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Tacoma Holiday Festival Plots October Return

Sep 3, 2026, 10:56 AM

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Originally published on South Sound.

The Tacoma Holiday Festival is returning to the Tacoma Dome for a 44th year from Oct. 15-18.

The event promises, according to organizers, “a wondrous display of holiday cheer” that includes local artisans, hands-on workshops, and other all-ages festivities.

“We’re excited to bring the holiday spirit to Tacoma for another magical year of the Tacoma Holiday Festival,” said Stephanie Gatzionis, Marketplace Events’ group manager, in the release announcing the festival. “We’re bringing back all the fan favorites, from live piano music to Santa Claus and Ladies Night shopping; it’s impossible not to feel the holiday joy.”

The event will include theming around Halloween, Thanksgiving, and the winter holidays. Per the release, additional key programming includes live music from Seattle City Music’s Kristin Fletcher, a dog-adoption opportunity, and more.

Advance tickets can be purchased here.

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