Wait…it’s already the weekend? I love a short week and with the Labor Day holiday on Monday and the start of school on Wednesday, this week has flown by. Despite the quick passing of the workdays, our family is ready for a bit of weekend fun as well as the return of summer-like weather on Friday and Saturday. And, we won’t mind the return of clouds on Sunday for watching the Seahawks season opener, either. Our list below is chock full of options to get outside and enjoy the final days of summer along with the beauty, fun and community of Thurston County. Whether you are in the mood for a celebratory gathering or seek quiet and solitude, there are options to please in our list below. To peek at all the happenings around town, visit our full events calendar at ThurstonTalk.com.
- Applaud the cast of Harlequin Production’s To Kill a Mockingbird in its final weekend of shows.
- Cheer for OHS or CHS at the annual Spaghetti Bowl on Friday night.
- Dance in the streets at The Washington Center’s Friday night Block Party. Event details here.
- Catch your own dinner. Salmon fishing tips for Hood Canal found here.
- Learn more about the protected wolves at Wolf Haven at a free lecture Friday night at the Lacey Library.
- Celebrate with friends at Saturday’s Brats, Brews and Bands event Saturday. Event details here.
- Drop off your yard waste and recyclables at a new location this Saturday.
- Support two local women as one prepares to donate a portion of her liver to save her friend at their Saturday night auction event.
- Circle Capitol Lake at Saturday morning’s Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention.
- Keep the kiddos cool with these creative options.
- Explore a new farmers’ market for fall produce. Four different options found in this article.
- Join the 9/11 Run to Remember at Top Rung Brewing Company on Saturday evening. Same day registration available.
- Find adventure and solitude at Hope Island State Park.
- Check your child’s new school backpack for proper fit to prevent injury. Tips found here.
- Donate items to help “Fill the Truck” for Eastern Washington firefighters at the Hawks Prairie Costco from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Engage with your community at TEDxOlympia on Saturday night at The Washington Center.
- Grab your Discover Pass and spend a lazy day on the wide open beaches of Tolmie State Park.
- Check the last few items off our 2015 Bucket List.
- Answer the question, “What’s happening to that demolished building in downtown Olympia?” with this article about the Capital Park Building.
- Join the celebration at Nisqually Land Trust’s Annual Salmon Bake on Sunday
- Hit the road to Hood Canal. Seven awesome stops listed 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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