Purists will disagree but I consider Labor Day weekend the END of summer. Last minute BBQ’s, shopping for the final few items on the school supply list, packing away the sunscreen, and shifting towards “normal” bedtimes are all tasks that I undertake over the holiday weekend. I recognize that the “official” end to summer is still many days away but once the school bell starts ringing then it’s back to the grindstone for me.
Three cheers to all the teachers, administrators and school staff that are already back in the classroom… we’ll give you a high five on Wednesday morning.
Here’s what is going on around Olympia this weekend. Squeeze in some last minute summer fun.
- Float through Harbor Days in downtown Olympia. The annual festival launches on Friday evening and extends through Sunday. Find complete event information here.
- Check off a few more things from our list of 25 free things to do with kids this summer in Olympia.
- Hang around Olympia. Use our staycation guide to make the most of your extended weekend.
- Squeeze in one last overnight backpacking trip. Our outdoor writer gives you tips to make it as enjoyable as possible.
- Earn your Junior Ranger badge at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. Find all the details here.
- Catch a live theater production by either Harlequin Productions or Theater Artists Olympia.
- Take one last dance with the Zumba in the Park crew on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Sylvester Park.
- Lace up the sneakers for a 5k run in Chehalis on Sunday morning.
- Swing by Mud Bay Pet Food Store on Sunday afternoon for Kids Day.
- Scroll through our list of 60 “Don’t Miss” activities in Olympia.
- Find four ways to see Thurston County by water in this article.
- Rent a kayak and paddle around Puget Sound. Alternatively, this article has options if you wish to sail.
- Visit an open house event this weekend. Click here to see the list of Van Dorm Realty’s open houses.
Submit an event for our calendar here.
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