Free Resource · Tacoma, WA · Summer 2026
Your summer in Tacoma starts here.
The mountain is out, the patios are open, and Tacoma is doing what it does best. This is my annual roundup of everything worth doing this summer — written by someone who actually lives here.
- Summer bucket list — 14 things to do before Labor Day
- Events calendar for June, July & August
- Best coffee, eats, drinks & sweets
- New & coming-soon restaurants to watch
- Farmers markets, beaches & dog-friendly spots
- Interactive Google Map of all the good stuff
Spencer Eiseman Homes · 2026
The 2026 Guide to Summer in Tacoma
Your local insider’s playbook for the season
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What’s inside
Everything to make the most of your Tacoma summer.
I put this together every year as my way of sharing the city I love — the spots, the events, the new restaurants, and the hidden gems most people miss.
Summer 2026 Bucket List
14 things to do before Labor Day.
From sunrise paddles to late-night concerts — here’s what I’m checking off this summer.
Summer Eats & Drinks
My favorite local spots, all in one place.
From morning coffee to late-night bites — the spots I actually recommend to every friend who asks.
☕ Coffee
- Curran Coffee
- CoffeeZaun
- Common Ground
- Valhalla Coffee Roasters
- Campfire Coffee
🍺 Drinks
- E9 Brewing Co.
- Narrows Brewing Company
- Peaks & Pints
- Juniper Botanical Bar 🏳️🌈
- Holy Moly Bar 🏳️🌈
- Redd Dog Brewery
🍽️ Restaurants
- Howdy Bagel 🏳️🌈
- Le Sel Bistro
- Wooden City
- The Matador
- El Gaucho
- Corbeau
- Not Bad
- Lil Woody’s
🍦 Sweets
- Medzo Gelato Bar ✨
- Ice Cream Social
- Wren’s Nest Baking Co.
- Maggie Magee’s Bake Shop
- Balloon Roof Baking Co. ✨
- Cove’s Bakery
Events Calendar
A summer full of things to look forward to.
A taste of what’s in the guide — the full calendar with dates, locations, and details is inside.
June
July
August
Farmers Markets
Fresh every week, all summer long.
Six markets across Tacoma and the South Sound — days, times, and addresses all in the guide.
Your local guide author
Hi, I’m Spencer.
I’m a Tacoma real estate agent, community builder, and proud transplant from the Midwest. Over the past 8 years I’ve helped 75+ families find home here — and I’ve grown even more fond of this city along the way.
This guide is my way of sharing my favorite local spots and businesses with you every summer. Whether you’re a longtime local or just moved here, there’s always something new to discover.
- Tacoma transplant (2017) · two corgis · volleyball player
- Licensed REALTOR® · ABR, AHWD, C2EX · Windermere Abode
- Proud member of Tacoma’s LGBTQ+ community
Kind words
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His reliable communication and negotiation skills, attention to detail, and personable nature helped us snag our dream home, even though we did not have the highest offer.
Spencer made the entire process feel easy, even though the market was changing quickly and I had a lot to learn.
Spencer is dedicated to his clients and we felt so welcomed, comfortable, and seen, as part of the queer community, when property purchases can sometimes be very intimidating.
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