The weekend is upon us and our family is surprised by all the white space on our calendar. With no football game this weekend determining our schedule, we find ourselves planning adventures beyond the couch. Luckily, the ThurstonTalk Events Calendar is packed with options, both inside (for today and Saturday where rain is predicted) and outside (for Sunday when the sun is said to return). Use the weekend to reconnect with your family, your community and yourself through the many happenings around the county.
And although there’s no official “Blue Friday” or game day this week, you can bet local 12’s will be wearing Seahawk colors with pride. If you are out enjoying Thurston County wearing your colors this weekend, snap a pic for ThurstonTalk and send it to submit@thurstontalk.com for our 12th Man Gallery.
- Catch a live theater show. Harlequin Productions “The 39 Steps” is a comedic version of the Alfred Hitchcock classic.
- Dig Razor Clams Friday and Saturday on Washington Beaches.
- Celebrate the one year anniversary of new ownership at Northwest Harley Davidson with owners Julio and Joe on Saturday.
- Play in the rain with your kids. Tips and ideas here.
- Grab breakfast at one of the great spots highlighted on our breakfast list.
- Purchase a Seahawks NFC Championship shirt for the big game. Chances are it was made locally by Color Graphics.
- Plan ahead for Valentine’s Day with these tips.
- Shop for your furry family members at the 2nd Annual Pet Expo at Campbell and Campbell Event Center.
- Climb Mount Ellinor in the winter using our guide.
- Take a walk. 10 Winter Walks are detailed in this article.
- Explore downtown Olympia’s newest addition, Obsidian, for Stumptown Coffee, great food, and delicious cocktails. Not to mention live music.
- Meet Seattle Seahawk great Norm Johnson at T Brothers Liquor Lodge on Saturday.
- Learn to identify winter twigs and plants with Native Plant Salvage’s Twig ID Walk.
- Dig into a Meconi’s Sub. Always made on bread baked that morning by baker Callie Robello.
- Grab a pint of the new “Lacey Lager” during its release party at Top Rung Brewing on Saturday.
- Tour a local museum. Most options on this list are open weekends.
- Check off a few items on our new 2015 Thurston County Bucket List list with your family.
- 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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