A little bit of sunshine is returning to the forecast this weekend. It’s not the blast of hot weather that we had a few weeks ago but at least it’s not cool rain that makes me wonder if it’s *really* summer. There are plenty of options for family-friendly fun around Olympia this weekend. Use our full events calendar to find even more local activities. And, don’t forget to mark your calendar for the Thurston County Fair. The action kicks off on Wednesday, July 30 (with One Buck Wednesday) and lasts through August 3.
- Go Hog Wild at the Quinault Beach Resort and Casino this weekend. The Sun and Surf motorcycle run and action lasts throughout the weekend.
- Watch two student plays presented by CTE on Friday and Saturday nights.
- Run at night during the 5k Grow in the Dark run on Friday night.
- Plan a date night with these local ideas.
- Celebrate mushrooms at the Pacific Northwest Mushroom Festival on Saturday and Sunday in Lacey. Get complete event information here.
- Enjoy Oregon Trail Days in Tenino on Saturday and Sunday.
- Earn a trophy during the Puget Sound Senior Games. More than 2,300 competitors are in town for the games.
- Taste a bite during the Tenino Farmers Market Blue Ribbon Pie contest on Saturday.
- Clean out your home office and get some important documents shredded. WSECU’s Shred and Share event is on Saturday.
- Find Beach Naturalists at Tolmie State Park and West Bay Park on Saturday around 11:00 a.m or at Tolmie State Park and Priest Point Park on Sunday around noon.
- Cheer for your favorite competitor at the Olympia Traverse on Saturday afternoon. The race finishes at the Port Plaza.
- Throw snowballs. Celebrate Christmas in July at Huntamer Park on Saturday night. Find information on the Lacey in Tune outdoor movie series here.
- Catch some of the last performances of Harlequin Productions’ Twelfth Night.
- Visit with local theater groups during Sunday’s Children’s Theater Day at Huntamer Park in Lacey between 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Tap your feet in time with the Olympia Symphony Orchestra. Their annual free outdoor concert is on Sunday evening at the Capitol lawn.
- Find 25 free things to do with kids this summer here.
- Visit an open house event this weekend. Click here to see the list of Van Dorm Realty’s open houses.
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