Pierce County Events Calendar

Pierce County Events Calendar

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

Have an event that isn’t listed? Please email events@SouthSoundTalk.com with the following information:

  • Name of Event
  • Date, time and location (name of business if applicable and complete address)
  • Organizer(s) name
  • Cost
  • URL to purchase tickets
  • Website URL
  • SHORT description of the event
  • Photo

Our editors will review and post within a few business days.

Agenda
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May – August 2025 May – Aug 2025
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May
16
Fri
Disc Golf Pro Tour’s Cascade Challenge @ Shelton Springs Disc Golf Course
Tickets
May 16 all-day
Disc Golf Pro Tour's Cascade Challenge @ Shelton Springs Disc Golf Course

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the Cascade Challenge, May 16–18, 2025, at the stunning Shelton Springs Disc Golf Course in Shelton, Washington! Whether you’re a seasoned disc golfer or just looking for a unique, family-friendly event, this tournament promises thrilling competition, beautiful scenery, and fun for all ages. Watch the world’s best disc golfers battle it out on one of the most scenic courses in the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy food trucks, local vendors, live music, and chances to try disc golf for yourself. With forested fairways and high-level action, it’s the perfect blend of sport and nature. Grab your spectator pass today and experience the energy, excitement, and community of professional disc golf up close. You don’t need to be a pro to enjoy the pros—come be part of the Cascade Challenge!

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Categories: Outdoor Recreation Sports
May
17
Sat
Disc Golf Pro Tour’s Cascade Challenge @ Shelton Springs Disc Golf Course
Tickets
May 17 all-day
Disc Golf Pro Tour's Cascade Challenge @ Shelton Springs Disc Golf Course

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the Cascade Challenge, May 16–18, 2025, at the stunning Shelton Springs Disc Golf Course in Shelton, Washington! Whether you’re a seasoned disc golfer or just looking for a unique, family-friendly event, this tournament promises thrilling competition, beautiful scenery, and fun for all ages. Watch the world’s best disc golfers battle it out on one of the most scenic courses in the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy food trucks, local vendors, live music, and chances to try disc golf for yourself. With forested fairways and high-level action, it’s the perfect blend of sport and nature. Grab your spectator pass today and experience the energy, excitement, and community of professional disc golf up close. You don’t need to be a pro to enjoy the pros—come be part of the Cascade Challenge!

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Categories: Outdoor Recreation Sports
May
18
Sun
Disc Golf Pro Tour’s Cascade Challenge @ Shelton Springs Disc Golf Course
Tickets
May 18 all-day
Disc Golf Pro Tour's Cascade Challenge @ Shelton Springs Disc Golf Course

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the Cascade Challenge, May 16–18, 2025, at the stunning Shelton Springs Disc Golf Course in Shelton, Washington! Whether you’re a seasoned disc golfer or just looking for a unique, family-friendly event, this tournament promises thrilling competition, beautiful scenery, and fun for all ages. Watch the world’s best disc golfers battle it out on one of the most scenic courses in the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy food trucks, local vendors, live music, and chances to try disc golf for yourself. With forested fairways and high-level action, it’s the perfect blend of sport and nature. Grab your spectator pass today and experience the energy, excitement, and community of professional disc golf up close. You don’t need to be a pro to enjoy the pros—come be part of the Cascade Challenge!

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Categories: Outdoor Recreation Sports
Jun
7
Sat
Kevan Carter Jr. Hip Hop Therapy Fun Run or Walk @ South Hill Community Park/Nathan Chapman Trail
Tickets
Jun 7 @ 8:00 am
Kevan Carter Jr. Hip Hop Therapy Fun Run or Walk @ South Hill Community Park/Nathan Chapman Trail

Hip Hop Therapy Fun Run/Walk

June 7th, Check In @ 8am, Start Time @ 9am

 

Please join us for our second annual Kevan Carter Jr.

Hip Hop Therapy Fun Run or Walk

 

Lace up your sneakers, grab your friends and family, and hit the trails for a high-energy, feel-good event that’s all about movement, music, and community! Whether you’re running, walking, dancing, or strutting your stuff, this untimed event is perfect for all ages and abilities.

 

Youth ~ $10.00

Adult ~ $20.00

 

All registered receive a t-shirt!

 

This event will be held at…


South Hill Community Park/Nathan Chapman Trail
14201 86th Avenue East
Puyallup, WA US 98373

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Categories: Family Events Health and Wellness Kids Outdoor Recreation Sports Volunteering and Community Enrichment
Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival @ Point Defiance Park
Tickets
Jun 7 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Tickets are on sale now for the Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival June 7-8 at Point Defiance Park and extending into the Rose Garden, Japanese Garden and Pagoda. Visitors will enjoy a weekend surrounded by color as they tour the park’s famous gardens, meet some of the Northwest’s best known horticultural experts, create works of botanical art to take home and more.

The festival is free to attend with additional ticketed opportunities available including:

  • Guided tours of the Rose and Japanese gardens ($20)
  • Paint & Sip sessions ($50)
  • Make & Take projects ($85)
  • Made in the Shade: How to Garden on the Dark Side with Marianne Binetti
  • Terrarium Workshop with Scott McSwain
  • The Art of Pot-et-Fleur with Teresa Rao
  • Succulent Wreath with Sarah Smith

Attendees can also enjoy more than a dozen self-guided experiences through eight permanent gardens, fantastic displays created exclusively for this festival, live music and a vendor area featuring nearly 100 local artisans, businesses, farms, nurseries and food options.

