As I typed the date into the title of this post, I could hardly believe we are at the end of July. Didn’t we just celebrate Independence Day? However, some quick math by my 12-year-old daughter reminds me that we still have 40 days until school starts. And, with August and September some of our most gorgeous months, we have nothing to fear. To wrap up the final weekend of July, check out these great happenings all around the county and beyond. For a peek at all the happenings this weekend, visit our full events calendar.
- Don your brightest colors for the “Grow in the Dark” 5K glow run on Friday night.
- Rock out with Adam Craig at Friday and Saturday’s country-music-focused Four Square Mile Festival.
- Hike the Hamma Hamma area off Highway 101 with this hiking guide.
- Cool off while in Tenino at the unique Quarry Swimming Pool. Free admission Friday and Saturday courtesy of the Adam Craig Foundation.
- Ride your motorcycle or simply enter to win one at the Hog Wild Coastal Rally in Ocean Shores.
- Get a workout at Zumba in the Park’s free class, Saturday at 2 p.m. at Huntamer Park.
- Cheer for the Caddyshack-themed golfers at Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Swing.
- Leave the cooking to Taylor and the crew at State and Central. Read about this new neighborhood pub here.
- Enjoy a free outdoor concert and movie to follow at Lacey in Tune’s Saturday evening event.
- Experience all things mushroom at the 10th annual PNW Mushroom Festival.
- Sip and savor summer with one of Batdorf and Bronson’s new summer coffees.
- Learn what membership in the Olympia Country and Golf Club means for your family (hint: it means you are reading this poolside!).
- Meet RADCO at the Heritage Park Fountain for their free Saturday performance.
- Take the whole family to Apple Tree Production’s The Addams Family.
- Check a few of these 25+ activities off your summer bucket list.
- Shop for a new car at the freshly remodeled Bruce Titus locations around town.
- Explore the Mima Mounds. This guide share some secrets you may not know.
- Hit the Hood Canal and dig a steamer clam dinner.
- Keep everyone cool on a staycation to a local hotel with a pool. It’s fairly cheap family fun!
- Find an Instagram-worthy view on one of these hikes with views.
- Camp on the Hood Canal (or nearby). These 8 options include both common and hidden gems.
- Plan ahead for next week’s Thurston County Fair. Information here.
- Pick berries. Blueberries and raspberries are in full swing.
- 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.
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*Photo credit: Chris Hamilton
