October 2010
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Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information listed. However, the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce assumes no responsibility for omissions, errors or changes in the material. We encourage you to confirm any item of interest with the event promoter.
Oct 1-30 (TENTATIVE) (253) 584-4393
Candle Light Castle Mystery Tour
Thornewood Castle, 8601 N Thorne Ln SW, Lakewood
Join in a "REAL" ghost hunt. Tour time is from 7 PM until approximately 10:30pm (or later). Dessert and other treats will be served. You may leave the tour early if you wish. Staying for the entire time is not required. Occasionally tours last longer. You may also hunt on your own. Feel free to bring any equipment that you may have for ghost hunting: cameras, recorders, etc. Reservations required. Call for exact dates and times
Oct 1-31 (TENTATIVE) (253) 581-5215
Scarecrows of Steilacoom
Town of Steilacoom
The Steilacoom Garden Club will again encourage scarecrows to be displayed from October 1st until October 31st. This year's theme will be, "There will be a Hot Time in the old town tonight," honoring our soon to be delivered new fire engine.
Oct 1-2 (TENTATIVE) (253) 591-5339
Candlelight Tour at Fort Nisqually
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Point Defiance Park, 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma
7-9pm. Eavesdrop on life in the 1859. On your tour, you will encounter re-enactors portraying the laborers, servants and gentlemen and ladies of the venerable Hudson's Bay Company with only the stars, campfires and candles to light the evening! Traveling through the fort, these people from the past won't be aware of their 21st century visitors. To them, tour groups are merely spirits from the future. Advance tickets required. $8 adults, $5 seniors & students, $5 children.
Oct 2 (TENTATIVE) (253) 584-4106
Lakewold Gardens Winter Work Party
12317 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood
8:30am-12pm. Help prepare the gardens for winter and enjoy a day of laughter, stories, and yard work. Breakfast will be provided before the work party.
Oct 2 (TENTATIVE) (253) 591-6439
Tacoma Nature Center Native Plant Sale
1919 S Tyler St, Tacoma
9am-4 pm. Fall is a great time of year to do your planting and the Tacoma Nature Center is the place to be for your native plant needs. We'll have groundcover, shrubs, trees, and more to help you landscape your yard with plants that are native to our area. Planting natives ensures the conservation of our precious water resources and provides habitat for local birds, mammals and insects.
Oct 2 (TENTATIVE) (360) 832-6117
Train to Northwest Trek
Tacoma Dome area, Tacoma
Travel to Northwest Trek in vintage style on the Train to Trek. Meet your fellow passengers at the siding near the Tacoma Dome and take a leisurely trip to and from the park without the hassles of car seats and traffic. $60 adults, $55 seniors, $40 youth.
Oct 3 (TENTATIVE) (253) 584-4133
Steilacoom Apple Squeeze
Lafayette & Wilkes St, Downtown Steilacoom
10am-4pm. Cider pressing, street fair, music, food booths, pony rides, petting zoo. Free admission.
Oct 6, 13, 20 27 (253) 383-2553
Bridgeport Center Blood Drive
St Clare Hospital Parking Lot, 11315 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood
(877) 24-BLOOD. 1-7pm. Support your community by donating blood! Your donation supports local hospitals such as St. Clare Hospital in Lakewood, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital and St. Joseph Medical Center.
Oct 7 (253) 582-9400
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce General Membership Luncheon
Great American Casino, 10117 South Tacoma Way, Lakewood
11:30am. Learn about Chamber programs and marketing opportunities. Enjoy educational and informative speakers. Great networking opportunity. Reservations required. $20 members pre-paid, $30 at door. $35 non-members.
Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 (253) 584-6060
Lakewood United
Burs Restaurant, 6151 Steilacoom Blvd, Lakewood
7am. Meets every Thursday. Providing first hand information to citizens on matters affecting their lives.
Oct 7-10 (TENTATIVE) (253) 756-2121
Tacoma Fall RV Show
Tacoma Dome, 2727 E "D" St, Tacoma
thurs 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-5pm. The Tacoma Fall RV Show showcases over 500 RV's, 350 makes and models and 50 manufacturers in over 8 acres. Motor homes, fifth wheels, travel trailers, campers, tent trailers and vans are all here. It is the perfect time for making a deal on closeout models, taking advantage of onsite financing, talking to factory representatives or shopping the newest in parts, accessories or travel and resort destinations. $9 adults, $7 seniors (62+ weekdays only), 12 and under free.
