Kick off the summer with a fantastic lineup of family-friendly activities in the South Sound near Tacoma! Whether you're a local or just visiting, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
FAMILY & BABYSITTERS MEET UP (FORMERLY BABYSITTERS CLUB)
Are you a parent in search of the ideal babysitter to care for your precious little ones? Perhaps you're a caring and experienced babysitter eager to find the perfect family to work with? Look no further! Join us for a fun and unique event that brings parents and babysitters together for a delightful day of bonding, open playtime, and circle introductions.
Date: Saturday, June 1
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: THE POD WORKS, 7024 27th Street West, University Place, WA, 98466
PROCTOR FARMERS' MARKET
Join us at the weekly Proctor Farmers' Market, presented by the City of Tacoma and Pierce County's Agriculture Program. Enjoy live music and browse a variety of local produce, crafts, and more. Free to attend and suitable for all ages!
Date: Saturdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: North 27th and North Proctor Streets, Tacoma, WA 98401
POINT DEFIANCE FLOWER & GARDEN FESTIVAL
The Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival is a showcase of gardening in the Pacific Northwest with hands-on programming, demonstrations, garden tours, food trucks, shopping, lectures, live music, and a beer and wine garden. This indoor/outdoor event is perfect for expert gardeners, budding plant lovers, or those who just enjoy stopping to smell the roses.
Date: Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2
Time: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: POINT DEFIANCE PARK, 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407
BOTANICAL GARDEN TOUR AT POINT DEFIANCE ZOO & AQUARIUM
Cacti. Bamboo. Leaves, trunks, flowers. Did you know the Zoo is also a botanical garden, home to hundreds of varieties of plants from decorative to functional? Zookeepers use some of the plant growth, such as banana leaves and bamboo shoots, as food or skill-building tools for the animals. The plants also create a stunning botanical paradise.
Take a botanical garden tour with our horticulturalist Bryon Jones and be awed by the power of plants at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium.
Date: Sunday, June 2
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: POINT DEFIANCE ZOO & AQUARIUM, 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407
TUESDAYS AT THE BAY
Stop by Bay Terrace each Tuesday for one of our weekly programs, or a cup of coffee! Tuesdays at the Bay includes free employment and education resources for adults and teens at “The Hub,” the Fresh Express Farmers Market, Community Café, and Club Z Tutoring for K-12 kids and teens. You don't have to live at Bay Terrace to attend, all are welcome!
Date: Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25
Time: 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: BAY TERRACE, 2550 S G St, Tacoma, WA 98405
LAKEWOOD FARMERS MARKET
With a wide variety of vendors offering fresh produce, artisanal crafts, and delicious snacks, this market is the perfect destination for a weekend outing. Explore the stalls and discover unique items while supporting local farmers and artisans. The Lakewood Farmers Market is more than just a shopping destination; it's a community gathering spot where friends and families can connect and enjoy live music, activities for children, and food trucks.
Date: Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25
Time: 2:00 - 7:00 PM
Location: FORT STEILACOOM PARK, 8714 87th Ave SW, Lakewood, WA 98498
TACOMA FARMERS' MARKET ON BROADWAY
Tacoma Farmers Market creates vibrant marketplaces where local farms, small businesses, and organizations connect directly with the community.
Date: Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: 925 Broadway, Tacoma WA 98402
GIG HARBOR WATERFRONT FARMERS' MARKET
The Waterfront Farmers Market, located in downtown Gig Harbor, provides our community with fresh, locally grown farm products and specialty foods. At the same time, we are providing our local area growers with a community-supported venue for their crops and products. Give back to your community. Eat fresh and local.
Date: Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27
Time: 1:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: SKANSIE BROTHERS PARK, 3211 Harborview Dr, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
FREE NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHTS AT TAM
Tacoma Art Museum is open late and FREE to the community every Thursday, 5 – 8 pm! Neighborhood Nights offer us the space to build programs with community partners, artists, scholars, and entertainers. Stop by TAM Cafe for a bite or a drink before enjoying exhibitions, artmaking in TAM Studio, or a special program. Thursday evenings at the Tacoma Art Museum are the perfect time to bring your friends, family, or a date to enjoy art. Experience YOUR Museum.
Date: Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: TACOMA ART MUSEUM, 1701 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402
More info: All ages, admission is FREE
MEEKER DAYS
This iconic festival, held annually in June, has been a beloved tradition for over 80 years. With live entertainment, mouth-watering food, thrilling rides, and an array of unique vendors, Meeker Days has something for everyone. Explore the historic downtown district of Puyallup and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere as you stroll through the streets filled with music and laughter. This family-friendly event is perfect for all ages, so bring your friends and family and create unforgettable memories. Don't miss out on this unforgettable summer experience!
