Thrifty Thurston Throws Snowballs during Christmas in July at Huntamer Park

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By Kathryn Millhorn

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Huntamer Park is the site for many family friendly outdoor events throughout the summer. On July 26, it will be Christmas in July at the park.

As much as we revel in long days, cool evenings, and free vitamin D, sometimes the sunny weather can overdo it a little.  With this in mind, the wise souls behind Lacey In Tune’s Summer Concerts in the Park are hosting a freebie that’s sure to do the trick: Christmas in July.

On July 26 at 7:00 p.m. make your way to Lacey’s Huntamer Park in Woodland Square for snacks, entertainment, snow (yes, I said snow!), and even a visit from Santa himself.

The fun begins with a concert featuring David Correa and Cascadia, a Latin guitar and international fusion band known for their global influences.  With the mood set, the night is simultaneously warming up and cooling down.

“There are just so many fun things about Christmas that we thought we’d bring a little Christmas cheer to Lacey on a warm summer night,” says Jeannette Sieler, Recreation Supervisor for Lacey Parks and Recreation.  “After the concert by David Correa and Cascada featuring world music and summer sounds, we will shift gears and celebrate.  We will have snowball fights, snow to play in, a fun ‘gingerbread tent’ making activity (think s’mores meet gingerbread house with a camping theme) and it’s going to snow.”

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While Santa will likely not be arriving via motorcycle, he will be in attendance during the July 26 Christmas in July festivities at Huntamer Park.

Sieler enthusiastically adds that Santa will also be making an appearance. “Then we’ll settle in for a showing of ELF on the giant screen in the park,” she describes.

Lacey In Tune offers an array of summertime entertainment, from mid-day musical offerings to evenings of family-friendly comedy.  These amazing movie and music nights are BYOB (bring your own blanket or chair) and snacks are available either from on-site vendors, nearby restaurants, or your own picnic basket.  Concerts start at 7:00 p.m. with movies beginning at dusk on a large, easy to see screen.

After the music has died down, the last snowball has been thrown, and you’re ready to sit in the dusk digesting a belly full of gingerbread, it’ll be time for the enthusiastic arrival of Buddy the Elf.  Whether or not you can finish the quote of “Santa’s coming!” with “I know him!,” you’ll be sure to laugh the night away.

Lacey In Tune is one of our region’s best freebies for a reason.  Where else can you be swept away by such a motley cast of characters all for free?

Lacey In Tune 4Because Huntamer Park is accessible either through plentiful parking or via any of the busses which pass through the Lacey Transit Center, it’s an easy evening out.  Bear in mind that Intercity Transit busses only run until approximately 9:00 p.m. so arrange a ride home if that’s your preferred mode of transportation.

Come early, stay late, and have a wonderful night of community and laughter.  If you enjoy the evening and don’t want the fun to end, there will also be movie and concert pairings on August 2 and 9.  August 2 features Terry Holder, a performer of original heartfelt songs, followed by The Lego Movie, and the season wraps up with Global Heat’s hip hop soul with break dancing and world beats and a double feature of Despicable Me and Despicable Me 2.

As Buddy the Elf would say, don’t be a ‘cotton-headed ninny muggins’ and miss this truly magical evening.

Thrifty Thurston highlights inexpensive family fun in Thurston County.  The weekly series focuses on family-friendly activities throughout our community.  If you have a suggestion for a post, send us a note at submit@thurstontalk.com.  For more events and to learn what’s happening in Olympia and the surrounding area, click here.

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