TACOMA ARTS MONTH 2025
October is brimming with arts and culture events, programs, and exhibits for all ages. There is something for everyone to enjoy: music, dance, and theater performances; hands-on experiences; cultural events; visual art exhibits; literary readings; workshops; film screenings; and much more!
All you have to do is choose what you want to enjoy. Take this opportunity to experience something new as we celebrate Tacoma’s cultural community!
proclamation
Tuesday, September 30
5 PM
Join the Mayor, Tacoma City Councilmembers, Tacoma Arts Commission, staff, and community members as we receive the proclamation declaring Tacoma Arts Month for the whole month of October 2025.
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Kaleidoscope
Saturday, October 4
Tacoma Public Library Main Branch
1 – 4 PM
Join us for the kickoff to Tacoma Arts Month. In partnership with Tacoma Public Library and its Community Hub partners, this is an opportunity to experience dozens of arts, culture, science, and heritage activities in this newly renovated community space.
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AMOCAT ARTS AWARDS
Monday, September 30
Tacoma Municipal Building
5 PM
We are excited to recognize the future recipients of this year’s AMOCAT Arts Awards! These awards honor individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to Tacoma’s arts community.
TACOMA STUDIO TOUR
October 11 & 12
11 AM – 5 PM
LOCATIONS ALL AROUND TACOMA
You are invited inside the working studios of Tacoma artists to learn about the artistic process and purchase one-of-a-kind creations. Explore over 100 artists in dozens of open studios around Tacoma. All studios will have a demonstration or hands-on activity for visitors.
ARTS AT THE ARMORY
NOVEMBER 15 & 16
11 AM – 5 PM
THE TACOMA ARMORY
Mark your calendars for Arts at the Armory, a free and family-friendly arts market. You’ll have the opportunity to meet over 100 Tacoma artists, learn about their creative processes, and maybe even find the perfect one-of-a-kind gift for the season. Be a part of this special event, celebrating Tacoma’s rich artistic community while supporting our local economy. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to experience a range of art forms and take home something special!
EVENT CALENDAR
Explore 100s of arts and culture events occurring during the month of October!
ʔuk’ʷədiitəb ʔuhigʷətəb čəɫ txʷəl tiiɫ ʔa čəɫ ʔal tə swatxʷixʷtxʷəd ʔə tiiɫ puyaləpabš dxʷəsɫaɫlils gʷəl ʔutxʷəlšucidəbs həlgʷəʔ.
We gratefully acknowledge that we rest on the traditional lands of the Puyallup People where they make their home and speak the Lushootseed language.