Things to do in the 253: September 10 - September 13

The 14th Annual Tacoma Moon Festival lights up Chinese Reconciliation Park this Saturday with food trucks, global performances, and a waterfront lantern parade.

Full Music Calendar

September 10 - September 13

Things to do in the 253: September 3 - September 6

The Washington State Fair officially kicks off this Friday in Puyallup

Full Music Calendar

September 3 - September 6

Things to do in the 253: August 27 - August 30

The 11th Annual Hilltop Street Fair takes over MLK Jr. Way this Saturday with live music, food trucks, and local makers

Things to do in the 253: August 20 - August 23

Hawaiian culture takes over Owen Beach this Sunday with live hula, Polynesian eats, and outrigger canoe rides for E Komo Mai.

Things to do in the 253: August 13 - August 16

The Caribbean Queens Festival brings "Carnival in the Streets" to Downtown Tacoma this Sunday with food, music, and a parade.

Things to do in the 253: August 6 - August 9

Art on the Ave takes over 10 city blocks of 6th Avenue this Sunday with 200+ vendors and five live music stages.

Things to do in the 253: July 30 - August 2

From the Pierce County Kite Festival at Chambers Creek to the 30th annual Proctor Arts Fest

Things to do in the 253: July 23 - July 26

Tacoma is cooling down with a packed weekend

Things to do in the 253: July 15 to July 19

Huge weekend ahead. Gig Harbor’s 40th Art Festival and Tacoma Porchfest

Things to do in the 253: July 9 - July 12

Things to do in the 253: July 2 - July 5

Your 253 Guide to the Massive 4th of July Weekend!

Things to do in the 253: June 25 - 28

TASTE Northwest, human slug races, lowriders, and more; all happening this weekend.

Dumplings, Juneteenth, and World Cup Soccer: your Tacoma weekend guide

Huge summer energy is hitting the grid

Global beats on the waterfront + 5 local pizza spots you need to try

Your ultimate South Sound weekend guide is here: waterfront music festivals, World Cup kickoff parties, and local artisan slices.

Garden festivals, boat building, and weekend plans in Tacoma

Your guide to what’s happening around the South Sound this weekend—from Point Defiance to new local shops downtown.

70 Miles. 48 Hours. No Motor

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

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.

From Dragon Boats to Haunted Markets

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

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

Your guide to a packed weekend in the 253

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

Your guide to a packed weekend in Tacoma.

What’s happening in Tacoma this weekend?

From local markets to live comedy, here’s your guide

Free Admission at Tacoma Museum District and Downtown Artwalk

From creative watercolors and high-energy hip hop to free museum nights and high-tech summits.

Elks Temple 110th Birthday Bash

Also, Glow Run 5K & Throwback Runs in Tacoma