Tacoma and Pierce County are full of unique attractions, fun places to eat and places to support local business owners. Here are 25 things to do in Tacoma and Pierce County in 2025!
1. Explore Unusual and Unique Attractions Around Tacoma
Tacoma offers a delightful array of unique and unusual attractions with a promise of adventure and memorable experiences.
2. Get Fancy for Date Night With Romantic Restaurants in Tacoma’s South Sound
With so many romantic dining options in Tacoma and the South Sound, enjoy these fantastic local restaurants where romance is already part of their specialty.
3. Beat the Winter Blues With the Help of These Tropical Staycations in Tacoma
Get ready to discover the tropical side of Tacoma, where the warmth of an island retreat is just around the corner.
4. Find Reasons To Let It Snow in Tacoma and Embrace Winter
In Pierce County, there are plenty of reasons to embrace, and even ample opportunity to escape, the winter wonderland that is the Pacific Northwest.
5. Remember That Someone Is Always Listening at the Radio Club of Tacoma
The Radio Club of Tacoma was founded in 1916 to popularize and dabble in the emerging wireless communications technology. Learn about what they are doing today.
6. Enjoy Mobile Eats as Tacoma’s Food Trucks Serve up Tasty Treats
Food trucks grew into an American tradition as time passed, and Tacoma is no exception, with a vibrant food truck scene offering a diverse range of culinary delights.
7. Find Endless Adventures at The Tacoma Book Center
At The Tacoma Book Center, find eclectic inventory on their endless shelves, including one of the beloved 25-cent book carts.
8. Take a Taste of Compassion With Blessings From My Heart to Your Table
If you didn’t know any better, you’d swear you were in the heart of the Louisiana Bayou itself. Help survivors of domestic abuse with Tukwila’s Blessings Catering Company.
9. Let Your Imagination Comes To Life At Nerd Alley in Tacoma
Find treasures and their creators at the intriguing Tacoma’s Nerd Alley.
10. Eat History and Learn How Tacoma Enjoyed Cherries in Early Twentieth-Century
During the early half of the twentieth century, cherries were an essential industry in Pierce County, and people in Tacoma found many ways to enjoy them.
11. Build Connections With the Senior Friends Program at Lutheran Community Services Northwest
Bring light and friendship to the Senior Friends program with a small time commitment.
12. Dine in Paradise at Da Tiki Hut in Tacoma
Da Tiki Hut dishes up fantastic cuisine for hungry customers, drawing influence from the many distinctive tastes of the Hawaiian Islands.
13. Immerse Yourself in History at Auburn’s White River Valley Museum
You won’t just learn about the past at this hidden treasure but touch, hear, and walk right through it at White River Valley Museum.
14. Hit the Road and Go Beachcombing on the Washington Coast
Grays Harbor County boasts some of the best beachcombing spots in the state, so hit the road and enjoy Washington Coast beachcombing.
15. Learn New Skills With the Help of Fun Learning Centers in Tacoma
With fun learning centers to expand your knowledge here in Tacoma, there are plenty of places to learn a new skill.
16. Tacoma’s Bread Truck Records Delivers Mobile Vinyl Record Store Events
Tacoma’s Bread Truck Records owner Alan Chalfant created a mobile record store where the collection comes to the buyers rather than the other way around.
17. Beat the Winter Blues in Tacoma With Snowy Season Adventures
Beat the wintertime blues in Tacoma with these fun-filled activities that are perfect for enjoying the snowy season!
18. Take a Trip to the Islands With SOS Pro Wrestling in Tacoma
Step inside Edison Square in Tacoma, and you’ll find high-octane energy and creativity out in full force, courtesy of SOS Pro Wrestling.
19. Go Into the Stream at Puyallup Historic Fish Hatchery
Within the walls and pathways of the Puyallup Fish Hatchery, an entire ecosystem unfolds, with many communities, organizations, and species playing a role.
20. Meet Captain Corey Feldon of Anderson Island
Captain Corey Feldon helps out his Anderson Island neighbors while teaching kids about boats and providing sailing charters.
21. Sustainability Becomes Personal At Tacoma’s EnviroHouse
The EnviroHouse is designed to educate homeowners, landscapers, schoolkids, and citizens interested in the growing field of sustainability by focusing on our homes and yards.
22. Where to Find Waterfalls Near Wynoochee Lake
Go to the Olympic National Forest for camping, boating and fishing, but also where magical waterfalls are hidden in the pristine forest. Find out where to find waterfalls near Wynoochee Lake.
23. Find Quirky Fun at Tacoma’s Haunted Farmers Market
Find everything from embroidered bats, actual taxidermy, and more usual farmer’s market finds when spending time at Tacoma’s Haunted Farmers Market.
24. Don Farwell Brings Engineering Prowess to Pierce County
The longtime Seattle-based recording engineer and owner of Earwig Studios, Don Farwell, established a new home in Pierce County.
25. Find Fun on SouthSoundTalk’s Calendar of Events
Check out SouthSoundTalk’s Pierce County Events Calendar to stay updated on the region’s latest happenings. It is a great way to find fun-filled activities for the whole family.
