Participating businesses
Meet the Tacoma small businesses participating in the inaugural Tacoma Small Biz BINGO this July! We've worked hard to ensure there is a little bit of something for everyone. We will add the remaining businesses as everyone confirms. We've tried our best to include the latest hours for all of these businesses but recommend you triple check (via their social or a phone call) before heading-out to get your stamps!
Big Bus Paddlesports
Big Bus PaddlesBigports is a paddleboard rental company based in Tacoma and housed in a uniquely renovated school bus. They provide rentals, classes, guided tours, and special events. They've been and all ages business in Ruston for five years and are actively working to be more intentional in the community.
Follow Big Bus Paddlesports online @bigbuspaddlesports, visit them in person at 3939 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98402 in Cummings Park, or shop their online store.
Hours of operation
- Thursday - Sunday: 10am to 6pm
Black Bird Apothecary
- Monday: By Appointment
- Tuesday - Saturday: 11am to 7pm
- Sunday CLOSED
Byrt & Gerty's Kids Redeux
Byrt & Gerty's Kids Redeux is a resale shop with thoughtfully selected children’s items that are a little loved, sometimes new, and still have a lot of adventure left in them. You can trade items with them for store credit or find new treasures for yourself or your family.
Follow Byrt & Gerty's Kids Redeux online @byrtandgertykids, on Facebook @byrtandgertykids, visit them in person at 769 1/2 S 38th St, Tacoma, WA 98418, or get more info on trading children's items on their website.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 11am to 4pm
- Wednesday to Sunday: 11am to 4pm
Channing Baby & Co.
Located in the heart of downtown Tacoma on Pacific Avenue, Channing Baby & Co. has been dedicated to serving our community of new parents for seven wonderful years. As a modern baby boutique, we pride ourselves on offering a carefully curated selection of high-quality products to meet all your baby needs. From strollers and car seats to clothing and toys, our store is a one-stop shop for everything essential for your little ones. Our mission is to support and celebrate the joys of parenthood, providing a warm and welcoming environment for families in the PNW. Visit us and discover why Channing Baby & Co. is the go-to destination for new parents in our community.
Follow Channing Baby & Co. online @channingbabyco, on Facebook, visit them in person at 1932 Pacific Ave, Tacoma WA 98402, or shop their online store.
Hours of operation
- Tuesday to Saturday: 9am to 6pm
- Sunday to Monday: 11am to 5pm
Clover Daydreams: a safe and inclusive book space
Clover Daydreams is a name, but also an aspiration: to build a safe and inclusive book space in South Tacoma/Puyallup Territory that centers BIPOC, Queer, Trans, Disabled, and historically excluded voices. As an enby disabled neurodivergent Filipinx-
Follow Clover Daydreams online @cloverdaydreams, visit them in person at 4020 S Steele St Ste #107, Tacoma, WA 98409, or shop their online store.
Hours of operation
- In Person: 12pm-6pm Tuesday - Saturday
- Self Serve: 12pm-6pm Sunday - Monday
Cocobolo
Cocobolo is a clothing store owned by two sisters Sarah and Lana that is ethically made, sustainable and small in Downtown Tacoma. They carry an in-house handmade clothing line made by Lana, as well as other indie brands, vintage, handmade accessories, and natural beauty products.
Follow Cocobolo on Instagram and Facebook, find them in person at 626 Saint Helens Avenue Tacoma, WA 98402, or shop their online store.
Hours of operation
- Tuesday to Thursday: 12pm to 5pm
- Friday: 11am to 5pm
- Saturday: 11am to 6pm
Connect the Brick
My name is Eric. I'm 19 years old now and I am very excited to welcome you to my business Connect The Brick! I have loved LEGO® since I was, like, 2, and I started collecting them early on. I wanted to find a way to share what I had so I asked my parents if maybe I could sell or trade with others. My mom was nice and let me borrow one of her tables so that I could set up at a sidewalk sale. I put everything together with my dad's help, too, and started my business.I saved enough money to open a real shop by selling at markets, sidewalk sales, and doing business with family and friends. Please come and see me, I'd be happy to meet you!
Follow Connect the Brick @connectthebrick, find them in person at 3901 N 27th St, Tacoma, WA 98407, or shop their online store.
Current hours of operation:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: CLOSED
Destiny City Comics
Destiny City Comics is Tacoma's unapologetically Black and LGBTQ+ Friendly comic shop. THEY SHIP ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD and carry a selection of comics, manga, graphic novels, pro wrestling, and toys!
Follow Destiny City Comics @destinycitycomics, find them in person at 218 St Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402, or call them to purchase items online.
Hours of operation
- Tuesday - Saturday: 1pm to 6pm
- Saturday - Sunday: 11am to 6pm
- CLOSED Monday
eTc Tacoma
eTc is a men’s retail boutique in Downtown Tacoma. They have been serving the community for nine years one t-shirt at a time and will be celebrating their 10-year anniversary in July! They specialize in high quality, low quantity garments.
