Tacoma is packed with fun events this September!
Enjoy fall festivities at Harvest Home at Fort Nisqually, learn winter prep tips at the Home Maintenance 101 Workshop, or let the kids explore big rigs at Touch A Truck, celebrate culture and community at the Tacoma Moon Festival, catch the iconic film Ten Things I Hate About You at Movie in the Bowl, dance along at the lively Tacoma Honk Fest, or sip and stroll through the Stadium Art & Wine Walk. Speaking of wine, a new local gem also opened this summer—On Blended Knee Wine, a cozy new tasting room in Tacoma’s brewery district. To wrap up the month, join the inspiring Washington Heart and Stroke Walk at Cheney Stadium, or head to Old Town Park to explore traditional crafts, music, and vendors at the Tacoma Fiber Fling. Whether you love history, culture, wine, or community fun, Tacoma has something for everyone this month!
September 6th
Enjoy an afternoon full of fun fall-time activities at the Fort Nisqually Living History Museum. Press apples harvested directly from the museums orchard, learn all about apple butter at the kitchen fire pit, take a seat at the craft table for some fun kids activities, or enter your own homemade jams and jellies into a tasting competition! Guests are invited to enjoy this final harvest of the year, including crowning the Harvest King and Queen from amongst the museum’s teen volunteers. Bring the whole family and leap back in time at the museum as we enter the fall season.
September 6th
 Home Maintenance 101 Workshops is offering another monthly course, this time in preparation for the winter. Learn how to maintain your heating and HVAC systems, troubleshoot winter emergencies, and ask any questions you may have about your current systems. This course is designed for adults and teens and is completely free. "Adulting" can be hard, why not take some time to make it easier and set yourself up for success this winter!
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September 6th
Bring the whole family to this Touch A Truck event at Sprinker Recreation Center! Kids of all ages can climb, explore, and even honk the horns of amazing vehicles like fire engines, dump trucks, tractors, school buses, and more. From 12 PM to 1 PM, there will be a special no-horns hour for sensory-sensitive children, so everyone can enjoy the fun. Meet the operators, learn how these vehicles help our community, and enjoy a free day of adventure and discovery!
September 13th
This fun, family-friendly festival in Pierce County brings everyone together to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival and the legend of the Chinese Moon Princess. It's a day full of culture, with performances, crafts, and activities that showcase the diverse traditions of Tacoma’s many immigrant communities. Perfect for people of all ages to enjoy! Check back at the website for updated program and vendor details as the event approaches.
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September 20th
Grab your picnic blanket and popcorn, it’s time for Tacoma’s most popular outdoor featured flick, 10 Things I Hate About You. Take a seat right in the Stadium Bowl where this 90’s cult classic was filmed. Yes, surround yourself with the very steps where the late Heath Ledger danced his way into our little millennial hearts. Also, your ticket purchase supports the Stadium Boosters!
Want to elevate the experience? Get a tour of Stadium High School before the show!
Pretty Gritty Tours has limited room for an in depth tour featuring insider stories from behind the scenes, a chance to see where iconic shots were filmed, and maybe check out a prop or two. These tickets include the tour and movie viewing. They sell out fast, so get yours today!
September 20th
Beep-beep! Grab your most portable instruments and noise makers because it’s time again to celebrate the joys of music and community. Join your neighbors in McKinley Hill for an afternoon of music and fun as local street bands and cultural groups perform throughout the area. Attendees are invited to dance and join in the music making! This free accessible community music festival is for EVERYONE, even the tiniest of noise makers. Need to take a break? Visit a local vendor or business for some food and caffeine fuel. Find the full schedule of bands and a business map here!
September 20th
Sip and stroll through the Historical Stadium District as you explore pop-up wine tastings and art exhibits at local Tacoma businesses. Grab a new fantasy fiction from Kings books while you imbibe on a delightful red from Drum Roll Wine, snag a bite at Sandwich Starr as you indulge in a glass from Michael Florentino Cellars, or pop into Tacoma’s historic Rankos Pharmacy to sip on some T2 Cellar Vino. Even the bank will have a featured vineyard! With well over a dozen locations to choose from, you’re sure to find something you’ll love, and support local merchants along the way. Tickets sell out fast, so get yours today!
New Business Alert!
Tacoma’s brewery district has a new neighbor—and this time, it’s all about wine! On Blended Knee opened on Tacoma Ave in July and has been pouring bold, beautiful wines ever since. Owner (and Tacoma native!) La’Rissa Dwyer and her husband Michael have long shared a love of wine, noticing in their previous careers how it naturally brought people together. When Michael’s curiosity led him to study viticulture, La’Rissa dove into the logistics of starting a winery, and their passion grew into a full-on pursuit. After years of making wine in Woodinville, they turned their dream into reality here in La’Rissa’s hometown Tacoma. Their modern new tasting room is now the perfect spot to sip, mingle, and make memories. Stop by to try favorites like A Classic Encounter Riesling or First Dance Sauvignon Blanc while the sun’s still shining.
September 27th
Join the American Heart Association’s Washington Heart and Stroke Walk at Cheney Stadium for a day of celebration, inspiration, and lifesaving impact! This free community event features a health and wellness festival, survivor recognition, and an untimed walk where you can cheer, smile, and move together with family, friends, coworkers, and survivors. Every step and every dollar raised helps fund research, train people in CPR, and create more lifesaving moments. Register today and be part of building a community of heart and stroke heroes!
September 27th
Celebrate the beauty of traditional fiber arts at the Tacoma Fiber Fling in beautiful Old Town Park. This special event highlights sewing, weaving, quilting, knitting, macramé, dyeing, printing, and needlework, showcasing the rich heritage of these timeless crafts. Shop from talented local fiber arts vendors, enjoy live music and performances, and take part in hands-on community arts activities. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect, create, and be inspired!
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