Summer is coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! There are still plenty of events happening in the Tacoma, Washington area in the next several weeks. We’ve compiled a list for you and the family to enjoy your time together as schedules begin to pick up again.
School is back in session, and work is in full swing, but we know how important it is to be able to enjoy yourself with family and friends, in addition to winding down from a long day or week at the office.
The Broadway Farmer’s Market
When: Every Thursday through October
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Between 9th and 11th street, Tacoma, WA
How Much: FREE!
What better way to welcome the fall than with a farmer’s market? The Broadway Farmer’s Market began in 1990, and this will be the place to be on Thursdays this fall. You can enjoy local produce, chef demonstrations, gardening tips and entertainment for the whole family.
Plants Live at the Zoo
When: Sunday, September 6
Time: 10:00 am
Where: Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma, WA
How Much: Free with paid admission or membership
Typically, we go to the zoo the check out all of the incredible animals. On Sunday, September 6, the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium will be giving one-hour garden tours of the beautiful plant-life. You can find out more about attracting butterflies and bees, among other animals, to your own garden!
You can learn more about this event here.
Frost Park Chalk Off: Season 8
When: Friday, September 18
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Where: Frost Park, Corner of 9th and Pacific Ave., Tacoma, WA
How Much: FREE (chalk included!)
This event will be taking place every Friday through October, but you won’t want to miss the first of the season! Are you looking to revisit your creative youth? The Frost Park Chalk Off is great for the entire family, and it gives you a chance to release your inner creativity via drawing with sidewalk chalk.
This event has a competitive side, too. There will be one weekly winner of the chalk drawing competition, and everyone participating will have a chance to win prizes!
The Washington State Fair
When: Friday, September 11 – Sunday, September 27
Time: Available on their website.
Where: Washington State Fair Event Center, 110 9th Ave. SW, Puyallup, WA, 98371
How Much: Prices Available on their website.
This is the largest fair in the state of Washington, and you won’t want to miss it! If you’re willing to make the (relatively short) trip over to Puyallup, we would love to see you there.
The fair began in 1900, and it is still going strong every year. You can enjoy delicious food, craft beer and live entertainment. Headliners range from Duran Duran, Keith Urban and Iggy Azalea all the way to Jason Derulo, Fifth Harmony and Dan + Shay.
Learn more about the fair here.
We are looking forward to seeing you at all of these events! As always, if you are planning on drinking at these events, make sure you have a designated driver to bring you there and back safely.
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