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Upcoming Events in Tacoma
All current and future Tacoma events we list, starting now and in date order.
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Sat, Nov 28, 7:30pm
A Magical Motown Christmas
Rialto Theater
A Magical Motown Christmas takes place at Tacoma’s Rialto Theater on November 28, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. The holiday event features live music and theater.
Arts & CultureLive MusicTheater
Sat, Nov 28, 9:45pm· 9:45 p.m.; end time not announced (Tacoma local time)
Gabriel Rutledge
Tacoma Comedy Club – Downtown
Gabriel Rutledge at Tacoma Comedy Club – Downtown on November 28, 2026 at 9:45 p.m.
ComedyNightlifeTicketed show; two-item minimum.
Sat, Nov 28
Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium transforms into a winter wonderland with over 800,000 lights, November 28 through January 4.
Sun, Nov 29, 11am· 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tacoma Winter Market
Sons of Norway
Tacoma Winter Market at Sons of Norway in Tacoma.
Markets
Sun, Nov 29, 6pm· 6 p.m.; end time not announced (Tacoma local time)
Thanksgiving Hangover Comedy
Tacoma Comedy Club – 6th & Proctor
Thanksgiving Hangover Comedy at Tacoma Comedy Club – 6th & Proctor on November 29, 2026 at 6 p.m.
ComedyNightlife
Sun, Nov 29, 7pm· 7 p.m.; end time not announced (Tacoma local time)
Gabriel Rutledge
Tacoma Comedy Club – Downtown
Gabriel Rutledge at Tacoma Comedy Club – Downtown on November 29, 2026 at 7 p.m.
ComedyNightlifeTicketed show; two-item minimum.
Mon, Nov 30, 10am
Play to Learn | Bryant Neighborhood Center
Bryant Neighborhood Center
Free drop-in play session for children six and under and their adults, with songs, activities and circle time.
FamilyFree
Mon, Nov 30, 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 November 30, 2026 at 7 p.m.
ComedyNightlifeFree
Tue, Dec 1, 10am
Adult Specialized Day Group: December
STAR Center
Adult Specialized Day Group: December takes place at STAR Ctr on December 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The event is for ages 18 and up and costs $125.
Parks & OutdoorsClasses & Workshops$125.00
Tue, Dec 1, 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
Tue, Dec 1, 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 1, 2026 at 7 p.m.
ComedyNightlifeFree
Wed, Dec 2, 10am· 10 a.m.–noon.
Babies on the Trail
Point Defiance Park – Fort Nisqually Picnic Shelter
A nature-focused outing for caregivers and young children at Point Defiance Park.
FamilyNature Programs
Wed, Dec 2, 10am
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.
FamilyFree
Wed, Dec 2, 7pm· 7 p.m.; end time not announced (Tacoma local time)
Jake Cornell
Tacoma Comedy Club – Downtown
Jake Cornell at Tacoma Comedy Club – Downtown. This listing covers the 7 p.m. event on 2026-12-02.
ComedyNightlife
Wed, Dec 2, 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 2, 2026 at 7 p.m.
ComedyNightlifeFree
Thu, Dec 3, 8am
50+ Overnight Trip - Leavenworth - Norpoint & Eastside
Pick up available from either Norpoint or Eastside Community Centers
The 50+ Overnight Trip to Leavenworth departs December 3, 2026, at 8 a.m., with pickup available at Norpoint or Eastside Community Centers. The trip costs $475 and is for ages 50 and up.
Parks & OutdoorsClasses & WorkshopsCommunity$475.00
Thu, Dec 3, 10am
Play to Learn | Swasey Library
Swasey Library
Free drop-in play session for children six and under and their adults, with songs, activities and circle time.
FamilyFree
Thu, Dec 3, 10am· Hours vary by day — check the official site.
Victorian Christmas Festival
Washington State Fair Event Center
The Victorian Christmas Festival takes place December 3, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the Washington State Fair Event Center in Puyallup. Ticket purchase is required.
FairsFestivalsHolidayOnline Adult $14 · Online Senior Admission (62+) $12 · Onsite Adult $16 · Onsite Senior Admission (62+) $14
Thu, Dec 3, 10am
Play to Learn | Henry Schatz Boys & Girls Club
Henry Schatz Boys & Girls Club
Free drop-in play session for children six and under and their adults, with songs, activities and circle time.
FamilyFree
Thu, Dec 3, 1pm
Play to Learn | Swasey Library (P.M.)
Swasey Library
Free drop-in play session for children six and under and their adults, with songs, activities and circle time.
FamilyFree
Thu, Dec 3, 5pm
RAT Fest 2026
Real Art Tacoma
A four-day music festival at Real Art Tacoma, running Thursday through Saturday from 5–11 p.m. and Sunday from noon–6 p.m.
Arts & CultureFestivalsMarkets$10
Thu, Dec 3, 7pm· 7 p.m.; end time not announced (Tacoma local time)
Aaron Branch
Tacoma Comedy Club – Downtown
Aaron Branch at Tacoma Comedy Club – Downtown. This listing covers the 7 p.m. event on 2026-12-03.
ComedyNightlife
Thu, Dec 3, 7:30pm· 7:30 p.m.; end time not announced (Tacoma local time)
Aaron Weber
Tacoma Comedy Club – 6th & Proctor
Aaron Weber at Tacoma Comedy Club – 6th & Proctor. This listing covers the 7:30 p.m. event on 2026-12-03.
ComedyNightlife
Fri, Dec 4, 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
Dates, times and prices can change. Confirm with the venue or organizer before you go.