31 Days of Holiday Magic
Your day-by-day guide to December in Pierce County
Without fail, every December seems to slip away in the mad dash of holiday activities. We've created 31 Days of Holiday Magic in the hopes that you'll enjoy more of the merry and less of the meltdown! Follow this calendar to get your shopping done locally and on time, for ideas to enjoy the season with your family, and to even discover a new tradition. Check back here or download our printable PDF for events in Tacoma, Puyallup, Mount Rainier, Gig Harbor, Sumner, Fife, and throughout Pierce County!
See more than one event you'd like to attend? Find a local hotel and make a getaway of it.
If we've missed a holiday event, send an email to info@traveltacoma.com so we can add it to the calendar.
31 Days of Holiday Magic Calendar
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DECEMBER 1
- Holiday Wreath Making at Windmill Gardens
Dec. 1 | 3-4pm | 8217 Riverside Drive E., Sumner
Learn more - Victorian Country Christmas
Nov. 30 - Dec. 3 | 10am-6pm | Fairgrounds, Puyallup
Learn more - Holiday Hootenany
Nov. 25 - Dec. 17 | 6-8pm | 533 Church Street, Wilkeson
Learn more - Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
Learn more - Christmas basket donations to Eagles Lodge
Dec. 1, 7-8, 14-15 | After 4pm | 534 Church St., Wilkeson
Learn more - Holiday Magic
Dec. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 20-23 | 4:30-9:30pm | Fairgrounds, Puyallup
Learn more - Zoolights
Nov. 24-Jan. 1 | 4:30-10pm | 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
Learn more - Fantasy Lights
Dec. 1-31 | 5:30-9pm | 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
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DECEMBER 2
- Puyallup Holiday Market
Dec. 2 | 12-7pm | 118 W. Main, Puyallup
Learn more - Sumner Santa Parade
Dec. 2 | 3-5pm | 923 Kincaid Ave, Sumner
Learn more - Winter Wonderland at Pantages Theatre
Dec. 2 | 2:30pm | 901 Broadway, Tacoma
Learn more - Victorian Country Christmas
Nov. 30 - Dec. 3 | 10am-6pm | Fairgrounds, Puyallup
Learn more - Holiday Hootenany
Nov. 25 - Dec. 17 | 6-8pm | 533 Church Street, Wilkeson
Learn more - Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
Learn more - Holiday Magic
Dec. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 20-23 | 4:30-9:30pm | Fairgrounds, Puyallup
Learn more - Zoolights
Nov. 24-Jan. 1 | 4:30-10pm | 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
Learn more - Fantasy Lights
Dec. 1-31 | 5:30-9pm | 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
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DECEMBER 3
- Victorian Country Christmas
Nov. 30 - Dec. 3 | 10am-6pm | Fairgrounds, Puyallup
Learn more - Holiday Hootenany
Nov. 25 - Dec. 17 | 6-8pm | 533 Church Street, Wilkeson
Learn more - Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
Learn more - Holiday Magic
Dec. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 20-23 | 4:30-9:30pm | Fairgrounds, Puyallup
Learn more - Zoolights
Nov. 24-Jan. 1 | 4:30-10pm | 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
Learn more - Fantasy Lights
Dec. 1-31 | 5:30-9pm | 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
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DECEMBER 4
- Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
Learn more - Holiday Hootenany
Nov. 25 - Dec. 17 | 6-8pm | 533 Church Street, Wilkeson
Learn more - Zoolights
Nov. 24-Jan. 1 | 4:30-10pm | 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
Learn more - Fantasy Lights
Dec. 1-31 | 5:30-9pm | 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
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DECEMBER 5
- Fife Tree Lighting
Dec. 5 | 6-7pm | 5411 23rd St E., Fife
Learn more - Holiday Hootenany
Nov. 25 - Dec. 17 | 6-8pm | 533 Church Street, Wilkeson
Learn more - Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
Learn more - Zoolights
Nov. 24-Jan. 1 | 4:30-10pm | 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
Learn more - Fantasy Lights
Dec. 1-31 | 5:30-9pm | 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
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DECEMBER 6
- A Very Coatesy Christmas
Dec. 6 | 6pm | 565 Broadway, Tacoma
Learn more - Holiday Hootenany
Nov. 25 - Dec. 17 | 6-8pm | 533 Church Street, Wilkeson
Learn more - Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
Learn more - Zoolights
Nov. 24-Jan. 1 | 4:30-10pm | 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
Learn more - Fantasy Lights
Dec. 1-31 | 5:30-9pm | 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
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DECEMBER 7
- It’s a Wonderful Life
Dec. 7 | 7pm | Blue Mouse Theatre, Tacoma
