November 27 Kick off Thanksgiving with the 2025 Tacoma City Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Fleet Feet Tacoma in the Proctor District, Tacoma, Washington. Hosted by Proliance Surgeons and the Tacoma City Marathon Association, this lively 5K Run/Walk starts at 9 am and welcomes costumed runners and walkers alike. Following the main event, a Kids 1K for ages 12 and under begins at 10:15 am—with no registration required for adult companions. Finishers earn medals

November 7-8 Get ready for treasure at The Great Junk Hunt on Friday, November 7, 2025 (4-9 pm), and Saturday, November 8, 2025 (9 am-4 pm), at the Washington State Fairgrounds in Puyallup, Washington. This celebrated vintage roundup features over 150 curated booths showcasing farmhouse, industrial, repurposed, handmade, and vintage finds. Alongside shopping, enjoy cocktails, food, live music, and vibrant community energy. Named among America’s top flea markets, this weekend

November 1 Raise your glass at Brewallup Craft Beer Festival on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 12 to 6:30 pm at the Agriplex inside the Washington State Fairgrounds in Puyallup, Washington. This strictly 21+ celebration honors the Puyallup Valley’s hops heritage with craft beer and cider tastings, live music, a classic car show, a Downtown Puyallup 5K, and food trucks. Sample your favorites and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Awards. For more details, visit PuyallupS

The magic of the holidays returns to Puyallup as the 2025 Victorian Christmas Festival takes over the Washington State Fair Events Center, December 4–7. Now in its 37th year, this beloved event transforms the fairgrounds into a festive Victorian village filled with music, shopping, and family fun. Presented by Puyallup Chocolates, the festival features more than 350 artisan vendors, live entertainment, a Singing Nativity, the Holiday Jubilee Theatre, and visits with Santa Cla

October 24 Experience an intimate evening with Winds5 at the Eleanor on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the historic Tacoma Armory in...

October 11 Embark on a trailblazing journey at the 2025 Defiance 50K, 30K & 15K on Saturday, October 11, 2025, starting at 8 am at Owen...

October 3-5 Raise your stein at Oktoberfest Northwest’s 20th Anniversary celebration, October 3-5, 2025, at the Washington State Fair...

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September 27 Sip into community and flavor at the 12th Annual Cider Swig on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 12 to 5 pm at LeMay...

September 20 Immerse yourself in art and elegance at the 2025 Red Hot: Museum of Glass Auction & Gala on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at...

September 20 1st Annual Indonesia Day Celebrate Indonesian culture at the 1st Annual Indonesia Day on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from...

September 1-21 (Closed Tuesdays & September 3) The Washington State Fair returns for its 125th anniversary, running from August 29...

August 22 Get ready to show your Husky pride at the annual Paint the Park Purple event on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Cheney Stadium in...

August 9 FUSION Housing 2025 Waves of Change GalaJoin FUSION for the 2025 Waves of Change Gala on Saturday, August 9, at Dumas Bay...

August 2 Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 2, 2025, and enjoy the 38th annual Proctor Arts Fest in Tacoma’s beloved Proctor...

July 27 Mark your calendar for the Summer Garden Gala at Lakewold Gardens on Sunday, July 27, 2025—a magical evening of art, music, and...

July 20-26 The 15th Annual Samoa Cultural Week is a vibrant celebration of the Samoan people and the rich Polynesian heritage. This...

July 19 Get ready for a night of style and speed—Couture & Cars Fashion Show returns for its 7th annual event on Saturday, July 19, 2025,...

June 27-29 Prepare for a weekend full of flavor, fun, and festivities—The Taste Northwest returns June 27–29, 2025, at the Washington...

June 14 Celebrating 53 years of community and competition in the South Sound, the annual Sound to Narrows running and walking event...