September in Tacoma is packed with incredible local events! Catch a free screening of Kung Fu Panda at the Blue Mouse Theater, savor great food at the Soulful Festival, and celebrate culture at the Tacoma Moon Festival and Indonesian Day. View Washington's original 1889 Constitution up close, sip local vintages during the Stadium Art & Wine Walk, explore textile crafts at the Fiber Fling, tackle the Tacoma Puzzle Hunt, browse the Boathouse Market, or run Symphony Tacoma’s Bea

This month’s spotlight is incredibly special to me. I had the privilege of sitting down with a very good friend of mine and an absolute staple of the Tacoma community: Ron Swarner. Ron has a tremendous heart and an endless passion for cultivating community here in Tacoma. We talked about his leap from journalism to hospitality, the reality of building a neighborhood "living room," honoring old friends, and what makes Tacoma’s spirit so resilient.

August in Tacoma is packed with local events to help you make the most of late summer! Music lovers can catch the Summer Concert Series, Nisqually Live, or the Downtown Tacoma Blues Festival. Cultural gatherings abound with the IN THE SPIRIT Festival and E Komo Mai, alongside lively street fairs like Art on the Ave and the Lincoln District Food Fest. Plus, enjoy outdoor flicks at Motors & Movies and a live shadowcast of Little Shop of Horrors. There's so much to do in Tacoma!

Discover exciting things to do in Tacoma this July! From a walkable neighborhood music festivals to cultural celebrations, and shoreline exploration to concerts in the park, there's so much to do in Tacoma!

There is so much to do in Tacoma this May! Explore historic homes, step back in time at the Job Carr Cabin Museum, start your tomatoes with local plants, help stamp out hunger, make the perfect gift for mom, explore the sea-life at Titlow Beach, and more!

Take a deep breath, Tacoma, Spring is here! April is packed with community, creativity, and fun. From the Tacoma Farmers Market Opening Day and a throwback 90s/2000s dance party, to family favorites like the Lincoln District Egg Hunt and the Grand Floral Daffodil Parade, there’s something for everyone. Shop local, sip for a cause, and celebrate all month long! There's always something to do in Tacoma!

February is here, and Tacoma is buzzing with ways to celebrate it's, welcoming spirit! Enjoy the Black Night Market’s Black History Celebration, free social runs with Tacoma Runners, local makers at Tacoma Is for Lovers at King’s Books, and a low-sensory kids’ concert at the Children’s Museum of Tacoma. From Love at the Zoo and Lunar New Year to Beer Week and feel-good fundraisers, there’s something for everyone.

Discover holiday festivities in Tacoma! From winter markets to community brewery events, and lighted parade festivals and Santa sightings, you'll find something to do in Tacoma.

November in Tacoma is full of fun and community! Celebrate Día de los Muertos, give back with the Hoppy Holiday Food Drive, explore history and careers, honor veterans, enjoy comics and local art, and wrap up with the festive Tacoma City Turkey Trot—something for everyone this month!

Discover the best things to do in Tacoma this October! From Tacoma Arts Month and the Tacoma Greek Festival to Green Tacoma Day, Halloween parades, the Wicked Fast Run, and Día de los Muertos on Sixth Ave, there’s something for everyone. Wrap up the month with ghost tours and neighborhood trick-or-treating—celebrating art, culture, and spooky fun all across the city!