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Out & About: LeMay’s Summer Event, Haunted Farmers Market, and Trail Days

Jul 23, 2026, 8:00 AM

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Super Summer Weekend at LeMay

LeMay — America’s Car Museum in Tacoma is packing several events into one weekend for its Super Summer Weekend. The July 24-25 gathering includes an outdoor showing of Pixar’s “Cars” on Friday night and Tacoma Cars & Coffee on Saturday morning. Later in the day will be Family STEAM Day, which will feature Superhighway71, an interactive die-cast track experience. Visitors can also explore the museum’s exhibits throughout the weekend, with guests 18 and under receiving free admission on Saturday. Find out more here.

Summer Fun at Tenino Oregon Trail Days

Celebrate a weekend of history, food, and family fun at Tenino Oregon Trail Days on July 24–26 at Tenino City Park. The free festival will feature a grand parade, Pioneer Village, a rock and gem show, living-history demonstrations, live music, a car display, food vendors, and plenty of other all-age activities. Learn more here.

Get Ready for the Haunted Farmers Market

The Haunted Farmers Market is making its entrée into South Tacoma once again on July 26. There will be more than 150 vendors selling everything from horror collectibles and artwork to handmade candles, crystals, taxidermy, and other unusual finds. The free market also features tarot readings, flash tattoos, food vendors, and plenty of one-of-a-kind items that embrace the strange and spooky. Get more details here and read our 2025 feature about the market here.

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Out & About: LeMay’s Summer Event, Haunted Farmers Market, and Trail Days