Sat, Feb 7 – Sun, 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.
Events Stuff that's Happening
Shows, markets, museum days and a reason to put shoes on.
80 events
Event results
Wed, Oct 7 – Sun, Nov 29, 2026
Sunflowers, exhibition chrysanthemums, ornamental peppers and coleus fill the 1908 glasshouse at Wright Park through November 29. Free, $3 suggested donation.
Fri, Nov 27, 2026 – Sat, Jan 2, 2027
Holiday skating at Sprinker's rink under a curtain of lights, with a 20-foot light-show tree, indoor snowfall and ice bumper cars, from November 27 to January 2.
Fri, Nov 27, 2026 – Sun, Jan 3, 2027
Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo
outdoorsMore than 1.5 million lights at Point Defiance Zoo nightly Nov 27–Jan 3, except Dec 24–25. Timed tickets required.
Fri, Nov 27, 2026 – Sun, Jan 3, 2027
Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park
outdoorsPierce County's two-mile drive-through light show at Spanaway Park, nightly Nov 27–Jan 3, 5:30–9pm. Priced per vehicle.
Fri, Dec 4 – Wed, Dec 23, 2026
Holiday Magic in Puyallup
outdoorsTwelve days at the Puyallup fairgrounds: rides with admission, an ice rink, a holiday market, theme nights and sweets.
Fri, Dec 18 – Thu, Dec 31, 2026
Washington State History Museum's annual holiday model train festival, with miniature railroads running through it.
Thu, Dec 31, 2026 – Sun, Jan 17, 2027
A free winter festival of light art across downtown Tacoma, running New Year's Eve through January 17.