Dates: Friday, June 14 - Sunday, June 16
Location: 118 W Main, Puyallup, WA 98371
FAMILY STEAM DAYS – CUSTOM CAR CREATIONS
On the third Saturday of each month, families can spend quality time together exploring activities available in the Education Studio and Family Zone. Family STEAM Days are free for ACM Members and included with Museum admission. Museum visitors age 18 and under receive FREE admission on Family STEAM Days.
Date: Saturday, June 15
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: LEMAY – AMERICA'S CAR MUSEUM, 2702 E D St, Tacoma, WA 98421
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
The festival will include a main stage filled with amazing performances and speakers, an interactive kid's zone and stage, face painting and a playground. Partnering with the City of Tacoma/Tacoma Creates, Metro Parks, Tacoma Urban League, MultiCare and other community organizations and utilizing the beautiful Stewart Heights Park, the Juneteenth festival will host over fifty vendors from trade associations, local businesses, nonprofits, and finance. Our goal is to create an opportunity for economic growth and set a path for financial stability within the BIPOC community and of course celebrate.
Date: Wednesday, June 19
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: 5715 Reginald Gutierrez Ln, Tacoma, WA 98404
FREE THIRD THURSDAY AND DOWNTOWN ARTWALK
Tacoma's monthly Third Thursday museum district celebration! Local museums offer free or discounted admission once a month, and often feature special activities. Visit the Washington State History Museum for free from 3pm to 8pm. You can also visit the Foss Waterway Seaport from 4pm - 8pm, and the Tacoma Art Museum and Museum of Glass for from 5pm to 8pm. Local downtown art galleries also open their doors for participants to stop by and enjoy, the works of art and mingle with the artists.
Date: Thursday, June 20
Time: 3:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: WASHINGTON STATE HISTORY MUSEUM, 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402
JUNETEENTH COMMEMORATION
Commemorate Juneteenth through an evening of programming curated by BLK WINS. BLK WINS strives to be a direct resource for people, specifically Black youth, to discover and identify who we truly are, where we come from, and how we got here. The session will include a presentation and conversation facilitated by the BLK WINS team that reflects on the importance of Black history on a local and national level and the significance of Juneteenth in Washington State. The program will conclude with an interactive mural-making session.
Date: Wednesday, June 19
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Location: WASHINGTON STATE HISTORY MUSEUM, 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402
RHUBARB DAYS
Join us for the fastest growing festival in the Pacific Northwest! A full weekend of live music, a beer garden, crafts, and local vendors! Sumner is the place for family fun! Come celebrate Rhubarb in the Rhubarb Pie Capitol of the World.
Date: Saturday, June 22nd and Sunday, June 23rd
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Main Street Sumner, WA 98390
LINCOLN DISTRICT FOOD WALK
We're transforming Lincoln District, Tacoma into a street food festival! Yakima Ave will be filled with food trucks and stands. Grab a drink in the michelada beer garden and enjoy live performances from PNW artists. Follow the food walk map and taste small bites and special menu items from district restaurants. Shop the pop-up marketplace curated by Tacoma Sunday Market. Lincoln District Food Walk is a street food festival celebrating cultural diversity through food, drink and music! EAT. DANCE. DRINK. REPEAT.
Date: Saturday, June 22nd
Time: 12:00 - 7:00 PM
Location: 3801 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98418
FIRCREST STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
There's not much better than a fun summer evening in the sun! Come kickoff the summer event season at the Fircrest Strawberry Festival!
Jam to the toe tapping tunes of the HOOK ME UP BAND live in concert! We'll have Artists, Makers, Food Trucks and of course the famous Fircrest Kiwanis Strawberry shortcakes! There's even reliable rumors that the Strawberry Princess might be fluttering around! You won't want to miss it!
Date: Sunday, June 23rd
Time: 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: 511 Electron Way, Tacoma, WA 98466
TACOMA OCEAN FEST
Tacoma Ocean Fest returns to the Foss Waterway Seaport June 28 & 29, 2024! Incredible art, music, dance, film, poetry, science and water fun bring our community together to celebrate the ocean, learn about its threats and get inspired to protect it. State of the Salmon Screening: Thursday, June 27, 2024 6pm-7pm. Lantern Paddle for Species: Friday, June 28, 2024 7pm-10pm. Waterfront Clean-up: Saturday, June 29, 2024 10am-Noon. Festival: Saturday, June 29, 2024 Noon-5pm.
Location: FOSS WATERWAY SEAPORT, 705 Dock St, Tacoma, WA 98402