Special Events

Event dates and times are subject to change. For additional information on events and volunteer opportunities, please contact the Events Coordinator. Information from past events is also available below.


Information on other events in the area is available through these organizations:
Bonney Lake area: Chamber of Commerce
Pierce County: Pierce County Parks & Recreation 
Washington State: Washington Festivals & Events Association

Special thanks go to our Event Sponsors ! 

Past Events ...

Boating Safety Education Course April 23, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Public Safety Building (Directions) For more information on boating rules and links to other course offerings, visit our Boating Page. The course is 8 hours in length - Pre-Registration is Required. Offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary ¤ Date: Saturday, April 23, 2011 (8:00 am - 4:00 pm) ¤ Location: Public Safety Building, 18421 Sumner-Buckley Hwy, Bonney Lake, WA ¤ Contact: Gene Rubbert (206-433-7917 or email) ¤ Course Materials: $35.00

Bonney Lake Healthy Living Expo July 23, 2011 Location: Allan Yorke Park The mission of Healthy Living Expo is to educate the entire family on healthy living, provide comprehensive and personalized care in a welcoming environment and increase awareness of resources available in their community and surrounding areas. This event has been cancelled for 2012.

Holiday Craft Bazaar Saturday, October 15th 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Senior Center, 19304 Bonney Lake Blvd (Directions) Start your holiday shopping & decorating early! Featuring many unique handmade items from beautiful slubbed glass, tole painted woodcrafts, ceramics, jewelry, scarves, hats, handmade soaps, purses, paintings, too many items to mention! Enjoy a tasty lunch of chili or Ivar’s clam chowder, and deli sandwiches! Please come and support your local crafters and the Senior Center. For more information contact the Senior Center at 253-863-7658.

Family Workshops - Presented by MultiCare The Incredible Years - A Parenting Series for Parents of Children Ages 1-3 Years (FREE) Mondays, October 3 - November 28, 5:30 -8:00 p.m. Liberty Ridge Elementary School, 12202 209th Ave Ct E FREE - includes free dinner & childcare View Flyer for details Strengthening Families FREE Workshop Tuesdays, October 4 through November 8, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. Emerald Hills Elementary School, 19515 S Tapps Dr E, Bonney Lake FREE - includes free dinner & childcare View Flyer for details

Take The Plunge Against Domestic Violence Saturday, October 29th 11:00 a.m. (Registration begins at 10am) Allan Yorke Park Take the Plunge Against Domestic Violence is a unique opportunity for individuals, organizations and businesses to support our homeless families by jumping, walking, or splashing into the frigid waters of Lake Tapps. Register now and secure the bragging rights for taking the plunge. Help support Exodus Housing and 'Take the Plunge'! This event is co-sponsored by the City of Bonney Lake. For more information and registration forms, see the links below: - Take the Plunge Event Flyer - Registration Form & Details Register by October 24th to guarantee an event t-shirt. There are additional prizes for individual and team costumes, team sizes, and fundraising totals!

Natural Yard Care Workshop for Landscape Professionals Presented by Pierce County Public Works & Utilities Many yard care customers are looking for landscape companies that use “green” and natural yard care techniques. This free, half-day workshop features presentations and discussion about integrated pest management, rain gardens, plant selection and more. The workshop is free, but registration is required. Seating is limited, so register early. Registration deadline is November 4th. For more information and to register for the workshop, please contact Teresa Lewis by phone at (253) 798-2480 or by email. See also the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department website: www.tpchd.org/environment/healthy-environment/natural-yard-care Wednesday, November 9, 2011 8:00 a.m. - Noon FREE (Registration Required) Tacoma Mall Plaza (2702 S 42nd St, Room 210, Tacoma)

Holiday Giving Tree & Food Drive November - December, 2011 Location: Bonney Lake Police Department Public Safety Building, 18421 Sumner-Buckley Hwy E (Directions) It is that time of year again - tis the season to give! The Police Department is gearing up the annual giving tree and food drive. FOOD DRIVE Food donations may be dropped off at the Bonney Lake Public Safety Building Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All food items are given to the Bonney Lake Food Bank, Bread of Life Food Bank and Senior Citizens. The food drive will end December 9, 2011. GIVING TREE TOY DRIVE The Giving Tree is a program set up to help families in need in the local Bonney Lake area. Donations of NEW toys will be accepted Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building. In addition to toy donations we will also be setting up a Giving Quilt with information about individual children and their wishes. Stay tuned for further information when the gift tags will be available to fill. For further information you may call the Police Department at 253-447-3249.

Free Community Dinner Non-City Event Saturday, December 10, 2011 Noon - 4:00 p.m. Location: Sumner High School Main Gym 1707 Main Street, Sumner, WA Families in Sumner and Bonney Lake are invited to celebrate the holidays with this FREE annual event. Enjoy a traditional holiday meal with turkey, gravy, potatoes, veggies, pie, hot drinks, and more. There will also be musical performances from our award winning Sumner High Jazz Ensemble, caroling from Mane Stage Theater, as well as other holiday performances. Kids can enjoy the 'kids corner' with games, crafts, movies, and a visit with Santa! The event also provides non-perishable food donations for families. For more information please view the event flyer (available in English and Spanish below), or call 253-891-5526. This event is sponsored by the Sumner High School Leadership Class. - Free Community Dinner Flyer (English) - Fiesta Gratis de La Cena de la Comunidad (Espanol)

Annual Tree Lighting, Food Drive Saturday, December 3, 2011 The Bonney Lake Kiwanis Club will again sponsor the annual Tree Lighting and Food Drive activities on Saturday, December 3rd beginning at 6:00pm at the Public Safety Building. Come join the fun! Activities and music, refreshments, candy, pictures with Santa, and the annual tree lighting ceremony. Drop food donations off from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in front of the Food Bank, which is adjacent to the Public Safety Building and the Community Christmas Tree. And be sure to join us for our first holiday parade! Due to a scheduling conflict the parade has been cancelled for this year. The rest of the festivities will take place as listed above. ** Parade Cancelled; all other activities will still take place! Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Public Safety Building 18421 Sumner-Buckley Hwy E (Directions)

Shop With a Cop Saturday, December 10, 2011 Bonney Lake Police Department Donation Drive: Tuesday, November 15th - Target Store “Shop with a Cop” is a program that happens every December where the Bonney Lake Police Department teams up with Target to provide gift cards for children that need extra assistance. The children get to ride in police cars and fire trucks to Target where they are teamed up with a Cop to help spend their giftcard. Donations are greatly needed to help assist in covering the cost of the gift cards for kids selected by their school counselors. Any size donation is greatly appreciated. Donations are accepted at the Bonney Lake Police Department (get directions) from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday through December 9th. On November 15th, BLPD Officers will be at Target from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. giving out information and accepting donations of gift cards and toys, as well. Thank you to the Bonney Lake Target for their generous time and donations!

Lake Tapps Trash Bash Non-City Event January 28 & 29, 2012 This is a non-city sponsored event. Help local volunteers keep the lake clean by donating your time to help pick up trash while the lake level is down. Buckets will be distributed on Friday, January 27th from 2pm to 9pm at the Bonney Lake Home Depot. For more information visit: www.facebook.com/pages/Lake-Tapps-Trash-Bash-2012/301993136479670.