Nov 1-3 (TENTATIVE) (253) 967-6571
Fort Lewis Holiday Bazaar
Soldiers Field House, Fort Lewis
Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12-5pm. All proceeds earned will benefit the Fort Lewis community.
Public welcome.
Nov 2-4 (TENTATIVE) (253) 584-4106
Beautiful Tables Showcase
Lakewold Gardens Estate, 12317 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood
10am-4pm. This Lakewold favorite continues to grow in popularity as our designers create
masterpiece table settings. Don’t miss this festive event, sure to inspire.
Nov 5, 12, 19, 26 (253) 383-2553
Bridgeport Center Bloodmobile (Wednesdays)
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, to name a few.
Nov 6 (253) 582-9400
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce General Membership Luncheon
Location TBD
11:30am. Learn about Chamber programs and marketing opportunities. Enjoy educational and
informative speakers. Great networking opportunity. Reservations required. $20 members
pre-paid, $30 at door. $35 non-members.
Nov 6, 13, 20 (253) 584-6060
Lakewood United
Burs Restaurant, 6151 Steilacoom Blvd, Lakewood
7am. Meets every Thursday. To provide first hand information to citizens on matters affecting
their lives.
Nov 7-9 (TENTATIVE) (503) 252-8300
Gem Faire
Tacoma Dome, 2727 E "D" St, Tacoma
Fri 12pm-7pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-5pm. Gems, jewelry, crystals, beads, fossils, &
minerals. $5/person. Children 11 & under/free.
Nov 8 (TENTATIVE) (253) 591-5339
Arts of the Fur Trade
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Point Defiance Park, 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma
11am-4pm. Step back in time and discover the Arts that were once a part of daily survival.
Experience how everyday works of art played an important part of the daily life of the mid-1800s.
Visit with the fort's re-enactors and artisans as they bring back skills such as spinning,
silversmithing, blacksmithing, woodworking, open-fire cooking and Native American basket
weaving. Free admission.
Nov 8 (TENTATIVE) 503) 282-0877
Palmer/Wirf Antique & Collectibles
Puyallup Fair & Events Center, 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup
Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. $7 Adults, $3 children (12-17), under 12 free.
Nov 10 (TENTATIVE) (253) 591-5337
Military Appreciation Day at the Point Defiance Zoo
Point Defiance Zoo, 5400 N Pearl, Tacoma
The Zoo salutes veterans and their families with a free day at the Zoo. Open to current and
retired military veterans and their dependents.
Nov 14-15 (TENTATIVE) (425) 687-8585
1B/2B Boys & 1B/2B/1A Girls State Soccer Championships
Viking Stadium Curtis High School, 8425 40th W, University Place
Call for additional information.
Nov 14-15 (TENTATIVE) (425) 687-8585
2A, 3A, 4A Girls State Soccer Championships
Harry Lang Stadium, 10903 Gravelly Lake Drive SW, Lakewood
Call for additional information.
Nov 15 (TENTATIVE) (253) 779-8179
LeMay Museum 5th Annual Fabulous Fifties Sock Hop
LeMay Museum at Marymount Academy & the LeMay family estate, 325 152nd E, Tacoma
6pm. Join us for a night of dinner, a silent auction, dancing and costume contests and more
knowing that all proceeds benefit America’s Car Museum, helping to preserve a national treasure!
Nov 15 (TENTATIVE) (253) 582-4487
Steilacoom Schools Arts and Activities Auction
Steilacom Community Center, 2301 Worthington St, Steilacoom
6pm. Holiday trees, baskets, one-of-a-kind artwork produced by SHSD students. A fun event.
$25/person - dinner included.
Nov 21-23 (TENTATIVE) (425) 687-8585
WIAA Football Semifinals
Tacoma Dome, 2727 East D St, Tacoma
Call for additional information.
Nov 26-30 (TENTATIVE) (253) 770-0777
A Victorian Country Christmas
Puyallup Fair & Events Center, 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup
Wed-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-6pm. Step back in time as the Western Washington Fairgrounds
in Puyallup are transformed into a Victorian village featuring old-fashioned streets lined with over 560
Victorian stores, tended by shopkeepers in Victorian attire. Adult/$9, Seniors (62 & over)/$7.50,
Students (K - 12)/$7.50, 5 & under/free, 2 Day Pass (any 2 days)/$14.00.
Nov 27-30 (TENTATIVE) (253) 403-1368
21st Annual Festival of Trees
Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center, 1500 Broadway, Tacoma
Nearly 70 elaborately decorated evergreen trees on display. Exquisite holiday gift shop. Live
entertainment, special theme days, activities and displays. Pictures with Santa for the whole family.
Raffle opportunities to win wonderful items during public and private events. $6 adults,
$2 students (13-18), 12 and under free.
Nov 27 (TENTATIVE) (253) 588-6631
Thanksgiving Eve Service
The Little Church on the Prairie, 6310 Motor Ave SW, Lakewood
7pm. Call for additional information.
Nov 27 (TENTATIVE) (253) 584-1040
29th Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner
Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall, 2727 East D St, Tacoma
The Emergency Food Network’s annual community dinner is a feast for those in need, with a free
holiday meal provided to all who attend. For more information on volunteering, donating, or attending,
contact the Emergency Food Network.
Nov 27 (TENTATIVE) (253) 591-5504
Turkey Trot Walk/Run
Centre at Norpoint, 4818 Nassau Ave NE, Tacoma
Spend your Thanksgiving morning burning off calories so you spend the rest of the day guilt free.
The best turkey costume will win a frozen turkey and many other prizes will be awarded to
participants. Take part in the canned food drive and old running shoe drive. $30 for walk/run,
$15 for kid's dash.
Nov 28-29 (TENTATIVE) (425) 687-8585
2008 Gridiron Classic
Tacoma Dome, 2727 East D St, Tacoma
Call for additional information.
Nov 28-Dec 31 (TENTATIVE) (253) 798-3330
14th Annual Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park
Spanaway Park, 14905 Gus G. Bresemann Rd. South, Spanaway
5:30pm-9pm. The largest holiday drive-through display in the Northwest, featuring nearly 300
elaborate displays and thousands of sparkling lights. The beautiful two-mile drive along Spanaway
Lake has become a memorable lakeside tradition for the entire family. $13/vehicle. $45/bus.
Nov 28-Dec 31 (TENTATIVE) (253) 591-5337
ZooLights
Point Defiance Zoo, 5400 N Pearl, Tacoma
Don't miss the Northwest's wildest holiday light display, now in its 21st year! The Zoo comes aglow
with more than a half-million lights! Bundle up and stroll the Zoo, enjoying live entertainment,
animal visits, holiday shopping and more. Warm up with hot chocolate or a visit to the steamy
South Pacific Aquarium!
