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Lakewood Events

The City of Lakewood hosts many community events every year. Refer to this page to see all the events hosted by The City, as well as find upcoming events in Lakewood.

Lakewood Parks & Recreation
6000 Main St SW, 1st Floor
Lakewood, WA 98499

(253) 983-7887
[email protected]

Phone & Staff Hours:
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

All Events
Event Vendor Information

All City Events

MLK Celebration

Every year, the city of Lakewood remembers the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to advocate for justice and equality.

Visit the MLK Celebration page for more information.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. giving a speech.

2024 Welcome Walk – January 20, 2024

Are you new to Lakewood? Or have you lived here for a while but are looking to meet new people? The City of Lakewood Welcome Walk is a great chance to meet your neighbors and make new friends.

Group walks will take place around Waughop Lake. There will be food trucks, music and chances to meet your neighbors.

Visit the Welcome Walk page for more information.

A father with two young children holds marshmallows over a fire pit at Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood for the 2023 Welcome Walk event.

Love Lakewood Yoga, Meditation & Wellness programs – Schedule Varies

Engage with us at Fort Steilacoom Park with yoga, meditation and other wellness activities. This is for everyone in the South Sound with activities for socializing, meeting new people, welcoming new neighbors and improving your physical and mental health in a beautiful park setting.

Visit the Love Lakewood page for more information.

Five women reach for the sky as they do a yoga pose in the Ft. Steilacoom Park pavilion.

Parks Appreciation Day – April 27, 2024

Every year, Lakewood staff and community volunteers team up to clean our parks. This includes picking up trash, pulling weeds, and light landscaping to preserve the parks. Join us at the next Parks Appreciation Day to help make a difference!

Visit the Parks Appreciation Day page for more information.

Volunteers push wheelbarrows of bark into the Ft. Steilacoom Park playground.

Youth Fishing Event – May 18, 2024

Bring the kids for a day of fun and learning at American Lake Park. Young participants will learn how to bait a hook, cast, and reel in a lunker. Children ages 5-14 can participate. Children get to keep their fishing poles. Poles, bait, and bags for your fish are provided!

Visit the Youth Fishing Event page for more information.

A line up of fishing poles with bobbers on them await children at the Lakewood Kids Fishing Event in Lakewood, WA.

Saturday Street Festival – June 1, 2024

The Saturday Street Festival is a great way to kick off the summer. We’ll have a live DJ, dancing, food trucks, roaming entertainment, jugglers, unicyclists and more!

Visit the Street Festivals page for more information.

A woman holds her hands up and dances at the June 3, 2023 Lakewood Dancing in the Streets Saturday Street Festival.

Lakewood Farmers Market – Tuesdays from June 4 – September 17, 2024

Enjoy warm weather, fresh produce, food truck treats, and wonderful memories at the Lakewood Farmers Market. Now on Tuesdays, the market will feature a rich selection of vendors, lots of lawn games, over a dozen food trucks and live music! The market accepts SNAP/EBT benefits.

Visit the Farmers Market page for more information.

A woman laughs as she talks to a customer at her flower stand at Lakewood Farmers Market.

Summer Nights at the Pavilion Concerts – Tuesdays from June 18 – August 27, 2024

Set up lawn chairs or throw down a blanket and enjoy live music at Fort Steilacoom Park! Our outdoor concerts follow the Lakewood Farmers Markets on Tuesdays this summer. Bring a snack from the market, claim your spot, enjoy a great performance, and “cut a rug” on the dance floor.

Visit the Summer Concerts page for more information.

Members of the band Paperback Writer perform on the Pavilion stage at Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood, WA for the city's free summer concert series.

Youth Summit – TBD

Join the Lakewood Youth Council for its annual Youth Summit. Join us for fun, engage with other students and leave motivated to make positive contributions in your community.

Visit the Youth Summit page for more information.

Four Lakewood teenagers play video games at a video game truck at the Youth Summit.

SummerFEST – July 20, 2024

Enjoy endless entertainment, dozens of food trucks, a beer garden, and two stages with live music at Lakewood’s famous SummerFEST, where there is truly something for everybody.

Visit the SummerFEST page for more information.

Two male trapeze gymnasts wearing purple pants perform tricks.

National Night Out – August 6, 2024

Lakewood’s National Night Out is your chance to meet the police officers and firefighters who work year-round to keep Lakewood safe. Meet new neighbors, enjoy community potlucks and barbecues, play games and participate in family-friendly activities.

Visit the National Night Out page for more information.

A Lakewood Police Officer smiles while others look on at the 2023 National Night Out event around the city on Aug. 1, 2023

Fiesta de la Familia – September 7, 2024

Enjoy food, live entertainment, an art show, and hands on crafts. See roaming entertainers. Kids will enjoy balloon making, face painting and more.

Visit the Fiesta de la Familia page for more information.

A woman with dressed in very bright traditional clothing smiles for the camera. Behind her is a group of women all dressed in traditional Hispanic clothing.

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Every year, the City of Lakewood commemorates the 9/11 attacks with a remembrance ceremony. The ceremony is held at City Hall and is in collaboration with West Pierce Fire and Rescue and Lakewood Police Department.

Visit the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony page for more information.

The American flag flies from a fire truck ladder overhead at Lakewood City Hall. In the foreground two Lakewood Police officers are silhouetted against the blue sky.

Truck and Tractor Day – October 12, 2024

Enjoy pumpkin decorating, crafts, games, and a giant slingshot for pumpkin chucking! Children can climb on dozens of giant trucks and tractors and sit in the driver’s seat & honk the horn. Children also receive free hayrides, hard hats, and pumpkins.

Visit the Truck and Tractor Day page for more information.

A toddler dances in a pumpkin patch.

Holiday Parade of Lights – December 7, 2024

Celebrate the holiday season with a Christmas Parade of Lights at the Lakewood Towne Center. Visitors get to view holiday floats constructed by local businesses, clubs, and organizations. This event is completely free.

Visit the Holiday Parade of Lights page for more information.

A large truck with christmas lights and snowmen on it drives up the street. People are gathered on both sides of the street watching the parade.

Jingle Bell Run – December 14, 2024

With the leadership of the Lakes Cross Country Booster Club, the City of Lakewood returned the Jingle Bell Fun Run to Fort Steilacoom Park. This 5k walk/run and 1-mile kids fun run is great for families. Wear your best holiday-themed costume, bring your dog (on a leash), grab the stroller and head to Fort Steilacoom Park for holiday cheer.

The 1-mile run begins at 9:30 a.m. The 5k walk/run begins at 10 a.m. This is a chip timed run.

Visit the Active Net registration page for more information, including cost.

Racers after running the 2018 Jingle Bell 5k

Event Vendor Information

Lakewood families and visitors love our markets, concerts, and festivals. Our unique vendors help make these events special. Fresh produce, food truck treats, refreshing beverages, interesting crafts, unique gifts – our events have it all. We invite new vendors to participate.

Visit the Vendor Information page for more information on how to become a vendor at a Lakewood event.

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