Tacoma weekend events
Things to Do in Tacoma This Weekend
Friday through Sunday in Tacoma, Washington: shows, workshops, markets and activities worth planning around.
Friday–Sunday, November 6–8
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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
Fri, Nov 6, 9am· 9 a.m.–noon.
Tacoma Nature Center Stewardship Work Party
Tacoma Nature Center
Join a volunteer work party caring for the trails and grounds of Tacoma Nature Center.
VolunteerOutdoors
Fri, Nov 6, 10am
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.
FamilyFree
Fri, Nov 6, 10am· Starts at 10 a.m.; hikes last approximately one hour.
Tots on the Trail
Fort Nisqually Picnic Shelter
A toddler-paced nature hike starting at the Fort Nisqually Picnic Shelter.
FamilyNature Programs
Fri, Nov 6, 10am
Play to Learn | Fern Hill Library
Fern Hill Library
Free drop-in play session for children six and under and their adults, with songs, activities and circle time.
FamilyFree
Fri, Nov 6
Friday Workday at Cousin Collective HQ
Cousin Collective HQ
A community workday at Cousin Collective's South Tacoma headquarters, open to volunteers.
Community
Fri, Nov 6, 2:30pm· November 6, 2026, 2:30 PM-5:00 PM. Tacoma local time.
Beyond the Block: Community & Gratitude
Bryant Neighborhood Center
Beyond the Block: Community & Gratitude at Bryant Neighborhood Center in Tacoma on November 6, 2026, 2:30-5 p.m.
CommunityFree
Fri, Nov 6, 7pm· 7 p.m.; end time not announced (Tacoma local time)
Are You Garbage?
Tacoma Comedy Club – Downtown
A live performance of Are You Garbage? at Tacoma Comedy Club – Downtown. This listing covers only the approved individual showtime.
ComedyNightlifeTicketed show; two-item showroom minimum. See the official show page for current pricing.
Fri, Nov 6, 7:30pm· 7:30 p.m.; end time not announced (Tacoma local time)
Susan Rice
Tacoma Comedy Club – 6th & Proctor
A live performance of Susan Rice at Tacoma Comedy Club – 6th & Proctor. This listing covers only the approved individual showtime.
ComedyNightlifeTicketed show; two-item showroom minimum. See the official show page for current pricing.
Sat, Nov 7, 9am· 9 a.m.–noon.
Charlotte’s Blueberry Park Work Party
Charlotte’s Blueberry Park
Volunteer to help maintain the restoration site at Charlotte’s Blueberry Park.
VolunteerOutdoors
Sat, Nov 7, 9am· November 7, 2026, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM. Tacoma local time.
Proctor Farmers' Market
Proctor Farmers' Market
Proctor Farmers' Market in Tacoma on November 7, 2026, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
MarketsFree
Sat, Nov 7, 9am· 9 a.m.–noon.
Pollinator Work Party at China Lake Park
China Lake Park
Help restore habitat and support native plants and pollinators at China Lake Park.
VolunteerOutdoors
Sat, Nov 7, 9am· 9 a.m.–noon.
Drop-in Hikes at Point Defiance
Fort Nisqually Picnic Shelter
Join a Park Guide for a hike starting at the Fort Nisqually Picnic Shelter.
OutdoorsNature Programs
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, 10am
Point Defiance Youth Mushroom Hike
Point Defiance Park
The Point Defiance Youth Mushroom Hike takes place at Point Defiance Park on November 7, 2026, at 10 a.m. It’s for ages 10 and up, with a choose-your-fee price.
Kids ActivitiesParks & OutdoorsOutdoorChoose your Fee
Sat, Nov 7, 11am· 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Brewallup
Washington State Fair Event Center
Brewallup takes place at the Washington State Fair Event Center in Puyallup on November 7, 2026, starting at 11 a.m. Admission is $40.
FairsRequires Ticket Purchase
Sat, Nov 7, 1pm
Heritage Skills Workshop: Cider & More
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
A hands-on cider-focused heritage-skills workshop at Fort Nisqually.
Classes & WorkshopsHistory$90; registration required.
Sat, Nov 7, 2pm· 2 p.m.; end time not announced (Tacoma local time)
Stone Cold & The Jackal Holiday Show
Tacoma Comedy Club – Downtown
A live performance of Stone Cold & The Jackal Holiday Show at Tacoma Comedy Club – Downtown. This listing covers only the approved individual showtime.
ComedyNightlifeTicketed show; two-item showroom minimum. See the official show page for current pricing.
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
Sat, Nov 7, 2:30pm
Drag Brunch: Funny Side Up!
Tacoma Comedy Club
Drag Brunch: Funny Side Up! takes place at Tacoma Comedy Club, 933 Market St in Tacoma, on November 7, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.
Food & DrinkNightlife
Sat, Nov 7, 7:30pm
Pier Peer
Point Defiance Marina
A nighttime dock program (ages 8+) to see marine life drawn to underwater lights at Point Defiance Marina. Pre-registration required.
NatureFamily
Sat, Nov 7, 8pm· 8 p.m.; end time not announced. Doors open 7 p.m... Tacoma local time.
Clinton Fearon & Boogie Brown Band with Ian Ayers & The Soul Purpose
Airport Tavern Music Hall
Clinton Fearon & Boogie Brown Band with Ian Ayers & The Soul Purpose at Airport Tavern Music Hall, Tacoma.
MusicNightlife
Sat, Nov 7, 8:45pm
Are You Garbage?
Tacoma Comedy Club
Are You Garbage? takes place at Tacoma Comedy Club, 933 Market St in Tacoma, on November 7, 2026, at 6 p.m.
ComedyNightlife
Dates, times and prices can change. Confirm with the venue or organizer before you go.