from 3-5pm at Copper and Salt restaurant. If you have a few too many cocktails, stay the night at the Silver Cloud Ruston and enjoy the mountain and waterfront view.
    Copper and Salt at Silver Cloud Point Ruston Waterfront | Happy Hour 3-5pm
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  • Holiday Magic at the Washington State Fairgrounds
    Dec 6-8, 12-15, 18-23 | 4:30-9:30 P.M. | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup​
    ​Learn more

  • Brilliance: Winter Flower Show at W.W. Seymour Conservatory
    Dec. 7-Jan. 7 | 10:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. | W.W. Seymour Conservatory - 316 South G St., Tacoma
    Learn more

  • 27th Annual Model Train Festival
    Dec. 22-Jan. 1 | Washington State History Museum - 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma
    Learn more

  • Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
    Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
    ​Learn more

  • Zoolights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 5 | 4:30-10:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
    ​Learn more

  • Fantasy Lights
    Nov. 29 - Jan. 5 | 5:30-9:00 P.M. | Spanaway Park - 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
    ​Learn more

  • Edgewood Light Show
    Dec. 1-31| Dusk | 11500 34th St. E., Edgewood
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  • Ice Lights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 4 | Sprinker Recreation Center - 521 Military Road S.
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Spanaway Fantasy Lights

DECEMBER 24

  • Fantasy Lights
    Nov. 29 - Jan. 5 | 5:30-9:00 P.M. | Spanaway Park - 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
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  • Christmas Eve Ugly Sweater 5k & Elf Dash
    Dec. 24 | 9:15 A.M. | Bradley Lake Park, Puyallup
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  • Brilliance: Winter Flower Show at W.W. Seymour Conservatory
    Dec. 7-Jan. 7 | 10:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. | W.W. Seymour Conservatory - 316 South G St., Tacoma
    Learn more

  • 27th Annual Model Train Festival
    Dec. 22-Jan. 1 | Washington State History Museum - 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma
    Learn more

  • Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
    Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
    ​Learn more

  • Zoolights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 5 | 4:30-10:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
    ​Learn more

  • Edgewood Light Show
    Dec. 1-31| Dusk | 11500 34th St. E., Edgewood
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  • Ice Lights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 4 | Sprinker Recreation Center - 521 Military Road S.
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National Park Inn

DECEMBER 25

  • Christmas Buffet at National Park Inn
    Make your reservations ASAP!
    Dec. 25 | National Park Inn - 47009 Paradise Road E., Ashford
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  • Brilliance: Winter Flower Show at W.W. Seymour Conservatory
    Dec. 7-Jan. 7 | 10:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. | W.W. Seymour Conservatory - 316 South G St., Tacoma
    Learn more

  • 27th Annual Model Train Festival
    Dec. 22-Jan. 1 | Washington State History Museum - 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma
    Learn more

  • Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
    Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
    ​Learn more

  • Zoolights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 5 | 4:30-10:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
    ​Learn more

  • Fantasy Lights
    Nov. 29 - Jan. 5 | 5:30-9:00 P.M. | Spanaway Park - 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
    ​Learn more

  • Edgewood Light Show
    Dec. 1-31| Dusk | 11500 34th St. E., Edgewood
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  • Ice Lights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 4 | Sprinker Recreation Center - 521 Military Road S.
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Winter Wildland at NW Trek

DECEMBER 26

  • Winter Wildland at Northwest Trek
    Dec. 26-29 | 9:30 A.M.-3:00 P.M. | Northwest Trek - 11610 Trek Dr E., Eatonville
    ​Learn more

  • Brilliance: Winter Flower Show at W.W. Seymour Conservatory
    Dec. 7-Jan. 7 | 10:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. | W.W. Seymour Conservatory - 316 South G St., Tacoma
    Learn more

  • 27th Annual Model Train Festival
    Dec. 22-Jan. 1 | Washington State History Museum - 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma
    Learn more

  • Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
    Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
    ​Learn more

  • Zoolights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 5 | 4:30-10:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
    ​Learn more

  • Fantasy Lights
    Nov. 29 - Jan. 5 | 5:30-9:00 P.M. | Spanaway Park - 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
    ​Learn more

  • Edgewood Light Show
    Dec. 1-31| Dusk | 11500 34th St. E., Edgewood
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  • Ice Lights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 4 | Sprinker Recreation Center - 521 Military Road S.
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Cabin

DECEMBER 27

  • Play in the snow and stay at a cabin
    Everything in town is closed anyway! Escape to the mountains; you can blame spotty cell phone service and get totally unplugged on your holiday break. For ideas of where to stay, check out our guide to Mount Rainier cabins and cottages.
    ​Learn more

  • Winter Wildland at Northwest Trek
    Dec. 26-29 | 9:30 A.M.-3:00 P.M. | Northwest Trek - 11610 Trek Dr E., Eatonville
    ​Learn more

  • Winter Solstice Festival at Lakewold Gardens
    Dec. 13-29, Fri-Sun | 5:00- 8:00 P.M. | Lakewold Gardens - 12317 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood
    ​Learn more

  • Brilliance: Winter Flower Show at W.W. Seymour Conservatory
    Dec. 7-Jan. 7 | 10:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. | W.W. Seymour Conservatory - 316 South G St., Tacoma
    Learn more

  • 27th Annual Model Train Festival
    Dec. 22-Jan. 1 | Washington State History Museum - 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma
    Learn more

  • Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
    Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
    ​Learn more

  • Zoolights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 5 | 4:30-10:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
    ​Learn more

