Museums, galleries & culture
Arts & Culture Events in Tacoma
Museum programs, gallery nights, cultural celebrations and hands-on art sessions.
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Tue, Nov 3, 10am· 10 a.m.–11 a.m. (Tacoma local time)
Storytime for Little Sparkplugs
LeMay – America's Car Museum
Interactive stories, songs and Family Zone play for toddlers and their caregivers.
FamilyArts & CultureFree
Wed, Nov 4, 10am· November 4–8, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. daily.
Josefina Muñoz Torres Visiting Artist Residency
Museum of Glass
Josefina Muñoz Torres Visiting Artist Residency at Museum of Glass in downtown Tacoma.
Arts & Culture
Happening now ·Ongoing through Sun, Nov 29· Oct. 7–Nov. 29: Wednesday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Closed November 26. Seasonal hours and the event description confirm 3 p.m.; the calendar details retain a conflicting 4 p.m. entry.
Autumn Flower Show
W.W. Seymour Conservatory
An autumn display of seasonal flowers and foliage in the historic Seymour Conservatory.
NatureArts & CultureFree
Sat, Nov 7, 10am
Grit City Comic Show 2026
Greater Tacoma Convention Center
Grit City Comic Show brings comic creators, artists, vendors, cosplay, gaming, LEGO displays and special guests to the Greater Tacoma Convention Center for a one-day convention.
TheaterArts & CultureKids Activities$10 advance; $15 at the door; ages 12 and under free
Sat, Nov 7, 2pm· Starts at 2 p.m. End time not listed.
Veterans Day Celebration
Museum of Glass
Veterans Day Celebration at Museum of Glass in downtown Tacoma.
Arts & Culture
Sun, Nov 8, 1pm· 1–2 p.m.
Artist Talk: Josefina Muñoz Torres
Museum of Glass
Artist Talk: Josefina Muñoz Torres at Museum of Glass in downtown Tacoma.
Arts & Culture
Tue, Nov 10, 10:30am
50+ Visual Arts Workshop - Winter Watercolors - People's
People's Cmty Ctr
The 50+ Visual Arts Workshop - Winter Watercolors - People's takes place at People's Cmty Ctr on November 10, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. The workshop is for ages 50 and up.
Parks & OutdoorsClasses & WorkshopsArts & CultureView fee details
Tue, Nov 10, 1pm
50+ Culinary Arts Workshop - Holiday Confections - STAR
STAR Ctr
The 50+ Culinary Arts Workshop - Holiday Confections - STAR takes place at STAR Ctr on November 10, 2026, at 1 p.m. The workshop is for ages 50 and up and costs $25.
Parks & OutdoorsClasses & WorkshopsArts & Culture$25.00
Wed, Nov 11, 10am· November 11–15, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. daily.
Megan Stelljes Visiting Artist Residency
Museum of Glass
Megan Stelljes Visiting Artist Residency at Museum of Glass in downtown Tacoma.
Arts & Culture
Thu, Nov 12
Mo' Motion: Dance Workshop
Tacoma Art Museum
A one-hour dance workshop held at Tacoma Art Museum.
Arts & CultureClasses & Workshops
Fri, Nov 13
Capoeira Monthly Roda & Potluck
Tacoma Capoeira Center (Mecca Building)
Capoeira Vida's free monthly Capoeira Angola roda with live traditional music, followed by a potluck. Open to all levels; the organizer asks attendees to sign up and sign a waiver first.
Arts & CultureCommunity
Fri, Nov 13, 7:30pm
Joanne Shaw Taylor
Rialto Theater
Joanne Shaw Taylor performs at Tacoma’s Rialto Theater on November 13, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
Arts & CultureLive MusicTheater
Sat, Nov 14, 11am· Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. each day.
Arts at the Armory
Tacoma Armory
A free, all-ages market featuring local artists, fine art, handmade goods, ceramics, fiber art and jewelry.
Arts & CultureMarketsShoppingFree
Sat, Nov 14
Studio and Storytime with Tacoma Art Museum
Tacoma Art Museum
A family program pairing a story with a hands-on art activity at Tacoma Art Museum.
FamilyArts & Culture
Sat, Nov 14, 11:30am
50+ Culinary Arts Workshop - Holiday Confections - Eastside
Eastside Cmty Ctr
The 50+ Culinary Arts Workshop - Holiday Confections - Eastside takes place at Eastside Cmty Ctr on November 14, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. The workshop is for ages 50 and up and costs $25.
Parks & OutdoorsClasses & WorkshopsArts & Culture$25.00
Sat, Nov 14, 1pm· 1–4 p.m.
Family Day: Harvest Haul!
Museum of Glass
Family Day: Harvest Haul! at Museum of Glass in downtown Tacoma.
Arts & Culture
Sat, Nov 14, 5pm
Rainbow Center Gayla 2026
Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Rainbow Center’s annual Tacoma fundraiser features dinner, entertainment, dancing, and live and silent auctions.
CommunityArts & Culture
Sat, Nov 14, 7pm
Becoming
Rialto Theater
Becoming takes place at Tacoma’s Rialto Theater on November 14, 2026, at 7 p.m. The event is listed under arts and culture, live music, and theater.
Arts & CultureLive MusicTheater
Sat, Nov 14, 7pm
KOYOTE North America Tour
Pantages Theater
KOYOTE North America Tour comes to Pantages Theater in Tacoma on November 14, 2026, at 7 p.m.
Arts & CultureLive MusicTheater
Sun, Nov 15, 1pm· 1–2 p.m.
Artist Talk: Megan Stelljes
Museum of Glass
Artist Talk: Megan Stelljes at Museum of Glass in downtown Tacoma.
Arts & Culture
Thu, Nov 19, 1pm
50+ Culinary Arts Workshop - Holiday Confections - Norpoint
Ctr at Norpoint
The 50+ Culinary Arts Workshop - Holiday Confections takes place at Ctr at Norpoint on November 19, 2026, at 1 p.m. The workshop is for ages 50 and up and costs $25.
Parks & OutdoorsClasses & WorkshopsArts & Culture$25.00
Thu, Nov 19
Teen Open Studio at TAM
Tacoma Art Museum
An open art studio session for teens at Tacoma Art Museum.
Arts & CultureClasses & Workshops
Thu, Nov 19, 9:30pm
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Theatre on the Square
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles takes place at Theatre on the Square in Tacoma on November 19, 2026, at 9:30 p.m.
Arts & CultureLive MusicTheater
Fri, Nov 20, 10am
Creative Aging: Job Carr Museum & TAM
Tacoma Art Museum
A Creative Aging session with Job Carr Cabin Museum and Tacoma Art Museum.
Arts & Culture
Dates, times and prices can change. Confirm with the venue or organizer before you go.