March has certainly come in like a lion and we are all crossing our fingers that the “lamb” part of the month comes sooner rather than later. While you wait, engage with ThurstonTalk’s positive stories about the people, places and events that shape our community. Learn about a non-profit, take in a show, brave the elements on an outdoor adventure or volunteer in your community. Whatever you weekend mood is, our list has something for you. For a full listing of things to do in Olympia this weekend, visit our full Events Calendar here.
- Raise funds for the Chamber Foundation at “A Night on the Town” Friday night.
- Explore the Hands On Children’s Museum at Free Friday Night.
- Examine our unique undersea life at the South Sound Estuarium.
- Take in one of five theater shows running this weekend.
- Register now for the free Business Mixer hosted by Oly Fed aiding small business owners.
- Sip your morning coffee while reading our most-read stories from February.
- Plan a tour of the historic old Washington state capitol building with our guide.
- Haul your yard waste and recyclables to the Saturday Drop Off site in Olympia.
- Take your soon-to-be kindergartener to the Countdown to Kindergarten event for Tumwater School District families.
- Check something off our 2017 bucket list.
- Grab a bite at Cascadia Grill. New owners, new menu, new flavors.
- Be inspired by the talent and dedication of 97-year-old quilter Iris Young.
- Hit the trails of the Nisqually Wildlife Refuge and spot winter wildlife.
- Eat a few donuts. Our guide shares donut hot-spots around town.
- Mosey south to Centralia and explore the historic downtown with this local’s guide.
- Take a trip to VJ’s Bargain Barn for all your honey-do list needs.
- Upgrade your porcelain throne with rebates now available from LOTT Clean Water.
- Explore a new preschool or childcare for your child. Sequoia’s Treehouse has a brand new space to explore.
- Enjoy the music of SOGO’s talented musicians at Sunday’s Winter Concert.
- Check out Harlequin Productions’ newest show, “The Understudy.”
- Join the community in supporting Capital High School at Sunday’s theater showing of “Back to the Future.”
- 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.
ThurstonTalk aims to be your source for positive information and events happening in Olympia. If you have a suggestion for a post, send us a note at submit@thurstontalk.com. For more events and to learn what’s happening in Olympia and the surrounding area, visit our events calendar.
*Photo credit: Chris Hamilton
