The 253 Newsletter

Your curated local digest for Tacoma and nearby cities, delivering the best community events and news straight to the heart of the 253.

Past Events

Sep 10, 2026

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4 min read

Things to do in the 253: September 10 - September 13

The 14th Annual Tacoma Moon Festival lights up Chinese Reconciliation Park this Saturday with food trucks, global performances, and a waterfront lantern parade.

Eduardo González

Sep 7, 2026

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1 min read

Full Music Calendar

September 10 - September 13

Eduardo González

Sep 3, 2026

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4 min read

Things to do in the 253: September 3 - September 6

The Washington State Fair officially kicks off this Friday in Puyallup

Eduardo González

Sep 1, 2026

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1 min read

Full Music Calendar

September 3 - September 6

Eduardo González

Aug 27, 2026

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5 min read

Things to do in the 253: August 27 - August 30

The 11th Annual Hilltop Street Fair takes over MLK Jr. Way this Saturday with live music, food trucks, and local makers

Eduardo González

Aug 20, 2026

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3 min read

Things to do in the 253: August 20 - August 23

Hawaiian culture takes over Owen Beach this Sunday with live hula, Polynesian eats, and outrigger canoe rides for E Komo Mai.

Eduardo González

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