CELEBRATING 25 years of Tacoma Arts Month

Tacoma Arts Month is a free, citywide celebration of arts, culture, heritage, and science held every October in Tacoma.

Events include:

KALEIDOSCOPE

Saturday, October 3, 2026
12 – 4 PM | Tacoma Public Library Main Branch

Kaleidoscope opens Tacoma Arts Month with a free afternoon of gallery exhibitions, live performances, interactive art-making, and cultural programming. Free, family-friendly, and fully accessible. All are welcome.

Tacoma Studio Tour

Saturday & Sunday, October 17 & 18, 2026
11 AM – 5 PM

Step inside the working studios of Tacoma artists. Explore the work of over 100 artists across dozens of open studios, see demonstrations, try hands-on activities, and purchase one-of-a-kind work directly from the makers.

ARTS AT THE ARMORY

Saturday & Sunday, November 14 & 15, 2026
11 AM – 5 PM

Arts at the Armory returns to the Tacoma Armory. Meet over 100 Tacoma artists at this market, learn about their creative processes, and find one-of-a-kind work just in time for the winter season. Presented with Tacoma Arts Live.

Learn more at https://tacomaartsmonth.org/