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Christmas Bazaar on Friday, December 2nd

CountyWebsite — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:27:12 +0000

Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

CountyWebsite — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:40:08 +0000

Come to the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium for an amazing holiday display of lights. Zoolights is the highlight of the holidays! At 5:00 PM every night from November 25th to January 1nd, the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma lights up the night with more than 500,000 lights. Enjoy a warm beverage while walking the zoo with your family, friends and Tacoma neighbors. Brings the kids for a variety of activities including a camel ride and a carousel. Closed December 24th Christmas Eve. Tickets are $7.50 and children under 2 are free.

Thanksgiving Buffet – Emerald Queen Casino

CountyWebsite — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:55:02 +0000

Come to the Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino for a delicious Thanksgiving buffet. Enjoy a full scale Thanksgiving dinner including Roasted Turkey, Stuffed Pork Loin, Prime Rib, Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Baked Alaskan Cod with Shrimp Lobster Sauce, Baked Chicken Oscar with Béarnaise Sauce, Baked Salmon Filet with Lemon Garlic, Sweet Potatoes, Pumpkin Pie, Apple Pie and more. Buffet is open 11am to close. Thanksgiving buffet price is $24.95. Bring your Tacoma friends and family to this Thanksgiving Day feast!

Seattle International Comedy Competition – Tacoma

CountyWebsite — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:08:58 +0000

Come to Theatre on the Square for the Seattle International Comedy Competition on Sunday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale for $29. This will be an evening in Tacoma filled with laughter! More than 30 comedians will perform in 3-7 minute sets. The winners will compete in semi finals for 8-12 minute sets. The finals will have performances that last from 15-20 minutes. And then a winner will be chosen. Don’t miss this Tacoma Washington event!

Tacoma Fall Home Show

CountyWebsite — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:36:48 +0000

The 6th Annual Tacoma Fall Home Show is coming to the Exhibition Hall of the Tacoma Dome from Friday, October 7th to Sunday, October 9th. Tickets will be discounted 2 for 1 and admission includes the Tacoma Fall RV show in the Tacoma Dome Arena. $12 for adults and free for all children! The show will held from 11:00am to 8:00pm on Friday and Saturday, and 11:00am to 5:00pm on Sunday. Parking is free. See a wide variety of exhibits featuring remodeling, home projects, gardening and more.

Haunted Conservatory in Wright Park Tacoma

CountyWebsite — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:18:29 +0000

Come to the haunted W.W. Seymour Conservatory in Wright Park on October 30th for a spooky Halloween. The Haunted Conservatory will be a great place to spend the evening with friends, family and your Tacoma neighbors. Enjoy extended after dark hours from 10:00am to 8:00pm. The conservatory will have fun Halloween displays and great family photo opportunities. This Tacoma, Washington event will be fun for adults and children of all ages. The W.W. Seymour Conservatory is located in Wright Park on South G Street in Tacoma, WA. Donations of $4 are appreciated.

Monster Mash Bash in South Park

CountyWebsite — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:45:12 +0000

Come to the Monster Mash Bash on October 28th for a fun filled Halloween party for kids. This free Tacoma event will be held at the South Park Community Center on South Tacoma Way from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The annual Monster Mash Bash Halloween party is great way to spend an evening with your family and friends. Put your costumes on and enter a costume contest, play games, and see a haunted house.

Tacoma Film Festival

CountyWebsite — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:39:24 +0000

Celebrate local and international independent films with The Tacoma Film Festival from October 6th to October 13th. This is the 6th annual Tacoma Film Festival that brings filmmakers and the Tacoma community together with the art of film. The Grand Cinema is host to the Tacoma Film Festival. This non-profit movie theater is located on Fawcett Avenue in Downtown Tacoma, Washington. Grand Cinema members will receive discounts on all Tacoma Film Festival events and screenings.

The Puyallup Fair – Western Washington Fair

CountyWebsite — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:48:26 +0000

Come to the The Puyallup Fair, the largest annual event held in the state of Washington. The Puyallup Fair is situated on 170 acres of land, and it is ranked as one of the top ten fairs in the world. This is a local Tacoma, Washington area event you don’t wan to miss! Enjoy live music at the Puyallup Fair free concert series, including stand up comedy and fun exhibits for the whole family. The Puyallup Pro Rodeo is the biggest rodeo in the Northwest. Come see the excitement on the first weekend of the Puyallup Fair. Artists from around the world will be on display, from photography to textiles. See a wide variety of livestock and animals exhibits. Join your Tacoma friends, family and neighbors on September 18th for Fiestas Patrias with lively music, dancing and great food. Have fun riding the SillyVille Train and the Whirl & Twirl.

19th Annual Maritime Fest – Foss Waterway Seaport

CountyWebsite — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:45:03 +0000

Come to the 19th Annual Tacoma Maritime Fest at Theas’ Park along the Foss Waterway Seaport. Celebrate the maritime city of Tacoma, Washington on Saturday, August 27th and Sunday, August 28th. The festival will be held from 10 AM to 6PM. Enjoy free port harbor tours of Commencement Bay, and see one of the biggest container ports in the country. Watch the hydro planes and take photos with their captains, see street performers and listen to live music. Board a train for a ride around the Tacoma tideflats and participate in a boat building competition. Take a walk along the docks and tour the visiting ships. Learn about life aboard a ship and talk to the skipper and crew.