July 1-September 30 (253) 682-3480
Lakewood Historical Society "Early Schools: Pierce County and Washington"
Lakewood History Museum, 6211 Mt. Tacoma Dr. SW, Lakewood
Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. A new, temporary exhibit about early schools in Washington Territory and the early years of statehood, featuring many in Lakewood and Pierce County. No fee; public visits and tours encouraged.
July 30-Aug 2 (253) 752-7707
Tacoma Rainiers vs Tucson
Cheney Stadium, Tacoma
Additional home games: Aug 3-6 vs Albuquerque, Aug 12-15 vs Las Vegas, Aug 25-28 vs Sacramento, Aug 29-Sept 1 vs Portland. $6 general admission/$9 reserved seating.
Aug 1-2 (253) 566-5656
U.P. Fest 2008 - Family, Food, Fireworks & Fun!
Cirque Park, 7250 Cirque Dr W, University Place
Fri 6-10pm, Sat 11am-10pm. Live entertainment, classic car show, vendors/concessions and kids zone.
Free admission.
Aug 2 (253) 862-8890
Inaugural Tacoma Narrows Half Marathon
Performing Golf Center, Gig Harbor
7:30 am start time. Gig Harbor, Narrows Bridges, Cheney Stadium, Downtown Tacoma - 13.1 miles.
Aug 2 (253) 305-1000
Summer Sounds and Comcast Cinema
The Centre at Norpoint, 4818 Nassau Ave NE, Tacoma
6:30pm. Featured music "Maia Santell and House Blend"/movie "Casablanca." Free admission.
Aug 2-3 (253) 921-3061
6th Annual United Latino Festival 2008
Foss Waterway Seaport, 705 Dock St, Tacoma
Sat 12-10pm, Sun 12-8pm. The Tall Ship "Gloria" from Cartagena, Colombia will be at the Foss Waterway Seaport from Aug 2-6. During this time the ship will be available for public touring free of charge and private functions. To celebrate Colombian and Latin American Culture in general we will be having live music and cultural dances presented on our entertainment stage at the festival. The Children’s area will include activities for children of all ages. Inflatable games, clowns, face painters, arts and crafts area are just a few of the things
that will be available for the entertainment of our children. Free admission.
Aug 3-6 (253) 752-7707
Tacoma Rainiers vs Albuquerque
Cheney Stadium, Tacoma
Additional home games: Aug 12-15 vs Las Vegas, Aug 25-28 vs Sacramento, Aug 29-Sept 1 vs Portland. $6 general admission/$9 reserved seating.
Aug 5 (253) 589-2489
Lakewood Summer Concert Series "Dana Osborn & Changes: 70s, 80s & 90s Rock"
American Lake Park, 9222 Veterans Dr SW, Lakewood
6:30pm-8pm. Additional concert dates: Aug 12, 19. Free admission.
Aug 5 (253) 589-2489
National Night Out Against Crime
City of Lakewood
National Night Out is designed to Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs; Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 (253) 383-2553
Bridgeport Center Bloodmobile
St Clare Hospital Parking Lot, 11315 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood
1-7pm. Support your community by donating blood! Your donation supports local hospitals such as St. Clare Hospital in Lakewood, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital and St. Joseph Medical Center.
Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 (253) 584-6060
Lakewood United
Burs Restaurant, 6151 Steilacoom Blvd, Lakewood
7am. Meets every Thursday. Providing first hand information to citizens on matters affecting their lives.
Aug 7 (253) 584-1001
CenterForce’s 40 Anniversary Celebrations
5204 Solberg Dr SW, Lakewood
ext 229. 4-8pm. Opening our facility to thank the community, clients, sponsors, and customers for
supporting us for the past 40 years. Come celebrate with us and the community. Entertainment,
tours, food, and a chance to see the impact we have on the lives of our clients.
Free admission.
Aug 7 (253) 460-2530
Curran Apple Orchard Park Summer Concerts in the Park "Gerry Andal and the Roughriders"
Curran Apple Orchard Park, 3920 Grandview Dr W, University Place
6:30-8pm. Additional concert dates: Aug 14, 21. Free admission.
Aug 7 (253) 582-9400
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce General Membership Luncheon "Outstanding Leadership in a Service Culture"
Great American Casino, 10117 South Tacoma Way, Lakewood
11:30am. Are you the kind of leader that asks: "Did my employees do what they were supposed to do today?" or are you the kind of leader that asks: "Did I do what I was supposed to do today, so that my employees could do what they were supposed to do?" Brad offers thoughts on how we can change our behavior just slightly, in order to greatly impact the people we lead. This session is a must for a strong company culture. This session is targeted to anyone, from any industry that supervises people. Reservations required. Reservations required. $20 members pre-paid, $30 at door. $35 non-members.
Aug 7 (253) 864-3260
Pierce College Golf Scramble
High Cedars Golf Club, 14604 149th St Ct, Orting
11am shotgun start. Pierce College Foundation annual golf tournament, raising money to support students scholarships. $150/person.
