5 things to do in Tacoma, WA — Friday, September 4, 2026

1. Pacific Lutheran University Women's Cross Country at Lewis & Clark XC Opener

   Sports at Estacada, Ore. (McIver State Park), starting 11 a.m.

   Pacific Lutheran University Women's Cross Country at Lewis & Clark XC Opener

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2. Up and Atom: Unplugged Coding Games

   Community at South Tacoma Branch, starting 3:30 p.m.

   Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities. Discover how computers "think" without using a computer! Play fun games and solve puzzles that teach the basics of coding, algori…

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3. Kiss of the Spider Woman

   Arts and culture in Tacoma.

   KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN “I’d do anything for him.” At its core, Kiss Of The Spider Woman is a story about survival - but at Lakewood Playhouse, it becomes a powerful meditation on what it means to…

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4. Washington State Fair Columbia Bank Concert Series 2026

   Festival in Tacoma.

   Experience the thrill of live music at the Columbia Bank Concert Series, featuring an exciting lineup of artists across genres like country, rock, pop, and hip-hop. Set against the vibrant backdrop of

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5. Washington State Fair

   On the calendar in Puyallup, starting 10 a.m.

   Annual state fair. Dates approximate — verify at official site.

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Sources

• Official city, county and parks department calendars — Government event calendars for each covered market
• Public library event calendars — Library programming published by local systems
• Convention and visitors bureau calendars — Destination-marketing organizations for each city