Oct 18, 2026
The Docent
artSunday-matinee Docent at Lakewood Playhouse: Central Park, 1981, and a friendship that becomes family. 2pm.
Get out.Events
Shows, markets, museum days and a reason to put shoes on.
57 events
Oct 18, 2026
An hour of live jazz from Tacoma saxophonist Kareem Kandi and company, free in the museum. Sunday 3–4pm.
Oct 20, 2026
Two decades of American roots music from Chris Pierce, with Lauren Napier opening. Doors 6:30pm, all ages.
Oct 22, 2026
A guided trick-or-treat tour through the Lakewood Y: gym games and candy for kids of all ages. Free, 4–7pm.
Oct 22, 2026
The Pearl Y goes Outer Space: tattoos, art projects, obstacle courses across five rooms. Free, 5–7pm.
Oct 22, 2026
Thursday-night Arsenic at Tacoma Little Theatre — plus it's pay-what-you-can night. 7:30pm.
Oct 23, 2026
Tacoma's longest-running beer fest takes over the Armory: local brews, food trucks, booth-decor wars, costume prizes. 21+, 6:30–9:30pm.
Oct 23, 2026
Chart-topping Christian songwriter Jamie MacDonald brings the Left It in the River Tour downtown. Doors 6pm, show 7pm.
Oct 23, 2026
Friday-night Arsenic at Tacoma Little Theatre: poisoned wine and a Roosevelt brother. 7:30pm, $23–$31.
Oct 23, 2026
The Docent
artFriday-night Docent at Lakewood Playhouse: Central Park, 1981, and a friendship that becomes family. 7:30pm.
Oct 24, 2026
Drop-in Hikes at Point Defiance
outdoorsA free guided Saturday walk from the Fort Nisqually shelter: about 3 easy miles, no registration. Meet at 9am.
Oct 24, 2026
Proctor Farmers' Market
marketsSaturday market run: fall produce, flowers, meats, cider, and live music, 9am–2pm. Free to browse; EBT welcome.
Oct 24, 2026
Halloween on the Hill
outdoorsTacoma Community House's annual Halloween party-plus-resource-fair: candy, activities, and community tables. Free, 2–4pm.
Oct 24, 2026
Saturday-night Arsenic at Tacoma Little Theatre: poisoned wine and a Roosevelt brother. 7:30pm, $23–$31.
Oct 24, 2026
The Docent
artClosing-weekend Docent: Saturday 7:30pm is your last evening shot before Sunday's finale. Check the box office for pricing.
Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026
Washington State Toy Show
marketsVintage and modern toys, comics and collectibles from local vendors at the Puyallup fairgrounds, Halloween weekend.
Nov 5, 2026
The a cappella group's holiday tour stops at the Tacoma Dome on Thursday, November 5.
Nov 7, 2026
Tacoma's old-school comic book convention: one Saturday at the convention center with comics dealers, artists and collectors.
Nov 20, 2026
Tacoma Musical Playhouse's holiday musical runs November 20 through December 13 on 6th Avenue.
Nov 28, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
Greentrike's holiday gingerbread-house decorating day, with a candy buffet and Santa, on the weekend after Thanksgiving. Proceeds support Greentrike's programs for kids and families.
Nov 28, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026
Tacoma Holiday Tree Lighting
outdoorsThe city's official holiday tree lighting at the Pantages Theater, with live music and a visit from Santa. Traditionally held the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
Dec 5, 2026
An old-fashioned holiday at Fort Nisqually: parlor games, ornament making, a holiday market, Father Christmas and the Yule Log hauled into the fort.
Dec 6, 2026
Symphony Tacoma's annual holiday concert at the Pantages: more than 200 performers, Christmas movie scores and a few surprises.
Dec 8, 2026
The touring Banff mountain film festival's Tacoma night, hosted by The Mountaineers' Tacoma Branch at the Tacoma Armory.