It’s Labor Day weekend and I feel like summer just started. Wasn’t it just Memorial Day weekend a few days ago?? As we prep for the school routine to kick into full swing, let’s spend a few days just relishing in lazy summer. The weather may not be cooperating but we can still enjoy some unscheduled days outside.
Here’s what is going on around Olympia this weekend.
- Keep dollars in your pocket and bring the family to Free Friday Night at the Hands On Children’s Museum.
- Follow our Thrifty Thurston suggestions for things to do in Olympia during Labor Day weekend.
- Stroll around Percival Landing at Olympia Harbor Days throughout the weekend. Find a complete schedule of events here.
- Drive the Thurston Bountiful Byway.
- Celebrate the end of summer at a block party at the Artesian Well on Friday evening.
- Meet the Women in Black who stand at 4th Avenue and Water Street every Friday.
- Take in a performance at Harlequin Productions during one of these cloudy days.
- Walk through the Port of Olympia during a free tour on Saturday.
- Cheer for stand-up paddleboard racers on Saturday during Olympia Harbor Days.
- Dance at Zumba in the Park on Saturday afternoon.
- Get geocaching. Start with this beginner’s guide to four of our favorite Olympia finds.
- Participate in a country dance on Saturday night at the South Union Grange Hall.
- Check a few last minute things off our 2016 summer bucket list.
- Try a new picnic destination at Hood Canal.
- Discover Pokemon Go in Olympia.
- Take our downtown Olympia art tour while you are exploring Olympia Harbor Days.
- Get ready for the harvest season with a visit to King Agriculture Museum.
- Order a plate of biscuits and gravy at one of these Olympia restaurants.
- Make plans to attend the upcoming Arts Walk at Panorama.
- Read about what ThurstonTalk customers have to say about advertising in Olympia.
- Visit an open house event this weekend. Click here to see the list of Van Dorm Realty’s open houses.
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