Pierce County Events Calendar

This calendar is the place to find fun events happening throughout Pierce County including Tacoma, Puyallup, , Lakewood and beyond.

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Mar
31
Fri
“Stone Soup,” FESS’ Seeds of Hope soup luncheon fundraiser @ Lacey campus, South Puget Sound Community College
Tickets
Mar 31 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Enjoy an hour of laughter, hope and maybe a few tears at the Seeds of Hope soup luncheon. Money raised supports Family Education and Support Services (FESS) programs that aid the many families struggling to meet basic needs in Thurston, Lewis, Mason and Pierce counties. This year’s theme will be “Stone Soup,” and will include a retelling of the folktale about how working together as a community benefits everyone. Other highlights are a speech by Thurston County Superior Cour Judge Sharonda D. Amamilo, the first judge of color in the county, and a mother sharing her experiences with FESS’ Parent-Child Assistance Program, which supports moms overcoming substance abuse.

Money raised goes to FESS’ unrestricted programs, including the Basic Needs Program that helps with such expenses as move-in costs, utilities and diapers. Among other programs getting a boost will be its Kinship Navigator Program, which supports extended families who are raising the children of relatives. FESS assistance includes such items as emergency rental and utility aid and help with necessities like children’s school supplies and clothing.

If you would like for your lunch served in an authentic ceramic bowl, or your bread on a special bread plate, both made just for this event, upgrade your ticket to do so — and you get to take it home with you. For an additional upgrade, you can choose which item you would like rather than taking the next item available. Supplies are limited.

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Categories: Non-Profit Fundraising Events Tags: #family children community luncheon Support
Apr
23
Sun
Ride for Major Taylor @ White Center Bicycle Playground (start and finish line)
Tickets
Apr 23 @ 7:00 am – 3:00 pm

Support Black and Brown youth in Tacoma’s Major Taylor Project clubs by joining Cascade Bicycle Club on the Ride for Major Taylor. This is a fundraising ride that supports a way for youth to gain confidence, leadership skills, and bike knowledge as part of free after-school bike clubs in Tacoma and Seattle. This event is Cascade Bicycle Club’s biggest fundraiser of the year for these clubs.

The Ride for Major Taylor takes place April 23 from 7 am to 3 pm and offers 26 and 63-mile routes that are fully supported. The 63-mile route includes a journey through Tacoma and Pierce County along the Sound. Registration is $130 for Cascade members, $140 for non-members, and $30 for youth 18 and under (scholarships are available for adults and youth). Registration includes ferry fare, souvenirs, route support (mechanics, medical, etc), and a finisher meal with vegan and gluten-free options.

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Categories: Non-Profit Fundraising Events Outdoor Recreation Tags: #PugetSound #tacoma Major Taylor Project
Apr
29
Sat
Foster Parent Alliance of WA State Auction Gala @ Ocean5
Tickets
Apr 29 @ 5:30 pm

Enjoy a Wonderland Day of Golf!
Spend the day with people entirely bonkers! I’ll tell you a secret… All the best people are!

We invite all community member who would like to support parents to make life better for children. Help the Foster Parent Alliance of WA State (FPAWS) raise funds to continue their mission to promote self-efficacy of caregivers, children, and their families. This year, FPAWS is honored to have Sherriff Ed Troyer as our Auction Gala MC. Join us for cocktails, silent and live auction, amazing dinner, and live music!

April 29, 2023
Doors open at 5:30pm
Dinner and live auction at 7:00pm

Being a 21st century parent poses different parenting challenges from days gone by. There are many challenges faced by parents and caregivers. It can be lonely and isolating, overwhelming, difficult to know what is “right”, tiring, difficult to deal with peer pressure, high expectations, social media, trusting your own instincts, lacking a support circle, and finding balance between work and family. We provide extensive training and support to all parents and caregivers in WA State through state and regional conferences and online trainings. FPAWS is families helping families.

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Categories: Non-Profit Fundraising Events Tags: #gigharbor gala
May
6
Sat
Hunger Walk 5K @ Fort Steilacoom Park
Tickets
May 6 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

The Hunger Walk is an annual opportunity for community members to Support Emergency Food Network’s mission of providing food to our neighbors in need “so that no person goes hungry.” The 2023 Hunger Walk will take place on May 6th at Fort Steilacoom Park. Virtual registration is also available.

