December 24 Tie up your laces and jingle all the way at the Jingle Bell Run on December 24, 2025, at Wright Park in Tacoma. This festive 3-mile run/walk begins at 11 am and encourages participants to dress in their most cheerful holiday attire. Donations of warm winter items and essentials benefit Tacoma Rescue Mission, making this a race that gives back. For full details and registration, visit ParksTacoma.gov . Check out more local events here !

December 5-7, 12-14, 19-23 December 5–7, 12–14, and 19–23, 2025, Holiday Magic returns to the Washington State Fair Event Center in Puyallup, filling the season with wonder and light. Stroll through sparkling tunnels, enjoy cheerful rides, explore Santa’s Village, and sip cocoa beneath thousands of twinkling lights. With snow shows, live entertainment, ice skating, and a festive market, it’s the perfect holiday outing for all ages. Open 4:30 to 9:30 pm. For tickets and detail

Photo Features Marina Davis December 31 From starting with a $20 sewing machine to leading one of the region’s most anticipated cultural events, Penelope Tinitali has transformed her passion into a movement. On New Year’s Eve at the Avelon Ballroom in Tacoma, she will present the 5th Annual Samoa Fashion Show, themed Tula’i Fou (“Arise Anew”). This year marks a turning point as the event stands independently, celebrating Samoan designers and their artistry in the heart of Tac