Oct 8 (TENTATIVE) (253) 272-7264
Tacoma Symphony Annual Gala
Hotel Murano, 1320 Broadway, Tacoma
Call for information.
Oct 8-10 (TENTATIVE) (425) 283-5050
Oktoberfest Northwest/Scandinavian Heritage Festival
Puyallup Fair & Events Center, 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup
Fri-Sat 11am-12am, Sun 11am-7pm. Event highlights include continuous music including oompah-pah bands and national German touring groups, the traditional "tapping of the keg," the Festhalle Biergarten, carnival and amusement rides, over 100 arts and crafts booths, a Root Beer Garden for the kids, and so much more! $8 adults, 12 and under free with adult.
Oct 9 (TENTATIVE) (888) 825-3227
Autumn Leaf Health and Safety Festival
Clover Park High School, 11023 Gravelly Lake Dr, Lakewood
11am-2pm. Free Health Screenings and Safety Information for the entire family. Free admission.
Oct 9 (TENTATIVE) (253) 383-3056
Pierce County Hunger Walk
First Christian Church, 6th & Orchard St, Tacoma
8am-1pm. Join nearly 1,500 of your friends, family, and congregation members on Saturday, October 10, 2009 as we walk to raise money for hungry families, children, and seniors in our local and global communities. The Pierce County Associated Ministries Hunger Walk is the largest walk for hunger in the Pacific Northwest and generates the largest contribution to local food banks in the Tacoma-Pierce County area.
Oct 10 (TENTATIVE) (253) 584-1040
Empty Bowls
7112 S 12th St, Tacoma
2-5pm. Empty Bowls is a project that offers the arts and anti-hunger communities a rare and unique chance to unite their efforts. The MetroParks Foundation, West End Neighborhood Council, and Emergency Food Network have joined together to host this event and help fill some of the “empty bowls” in Pierce County. Pacific Northwest Potters, volunteers throughout the arts community and emergency food system, the Tacoma Weavers’ Guild, local students, local restaurants and many more caring individuals work together each year to make this event a success. Come and pick out one bowl - or ten - and matching placemats, and then join us for a bowl of soup served by some of the best chefs in town. Bowls are $10 each, placemat prices vary, and soup is served (in a separate bowl) with each purchase.
Oct 14 (TENTATIVE) (253) 582-8682
Lakewood Historical Society Annual Meeting & Elections
Little Church on the Prairie, 6310 Motor Ave SW, Lakewood
7-9pm. Review of accomplishments for 2009 and election of officers and directors. Refreshments served. Free admission.
Oct 14-17 (TENTATIVE) (253) 756-2121
Tacoma Fall Home & Garden Show
Tacoma Dome, 2727 E "D" St, Tacoma
Thurs 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11am- 8pm, Sun 10am-5pm. The Tacoma Fall Home and Garden Show® is the foremost show of its kind in Washington state featuring exhibits for the do-it-yourselfer and the professional contractor alike. The show is a unique marketplace to shop, compare and save on a total selection of home-related products and services for building, remodeling, gardening and decorating. All this plus accredited seminars and award winning display gardens await you all under one roof. $ 8 adults, $6 seniors (62+ weekdays only), 12 and under free.
Oct 15-16 (TENTATIVE) (253) 582-6940
FRIENDS of Lakewood Library Book Sales
Lakewood Library, 6300 Wildaire SW, Lakewood
Fri-Sat 10am-4:30pm. Limits only on audio books and DVDs. Scanners permitted. As a courtesy to other patrons, please don’t sort or stack books in the aisles. Your boxes of books can be held for you at the tally tables while you finish shopping. Members-only presale on Tues, Oct 13, 5:30-8pm. Cash or checks only, please. We do not accept credit or debit cards.
Oct 16 (TENTATIVE) (253) 581-0738
Lakewood First Lions Annual Auction
Sharon McGavick Conference Center, Clover Park Technical Collage,
Bldg 23, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood
5:30-11pm. We will have a silent and live auction to raise funds for many Lion projects for Lakewood, leos leader programs at Lochburn and Woodbrook. Scholarship programs for each of the High Schools including Steilacoom. Caring for Kids, Communities in Schools. Drug Awareness and Suicide Awareness programs for middle school.Eye glasses and hearing aids for needy and for other nations and for cornea transplants and other sight saving international efforts and successes. Many vacation and travel opportunities to bid on. Lots of fun with the theme of 'Shipwreck' and island cuisine. $40 admission.
