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Nothing sparks (no pun intended) joy quite like the dazzling display of lights that can be found draped on trees, banisters, bushes, and your over-the-top neighbor’s house during the holiday season.

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The holiday season is a time for spreading joy and sharing in many heartwarming traditions, including gift-giving for a loved one (and sometimes that annoying coworker you drew for Secret Santa). If

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Is it just us, or do the holidays make you thirsty? Pierce County has all the special beverages to pleasantly drown a crowd, including seasonal brews, cocktails with fancy garnishes, and hot

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In the heart of Tacoma this December, the historic Rialto Theatre transforms into a medieval English village for 'The Midwinter Revels', a highlight of Travel Tacoma's "31 Days of Holiday Magic". This

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With the holidays approaching, what better excuse to venture out from your regular spots to taste something new? Impress your coworkers with a suggestion for happy hour, or take your partner after a

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Whether you’re new to Pierce County, new to the Black Friday craze, or looking to wow your partner with their next snazzy watch-tech-phone-thingy, the South Puget Sound has you covered! Ditch the

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Thanksgiving is supposed to be a time for friends, family, and gratitude, yet we spend the day fretting over mashed potatoes and (sometimes dry) turkey. But what if we decided to skip this year's

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Look...we all need something to look forward to between Oktoberfest and Thanksgiving, so that's why they invented Halloween*. It's a holiday where we take a break from internal existential terror,

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Whether you’re seeking furniture, records, memorabilia, jewelry, or just a fun way to spend an afternoon, it’s hard to beat antique shops! Lucky for us, the Puget Sound area is full of fantastic places to find treasures. For those wondering, antiques must be at least 100 years old to earn the distinction, whereas vintage items are between 20-100 years old (feel old yet?). These great shops offer both, with their own flavors and specialties—let us give you a tour. 3rd Street Antiques 3rd Street Antiques is not only Puyallup’s biggest antique mall with 2 floors and over 80 vendors, it’s also pleasantly organized. Record collectors will appreciate the selection of LPs. Whether you like the raw search for a treasure or prefer to browse a highly-curated storefront, you’ll find it all at 3rd Street. HOURS: Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm Sunday, 10am-5pm COME FOR: The sheer size and the records INFO: 201 3rd St SE, Puyallup, WA 98372 | (253) 445-1435

If you're in Tacoma and craving a fresh perspective on the breathtaking beauty of the South Sound, we've got some sky-high news for you! The Puyallup Tribe and Kenmore Air are making waves—quite

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So Merry and Bright: Your 2023 Pierce County Holiday Lights Display Round-Up

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