Learn more - Holiday Hootenany
Nov. 25 - Dec. 17 | 6-8pm | 533 Church Street, Wilkeson
Learn more - Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
Learn more - Christmas basket donations to Eagles Lodge
Dec. 1, 7-8, 14-15 | After 4pm | 534 Church St., Wilkeson
Learn more - Zoolights
Nov. 24-Jan. 1 | 4:30-10pm | 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
Learn more - Fantasy Lights
Dec. 1-31 | 5:30-9pm | 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
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DECEMBER 8
- Christmas basket donations to Eagles Lodge
Dec. 1, 7-8, 14-15 | After 4pm | 534 Church St., Wilkeson
Learn more - Holiday Hootenany
Nov. 25 - Dec. 17 | 6-8pm | 533 Church Street, Wilkeson
Learn more - Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
Learn more - Holiday Magic
Dec. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 20-23 | 4:30-9:30pm | Fairgrounds, Puyallup
Learn more - Zoolights
Nov. 24-Jan. 1 | 4:30-10pm | 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
Learn more - Fantasy Lights
Dec. 1-31 | 5:30-9pm | 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
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DECEMBER 9
- Christmas at the Fort
Dec. 9 | 4-7:30pm | 9601 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood
Learn more - Holiday Hootenany
Nov. 25 - Dec. 17 | 6-8pm | 533 Church Street, Wilkeson
Learn more - Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
Learn more - Breakfast with Santa
Dec. 9 | 9-11am | 2111 54th Ave. E., Fife
Learn more - Lighted Boat Parade
Dec. 9 | 5pm | Gig Harbor Waterfront
Learn more - Holiday Magic
Dec. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 20-23 | 4:30-9:30pm | Fairgrounds, Puyallup
Learn more - Zoolights
Nov. 24-Jan. 1 | 4:30-10pm | 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
Learn more - Fantasy Lights
Dec. 1-31 | 5:30-9pm | 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
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DECEMBER 10
- Antiquing for decor and gifts
Throughout Pierce County: use our guide!
Learn more - Holiday Hootenany
Nov. 25 - Dec. 17 | 6-8pm | 533 Church Street, Wilkeson
Learn more - Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
Learn more - Holiday Magic
Dec. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 20-23 | 4:30-9:30pm | Fairgrounds, Puyallup
Learn more - Zoolights
Nov. 24-Jan. 1 | 4:30-10pm | 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
Learn more - Fantasy Lights
Dec. 1-31 | 5:30-9pm | 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
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DECEMBER 11
- Edgewood Light Show
Dec. 1-31| Dusk | 11500 34th St. E., Edgewood
Learn more - Holiday Hootenany
Nov. 25 - Dec. 17 | 6-8pm | 533 Church Street, Wilkeson
Learn more - Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
Learn more - Zoolights
Nov. 24-Jan. 1 | 4:30-10pm | 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
Learn more - Fantasy Lights
Dec. 1-31 | 5:30-9pm | 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
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DECEMBER 12
- Get a tree at Green Acres Farm
Friday-Sunday | 9am-4pm | 11025 36th St. E., Edgewood
Learn more - Then head to Calendula Farms for handmade garlands and wreaths
Closed Mondays | 10am-5pm | 5111 36th Ave E., Tacoma
Learn more - Holiday Hootenany
Nov. 25 - Dec. 17 | 6-8pm | 533 Church Street, Wilkeson
Learn more - Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
Learn more - Zoolights
Nov. 24-Jan. 1 | 4:30-10pm | 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
Learn more - Fantasy Lights
Dec. 1-31 | 5:30-9pm | 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
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DECEMBER 13
- A John Prine Christmas
Dec. 13 | 6pm | 565 Broadway, Tacoma
Learn more - Holiday Hootenany
Nov. 25 - Dec. 17 | 6-8pm | 533 Church Street, Wilkeson
Learn more - Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
Learn more - Zoolights
Nov. 24-Jan. 1 | 4:30-10pm | 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
Learn more - Fantasy Lights
Dec. 1-31 | 5:30-9pm | 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
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DECEMBER 14
- Puyallup Night Market
Dec. 14 | 5-9pm | 330 S. Meridian, Puyallup
Learn more - Holiday Hootenany
Nov. 25 - Dec. 17 | 6-8pm | 533 Church Street, Wilkeson
Learn more - Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
Learn more - Zoolights
Nov. 24-Jan. 1 | 4:30-10pm | 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
Learn more - Fantasy Lights
Dec. 1-31 | 5:30-9pm | 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
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DECEMBER 15
