• Check out the changing of the leaves and the other beauties of the Mount Rainier National Park as today is Free Entrance Day. Park entrance at 55210 238th Ave. E., Ashford.
• The annual Gem Faire is from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall, 2727 E. D St., Tacoma. Admission is $7.
• More than 50 dogs and cats available for adoption from three different rescue groups will be at today’s Pet Adoption Event, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at PetSmart, 10309 156th St. E., Puyallup. Costs can range from $85 to $200. For more information call 360-400-1207.
• Fort Steilacoom presents Alan Archambault, military artist, historian and author, who will present an illustrated talk showing the uniforms and weapons of soldiers who served at Fort Steilacoom from 1849-1868. The free history program is at 2 p.m. today at Historic Fort Steilacoom, 9601 Steilacoom Blvd. S.W., Lakewood. 253-582-5838, historicfortsteilacoom.org.
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