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Events This Weekend!
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Events This Weekend!

Multiple Days:

  • Vashon Island Film Festival: Aug 13-16, Vashon Theatre
  • Downtown Tacoma Blues & Jazz Festival: 
    • Aug 14 5-9pm, Tacoma Centre
    • Aug 15 12-7pm, Broadway between 11th & 13th St
    • Aug 16 Soul Sunday, Hotel Murano
  • Family Campout: Aug 15-16, Chambers Bay ($20+)
  • Pierce County Fair: Aug 13-16 10am-9:30pm, Frontier Park ($10+)

Friday, Aug 14

  • Pierce County Fair - Donate A Food Item on Aug 14 for FREE Admission
  • Lincoln District Food Fest: Aug 14 4-9pm, Lincoln District
  • Milton Days: Aug 14-15 Milton Community Park
    • Aug 14 5:30-7:30pm: Kick-off event, Magic, Masks & Superhero themed
    • Aug 15 11am-7pm: Parade starting at 11am on Milton Way
  • Motors & Movies 2026: Aug 14 6:30-11pm, LeMay Car Museum
    • Gates for parking open at 6:30pm, movie starts at sunset
  • Outdoor Cinema: Aug 14 dusk, Goat at Bradley Lake Park
  • Mahjong 101 Night: Aug 14 6-8pm, Sober AF 
    • Free to attend, playing is first come first serve but everyone is welcome to watch & rotate in

Saturday, Aug 15

  • Reality Sport Community Giveaway: Aug 15 9am-2pm, 2310 S 66th St
    • Clearing out a former TPS property, first come first serve
  • Family STEAM Day: Aug 15 11am-3pm, LeMay Car Museum
  • Stadium Community Yard Sale: Aug 15 9am-2pm, First Presbyterian Church by Wright Park
  • Lakewood SummerFEST: Aug 15 11am-10pm, Fort Steilacoom Park
  • WA Card Show: Aug 15 10am-4pm, WA Fair Grounds
  • Chalk the Harbor & Waterfront Art Walk: Aug 15 10am-4pm, Gig Harbor
  • Exploring Improv w/Tacoma Improv Players: Aug 15 1-3pm, Wheelock Library
  • Disc Golf Sesh at PLU (for casuals & pros): Aug 15 1-3:30pm, PLU Meadows Disc Golf Course
  • Steam & Whiskey: Aug 15 6-8:30pm, Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad

Sunday, Aug 16

u/PoppinBusinessCenter — 6 days ago
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Lots of Fun this Weekend!

Multiple Days

  • Eatonville Arts & Music Festival: Jul 31 - Aug 2, Glacier View Park (7/31 12-11pm, 8/1 10am-11pm & 8/2 10am-5pm)
  • Amazing Art Expo: Jul 31-Aug 2, Hotel Murano Tacoma (FREE! Fri 6-9pm, Sat/Sun 12-6pm)
  • Maris Farms Summer Fest - Alice in Wonderland Weekend: Aug 1-2 10am-5pm, Buckley
  • Sunflower Days: Aug 1-2 10am-5pm, Knutson Farms
  • The Gothic Market: Aug 1-2 12-5pm, WA Fair

Friday, Jul 31

  • 90’s Rewind Music Off Main: Jul 31 6:30-8pm, Heritage Park Sumner
  • Outdoor Cinema: Jul 31 “Cars” at Bradley Lake Park (starts at dusk)
  • Open Late at Pacific Bonsai Museum: Jul 31 10am-7pm, FREE!

