Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. In the 19th Century, Fort Nisqually celebrated the Christmas Holiday with time off from work and the distribution of regales, or extra rations of staples like meat, flour, molasses, sugar, or tallow, to its diverse company employees. In the words of Chief Factor Doctor Tolmie, these gestures were “to make up […]
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Operation Santa Paws – Holiday Pet Food & Supply Drive
Submitted by Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. Now, more than ever, pets are keeping people centered … and emotionally stronger because of the sheer joy and love they bring into our lives. The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce is encouraging community members to unleash their spirit of giving to help our neighbors and our homeless keep their […]
Show Your Sparkle – Enter the Holiday Storefront Decorating Contest
Submitted by Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. Show your SPARKLE this holiday season! The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce encourages the business community to let the community know you’re open and ready to serve. After all … there’s no place like home for the holidays. HOW TO COMPETE: Step 1: Use lights and decorations in your storefront […]
Coffee Chat and Advent Calendar
A wonderful opportunity for fun and inspiration has come along as we get ready for the holidays. On the 29th of November, we’ll present our first Coffee Chat and Change the World Publication, a living Advent Calendar. The calendar, available free online, will feature activities that friends, family or folks on their own can do […]
Affordable holiday event for families on Dec. 11: Christmas at Fort Steilacoom
Historic Fort Steilacoom announcement. Join us at Historic Fort Steilacoom in Lakewood from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, as living historians re-enact the Christmas of 1863, highlighting how the holiday season might have been celebrated in these buildings nearly 160 years ago. Re-enactors will gather in candlelight to talk, sing, dance […]
Be Blessing Warm Coat & Blanket Drive
Submitted by Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. This year, the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Association of the US Army at JBLM, collecting warm coats, blankets, sleeping bags, tarps and other items for local non-profit agencies who serve the homeless community in Lakewood and Pierce County. The number of our homeless on the […]
76th Annual Holiday Celebration Lights Up Downtown Tacoma
City of Tacoma announcement. For the 76th year, the holiday tree is up in front of the Pantages Theater at South 9th Street and Broadway. The long-standing, traditional holiday tree-lighting celebration will take place on Saturday, November 27, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Glowing in sparkling decorated trees, the Pantages Theater lobby will feature display tables, […]
Zoolights begins Friday
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium announcement. TACOMA, Wash.—Festive and bright holiday magic returns with Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium this Friday, Nov. 26 and runs through Jan. 2. The South Sound tradition will boast more lights than ever before, with more than 800,000 lights illuminating the zoo at night. “We are thrilled to […]
Winter Glass Sale: shop local & support artists
Submitted by Hilltop Artists. We are thrilled to welcome you back to the Hilltop Heritage Hot Shop for our first in person sale in almost two years! Find festive favorites such as handcrafted glass ornaments and snowpeople, as well as incredible and thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. All proceeds support Hilltop Artists programs and […]