Oct 16 (TENTATIVE) (253) 983-7887
Lakewood Truck & Tractor Day
Fort Steilacoom Park, Lakewood
9am-12pm. Climb through giant trucks
& tractors. Receive a hard hat! After you’ve seen the big rigs, take a tour of the park on our hayride! Each child will decorate a pumpkin, too! $5 general admission.
Oct 16-17 (TENTATIVE) (253) 582-5838
Historic Fort Steilacoom Immersion Living History Event
9601 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood (on the grounds of Western State Hospital)
10am-4pm. This year’s event will seek to recreate life on the post during the days of October 17-18, 1859 as we continue to commemorate the days leading to the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War. While most of the fort’s personnel are away at San Juan Island at the tail end of the “Pig War” crisis, a small skeleton crew remains on site in addition to the civilian contractors and families of the post. The post will be open to the public, but re-enactors will man the post for 28 hours straight and will engage in period first-person character the entire time.
Oct 16-17 (TENTATIVE) (253) 591-5337
ZooBoo
Point Defiance Zoo, 5400 N Pearl, Tacoma
9:30am-3pm. ZooBoo is a safe and entertaining place to bring young trick-or-treaters. Appropriate for all ages. Festivities are free with zoo admission. Indoor activities for children include face-painting, treats, photo opportunities, and a scavenger hunt. Come in costume in get $2 off regular admission!
Oct 17 (TENTATIVE) (253) 582-5838
Fort Steilacoom Annual Meeting
9601 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood (on the grounds of Western State Hospital - in Quarters 2)
Historic Fort Steilacoom Association will hold its Annual Meeting and election at 2 p.m.
Oct 19 (TENTATIVE) (425) 652-6690
NACE Auction "Starry Starry Night"
Sharon McGavick Conference Center, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood
5:30pm. NACE South Sound Chapter Auction benefiting Clover Park Technical College Culinary Arts Program, NACE Foundation and the NACE South Sound Chapter. RSVP by Friday noon October 16. $35/member, $40/guests. $5.00 Late fee after October 16.
Oct 19-Nov 1 (TENTATIVE) (253) 591-5330
Pumpkin Patch
W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory. 316 S G St, Tacoma
Fanciful exhibition mums, oversize metalwork crows and a plethora of pumpkins provide a unique indoor opportunity for pictures around Halloween. Bring your costumed cuties and your camera for memories to last forever.
Oct 20 (253) 582-9400
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce
Boo Bash Business After Hours & Showcase Lakewood
Great American Casino, 10117 South Tacoma Way, Lakewood
4:30-6:30pm. There’s nothing to fear at this Spooktacular Business After Hours & Trade Show. Prowl through the myriad of vendors for a chance to win fabulous door prizes. Bewitch potential clients as you network the night away. Sink your teeth into monstrously delicious hors d’oeuvres. Enjoy a Ghoulishly good beverage from the no-host bar. Costumes are optional, but always a scream! Free admission.
Oct 20-24 (TENTATIVE) (800) 521-7469
Tacoma Holiday Food & Gift Festival
Tacoma Dome, 2727 E "D" St, Tacoma
Wed 11am-8pm, Thurs 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat 10am-9 pm, Sun 10am-5pm. One of the nation's largest holiday gift shows. Over 26 years old. A grand tradition in its market. Attendees spend up to 3 million annually. Over 40,000 in attendance annually. With over 600 exhibits and displays. Exciting entertainment. Specialty foods to sample and buy. Free limited daycare provided by Child's Time, Inc. daily. On-site parking at the Tacoma Dome.
Oct 21-23 (TENTATIVE) (253) 841-5457
Haunted Hayride 2009
Wildwood Park, 1101 23rd Ave. SE , Puyallup
Thurs-Sat 7-11pm & Sat 1-4pm. Nightmare at the Museum" is this year's theme for the annual Haunted Hayride. Our museum guides will take you on a journey through our galleries and exhibits which will include photos of the most horrific characters of all time. The hayride will operate on three nights and one afternoon for the younger riders. We will have 700 tickets available each evening and 200 tickets for the daytime hayride. Line up by the caretakers house (the gazebo area). Rides will last between 20-30 minutes. Dress for the weather. This event is not recommended for children 7 and younger. $13 - 18 & up), $10 - under 18 (I.D. required for proof of age).