Saturday, Aug 1

  • Browns Point Salmon Bake: Aug 1-2 12-8pm, Browns Point Improvement Club
  • Rainier Music Festival: Aug 1 12-10pm, Ashford County Park (17 & under free)
  • Dune Peninsula Showbox Concert: Aug 1 4:15pm “Koe Wetzel
  • Tacoma Bon Odori Festival: Aug 1 4-8pm, Tacoma Buddhist Temple
  • The Market on 6th Ave: Aug 1 10am-4pm, Mission Thrift 2502 6th Ave
  • Bubble Run: Aug 1 8-11am, WA Fair Grounds
  • FoamGlow: Aug 1 8:55-11pm, WA Fair Grounds
  • Kite Festival: Aug 1 10am-4pm, Chambers Bay
    • 250 kites will be given away!
  • Tacoma Water Lantern Festival: Aug 1 6-10pm, Wapato Park
  • Taste of Asia Pacific - Pohnpei: Aug 1 11am-1pm, APCC ($25 non-member)
  • Rally in the Valley V: Aug 1 11am-4pm, The Valley
  • Proctor Arts Fest: Aug 1 10am-5pm, Proctor District
  • Cruise the Narrows Car Show: Aug 1 8am-3pm, Uptown Gig Harbor
  • Book Sale: Aug 1 10am-5:45pm, Wheelock Library
  • Sneaker Customization Workshop: Aug 1 12-4pm, Moore Library

Sunday, Aug 2

  • Dog Days of Spanaway: Aug 2 10am-4pm, Sprinker Recreation Center
  • Porsche Club of America Cars & Coffee: Aug 2 9am-12pm, LeMay Car Museum
  • Downtown Tacoma Block Party: Aug 2 1-7pm, Theater Square
u/PoppinBusinessCenter — 20 days ago

Free E-Waste Recycling July 10-11!!!

If you have any old or broken electronics collecting dust, this is the perfect chance to get rid of them ♻️

u/PoppinBusinessCenter — 1 month ago
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Your local one-stop shop just got cooler 😎🍦

Come pop by and get some ice cream! We're located at 1712 6th Ave Ste 100, right next to Southern Kitchen.

We're planning to have this set up on weekends this summer, or you can come inside Poppin Notary to get your favorite snacks & ice cream!

u/PoppinBusinessCenter — 2 months ago
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Upcoming Events & Resources June 10-20th

Hey Tacoma! Here's some upcoming events & resources:

  • Tacoma Trails Challenge: June 1-30 
    • Play BINGO with trail challenges to complete, win prizes & enter a photo contest
  • Art of the Game Glass Art Scavenger Hunt June 1 - July 13
    • Check out Visit Tacoma Pierce County on instagram and facebook for hints on where you can find these world cup themed glass medallions.
  • FREE Community Boating June - September 2026: Monday & Friday sessions
  • Fabulous Furoshiki - Japanese Wrapping Cloth Workshop: June 11 5:30-7pm, Pt Defiance Pagoda
  • Juneteenth Night Market: June 12 5-10pm, Tacoma Armory
  • World Cup Parade: June 12 7pm, traveling from First Creek Middle School down Portland Avenue to the Puyallup Tribe of Indians’ Headquarters
  • Fireworks Show: June 12 10pm, 3001 Puyalupabsh St
    • Puyallup Tribe of Indians 2026 FIFA World Cup firework display. Following an evening of community celebration and traditional ceremony, guests are invited to gather on the front lawn of the Puyallup Tribal Administration.
  • Meeker Days: June 12 12-7pm, June 13 10am-7pm, June 14 10am-5pm, Puyallup
  • Kidz Kraze Festival: June 13 10am-2pm, Chambers Creek Regional Park ($10 parking)
  • Music at the Park: June 13 2-6pm, Chinese Reconciliation Park
  • 6th Ave Art Market: June 13 & 27 11am-3pm, TAPCO Parking Lot
  • Bridge Back to Democracy No Kings Protest: June 14 11am-1pm, meet at War Memorial Park or 24th Ave NW Overpass
  • Exploring Relationship to Land Through Printmaking: June 14 11am-1pm, Bonney Lake Library
  • Queer Arts Project Mural Unveiling & Community Photoshoot: June 14 4:45-6pm, Tacoma Glassblowing Studio
  • Preparing for Financial Emergency: June 16 3:30-5pm, South Tacoma Library
  • Watt’s Up Tacoma? TPU: June 17 12-3pm, Wheelock Library
  • Juneteenth Celebration - A Road to Economic Freedom: June 19 12-6pm, LeMay Car Museum
  • Go Skate Tacoma: June 20 1-7pm, Alchemy
    • Hill bomb and launch ramps on S 7th, pop-up skatepark in Opera Ally, and community fair outside of Alchemy on Court C. It's free to participate, and there will be boards, helmets, and pads available.

