Battershell & Nichols

History is fun at the Washington State History Museum, where you have an interactive and fun way to learn about the state's history, characters and events. Discover interactive exhibits and attractions, theatrical storytelling, high tech displays and dramatic artifacts that you can participate in while making your trip through history educational, fun, and memorable.

Sports aficionados will enjoy America's favorite pastime while watching the Tacoma Rainiers minor league team. The Tacoma Rainiers, 2010 PCL champions, take to the field and show fans tomorrow's major league super stars. Enjoy spending time with friends to watch a good ol' fashioned baseball game.

Get your ticket to the Gig Harbor Film Festival where movie makers and movie watchers collide for a reel good time. This film festival is still an infant and growing fast, so be sure to be on time to get your front-row seats to see the best lights, camera and action in town.

Go green at the Tacoma Farmers Markets. Discover a hidden gem off the beaten grocery path as you harvest local farm fresh goodies and shop for hand made artesian wares. Live music is part of the shopping experience, and you'll hear sounds from three outdoor European style market places. Markets include Broadway Market, the largest marketplace, 6th Avenue, a small neighborhood marketplace and South Tacoma Market, only open on Sundays.