Lakewood
News Feed
Events
Local Businesses
Classifieds
Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: Ratapalooza - Lakewood, WA 2026 and 10 more events

And on the Lakewood Patch calendar - HUNKS The Show at Lakewood Elks Lodge 2388 (Lakewood, WA) 09/02/26

Monday August 24th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good day Lakewood! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • HUNKS The Show at Lakewood Elks Lodge 2388 (Lakewood, WA) 09/02/26 at Lakewood Elks Lodge #2388
  • SHS Sentinel Day at Anderson Island Elementary
  • Pioneer Pirate Day at Anderson Island Elementary

... and check out 3 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Hazy sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Hazy sunshine and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 58. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.

📸 Around Lakewood

Subscribe

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakewood

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events
    Tuesday August 25
  • SHS Sentinel Day
    Anderson Island Elementary Steilacoom, WA 98388
    7:00 pm
  • Wednesday August 26
  • Pioneer Pirate Day
    Anderson Island Elementary Pioneer Middle School
    4:00 pm
  • Tuesday September 1
  • Pioneer Back to School Open House
    Saltar's Point Elementary Pioneer Middle School
    4:00 pm
  • Thursday September 3
  • SHS New Student & Family Night
    Saltar's Point Elementary SHS Theater
    6:00 pm
  • Saturday September 12
  • Ratapalooza - Lakewood, WA 2026 →
    McGavick Conference Center | Clover Park Technical College, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW Bld 23, Lakewood
    10:00 am

📣 Lakewood Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday August 24
  • Workforce Grants & Application Workshop
    Tacoma Community College 6501 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98466
    10:00 am
  • Tuesday August 25
  • Vaccine Event - MTHS MultiCare Clinic
    Industrial Design Engineering and Art Mount Tahoma High School
    3:15 pm
  • SHS Sentinel Day
    Anderson Island Elementary Steilacoom, WA 98388
    7:00 pm
  • Wednesday August 26
  • Pioneer Pirate Day
    Anderson Island Elementary Pioneer Middle School
    4:00 pm
  • BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT
    Perry G. Keithley Middle School Perry G Keithley Middle School (12324 12th Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444)
    4:30 pm
  • Back to School Night
    Midland Elementary School Tacoma, WA 98444
    4:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • ⚠️ Magnitude 2.55 earthquake reported
    Aug 22 at 3:54 AM PDT: 2.55 magnitude earthquake occurred near Ashford, Washington. More than 3 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor )
  • Hello everyone
    I sell tumblers any design you want!! 20oz skinny glow in the dark or regular, 25 oz glitter $35. I also have 20oz speaker tumblers $45. Add $15… (Nextdoor Woodbrook)
  • Tessera posted a job opening for Janitor Swing Shift in Lakewood. Apply here.
  • The Stepping Stones Group, LLC posted a job opening for School Counselor in Lakewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakewood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Parkland

  • Pierce County deputies use airplane to track fleeing driver who tried hiding in backyard pool (kiro7.com)

Ok Lakewood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Lakewood Patch

Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.

©2026 Patch Media. All Rights Reserved

Do Not Sell My Personal Information