• See champion pumpkin sculptor Russ Leno do his magic at the Giant Pumpkin Carving taking place at Uptown Gig Harbor, 4701 Point Fosdick Drive NW, Gig Harbor. He will be working on his masterpiece from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. today. 253-851-4557, uptowngigharbor.com.
• While you’re in the harbor you’ll want to check out the Pieces of Love Charity Quilt Show from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Gig Harbor United Methodist Church, 7400 Pioneer Way, Gig Harbor. The free exhibit will display quilts made by the Pieces of Love group and the Sisters of Charity quilt group at the Washington Women’s Correctional facility in Purdy. 253-851-2625.
• Get the kids all dressed up to bring in the loot at the LeMay Halloween Trunk-or-Treat from 2-4 p.m. today at LeMay Marymount Event Center, 325 152nd St. E., Tacoma. It’s a free community event. 253-272-2336, lemaymarymount.org/lemay-trunk-or-treat.htm.
• See and feel big trucks and tractors up close at the free Truck and Tractor Day at Fort Steilacoom Park, 8700 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood. The fun begins at 3 p.m. today. 253-983-7887, lakewoodparksandrec.com.
Check out blog.thenewstribune.com/getout for more events or go to calendar.thenewstribune.com for more ideas.
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