📆 Around town this week
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This week
⚾ Tacoma Rainiers vs. Reno Aces @ Cheney Stadium | Wednesday (9/3) at 6:05pm – If you need an excuse to dust off your glove and suffer overpriced hot dogs, Tacoma’s home team takes on the Reno Aces with Summit Club access, peanuts, chatter, and a handy parking pass included. Expect just enough drama to keep it interesting.
🎸 Alex Vile + GRRRizzly + Cocker Spaniel @ McMenamins Elks Temple | Thursday (9/4) at 6:00pm – Weekend soundtrack upgrade, Alex Vile’s earnest-turned-grungy quartet, GRRRizzly’s primal riot-grrrl racket, and Cocker Spaniel’s claustrophobic emo-shoegaze stomp take over the Spanish Ballroom. It’s local talent at its rowdy, heartfelt best, so bring someone who still claims they like ‘real music.’
🚴 Thursday Night Gravel Ride @ Trek Bicycle Gig Harbor | Thursday (9/4) at 6:20pm – New to gravel or just looking for a chill spin? This weekly ride is the perfect intro to Gig Harbor’s local gravel routes—no pressure, just pedals and a little dust. Bring your bike, your curiosity, and maybe a post-ride snack.
🎨 Hello Pumpkin Paint & Sip @ Off Camber Brewing | Friday (9/5) at 5:00pm – Fall feels incoming! Sip something tasty (on your tab) while you paint a festive pumpkin door hanger—no experience needed and all supplies are covered with your ticket. It’s cozy, crafty, and a little bit boozy. Ages 13+ welcome, but we’re guessing the adults will claim the good brushes.
👻 Haunted Stories and Book Signing @ Foss Waterway Seaport | Friday (9/5) at 6:00pm – This haunted sea story night pairs local guide Chris Staudinger’s favorite spooky sea yarns with a peek at Tacoma’s creepiest relic, the lost ship Andelana’s model, and a cash bar. Grab a signed copy of Secret Tacoma, sip something stiff, and pretend you aren’t terrified.
This weekend
🍂 Fall Yard Sale @ Frontier Park | Saturday (9/6) at 9:00am – Hit the country lanes and wander into Frontier Park’s horse barn for the fall yard sale, where repurposed treasures sit alongside new finds, enough kitsch to remind you why the attic is full. Fuel up at the coffee trailer, sample food truck treats, then brag.
📖 Family Saturdays: Intertribal Storytelling @ Washington State History Museum | Saturday (9/6) at 10:30am – Think story hour but with powwow drums, Mexica danza flair, and a poet-musician whose family roots stretch from Apache to Filipino. Itsa Shash spins intertribal tales, sprinkles in some flute tunes, and leaves both kiddos and grown-ups grinning ear to ear.
🎡 The Puyallup @ Washington State Fair | Saturday (9/6) at 10:30am – Round up your bravest friends and swing by the State Fair for a casual coaster takeover, marking 125 years of Puyallup madness and the Classic Coaster’s 90th birthday. We’ll ride the vintage woodie, terrorize the Wild Cat, and sneak in a few bonus spins.
🎉 Fiesta de la Familia @ Fort Steilacoom Park | Saturday (9/6) at 12:00pm – Nothing says weekend like dancing horses and empanadas right here in town, minus the passport hassle. We’re talking taco tents, salsa beats, local art stalls, and enough crafts to keep the kids off your phone. Authentic vibes, zero plane ticket required.
🛍️ Tacoma Sunday Market | Sunday (9/7) at 11:00am – First Sundays in Tacoma mean weekend pilgrimages to the Sunday Market. You’ll sift vintage denim, handmade trinkets, and funky furniture, dodge selfie stations, and sample food truck bites while DJs spin chill beats. Bring the family and fur baby; parking is free.
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