- Holiday Magic
Dec. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 20-23 | 4:30-9:30pm | Fairgrounds, Puyallup
Learn more - Holiday Hootenany
Nov. 25 - Dec. 17 | 6-8pm | 533 Church Street, Wilkeson
Learn more - Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
Learn more - Holiday Magic
Dec. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 20-23 | 4:30-9:30pm | Fairgrounds, Puyallup
Learn more - Zoolights
Nov. 24-Jan. 1 | 4:30-10pm | 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
Learn more - Fantasy Lights
Dec. 1-31 | 5:30-9pm | 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
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DECEMBER 16
- Santa Run
Dec. 16-17 | Fife Police Department
Learn more - Holiday Hootenany
Nov. 25 - Dec. 17 | 6-8pm | 533 Church Street, Wilkeson
Learn more - Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
Learn more - Holiday Magic
Dec. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 20-23 | 4:30-9:30pm | Fairgrounds, Puyallup
Learn more - Zoolights
Nov. 24-Jan. 1 | 4:30-10pm | 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
Learn more - Fantasy Lights
Dec. 1-31 | 5:30-9pm | 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
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DECEMBER 17
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at Tacoma Little Theatre
Dec. 8-10, 14-17, 21-23 | 210 N I St, Tacoma
Learn more - Holiday Hootenany
Nov. 25 - Dec. 17 | 6-8pm | 533 Church Street, Wilkeson
Learn more - Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
Learn more - Holiday Magic
Dec. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 20-23 | 4:30-9:30pm | Fairgrounds, Puyallup
Learn more - Zoolights
Nov. 24-Jan. 1 | 4:30-10pm | 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
Learn more - Fantasy Lights
Dec. 1-31 | 5:30-9pm | 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
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DECEMBER 18
- Zoolights
Nov. 24-Jan. 1 | 4:30-10pm | 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
Learn more - Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
Learn more - Zoolights
Nov. 24-Jan. 1 | 4:30-10pm | 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
Learn more - Fantasy Lights
Dec. 1-31 | 5:30-9pm | 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
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DECEMBER 19
- 50+ Winter Ball
Dec. 19 | 1-4pm | 4818 Nassau Ave NE, Tacoma
Learn more - Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
Learn more - Zoolights
Nov. 24-Jan. 1 | 4:30-10pm | 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
Learn more - Fantasy Lights
Dec. 1-31 | 5:30-9pm | 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
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DECEMBER 20
- Stock up on holiday Beer and Cider
Celebratory times call for celebratory drinks! Try Cockrell's Colonial Winter cider, a blend of raisins, brown sugar, and apple cider, clocking in at a very merry 9.6%. Or stop at Peaks & Pints for an impressive collection of limited-edition holiday beer!
Peaks & Pints, Tacoma | Cockrell Cider, Puyallup - Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
Learn more - Holiday Magic
Dec. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 20-23 | 4:30-9:30pm | Fairgrounds, Puyallup
Learn more - Zoolights
Nov. 24-Jan. 1 | 4:30-10pm | 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
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DECEMBER 21
- Head to Ruston for the last of holiday shopping and Happy Hour!
Finish your holiday shopping at the boutiques along Point Ruston! Drink in the view, then drink in a happy hour beverage from 3-5pm at Copper and Salt restaurant. If you have a few too many cocktails, stay the night at the Silver Cloud Ruston and enjoy the mountain and waterfront view.
Copper and Salt at Silver Cloud Point Ruston Waterfront | Happy Hour 3-5pm
Learn more - Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
Learn more - Holiday Magic
Dec. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 20-23 | 4:30-9:30pm | Fairgrounds, Puyallup
Learn more - Zoolights
Nov. 24-Jan. 1 | 4:30-10pm | 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
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DECEMBER 22
- Take visiting friends and family to Field Bar
Your friends and family are in town! Now is your chance to gather your favorites and meet for a glass of wine or N/A beverage, catch up on each other's lives, and eat something delicious from Field Bar's menu of fresh seafood, salads, boards, and desserts. Check out their mini market and bottle shop for last-minute host gifts and holiday beverages!
