The calendar says July but I’m still traveling with a fleece in my car most days, just in case. However, the rain will stay away for this 59th annual Capitol Lakefair weekend with clear skies promised for Sunday night’s fireworks show as well as throughout the weekend for outdoor adventures and strolls through town. Wherever your weekend takes you – mountains, sound, town or fair – our list below has something listed for you and your family. For a full listing of what’s happening this weekend visit our homepage Events Calendar here.
- Enjoy the fun at Capital Lakefair all weekend long. This article shares thrifty tips for Lakefair visits.
- Head to Hood Canal on Friday night for Luck Dog Casino’s family-friendly outdoor movie, “Grease”, complete with a 50’s classic car show.
- Feed Audrey II with your laughter at Harlequin Productions’ Little Shop of Horrors.
- Browse the Lakefair Car Show starting at 5:00 p.m. on Friday night.
- Dig up something delicious on the shores of Hood Canal. Details in this story.
- Take the kids to see a free morning movie on Saturday at the Olympia Film Society’s Kids Club Saturday.
- Capture beautiful photos at Evergreen Lavender Farm, open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. all weekend.
- Sweat socially, or simply cheer, during the Capitol to Bay relay race this Saturday.
- Grab your blankets and head to Huntamer Park for Lacey in Tune’s “Folsom Prison”, a Johnny Cash Tribute band followed by a outdoor showing of “Inside Out”.
- Earn your Junior Ranger badge (if you are ages 6-12) at Saturday morning’s Priest Point Park event.
- Be safe on the road and use Uber this weekend. Free first rides all day and night on Friday for the Uber official launch in Thurston County.
- Rent a kayak (or use your own) on one of these South Sound kayak routes.
- Visit one or several of these farmers markets and farm stands open this weekend.
- Join your neighbors for the Lakefair Grand Parade starting at 5:00 p.m. Saturday on Capitol Boulevard.
- Surprise someone you love with fresh flowers from Capitol Florist.
- Cheer for the athletes at the Washington Senior Games. Events happening throughout the month.
- Earn one of these three great burgers by doing one of these three great hikes.
- Gather with friends to enjoy the Capital Lakefair Grand Finale Fireworks Display.
- Stretch your legs on a family walk to find this amazing public art near Olympia High School.
- Stop into a local bookstore to find a copy of Simon Calcavecchia’s new children’s book. You’ll be inspired.
- Visit an open house event this weekend. Click here to see the list of Van Dorm Realty’s open houses.
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