Follow eTc online @etctacoma, visit them in person at 116 S 9th St Tacoma, WA 98402, or shop their online store.
Hours of operation
- Monday to Saturday: 11am to 7pm
- Sunday: 12pm to 6pm
Grit City Books
Grit City Books is a brand new, queer-owned bookstore located on 6th Ave! They sell new books, stickers, pins, puzzles, and other goodies. They are excited to participate because they like supporting other small businesses and love the idea of working together for the greater good of the small business economy in Tacoma.
Follow Grit City Books online @GritCityBooks, visit them in person at 3116 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406, or shop their online store.
Hours of operation
- Tuesday - Thursday: 11am to 6pm
- Friday - Saturday: 11am to 7pm
- CLOSED Sunday & Monday
Hive Co.
The Hive Co. gift shop in South Tacoma provides both wares and fun workshops - a welcoming space to buy pretty and unique things while finding some classes and workshops to participate in! They are also available for private rentals to host a workshop, photoshoot, birthday party, or podcast and video recording just to name a few.
Follow Hive Co. on Instagram and Facebook, find them in person at 5436 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma WA 98409, or shop their online store.
Hours of operation
- Tuesday: 9am to 6pm
- Wednesday: 9am to 4pm
- Thursday: 9am to 6pm
- Friday to Saturday: 9am to 4pm
Jade & Co.
Jade & Co. is a plant boutique that's been in business for eight years and has a home on 6th Ave in Tacoma with a new second location in Parkland at Garfield Station between Trapper's Sushi and La Ca Bar. Jennie, the owner, has 20 years of nursing experience and now shares knowledge on plant health.
Follow Jade & Co. online @jadeandco1, on Facebook at @jadeandco2, find them in person at 3001 6th Ave, Tacoma WA 98406 or 323 Garfield St S. Tacoma, WA 98444, or shop their online store.
Hours of operation
- Tuesday: 11am to 5pm
- Thursday: 12pm to 5pm
- Friday: 12pm to 6pm
- Saturday: 11am to 6pm
- Sunday: 12pm to 4pm
Johnson Candy Company
Johnson Candy Company is a small, family owned and run candy store that has been in Tacoma for over 100 years. They are the oldest operating small business in this event and a real treasure.
Follow Johnson Candy Company online @johnsoncandyco, visit them in person at 924 M.L.K. Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405, or shop their online store.
Hours of operation
- Monday - Friday: 9:30am to 5:30pm
- Sunday: 10am to 4pm
King's Books
King’s Books is a community-oriented bookstore with 4500 square feet and approximately 100,000 books. They have an array of events weekly, from book clubs to author events, community gatherings to our annual letterpress festival. They opened on April 1, 2000 and have become the largest used and new independent bookstore in the Tacoma area. King’s Books is a proud member of the Stadium Historic District Business Association, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association (PNBA), and the American Booksellers Association (ABA).
King’s Books is owned by sweet pea Flaherty, who took over the bookstore from John Schoppert and Pat McDermott in 2010. sweet pea has been a bookseller since 2000, starting at McDermott Books and A Room of One's Own Feminist Bookstore in Madison, Wisconsin. sweet pea moved to Tacoma to work at King's Books in 2003.
Follow King's Books online on Instagram visit them in person at 218 St Helens Ave., Tacoma, WA 98402, or shop their online store.
Hours of operation
- Monday - Sunday: 11am to 7pm
La Paloma Gift Shop
La Paloma Tacoma is a community gift shop that holds safe space for all! Being indigenous owned, highlighting culture is a big part of what they do. They love to offer classes and plan fun events that uplift local people. Come by and say hi in the North End!
Follow La Paloma Gift Shop online @lapaloma_tacoma, visit them in person at 2613 N 21st Street, Tacoma WA 98406, or check out their hosted market.
Hours of operation
- Wednesday - Sunday: 11am to 5pm
- CLOSED Monday - Tuesday
Lauda
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Stationery and gifts for creative people, introverts, homebodies, and lovers of all things cozy. Established in 2022, Lauda hosts a curated selection of beautiful, practical items to inspire your creativity. From notebooks, to greeting cards, to art supplies, to self care treats, you'll find unique gifts and supplies for a slower, gentler way of life.
Follow Lauda online @shoplauda, visit them in person at 506 S 11th St, Tacoma, WA 98402, or shop their online store.
Hours of operation
- Wednesday - Saturday: 11am to 5pm
- CLOSED Sunday to Tuesday
Mattice Beauty Supply
Mattice is the owner of Mattice Beauty Supply. The only, black, woman and veteran owned beauty supply store in Tacoma. She sells wigs, extension hair, accessories, hair tools and products for every hair type. She sells 14 local brands in her store and is a true believer in “shopping local strengthens communities”. In her spare time you can find her “rolling” around Tacoma supporting and visiting other small businesses.
