Dec 11, 2026
Tacoma City Ballet's Nutcracker returns to the Pantages: five performances across two December weekends, opening Friday, December 11.
Get out.Events
Shows, markets, museum days and a reason to put shoes on.
57 events
Dec 12, 2026
Santa Runs Tacoma
outdoorsA December half marathon, 10K and 5K from downtown Tacoma, run by the Tacoma City Marathon Association.
Dec 18, 2026
BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon bring their holiday comedy show back to the Pantages for one night, Friday, December 18.
Feb 7, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
The History Museum turns 30 and shows its own blueprints: sketches, construction photos, and 30 staff-picked objects, on view through November 15.
Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
All of October, Fircrest front yards turn into a free self-guided scarecrow crawl, with maps, judging, and bragging rights.
Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
Zoolights
outdoorsPoint Defiance Zoo turns into a light show every night from late November into the new year. Timed tickets are required.
Dec 4, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026
Holiday Magic at the Fairgrounds
outdoorsTwelve December days at the Puyallup fairgrounds: free rides, an ice rink, a holiday market, theme nights and sweets.
Dec 18, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026
The Washington State History Museum's annual holiday model train festival, with miniature railroads running through the museum.
Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027
A free winter festival of light art across downtown Tacoma, running New Year's Eve through January 17.