5 things to do in Tacoma, WA — Saturday, August 29, 2026

Picked each day from verified Tacoma-area event calendars. Every listing links back to the organizer.

This story was assembled using AI and public data sources.

1. Pacific Lutheran University Women's Volleyball vs PLU Alumnae Match

   Sports at Tacoma, Wash. (Olson Gymnasium), starting 4 p.m.

   Pacific Lutheran University Women's Volleyball vs PLU Alumnae Match

   Details from the organizer

2. Brick by Brick LEGO Club

   Community at Main Branch, starting 4 p.m.

   Join us in the Cascade Room for Brick by Brick LEGO Club! Free build to your heart's content! All ages welcome. No registration required. Please leave your personal LEGOs at home.

   Details from the organizer

3. Hilltop Open House Art Contest with Mi Centro

   Festival in Tacoma.

   Mi Centro is excited to bring back our community Art Show & Open House during this year’s Hilltop Street Festival! Attendees will be able to enjoy some beautiful art submitted by our local creatives,

   Details from the organizer

4. House of Heavy

   Arts and culture in Tacoma.

   House of Heavy is a night built for the fans who crave the pit, the riffs, the breakdowns, and the chaos, but are tired of waiting for the next metal tour to hit their city. We’re bringing the energy

   Details from the organizer

5. Shrinky Dinks in the Wonder Lab

   Community at Main Branch, starting 11:30 a.m.

   Draw it! Shrink it! Join us to discover the wonder of Shrinky dinks. You'll use permanent markers and rubbing alcohol to make your own ‘tie-dye’ keychain. All supplies are provided..

   Details from the organizer