Follow Mattice Beauty Supply online @mattice_beauty_supply, visit them in person at 3906 S 12th St., Tacoma, WA 98405, or shop their online store.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 11am to 7pm
- CLOSED Tuesday
- Wednesday - Thursday: 11am to 5pm
- Friday - Saturday: 11am to 7pm
- Sunday: 12:30pm to 5:30pm
McCoy Kids
McCoy Kids is a curated toy, book, and gift shop for the littles in your life. We were online-only for three years and made the leap into our brick & mortar space November of 2023. The shop is intentionally stocked with items that are sustainable and built to last, and we are especially proud of our children's book selection that focuses on own voices, diversity, and inclusion. If you're looking for a gift for a little in your life and don't know where to start, we're a good start - folks often joke that we're the toy shop that adults like shopping at, too. I'm sure the free gift wrap doesn't hurt.
Follow McCoy Kids online @shopmccoykids, visit them in person (next door to Lauda) at 504 S 11th St, Unit A, Tacoma, WA 98402, or shop their online store.
Hours of operation
- Wednesday - Friday: 11am to 5pm
- Saturday: 10am to 5pm
- CLOSED Sunday to Tuesday
Pacific Northwest Shop
The Pacific Northwest shop is located in the Proctor District of Tacoma and specializes in goods made in the PNW. They love supporting Tacoma initiatives that foster a great community right here in our corner of Washington State.
Follow the Pacific Northwest Shop online @pacific_northwest_shop_tacoma, on Facebook @PacificNorthwestShopTacoma, visit them in person at 2702 N Proctor St Tacoma, WA 98407, or shop their online store.
Hours of operation
- Monday to Saturday: 10am to 6pm
- Sunday: 10am to 5pm
PURE Vintage
Pure Vintage has been open for 26 years! They offer a vast selection of vintage clothing, cowboy boots, and more. You'll find them in the historic Stadium District in the King's Books Building
Follow PURE Vintage online on Instagram, visit them in person at 218 St. Helens Tacoma, WA 98402, or shop their online store.
Hours of operation
- Thursday to Saturday: 12pm to 5pm
- Sunday: 12pm to 4pm
Onimi Sportswear
Onimi Sportswear helps the community look and feel their best - they sell premium sportswear for people of all ages. Located in the heart of Downtown Tacoma on Pacific Ave.
Follow Onimi Sportswear online @onimi253, visit them in person at 1908 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402, or shop their online store.
Hours of operation
- Tuesday - Saturday: 12pm to 6pm
- Sunday - Monday: CLOSED
Stocklist Goods & Gifts
Stocklist Goods & Gifts is a little store located in the heart of Downtown Tacoma. They turn 8 this July, so go visit them and shop their month-long sale or maybe win an awesome bingo prize!
Follow Stocklist Goods & Gifts online at Instagram, visit them in person at 1934 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402, or shop their online store.
Hours of operation
- Monday - Saturday: 10am to 7pm
- Sunday: 10am to 5pm
The Fernseed
The Fernseed is a plant and flower shop in the historic South Tacoma business district that opened in 2019. They source their plants and flowers locally as much as possible and from backyard micro growers in Tacoma. They feature small batches of handmade pottery from artists and designers in the Pacific Northwest, Canada, Australia, and Europe.
Follow The Fernseed online on Instagram and Facebook, find them in person at 5243 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma WA 98406, or shop their online store.
Hours of operation
- Monday to Saturday: 10am to 6pm
- Sunday: 10am to 5pm
Tinkertopia
Tinkertopia works with local businesses, capturing safe, reusable materials from the waste stream (aka Great Material Continuum), and reimagines these as unusual arts and craft supplies for kids, teachers, makers and tinkerers. Our Low-tech on site makerspace is an inspiring place to experience the creative process and explore ways to build with up-cycled parts.
Follow Tinkertopia's owners RR and Darcy on Instagram, find them in person at 1914 Pacific Ave, Tacoma WA 98402, or visit their website.
- Monday to Saturday: 10am to 6pm
- Sunday: 12pm to 5pm
Urban Squirrel
Urban Squirrel is a brick and mortar store in historic downtown Tacoma, Washington, as well as an online retailer. They are focused on providing value, creating beautiful spaces and building community. They are also a DIY lovers dream thrift store. With furniture, home decor and Pieces & Parts.
Follow Urban Squirrel on Instagram, or on Facebook find them in person at 747 Broadway, Tacoma WA 98402, or visit their website.
- Wednesday to Friday: 12pm to 3pm & 4pm to 6pm
- Saturday to Sunday: 12pm to 6pm
What? Shoppe
What? Shoppe specializes in pop culture, original art, and unusual memorabilia, including Day of the Dead art, books, posters, greeting cards, model kits, and more!
Find them in person at 749 Broadway, Tacoma WA 98402, give them a ring (253)272-8697 or visit their website.
- Monday: 11:30am to 4pm
- Tuesday to Saturday: 11:30am to 5pm
- Sunday: 12pm to 4pm