Mark your calendars!
The 86th Annual Meeker Days Festival, highlighting local artistsans along with some of the best cover bands in the area! Come dance to Queen, Fleetwood Mac, Elvis and Tom Petty or rock out to local legends - Spike and the Impalers

The boardwalk festival is the perfect way to enjoy waterfront views, live entertainment, over 60 vendors, food trucks, and a beer garden, while you wait for the fireworks!

Tacoma’s 4th of July celebration is back! Head to the Ruston Way Waterfront where you’ll enjoy a full day of live music, food, entertainment, and craft vendors. The fun begins at noon and ends with spectacular fireworks over Puget Sound.

The celebration takes place on Ruston Way with over 150 vendors, 2 stages and a 20-minute firework display. The fireworks display can be seen from Dune Peninsula Park in the north, along Ruston Way Waterfront, and stretching to Jack Hyde Park in the south.

Spanning many city blocks across seven locations, it offers diverse activities like exploring exhibitor booths, attending special events, listening to guest speakers, enjoying movies, cosplay, geek-themed comedy, and experiencing live music. Whether you’re a gamer, sci-fi enthusiast, fantasy lover, or anime fan, GeekFest West promises an unforgettable celebration of all things geek!

Will be located at the Angel Of The Winds Arena, the Everett Community Ice Rink, and the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center.

Wright Park transforms into a celebration of international delights for the MOSAIC Arts and Culture Festival. The free community event highlighting traditional dance, music, art and food marks its 36th year under the park’s beautiful canopy of trees.

MOSAIC includes performances from community groups held both days on two different stages, a kids’ zone with entertainment created especially for younger festival goers. Enjoy a bounce house, the park’s sprayground and other activities.

Other features at this year’s celebration include food trucks offering a wide variety of cuisines, and vendor village with nearly 100 different booths. Vendors include multicultural artists and crafters, local small business owners and Tacoma community groups, agencies and services.

“Blue Jeans and Country Dreams”
Officially started in 1947, Pierce County Fair is a 4-day fair at Frontier Park and organized by Pierce County Fair Association. The fair will host over 20,000 visitors around the region.

Explore The Pacific Northwest Market at Ruston Grand Plaza in Tacoma, WA! Discover a vibrant community of over 60 local makers and artists showcasing unique Pacific Northwest-inspired goods. Enjoy local food, free family-friendly activities, and a celebration of regional talent. Perfect for a day out with the whole family!

Well-behaved pets welcome!

Enjoy Garlic themed cuisine, Artisan & Craft vendors, kid's activities, Chef demonstrations, and get your groove on to live music ALL WEEKEND LONG.

Get ready to make history with us! The Washington State Fair will be back August 29 – September 21, 2025 (closed Tuesdays & September 3), and we're celebrating 125 years of unforgettable moments, iconic traditions and the biggest party in the state! As one of the largest fairs in the nation, this 20-day extravaganza is set to bring even more fun, excitement and new experiences than ever before.

Whether you're a thrill-seeker, foodie, concert-goer or just here for the great vibes, the Washington State Fair is where Washington comes together. With 75+ rides, endless food options, the best live entertainment and adrenaline-pumping rodeo action, this is your chance to be part of the ultimate bucket-list celebration.

So mark your calendars, rally your crew and get ready to join us in 2025 for an unforgettable anniversary

We'll be in the Showplex!

We hope you will dress as your most favorite magical or fantasy creature and join us for a full day of FREE family friendly fun!