It’s the last week to enjoy free after-dark Tacoma Light Trail. What to know
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- Tacoma Light Trail runs Dec. 31–Jan. 11, free light and art installations.
- More than 30 vendors and city sites host displays, performances and interactive art.
- Final week includes a four‑mile bike ride, lantern workshop and “Lit Up” night
The second week of January marks the last week of the Tacoma Light Trail, an annual outdoor light festival with musical and dance performances all around the city.
This year’s free winter festival began Dec. 31 and runs until Sunday, Jan. 11. There will be more than 30 vendors in downtown Tacoma, Hilltop and other parts of the city with free light and sound art. Find a map of activities and art locations online.
Like every year, you’ll likely get a chance to see Steve LaBerge’s 7-foot-tall fire-breathing dragon, which often makes an appearance at Porchfest and in the Tacomarama street band.
Glowing animals and other light displays can be found in the Tiny Art Gallery on Cedar, the Children’s Museum of Tacoma, Court House Square, SOTA High School, Mecca Mercantile, the Johnson Candy Co. and more. Sound Transit pairs music and poetry with each of its light locations via QR code.
Events this week include:
- A “Coco and Cider” gathering at the Tacoma Armory (11th Street entrance from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday.
- A four-mile light-up bike ride will be happening from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
- A lantern-making workshop at the Tacoma Armory (11th Street entrance) hosted by Queer Northwest from 5-6 p.m. Thursday.
- On Saturday from 6-9 p.m. the Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center will put on a “Lit Up” night with performance, art, a dance party and an open mic for youth and adult performers.
