We've found a few activities to do in Tacoma this August and we promise they will be fun and delicious! Celebrate the art of craft beer for a whole week, enjoy the art and culture of the Native community, sip on some tasty local brews with while enjoying music and views, catch an outdoor movie along with family activities, explore low tide with friendly biologists, shop local vendors throughout the Hilltop Street Fair, or satisfy your taste buds in the historic Proctor District.
We'll see you around, Tacoma!
August 9th - 18th
(Well, more than a week)
Celebrate the art of beer with local Tacoma breweries and taprooms! This week long celebration includes events all over our Gritty City like beer judging, a live gameshow event, a beer pairing dinner, new coffee beer and other releases, Red Hot's anniversary party, a live recording of Tacoma's very own Grit and Grain Podcast, and of course the biggest event of all, Brew Five Three (more details below). The festivities kick-off at Peaks and Pints on August 9th and you can find a full list of events here. We'll definitely see you there!
Augst 10th
Cheers! It’s time again to celebrate, explore, and enjoy some great PNW beer! Dozens of local breweries and cideries will be pouring their hearts out at Chambers Creek Regional Park, with stunning mountain and water views. Just to name a few, you can grab a fresh poured brew from 7 Seas, pFriem, Ghostfish Brewing, Silver City Brewery, Underberg USA, Offset Ciderworks, and more! Join beer connoisseurs and novices alike for an afternoon of tasting, live music, local food, and fun. This 21+ event includes admission, a souvenir glass, and 8 drink tokens good for one 4oz pour per ticket. There is also an option for a designated driver admission. Grab your tickets and even some extra tokens in advance here!
August 10th
This free all day festival celebrates the beautiful art and culture of the Native community. Featuring an art market, fashion show, poetry reading, dance performance, glass blowing demonstrations, and a chance to wander the In the Spirit Contemporary Native Arts Exhibition. The event is spread across three Tacoma venues, the Washington State History Museum, the Tacoma Art Museum, and the Glass Museum. Come check out this collaborative celebration!
August 10th, 17th, & 23rd
Metro Parks is hosting THREE days of fun all finishing with an outdoor movie at dusk!
2-4 pm: Pickleball Tournament – Rec Division
4-6 pm: Pickleball Tournament – Advanced Division
2-9 pm: Food Trucks
5-8 pm: Family Games and Activities
6-7:30 pm: “Tacoma’s Got Talent” Competition
7:30-8 pm: “Tacoma’s Got Talent” Finalist Performance
Dusk: Movie Begins
Movie: Trolls Band Together
2-6 pm: Fit melanin Summer Tacoma – Fitness activities for the whole family, vendors, DJ and more! Presented by Free Flo Fit
6-9 pm:
Face Painting
Painting in the Park. Creative fun for all ages! Hosted by Lanae’s Lounge