Open Tues-Sat, 3-10pm | 2614 6th Ave, Tacoma
Learn more - Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
Learn more - Holiday Magic
Dec. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 20-23 | 4:30-9:30pm | Fairgrounds, Puyallup
Learn more - Zoolights
Nov. 24-Jan. 1 | 4:30-10pm | 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
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DECEMBER 23
- Rocky Mountain High John Denver Christmas
Dec. 23 | 3pm | 310 S 9th St, Tacoma
Learn more - Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
Learn more - Holiday Magic
Dec. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 20-23 | 4:30-9:30pm | Fairgrounds, Puyallup
Learn more - Zoolights
Nov. 24-Jan. 1 | 4:30-10pm | 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
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DECEMBER 24
- Christmas Eve Ugly Sweater 5k & Elf Dash
Dec. 24 | 8:30am | 115 Meridian S., Puyallup
Learn more - Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
Learn more - Zoolights
Nov. 24-Jan. 1 | 4:30-10pm | 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
Learn more - Fantasy Lights
Dec. 1-31 | 5:30-9pm | 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
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DECEMBER 25
- Christmas Buffet at National Park Inn
Make your reservations ASAP!
Dec. 25 | 47009 Paradise Road E., Ashford
Learn more - Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
Learn more - Zoolights
Nov. 24-Jan. 1 | 4:30-10pm | 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
Learn more - Fantasy Lights
Dec. 1-31 | 5:30-9pm | 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
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DECEMBER 26
- Play in the snow and stay at a cabin
Everything in town is closed anyway! Escape to the mountains; you can blame spotty cell phone service and get totally unplugged on your holiday break. For ideas of where to stay, check out our guide to Mount Rainier cabins and cottages.
Learn more - Holiday Music Series
Dec. 26-30 | Museum of Glass - Tacoma
Learn more - Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
Learn more - Zoolights
Nov. 24-Jan. 1 | 4:30-10pm | 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
Learn more - Fantasy Lights
Dec. 1-31 | 5:30-9pm | 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
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DECEMBER 27
- Go sledding or snowshoeing on Mt. Rainier
Explore the winter wonderland of Mount Rainier on foot, snowshoe, or sled! Our guide to Winter Recreation on Mount Rainier is a great starting place for adventures big and small.
Learn more - Holiday Music Series
Dec. 26-30 | Museum of Glass - Tacoma
Learn more - Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
Learn more - Zoolights
Nov. 24-Jan. 1 | 4:30-10pm | 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
Learn more - Fantasy Lights
Dec. 1-31 | 5:30-9pm | 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
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December 28
- Winter Solstice Festival (Lakewold Gardens)
Thurs-Sun | 5-8pm | 12317 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood
Learn more - Holiday Music Series
Dec. 26-30 | Museum of Glass - Tacoma
Learn more - Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
Learn more - Zoolights
Nov. 24-Jan. 1 | 4:30-10pm | 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
Learn more - Fantasy Lights
Dec. 1-31 | 5:30-9pm | 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
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December 29
- Fantasy Lights
Dec. 1-31 | 5:30-9pm | 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
Learn more - Holiday Music Series
Dec. 26-30 | Museum of Glass - Tacoma
Learn more - Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
Learn more - Zoolights
Nov. 24-Jan. 1 | 4:30-10pm | 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
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December 30
- Winter Wildland at Northwest Trek
Dec. 26-Jan. 1 | 9:30am-3pm | 11610 Trek Dr E., Eatonville
Learn more - Holiday Music Series
Dec. 26-30 | Museum of Glass - Tacoma
Learn more - Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
Learn more - Zoolights
Nov. 24-Jan. 1 | 4:30-10pm | 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
Learn more - Fantasy Lights
Dec. 1-31 | 5:30-9pm | 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
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December 31
- Tacoma Light Trail
Dec. 31-Jan. 14 | 5-9pm | Downtown Tacoma
Learn more - Gig Harbor Gnome Hunt
Dec. 1-31 | Downtown Gig Harbor
Learn more - Zoolights
Nov. 24-Jan. 1 | 4:30-10pm | 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma
Learn more - Fantasy Lights
Dec. 1-31 | 5:30-9pm | 1000 Military Road S., Spanaway
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