  • Fantasy Lights
    Nov. 29 - Jan. 5 | 5:30-9:00 P.M. | Spanaway Park - 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
    ​Learn more

  • Edgewood Light Show
    Dec. 1-31| Dusk | 11500 34th St. E., Edgewood
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  • Ice Lights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 4 | Sprinker Recreation Center - 521 Military Road S.
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snowshoeing outdoor winter activity

December 28

  • Go sledding or snowshoeing on Mt. Rainier
    Explore the winter wonderland of Mount Rainier on foot, snowshoe, or sled! Our guide to Winter Recreation on Mount Rainier is a great starting place for adventures big and small.
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  • Snow and a Movie at Simple Goodness Sisters Soda Shop
    Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28 | 6:00 P.M. | Simple Goodness Sisters Soda Shop - 533 Church Street, Wilkeson
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  • Winter Wildland at Northwest Trek
    Dec. 26-29 | 9:30 A.M.-3:00 P.M. | Northwest Trek - 11610 Trek Dr E., Eatonville
    ​Learn more

  • Winter Solstice Festival at Lakewold Gardens
    Dec. 13-29, Fri-Sun | 5:00- 8:00 P.M. | Lakewold Gardens - 12317 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood
    ​Learn more

  • Brilliance: Winter Flower Show at W.W. Seymour Conservatory
    Dec. 7-Jan. 7 | 10:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. | W.W. Seymour Conservatory - 316 South G St., Tacoma
    Learn more

  • 27th Annual Model Train Festival
    Dec. 22-Jan. 1 | Washington State History Museum - 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma
    Learn more

  • Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
    Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
    ​Learn more

  • Zoolights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 5 | 4:30-10:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
    ​Learn more

  • Fantasy Lights
    Nov. 29 - Jan. 5 | 5:30-9:00 P.M. | Spanaway Park - 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
    ​Learn more

  • Edgewood Light Show
    Dec. 1-31| Dusk | 11500 34th St. E., Edgewood
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  • Ice Lights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 4 | Sprinker Recreation Center - 521 Military Road S.
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winter solstice lakewold

December 29

  • Winter Solstice Festival at Lakewold Gardens
    Dec. 13-29, Fri-Sun | 5:00- 8:00 P.M. | Lakewold Gardens - 12317 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood
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  • Winter Wildland at Northwest Trek
    Dec. 26-29 | 9:30 A.M.-3:00 P.M. | Northwest Trek - 11610 Trek Dr E., Eatonville
    ​Learn more

  • Brilliance: Winter Flower Show at W.W. Seymour Conservatory
    Dec. 7-Jan. 7 | 10:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. | W.W. Seymour Conservatory - 316 South G St., Tacoma
    Learn more

  • 27th Annual Model Train Festival
    Dec. 22-Jan. 1 | Washington State History Museum - 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma
    Learn more

  • Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
    Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
    ​Learn more

  • Zoolights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 5 | 4:30-10:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
    ​Learn more

  • Fantasy Lights
    Nov. 29 - Jan. 5 | 5:30-9:00 P.M. | Spanaway Park - 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
    ​Learn more

  • Edgewood Light Show
    Dec. 1-31| Dusk | 11500 34th St. E., Edgewood
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  • Ice Lights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 4 | Sprinker Recreation Center - 521 Military Road S.
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peaks and pints

December 30

  • Stock up on NYE Beer and Cider
    Celebratory times call for celebratory drinks! Try Cockrell's Colonial Winter cider, a blend of raisins, brown sugar, and apple cider, clocking in at a very merry 9.6%. Or stop at Peaks & Pints for an impressive collection of limited-edition holiday beer!
    Peaks & Pints, Tacoma | Cockrell Cider, Puyallup

  • Brilliance: Winter Flower Show at W.W. Seymour Conservatory
    Dec. 7-Jan. 7 | 10:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. | W.W. Seymour Conservatory - 316 South G St., Tacoma
    Learn more

  • 27th Annual Model Train Festival
    Dec. 22-Jan. 1 | Washington State History Museum - 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma
    Learn more

  • Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
    Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
    ​Learn more

  • Zoolights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 5 | 4:30-10:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
    ​Learn more

  • Fantasy Lights
    Nov. 29 - Jan. 5 | 5:30-9:00 P.M. | Spanaway Park - 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
    ​Learn more

  • Edgewood Light Show
    Dec. 1-31| Dusk | 11500 34th St. E., Edgewood
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  • Ice Lights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 4 | Sprinker Recreation Center - 521 Military Road S.
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Tacoma Light Trail 2022

December 31

  • Tacoma Light Trail Kickoff
    Dec. 31 | 6:00-10:00 P.M. | Downtown Tacoma
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  • Brilliance: Winter Flower Show at W.W. Seymour Conservatory
    Dec. 7-Jan. 7 | 10:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. | W.W. Seymour Conservatory - 316 South G St., Tacoma
    Learn more

  • 27th Annual Model Train Festival
    Dec. 22-Jan. 1 | Washington State History Museum - 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma
    Learn more

  • Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
    Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
    ​Learn more

  • Zoolights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 5 | 4:30-10:00 P.M. | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
    ​Learn more

  • Fantasy Lights
    Nov. 29 - Jan. 5 | 5:30-9:00 P.M. | Spanaway Park - 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
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  • Edgewood Light Show
    Dec. 1-31| Dusk | 11500 34th St. E., Edgewood
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  • Ice Lights
    Nov. 29-Jan. 4 | Sprinker Recreation Center - 521 Military Road S.
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