Aug 7-10 (253) 847-4754
61st Annual Pierce County Fair
Frontier Park, 21718 Meridian E, Graham
Join us for our yearly celebration or rural life, agriculture and good ol' family values. The Pierce County Fair is situated amongst the firs and green grass of beautiful Frontier Park. Sit back and enjoy a wide selection of tasty fair foods while viewing some of our many free entertainment acts and attractions.
Aug 9 (253) 305-1000
Summer Sounds and Comcast Cinema
Thea's Park, 405 Dock St, Tacoma
6:30pm. Featured music "Army First Corps Band"/movie "The Water Horse." Free admission.
Aug 9-10 (253) 591-5339
Fort Nisqually Brigade Encampment
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Point Defiance Park, 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma
11am-5pm. Journey back to the year 1855 when the Fur Brigades from east of the Cascades camped at Fort Nisqually. Over 100 volunteers will recreate the 1855 arrival of the fur brigades to this Hudson's Bay Company post. The camp brings the sights and sounds of early Washington Territory back to life. Enjoy entertainment ranging from Fur Trappers' Races to an elegant ladies' tea, from dancing to the music of bagpipes, and much, much more - Brigade Encampment has something for the whole family! $5 adults, $4 seniors & adults, $2.50 children.
Aug 10 (253) 591-5330
Second Sunday Concert Series
W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory, 316 South G St, Tacoma
Call for information.
Aug 12 (253) 589-2489
Lakewood Summer Concert Series "Navy Band NW: Patriotic"
American Lake Park, 9222 Veterans Dr SW, Lakewood
6:30pm-8pm. Additional concert dates: Aug 19. Free admission.
Aug 12-15 (253) 752-7707
Tacoma Rainiers vs Las Vegas
Cheney Stadium, Tacoma
Additional home games: Aug 25-28 vs Sacramento, Aug 29-Sept 1 vs Portland. $6 general admission/$9 reserved seating.
Aug 13 (253) 581-1076
Steilacoom Concerts In The Park "Joey Jewel: Frank Sinatra Tribute"
Pioneer Orchard Park, 1700 Commercial St, Steilacoom
6:30pm. Additional concert dates: Aug 20, 23, 27. Free admission.
Aug 13 (253) 584-4106
Summer Nights at Lakewold Gardens
12317 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood
x 106. 4-8pm. A special opportunity to experience this historic landmark garden during a warm summer evening - picnics welcome. $5/adults, $3/seniors, students, military. Children under 12 free.
Aug 14 (253) 460-2530
Curran Apple Orchard Park Summer Concerts in the Park "The Tempest"
Curran Apple Orchard Park, 3920 Grandview Dr W, University Place
6:30-8pm. Additional concert dates: Aug 21. Free admission.
Aug 16 (253) 983-0100
1st Annual LatinoFest 2008 Fun Run/Walk
Fort Steilacoom Park, 8714 Elwood Dr SW, Lakewood
6pm. Distances: 1MY and 5k.
Call for additional information.
Aug 16 (253) 591-5330
Conservatory Centennial Birthday Bash
W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory, 316 South G St, Tacoma
10am-2pm. We're celebrating 100 Blooming Years! Join us at the Conservatory for a day full of fun including; Birthday cake (of course), the return of the Green thumb run, a kid's dash, 1-2 mile walk through the park, horticultural demonstrations, historical tours, tours of the conservatory and trees of Wright park, historical re-enactors and storytelling, period games, music and more!
Aug 16 (253) 284-3260
Lakewood Soccer Club Fort Steilacoom Cup
Fort Steilacoom Park, Lakewood
Call for information.
Aug 16 (253) 591-5339
Northwest Regional Spinner’s Association Display at Fort Nisqually
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Point Defiance Park, 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma
11am-5pm. The Northwest Regional Spinners display historic spinning wheels and demonstrate the crafts of spinning and weaving. $4 adults, $3 seniors & students, $2 children.
Aug 16 (253) 305-1000
Summer Sounds and Comcast Cinema
McKinley Playfield, 4321 McKinley Ave, Tacoma
6:30pm. Featured music "Grupo Latigo"/movie "Under the Same Moon." Free admission.
Aug 16 (253) 581-0297
Town of Steilacoom Garage Sale
City Wide, Steilacoom.
Call for information.
Aug 17 (253) 582-5838
Fort Steilacoom Founders' Day Picnic
Quarters 4, Fort Steilacoom. 9601 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA (on the grounds of Western State Hospital)
2pm. Bring your favorite main dish, salad or dessert and enjoy the fellowship and a tour of the four museum buildings.
Aug 19 (253) 682-3480
Lakewood Historical Society "History of the Lakewood Tennis Club"
Lakewood Racquet & Sport Club, 5820 112th St SW, Lakewood
7pm. Racquet Club members will present a history of tennis and of their local club, including a tour of the facilities. No fee; public invited.
Aug 19 (253) 589-2489
Lakewood Summer Concert Series "The New Brittns: Beatles Tribute"
American Lake Park, 9222 Veterans Dr SW, Lakewood
6:30pm-8pm. Free admission.
Aug 20 (253) 584-4106
Discovery Walks at Lakewold Gardens
12317 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood
2:30pm-3:45pm. On the third Wednesday of each month Katie Burki, Garden Manager will guide you through seasonal changes in the garden. Katie will discuss new additions and plans for the future. Feel free to join any or all of these walks.
