August is flying by and in our household, the countdown until school starts has begun. Luckily, we are still counting in the double digits and there is plenty of summer left to play and explore. And, this weekend offers plenty of options to do just that. Whether you are looking for family-friendly fun (try Sand in the City) or something just for the grown-ups (head to the Tumwater Artesian Brewfest), there are options galore this weekend. For a full listing of the area’s events check in with the ThurstonTalk events calendar for a daily dose of Thurston County happenings.
- Tap your toes to the live sounds of local pastor-turned-musician Andrew Landers during “Whiskey Nights” at Sandstone Distillery on Friday night.
- Watch an outdoor movie on Friday night. Sabrina and Paddington both showing.
- Experience the opening weekend of Harlequin Productions’ To Kill a Mockingbird.
- Volunteer to help paint the downtown YMCA from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Details here.
- Stretch your legs, and Fido’s too, at Saturday morning’s Run Like A Dog 5K.
- Read about Olympia Waldorf School’s award-winning sand sculpting team before visiting them at Sand in the City.
- Entice road-tripping friends to swing through town with this list of road-trip pit-stop ideas for Thurston County.
- Dig in the sand at Sand in the City Saturday and Sunday at the Hands On Children’s Museum.
- Visit Rainier Round-Up Days all weekend. Catch the parade through downtown Rainier at 11:00 a.m. Saturday.
- Take a turn on the new bike pump track at Yauger Park.
- Drop a line in the Hood Canal and bring home a salmon dinner. Tips found here.
- Revisit our 25 Free Things to do with Kids list and plan your own adventures.
- Enjoy a showing of HOME Saturday morning at the Capitol Theater in downtown Olympia.
- Get inspired by beautiful homes at the Olympia Master Builders Tour of Homes Saturday and Sunday. Details here.
- Book a girlfriend’s getaway at Queen Bee Art Cottage and Retreat.
- Grab your tickets now for the upcoming TEDxOlympia at the Washington Center. Click here for full event information.
- Learn more about the Puget Sound at the “Meet the Experts” speaker series at the South Sound Estuarium Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Details found here.
- Raise a pint at Saturday’s Tumwater Artesian Brewfest.
- Celebrate downtown Olympia at one of three, yes three, block parties being held on Saturday
- Fill your belly with local treats at Our Table Sunday Brunch served all day.
- Applaud Thurston County’s thriving theater scene at one of five different shows this weekend. A list of shows found here.
- Share your love of Olympia with live music, yoga, good eats, and more at the free Love Our Local Fest Sunday afternoon.
- Visit an open house event this weekend. Click here to see the list of Van Dorm Realty’s open houses.
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