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Tue, Dec 8, 7pm· 7 p.m.; end time not announced (Tacoma local time)
New Talent Tuesday
Tacoma Comedy Club – Downtown
New Talent Tuesday at Tacoma Comedy Club – Downtown on December 8, 2026 at 7 p.m.
ComedyNightlifeFree
Thu, Dec 10
Mo' Motion: Dance Workshop
Tacoma Art Museum
A one-hour dance workshop held at Tacoma Art Museum.
Arts & CultureClasses & WorkshopsFree
Fri, Dec 11
Capoeira Monthly Roda & Potluck
Tacoma Capoeira Center (Mecca Building)
A monthly open capoeira roda at Tacoma Capoeira Center in the Mecca Building.
DanceCommunityFree
Sat, Dec 12, 9am· December 12, 2026, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM. Tacoma local time.
Proctor Farmers' Market
Proctor Farmers' Market
Proctor Farmers' Market in Tacoma on December 12, 2026, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
MarketsFree
Sat, Dec 12· 10am and 11:15am
The Snowman Family Concert
Blue Mouse Theatre
Northwest Sinfonietta performs a family concert of The Snowman at the Blue Mouse Theatre, with two morning performances.
MusicFamilyFree
Sat, Dec 12, 11am
Midwinter Frost — A Carnival & Craft Faire
Freighthouse Square
An all-ages indoor carnival and craft faire at Freighthouse Square, with games, local vendors, sweet treats and Santa. Free entry; optional purchases cost extra.
MarketsFamilyFree
Sun, Dec 13, 1pm· December 13, 2026, 1:00 PM-6:00 PM. Tacoma local time.
Downtown for the Holidays: Holiday Market
Theater Square
Downtown Tacoma holiday market at Theater Square on December 13, 2026, 1-6 p.m.
MarketsHolidayFree
Mon, Dec 14, 7pm· 7 p.m.; end time not announced (Tacoma local time)
The Monday Mic
Tacoma Comedy Club – 6th & Proctor
The Monday Mic at Tacoma Comedy Club – 6th & Proctor on December 14, 2026 at 7 p.m.
ComedyNightlifeFree
Tue, Dec 15, 7pm· 7 p.m.; end time not announced (Tacoma local time)
New Talent Tuesday
Tacoma Comedy Club – Downtown
New Talent Tuesday at Tacoma Comedy Club – Downtown on December 15, 2026 at 7 p.m.
ComedyNightlifeFree
Wed, Dec 16, 7pm· 7 p.m.; end time not announced (Tacoma local time)
Open Mic Night
Tacoma Comedy Club – Downtown
Open Mic Night at Tacoma Comedy Club – Downtown on December 16, 2026 at 7 p.m.
ComedyNightlifeFree
Thu, Dec 17, 10am· 10–11 a.m. Tacoma local time.
Coffee with the CEO
Tacoma Armory
Meet Tacoma Arts Live CEO Katie Stricker for informal community conversation over coffee.
CommunityFree
Sat, Dec 19, 9am· December 19, 2026, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM. Tacoma local time.
Proctor Farmers' Market
Proctor Farmers' Market
Proctor Farmers' Market in Tacoma on December 19, 2026, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
MarketsFree
Sat, Dec 19, 5:30pm
Tacoma Yacht Club Lighted Boat Parade
5912 N Waterfront Dr, Tacoma, WA 98407
Decorated boats parade along the Tacoma waterfront and down the Foss Waterway, ending at Dock Street Marina.
Free
Sun, Dec 20, 9am· Starts at 9 a.m.; end time not stated.
Titlow Bird Walk
Titlow Park & Lodge
Titlow Bird Walk at Titlow Park & Lodge in Tacoma.
OutdoorsFree
Thu, Dec 31, 6pm
New Year's Eve Kick Off Celebration & Dragon Parade
1548 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Free family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration at Tollefson Plaza, opening the Tacoma Light Trail, with a Dragon Parade starting at 5:30 PM.
Free
Thu, Dec 31
Tacoma Light Trail
Downtown Tacoma (various locations)
A free annual winter festival of light art across downtown Tacoma, with illuminated art, performances, dragon parades and more, December 31 through January 17.
Free
Mon, Jan 4, 2027
Carving As Medicine
Tacoma Boat Builders
A carving gathering hosted by Tahoma Indian Center at Tacoma Boat Builders, open to all ages.
Arts & CultureCommunityFree
Fri, Jan 8, 2027, 2:30pm· January 8, 2027, 2:30 PM-5:00 PM. Tacoma local time.
Beyond the Block: New Year, New Energy
Bryant Neighborhood Center
Beyond the Block: New Year, New Energy at Bryant Neighborhood Center in Tacoma on January 8, 2027, 2:30-5 p.m.
CommunityFree
Sun, Jan 10, 2027, 9am· Starts at 9 a.m.; end time not stated.
Wapato Bird Walk
Wapato Park
Wapato Bird Walk at Wapato Park in Tacoma.
OutdoorsFree
Thu, Jan 14, 2027
Mo' Motion: Dance Workshop
Tacoma Art Museum
A one-hour dance workshop held at Tacoma Art Museum.
Arts & CultureClasses & WorkshopsFree
Fri, Jan 22, 2027, 10am· 10–11:30 a.m.
Play to Learn | Asia Pacific Cultural Center
Asia Pacific Cultural Center
Free drop-in play session for children six and under and their adults, with songs, activities and circle time.
FamilyFreeFree
Sat, Jan 23, 2027
A Bailar: Cumbia Dance Workshop
Mi Centro
A cumbia dance workshop at Mi Centro, open to all ages.
DanceClasses & WorkshopsFree
Sun, Jan 24, 2027, 9am· Starts at 9 a.m.; end time not stated.
Point Defiance Bird Walk
Point Defiance Park – Five Mile Drive entrance
Point Defiance Bird Walk at Point Defiance Park – Five Mile Drive entrance in Tacoma.
OutdoorsFree
Wed, Jan 27, 2027, 10am· 10–11:30 a.m.
Play to Learn | Salishan Family Investment Center
Salishan Family Investment Center
Free drop-in play session for children six and under and their adults, with songs, activities and circle time.
FamilyFreeFree
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