Ticket sales are open for one of Fort Nisqually’s most popular summer events. On Friday, July 19 Family Fun Night takes over the Fort’s main lawn from 6 to 9 p.m. for an evening of laughter, entertainment and sweet treats. Historical interpreters will lead kids and adults in friendly competition and revelry enjoyed by the […]
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MOSAIC art and culture festival transforms Wright Park July 27 and 28
Where can you watch a beautiful hula or powerful step team performance and then immediately enjoy some of the best international street foods you’ve been dying to try? MOSAIC: Tacoma’s Arts & Culture Festival features that and more in a celebration of dance, music, art and food from around the world July 27-28 in Wright […]
Free military job and resource fair comes to Tacoma
The military community is invited to meet with recruiters from more than 60 private and government employers at an in-person job and resource fair. The event is free and open to members and families in all branches of the military: active duty, National Guard, Reserves and veterans, as well as Department of Defense employees. Full-time […]
East 55th Street – Between East McKinley Avenue and East K Street – Closed for Maintenance July 15-24
TACOMA, Wash. – East 55th Street – between East McKinley Avenue and East K Street – is scheduled to close for maintenance July 15 – 24 through the Residential Street Restoration Program. This work is weather-dependent, and timing may be subject to change. Community members with questions about the Residential Street Restoration Program can call Jeff […]
The Downtown Tacoma Block Party Returns This August
Submitted by the Downtown Tacoma Partnership. Tacoma, WA – Wednesday, July 10, 2024 – The Downtown Tacoma Partnership is thrilled to host the 2nd annual Downtown Tacoma Block Party presented by J-Squared Investments & MJRDevelopment. Celebrate summer in the heart of the City of Destiny at this free community event open to all ages. Enjoy […]
The votes are in: meet Pepper
Meet Pepper, a one-month-old sea lion pup at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. Adoring fans voted online for her name, chosen from a slate of four names offered by keepers at the Tacoma zoo. Out of more than 10,500 votes, Pepper was a clear winner, with 31% of the vote, and the runner-ups were Rosa […]
Art on the Ave Festival Returns to 6th Avenue on July 21
Submitted by Angela Jossy. Tacoma, WA – The highly anticipated Art on the Ave Festival is set to take place on July 21st from noon to 7 PM, transforming 6th Avenue between Alder and State streets into a vibrant celebration of art, music, and community. Produced by the 6th Ave Business District, this year’s festival promises […]
TGA Golf Tournaments, Sharks and Rays at the Zoo, and Summer Block Party at Eastside
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MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital recipient of $1M grant from Umpqua Bank and the Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation
Submitted by Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. TACOMA, Wash. — Today (July 10, 2024), MultiCare Mary Bridge’s Children’s Hospital received a $1 million grant from Umpqua Bank and the Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation to support the construction of a new, state-of-the art pediatric hospital. This new grant renews a 30-year partnership and longstanding philanthropic commitment between […]