As I typed the title of this week’s Weekend Event Calendar, my fingers automatically typed July. How is it possible that it’s already August? With the arrival of August came the heat and many of us have spent the week seeking shelter. Our Weekend Events Calendar has a nice mix of outdoor fun (and water play) along with indoor options to keep you cool. What will you do this weekend?
- Head to the Thurston County Fair now through Sunday.
- Find a new beach to play and stay cool.
- Play for free at the HOCM at their Free Friday Night.
- Listen to Ethan Tucker, recently on The Voice, at Sandstone Distillery this Friday.
- Camp-out at the Hands On Children’s Museum Saturday night from 5:00 – 10:00 p.m.
- Spread your blanket at Yelm’s first-ever Jazz in the Park event.
- Cool off in the always refreshing Tenino Quarry Swimming Pool.
- Take a look back at ThurstonTalk’s most-read stories from July.
- Mark your calendars for Old Dominion, coming August 9 to the Grays Harbor County Fair.
- Choose from three family-friendly theater performances this weekend including The Lion King!
- Browse our Outdoor Activities section for the perfect hike, beach or paddle.
- Use our Summer Fun Guide to plan your weekend activities.
- Enjoy wine, beer, cider and delicious eats at Savor South Sound Friday and Saturday night.
- Fill your fridge from these local farmer’s markets.
- Take your kids to see the classic film, The Sandlot. Free for those under 12 on Saturday morning at the Capitol Theater.
- Enjoy the warm summer nights with Lacey in Tune’s concert and outdoor movie on Saturday.
- Learn what a day at the Fair is like for Samantha Worth and her fellow 4H’ers.
- Say “Cheers!” to your friends this Saturday at the Olympia Brewfest.
- Put Hawley’s Gelato on your summer “must-do” list, especially in the heat.
- Explore the lesser known beauty of the Mima Mounds with this guide.
- Pick blueberries! They are at their best right now at these farms.
- Book a “staycation” at a local hotel with air conditioning and pools. A comprehensive list found 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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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: Tony Porter