View the full list for June 10-20th here: https://linktr.ee/tacomaevents

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u/PoppinBusinessCenter — 2 months ago

Upcoming Events for June 10-20th

Hey everyone! Here's some upcoming events & resources:

  • Tacoma Trails Challenge: June 1-30 
    • Play BINGO with trail challenges to complete, win prizes & enter a photo contest
  • Art of the Game Glass Art Scavenger Hunt June 1 - July 13
    • Check out Visit Tacoma Pierce County on instagram and facebook for hints on where you can find these world cup themed glass medallions.
  • FREE Community Boating June - September 2026: Monday & Friday sessions
  • Fabulous Furoshiki - Japanese Wrapping Cloth Workshop: June 11 5:30-7pm, Pt Defiance Pagoda
  • Juneteenth Night Market: June 12 5-10pm, Tacoma Armory
  • World Cup Parade: June 12 7pm, traveling from First Creek Middle School down Portland Avenue to the Puyallup Tribe of Indians’ Headquarters
  • Fireworks Show: June 12 10pm, 3001 Puyalupabsh St
    • Puyallup Tribe of Indians 2026 FIFA World Cup firework display. Following an evening of community celebration and traditional ceremony, guests are invited to gather on the front lawn of the Puyallup Tribal Administration.
  • Meeker Days: June 12 12-7pm, June 13 10am-7pm, June 14 10am-5pm, Puyallup
  • Kidz Kraze Festival: June 13 10am-2pm, Chambers Creek Regional Park ($10 parking)
  • Music at the Park: June 13 2-6pm, Chinese Reconciliation Park
  • 6th Ave Art Market: June 13 & 27 11am-3pm, TAPCO Parking Lot
  • Bridge Back to Democracy No Kings Protest: June 14 11am-1pm, meet at War Memorial Park or 24th Ave NW Overpass
  • Exploring Relationship to Land Through Printmaking: June 14 11am-1pm, Bonney Lake Library
  • Queer Arts Project Mural Unveiling & Community Photoshoot: June 14 4:45-6pm, Tacoma Glassblowing Studio
  • Preparing for Financial Emergency: June 16 3:30-5pm, South Tacoma Library
  • Watt’s Up Tacoma? TPU: June 17 12-3pm, Wheelock Library
  • Juneteenth Celebration - A Road to Economic Freedom: June 19 12-6pm, LeMay Car Museum
  • Go Skate Tacoma: June 20 1-7pm, Alchemy
    • Hill bomb and launch ramps on S 7th, pop-up skatepark in Opera Ally, and community fair outside of Alchemy on Court C. It's free to participate, and there will be boards, helmets, and pads available.

View the full list for June 10-20th here: https://linktr.ee/tacomaevents

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u/PoppinBusinessCenter — 2 months ago

We're restocking on ice cream tomorrow!!

I'm still working on the June 1-15 event list, but here's a fun update from my work! We're restocking on ice cream bars and popsicles tomorrow after 2pm. Come stop by at Poppin Notary, 1712 6th Ave Suite 100 (gray building next to Southern Kitchen)!

u/PoppinBusinessCenter — 3 months ago
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Upcoming events for the end of May

Here are some of the upcoming events for the end of May:

  • Craft & Movie Night: May 19 6:30-9:30pm, Real Art Tacoma (bring your own craft or use what they have, featuring the movies Robots & 9)
  • Concert in the Cone w/James Doyle: May 21 6-7pm, Museum of Glass Hot Shop
  • Bike to the Broadway Farmers Market: May 21 10am-2pm
    • Receive a $5 market token if you bike to the market and visit the Tacoma On the Go (TOTG) booth!

     

  • Book Swap & Sip (& Mobile Library): May 22 4-9pm, Odd Otter Brewing Co.
  • Indoor Art & Craft Show: May 22 8am-6pm, Eastside Community Center
  • Libraries With Heart: May 22 10am-12:30pm, Main Library
    • Self-monitored blood pressure device demo & launch for new free blood pressure monitoring kits at all 8 TPL branches.
  • Restoring Salmon in Tacoma: May 26 6:30-7:30pm, Wheelock Library
  • Fish Hatchery Tour: May 26 6:30-7:30pm, Puyallup Fish Hatchery
  • How to Apply for Grants for Artist Projects (GAP): May 27 6-7:30pm, Main Library (registration required)
  • Gothic Curios Artist Market: May 31 10am-4pm, Real Art Tacoma