Northwest gardening expert Ciscoe Morris will be returning as Saturday’s keynote speaker. Bryon Jones, Parks Tacoma’s horticulturist for the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, will appear on Sunday. The lecture series will be open to all this year with talks on:

  • Beyond the Backbone: Pacific NW Perennials for Resilient Gardens by Anna Thurston
  • The History of the Hedgerow: Wild plants as Food, Medicine, and Habitat by Madrone McCarthy and Teresa McKee of Hedgerow Herb Co.
  • Happier Houseplants by Sarah Brackman of Girl Run Farm
  • Dreamy English Gardens by Justin Henderson

Local wines and beers will be featured in the Rose Garden with tasting packages, starting at $33, available all day throughout the weekend or gather with friends after hours on Saturday for the 21+ only Happy Hour with live music. Bottles will be available for sale on site and proceeds from both bottle sales and tasting packages will directly benefit the Fort Nisqually Foundation.

Vendor applications are open now through April 30 for concessions and May 20 for retail. A 10’x10’ booth begins at $325 with discounted rates available for nonprofit and government agencies.

Find more information and to purchase tickets online at PtDefianceGardenFest.org.

 

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Categories: Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Home and Garden Outdoor Recreation
Jun
8
Sun
Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival @ Point Defiance Park
Tickets
Jun 8 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Tickets are on sale now for the Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival June 7-8 at Point Defiance Park and extending into the Rose Garden, Japanese Garden and Pagoda. Visitors will enjoy a weekend surrounded by color as they tour the park’s famous gardens, meet some of the Northwest’s best known horticultural experts, create works of botanical art to take home and more.

The festival is free to attend with additional ticketed opportunities available including:

  • Guided tours of the Rose and Japanese gardens ($20)
  • Paint & Sip sessions ($50)
  • Make & Take projects ($85)
  • Made in the Shade: How to Garden on the Dark Side with Marianne Binetti
  • Terrarium Workshop with Scott McSwain
  • The Art of Pot-et-Fleur with Teresa Rao
  • Succulent Wreath with Sarah Smith

Attendees can also enjoy more than a dozen self-guided experiences through eight permanent gardens, fantastic displays created exclusively for this festival, live music and a vendor area featuring nearly 100 local artisans, businesses, farms, nurseries and food options.

Northwest gardening expert Ciscoe Morris will be returning as Saturday’s keynote speaker. Bryon Jones, Parks Tacoma’s horticulturist for the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, will appear on Sunday. The lecture series will be open to all this year with talks on:

  • Beyond the Backbone: Pacific NW Perennials for Resilient Gardens by Anna Thurston
  • The History of the Hedgerow: Wild plants as Food, Medicine, and Habitat by Madrone McCarthy and Teresa McKee of Hedgerow Herb Co.
  • Happier Houseplants by Sarah Brackman of Girl Run Farm
  • Dreamy English Gardens by Justin Henderson

Local wines and beers will be featured in the Rose Garden with tasting packages, starting at $33, available all day throughout the weekend or gather with friends after hours on Saturday for the 21+ only Happy Hour with live music. Bottles will be available for sale on site and proceeds from both bottle sales and tasting packages will directly benefit the Fort Nisqually Foundation.

Vendor applications are open now through April 30 for concessions and May 20 for retail. A 10’x10’ booth begins at $325 with discounted rates available for nonprofit and government agencies.

Find more information and to purchase tickets online at PtDefianceGardenFest.org.

 

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Categories: Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Home and Garden Outdoor Recreation
Jul
4
Fri
36th Annual Four on the Fourth @ Steilacoom Town Hall
Tickets
Jul 4 @ 9:00 am
36th Annual Four on the Fourth @ Steilacoom Town Hall

Street fair, parade, and fireworks will follow this event

Online registration closes on July 2nd at 11:59 PM

Registrations are accepted on the day of the event for an additional charge of $5

7:30 AM – Registration + Bib Pick Up Opens

8:45 AM – Registration + Bib Pick Up Closes

9:00 AM – Start of 4 Mile

9:05 AM – Start of 1 Mile Kids

 

Electronic Chip Timing

USATF Certified Course and Sanctioned Event

Scenic, mostly flat, road course travels out-and-back along the waterfront

Event shirts available for purchase during online registration until June 30th at 11:59 PM

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

Mile Awards:

Ribbons are given to top 3 in each gender and age group

Medals are given to 1st place overall male and female

Age Groups:

0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95-99, 100+

1 Mile Kids Awards:

Every kid receives a finisher ribbon and a small USA flag

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: Family Events Health and Wellness Kids Outdoor Recreation Seasonal and Holiday Events
Aug
23
Sat
16th Annual Parkland Pace or Race @ Washington High School
Tickets
Aug 23 @ 8:30 am
16th Annual Parkland Pace or Race @ Washington High School

USATF certified 5K course is flat and fast

Gift cards are raffled away at awards ceremony

Medals are given to 1st place overall male and female

Ribbons are given to top 3 in each gender and age group

All proceeds benefit Washington High School Cross Country

 

Age Groups:

0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+

Online registration closes on August 22d at 11:59 PM

Registrations are also accepted on the day of the event for an additional charge of $5 

Registration, course map, and results can be found at https://patriotcrosscountry.com/ppr

 

8:30 AM – Registration + Bib Pick Up Opens

9:20 AM – Registration + Bib Pick Up Closes

9:30 AM – Start of Event

10:30 AM – Start of Awards

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: Education Family Events Health and Wellness Kids Non-Profit Fundraising Events Outdoor Recreation
May – August 2025 May – Aug 2025