Oct 22 (TENTATIVE) (253) 591-5391
Family Night Howlers Nite
Portland Ave Resource Center,
3513 Portland Ave, Tacoma
Kids of all ages will enjoy this safe Halloween fun! Candy, games and prizes Come get a free pumpkin, decorate it and take pictures. Free admission.
Oct 22 (TENTATIVE) (253) 591-5299
Monster Mash Bash
South Park Community Center, 4851 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma
6-8pm. Ages 12 and under. Annual Halloween party for kids. Participants can enjoy the trick-or-treat street, Halloween crafts and a variety of games.
Oct 22-23 (TENTATIVE) (253) 591-5339
Bonfires, Beaver Pelts and Bogeymen at Fort Nisqually
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Point Defiance Park, 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma
7-9pm. Celebrate Halloween in the style of past centuries with ghost stories told around a roaring bonfire. Follow a trail of glowing jack-o’-lanterns to a blazing bonfire. The music of a fiddle will lull you into a sense of peaceful years gone by. Storytellers from the past will send shivers down your spine as their words bring forth the spirits of the fur trade. The storytelling begins with "gentler" tales; and after a break for complimentary cider and cookies, the stories get increasingly scarier! Come and find out what scared people in 1855 as you listen to ghost stories the way they're supposed to be told - outside and in the dark. k$4 adults, $2 children.
Oct 22-23 (TENTATIVE) (360) 832-6117
Hoot 'N Howl at Northwest Trek
11610 Trek Dr E, Eatonville
6-10pm. Enjoy the thrill and see the sigh. On very special moonlit nights. Games and fun and candy treats Rides and stories and animals to meet. Don't be afraid to knock on our door. Lighted pathways will help you explore! Rain or shine there's lots to do. Even indoor activities just for you! Adults $12/ages 3-12 $8.
Oct 23 (TENTATIVE) (253) 983-4579
14th Annual Safety Pumpkin Patch
Lakewood Fire Station 21, 5000 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood
10am-2pm. Come join the Lakewood Firefighters for a day of safety and fun. Participants receive a free pumpkin while supplies last. Free admission.
Oct 23 (TENTATIVE) (253) 964-8121
DuPont Annual Bonehunt
Chloe Clark Elementary School, 1700 Palisade Blvd, DuPont
7-9pm. Join us outside if you dare Hunt for bones in the dark with a Halloween Scare! Please remember to bring a flashlight to find your way through the dark of the night.
Oct 23 (TENTATIVE) (253) 584-1040
Emergency Food Networks "Abundance"
Tacoma Sheraton Bicentennial Pavilion, 1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma
his important evening of fundraising invites guests to dine, bid and buy—to share abundance with those in need. Abundance! is a party featuring a mouthwatering dinner and decadent desserts, live and silent auctions with something for everyone! All proceeds benefit feeding programs in Pierce County!
Oct 23 (TENTATIVE) (253) 589-2489
Make a Difference Day
City of Lakewood Council Chambers, 6000 Main St, Lakewood
8"30am-12pm. Join millions of Americans for the 19th Annual Make a Difference Day in doing volunteer projects to improve their communities and help neighbors in need. The day is the largest community service effect in the nation!
Oct 23 (TENTATIVE) (253) 591-6439
Who Goes Bump in the Night
Tacoma Nature Center, 1919 S. Tyler, Tacoma
Fun for the whole family! Find out who goes bump in the night as you experience a guided twilight or night hike, activities and crafts. Visit with nocturnal critters from the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s collection and learn all about creatures of the night. Come early in the event to experience everything. Recommended for Ages 5 and up, Reservations requested, $2.50/person.
Oct 31 (TENTATIVE) (253) 565-1960
Bridgeport Place Senior Living Community "Halloween Trick or Treat"
5250 Bridgeport Way W. University Place
1:30pm - 3:30pm. Children 10 yrs or under. Games, best costume prize, lots of treats.
Oct 31 (TENTATIVE) (253) 851-7472
Monster Dash 8k
Cushman Trail, Gig Harbor
9am. Out and back 8k all on pavement/road. Pre-race $20, day of race $25 (7:15-8:45am).
Oct 31 (TENTATIVE) (866) 946-2444
Nisqually Red Wind Casino’s Annual Halloween Costume Contest
12819 Yelm Hwy, Olympia
Judging will take place in the Coho at 10pm. Come dressed in your frightening best costume and you could win cash! 1st place - $1000, 2nd place - $750, 3rd place - $500 *All participants must be registered prior start of judging. Free admission.