View the full list here: https://linktr.ee/tacomaevents

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u/PoppinBusinessCenter — 3 months ago

Upcoming Events May 19-31

Thank you to everyone who voted on the poll! Here are some of the upcoming events for the end of May:

  • Book Swap & Sip (& Mobile Library): May 19 4-9pm, Odd Otter Brewing Co.
  • Craft & Movie Night: May 19 6:30-9:30pm, Real Art Tacoma (bring your own craft or use what they have, featuring the movies Robots & 9)
  • Concert in the Cone w/James Doyle: May 21 6-7pm, Museum of Glass Hot Shop
  • Bike to the Broadway Farmers Market: May 21 10am-2pm
    • Receive a $5 market token if you bike to the market and visit the Tacoma On the Go (TOTG) booth!

     

  • Indoor Art & Craft Show: May 22 8am-6pm, Eastside Community Center
  • Libraries With Heart: May 22 10am-12:30pm, Main Library
    • Self-monitored blood pressure device demo & launch for new free blood pressure monitoring kits at all 8 TPL branches.
  • Restoring Salmon in Tacoma: May 26 6:30-7:30pm, Wheelock Library
  • Fish Hatchery Tour: May 26 6:30-7:30pm, Puyallup Fish Hatchery
  • How to Apply for Grants for Artist Projects (GAP): May 27 6-7:30pm, Main Library (registration required)
  • Gothic Curios Artist Market: May 31 10am-4pm, Real Art Tacoma

View the full list here: https://linktr.ee/tacomaevents

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u/PoppinBusinessCenter — 3 months ago

Anyone interested in big game hunting regulations?

Hey everyone! We just received a big box of the "Washington Big Game Hunting Regulations 2026" magazines. So if anyone wants one, please come by Poppin Notary and take some off our hands!

u/PoppinBusinessCenter — 3 months ago

NIGHT ROAD WORK ALERT – 6th/Division/Sprague

UPDATE: The paving will happen May 18th instead of May 15th!

The whole 6th Ave & Division/Sprague Intersection will be closed 5/14, 5/18, and the week of June 1 from 7pm-5am. Make sure to plan ahead if you’ll be driving through the area at night!

I also posted this on r/Tacoma but I know a lot of you won't see it there.

u/PoppinBusinessCenter — 3 months ago
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NIGHT ROAD WORK ALERT – 6th Ave & Sprague

The whole 6th Ave & Division/Sprague Intersection will be closed 5/14, 5/15, and the week of June 1 from 7pm-5am. Make sure to plan ahead if you’ll be driving through the area at night!

Here's the project link for anyone interested in reading more!

u/PoppinBusinessCenter — 3 months ago
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Events for bike riders!

Here's some upcoming events for people who like to bike around Tacoma.

  • May 13 5:30-7:30pm, Monkey Puzzle - Sequoia Map & Roll
    • Meet at entrance of Seymour Conservatory, registration required!
  • May 14 6-7:30pm, Slow & Steady Bike Ride w/2nd Cycle
    • This is an all ages group ride about 5ish miles. Starting at 2nd Cycle.

     

  • May 16 9am-3pm (after party 3-5pm), Destiny Dozen 2026
    • Registration required, check in 8-10am at 2nd Cycle
    • This is a fundraiser for 2nd Cycle that will take you roughly 40 miles around Tacoma.
  • May 17 12-3pm, Bike Everywhere Day w/TOTG
    • Join TOTG at People’s Park for treats, resources, bike tune-ups & a scavenger hunt!
  • May 21 10am-2pm, Bike to Broadway Farmers Market
    • Receive a $5 market token if you bike to the market and visit the TOTG booth!

     

  • May 21 12-2pm, Tweed Ride w/2nd Cycle & UWT
    • Themed bike ride meeting at Prairie Line Trail below Metro Coffee picnic tables.
  • May 30 9:15am-12:00pm, Ride the Foothills & Volunteer Work Party
    • Registration required, ride w/the group from Doc Tait Pavilion or meet at South Prairie Trailhead at 9:45am.
u/PoppinBusinessCenter — 3 months ago