Submitted by DuPont Historical Society. Visit DuPont Historical Museum at 7 p.m. on August 17th for a free lecture by author and historian Steve Anderson. Have you ever wondered how Fort Nisqually got moved from its original 1833 Dupont site and why? Have you questioned the replica of Fort Nisqually’s 1843 physical representation in Point […]
To Do
Three Days of Summer Fun and Live Music at Sound & Sky
Tacoma Arts Live announces Sound & Sky at Chambers Creek Regional Park, three days of events to celebrate summer August 11-13, 2023. Sound & Sky at Chambers Creek Regional Park offers two concerts and a beer festival with live music and entertainment as well as several Northwest food and drink vendors. Events will run all three days […]
Steilacoom: Sunnyside Beach Clean Up August 4th
Submitted by Liz Grasher. Please join us Friday, August 4th from 8-9:30am and help clean up our beloved beach. Steilacoom Public Works has provided grabbers and bags, but it is suggested to bring gardening/work gloves if you have them. Light refreshments will be available. Please feel free to reach out with any questions to Liz […]
Train Day and Fiddle Tunes at DuPont Museum
Submitted by DuPont Historical Society. Visit the DuPont Historical Museum on August 13 as we welcome Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association musicians to perform folk tunes and teach us a few dance steps. Music will be outdoors in Robinson Park next to the museum — bring your own lawn chair or blanket. 1:30 – 3:30 […]
Curran Orchard Concert Thursday, August 3
Submitted by CORE. Ki Kom Beaux – Louisiana style Boogie, Southern Classic Rock and Cajun Funk and Soul! Thursday, August 3 from 6:30pm to 8pm Curran Apple Orchard Park, 3920 Grandview Dr W, University Place. Bring picnics (no alcohol allowed in City Parks). Sponsored by CORE and the City of University Place
Wall-Raising for Dr. Claudia Thomas Legacy House
Submitted by Ellie Wilson and The Friends of Dr. Claudia Thomasas. At last, the good news has come! Ground has been broken for the Thomas Legacy House in Tillicum of Lakewood! Habitat for Humanity/Tacoma is now looking for 15 volunteers to assist with building on an all-day shift on Saturday, August 26th beginning at 10:00am. […]
Community Harvest Day is Sunday, Aug. 27
Come celebrate the apple season at Community Harvest Day, Sunday, August 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Regrettably, due to a lack of volunteers and an inadequate number of cider presses, the Cider Squeeze is cancelled for 2023. In its place, the community is invited to come out to the Curran Apple Orchard and pick […]
From Kids to Adults: Summer Activities the Whole Family Can Enjoy
Summer keeps clicking by. Don’t miss this fun, family-friendly events. Click here to learn more and register, if appropriate.
Port of Tacoma Book Signing
Join Tacoma Historical Society for our August Monthly Program presented by Rod Koon, author & former communications manager for Port of Tacoma. Rod will be discussing his recent publication “Images of America: Port of Tacoma” which details the history and development of the Port of Tacoma. Copies of Rod’s book will be available for purchase […]