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70 Miles. 48 Hours. No Motor

70 Miles. 48 Hours. No Motor

A human-powered boat race launches from our waterfront this month

Eduardo González

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May 28, 2026


Your Tacoma weekend starts here

Your Tacoma weekend starts here

New spots to discover, events you didn't know you needed, and one very good reason to show up at a glass museum with an empty stomach.

Eduardo González

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May 21, 2026

From Dragon Boats to Haunted Markets

From Dragon Boats to Haunted Markets

Catch world-class racing on the Foss, a grand opening in Stadium, and David Sedaris at the Pantages.

Eduardo González

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May 14, 2026

Mother’s Day tea, Symphony finales, and Taiko drumming

Mother’s Day tea, Symphony finales, and Taiko drumming

Your guide to a packed weekend in the 253

Eduardo González

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May 7, 2026

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Cosmic tunes, blind dates, and a galaxy far, far away

Cosmic tunes, blind dates, and a galaxy far, far away

Eduardo González

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Apr 30, 2026

What’s happening in Tacoma this weekend?

What’s happening in Tacoma this weekend?

Eduardo González

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Apr 23, 2026

Free Admission at Tacoma Museum District and Downtown Artwalk

Free Admission at Tacoma Museum District and Downtown Artwalk

Eduardo González

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Apr 16, 2026

Elks Temple 110th Birthday Bash

Elks Temple 110th Birthday Bash

Eduardo González

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Apr 9, 2026

93rd Annual Daffodil Parade Returns April 4

93rd Annual Daffodil Parade Returns April 4

Eduardo González

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Apr 3, 2026

The Luckiest Crawl in the 253 + Nordic Fest & Irish Jigs

The Luckiest Crawl in the 253 + Nordic Fest & Irish Jigs

Eduardo González

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Mar 12, 2026

The Polar Plunge & 5K at Chambers Bay

The Polar Plunge & 5K at Chambers Bay

Eduardo González

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Mar 5, 2026

Saturday: Huge Food & Culture Fest at the Dome

Saturday: Huge Food & Culture Fest at the Dome

Eduardo González

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Feb 26, 2026

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