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Categories: Family Events Health and Wellness Non-Profit Fundraising Events Outdoor Recreation Tags: #Advocate #communityconversation #familyevent #RebuildingHope! #RebuildingTogether Washington Events Workout
May
11
Thu
Foster Parent Alliance of WA State Golf Tournament @ Trophy Lake Golf
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May 11 @ 1:00 pm

Enjoy a Wonderland Day of Golf!
Spend the day with people entirely bonkers! I’ll tell you a secret… All the best people are!
We invite all golfers who would like to support parents to make life better for children. Help the Foster Parent Alliance of WA State (FPAWS) raise funds to continue their mission to promote self-efficacy of caregivers, children, and their families.

May 11, 2023
Tee-off at 1:00pm
Dinner at 6:00pm

Being a 21st century parent poses different parenting challenges from days gone by. There are many challenges faced by parents and caregivers. It can be lonely and isolating, overwhelming, difficult to know what is “right”, tiring, difficult to deal with peer pressure, high expectations, social media, trusting your own instincts, lacking a support circle, and finding balance between work and family. We provide extensive training and support to all parents and caregivers in WA State through state and regional conferences and online trainings. FPAWS is families helping families.

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Categories: Non-Profit Fundraising Events Tags: #gigharbor golf
Jun
10
Sat
Relay for Life of Tacoma @ Mt Tahoma High School
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Jun 10 @ 1:00 pm

One person can make a difference. In May 1985, Dr. Gordon “Gordy” Klatt walked and ran for 24 hours around a track in Tacoma, Washington, raising money to help the American Cancer Society with the nation’s biggest health concern: cancer.

Gordy spent a grueling 24 hours circling the track at the University of Puget Sound. Friends, family, and patients watched and supported him as he walked and ran more than 83.6 miles and raised $27,000 through pledges to help save lives from cancer. As he circled the track, he thought of how he could get others to take part. He envisioned having teams participate in a 24-hour fundraising event. The next year, 19 teams were part of the first Relay For Life event at the historical Stadium Bowl and raised $33,000.

After previously battling stomach cancer, Gordy passed away from heart failure on August 3, 2014 at the age of 71. But his legacy lives on. He shaped an idea that started as one man walking and running a track and helped turn it into a global fundraising phenomenon.

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Jul
4
Tue
34th Annual Four on the Fourth @ Steilacoom Town Hall
Tickets
Jul 4 @ 9:00 am

Registration, course map, results, and photos can be found at https://fouronthefourth.org

4 Mile Cost – $15
1 Mile Kids Cost – $5

Online Registration closes on July 2nd at 11:59 PM
Registrations are also accepted on the day of the event for an additional charge of $5

7:30 AM – Registration/Packet Pick Up Opens
8:45 AM – Registration/Packet Pick Up Closes
9:00 AM – Start of 4 Mile
9:05 AM – Start of 1 Mile Kids
Street fair, parade, and fireworks will follow this event

Electronic Chip Timing
USATF Certified Course and Sanctioned Event
Event shirts available for purchase during online registration until June 30th at 11:59 PM
Scenic, mostly flat, road courses travel out-and-back along the waterfront
For everyone’s safety, pets are not allowed on the course
Prizes are given to the most patriotic dressed
Awards are available immediately after finishing

4 Mile Awards:
Ribbons are given to top 3 in each gender and age group
Medals are given to 1st place overall male and female

1 Mile Kids Awards:
Every kid receives a finisher ribbon and a small USA flag

For More Information:
Allen Culp
253-219-5252
aculp@fpschools.org

This event provides funds to purchase shoes and uniforms for local youth runners, as well as provides a college scholarship for a graduating senior

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Categories: Everyday Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage Health and Wellness Kids Non-Profit Fundraising Events Outdoor Recreation Seasonal and Holiday Events Sports Tags: running Walking
Jul
22
Sat
Relay for Life of South King County @ Game Farm Park
Tickets
Jul 22 @ 1:00 pm

One person can make a difference. In May 1985, Dr. Gordon “Gordy” Klatt walked and ran for 24 hours around a track in Tacoma, Washington, raising money to help the American Cancer Society with the nation’s biggest health concern: cancer.

Gordy spent a grueling 24 hours circling the track at the University of Puget Sound. Friends, family, and patients watched and supported him as he walked and ran more than 83.6 miles and raised $27,000 through pledges to help save lives from cancer. As he circled the track, he thought of how he could get others to take part. He envisioned having teams participate in a 24-hour fundraising event. The next year, 19 teams were part of the first Relay For Life event at the historical Stadium Bowl and raised $33,000.

After previously battling stomach cancer, Gordy passed away from heart failure on August 3, 2014 at the age of 71. But his legacy lives on. He shaped an idea that started as one man walking and running a track and helped turn it into a global fundraising phenomenon.

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Categories: Family Events Non-Profit Fundraising Events Outdoor Recreation Volunteering and Community Enrichment
March – July 2023 Mar – Jul 2023