Aug 20 (253) 582-9400
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Commencement Bay Cruise
Commencement Bay
5-9pm. Enjoy fantastic hors' doeuvres, music, networking and a perfect event aboard "My Girl" with our members! Reservations required. $35 members, $50 non-members.
Aug 20 (253) 581-1076
Steilacoom Concerts In The Park "The Navy Dixieland Band"
Pioneer Orchard Park, 1700 Commercial St, Steilacoom
6:30pm. Additional concert dates: Aug 23, 27. Free admission.
Aug 21 (253) 460-2530
Curran Apple Orchard Park Summer Concerts in the Park "Michael Powers"
Curran Apple Orchard Park, 3920 Grandview Dr W, University Place
6:30-8pm. Free admission.
Aug 21 (253) 473-3033
Nine and Wine Nights at Meadow Park Golf Course
7108 Lakewood Dr W, Lakewood
Enjoy a 9-hole or 18-hole round of golf with friends, family, co-workers, or business associates while supporting the Northwest Youth Sports Alliance (NYSA) and Meadow Park Junior Golf activities. Afterwards, sample several different exciting wines courtesy of WineStyles Wine & Gifts. For non-golfers, wine-tasting only reservations are available. All participants must be 21 years of age and have valid identification.
Aug 23 (206) 363-5500
2008 South Sound Memory Walk
Annie Wright School, 827 N Tacoma Ave, Tacoma
8:30am-12pm. Join us in the fight against Alzheimer's disease by walking with us on. All ages are welcome in this 2.1 or 4.2 mile walk. The paved routes meander through the beautiful neighborhood of Annie Wright School and along the shores of Commencement Bay. Memory Walk will feature a live band, food, prizes and more! All proceeds support vital research and programs provided by the Alzheimer's Association.
Aug 23 (253) 964-8121
DuPont Operation "We Love Our Soldiers"
DuPont
Call for additional information.
Aug 23 (253) 581-1076
Steilacoom Concerts In The Park "First Annual Junior Jazz Festival"
Pioneer Orchard Park, 1700 Commercial St, Steilacoom
11am-7pm. Additional concert dates: Aug 27. Free admission.
Aug 23 (253) 305-1000
Summer Sounds and Comcast Cinema
South End Recreation Area, 6002 S. Adams, Tacoma
6:30pm. Featured music "Jonathon Harris"/movie "Bee Movie." Free admission.
Aug 23-24 (253) 857-5658
Rapsody 2008 - 5th Annual Ride Around Puget Sound
Route TBD
Enjoy the scenic back roads of five Washington counties while supporting statewide bicycle advocacy and education on the Ride Around Puget Sound.
Aug 25-28 (253) 752-7707
Tacoma Rainiers vs Sacramento
Cheney Stadium, Tacoma
Additional home games: Aug 29-Sept 1 vs Portland. $6 general admission/$9 reserved seating.
Aug 27 (253) 581-1076
Steilacoom Concerts In The Park "The Navy Big Band"
Pioneer Orchard Park, 1700 Commercial St, Steilacoom
6:30pm. Free admission.
Aug 27 (253) 584-4106 x 106
Summer Nights at Lakewold Gardens
12317 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood
4-8pm. A special opportunity to experience this historic landmark garden during a warm summer evening - picnics welcome. $5/adults, $3/seniors, students, military. Children under 12 free.
Aug 29-Sept 1 (253) 752-7707
Tacoma Rainiers vs Portland
Cheney Stadium, Tacoma
$6 general admission/$9 reserved seating.
Aug 30 (253) 536-2885
31st Annual LeMay Museum Car Show & Auction
LeMay Museum at Marymount Academy & the LeMay family estate, 325 152nd E, Tacoma
9am-5pm. Visitors will be able to see over 1,000 vintage, classic and specialty automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles from the LeMay Collection, plus hundreds of local collector cars. Entry donations are $10/adults, $20 for a family of 4, $5 for children under 12, and $5 for active-duty military.
Aug 30 (253) 474-0511
Operation Homefront at Lakewood Ford
11503 Pacific Hwy SW, Lakewood
We will be hosting Operation Homefront while they donate backpacks to kids for the upcoming school year. Military families only. Must pre-register.
Aug 30 (253) 305-1000
Summer Sounds and Comcast Cinema
Jefferson Park, 801 N Mason, Tacoma
6:30pm. Featured music "Michael Powers"/movie "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix." Free admission.
Aug 30-Sept 1 (360) 832-6117
Get Out of the Rut Weekend at Northwest Trek
11610 Trek Dr E, Eatonville
9:30am-5pm. If you're stuck in a rut, leave it to the action of clashing antlers, snorting herding, bugling and charging to help you "Get Out of the Rut." Visiting Northwest Trek during the elk rut (breeding season) can make for a memorable holiday weekend. Make your own set of antlers or horns, join in moose story time, play wild games and go on a park-wide scavenger hunt. Adults/$15, seniors/$13.50, youth (5-12) $10, tots (3&4) $7.
