The main event this past week was the return of local students to the classroom. That, and the smoky, hazy, ash-filled skies. While many of us opted to stay indoors the past few days, the winds are predicted to shift and bring clearer, cooler air for the weekend. Perfect for getting outside and enjoying the many events, indoors and out, happening this weekend around Thurston County. For a full listing of what’s happening around Olympia, visit our Events Calendar page.
- Gather with your community for the rededication of the Tivoli Fountain on Friday.
- Spend an evening under the stars at Little Creek Casino Resort’s free Wine & Jazz event on Saturday night.
- Grab a new crowler (or two) from Dick’s Brewing Company.
- View the migrating salmon. This article shares multiple places to see them.
- Visit the newly opened Deschutes Falls Park.
- Take home part of the $165,000 prize pool at the largest BINGO tournament in the state.
- Be inspired at the South Sound Dahlia Show at The Barn Nursery Saturday and Sunday.
- Fill your fridge from these local farmer’s markets.
- Browse our Outdoor Activities section for the perfect hike, beach or paddle.
- Enjoy a final swim of summer at the Tenino Quarry Pool.
- Volunteer at the Mission Creek Nature Park’s Saturday work party.
- Visit the Tugboat Sandman.
- Savor a sweet treat at Hawley’s Gelato in downtown Olympia.
- Check off a few more things on our summer bucket list. It’s officially summer until September 22!
- End your summer at the Brats, Brews and Bands festival on Saturday.
- Grab tickets to Harlequin Productions’ August: Osage County playing all weekend.
- Sip, Savor and Stroll with your neighbors at the Olympia Downtown Association event on Saturday.
- Pick blueberries! They are at their best right now at these farms.
- Explore the Hands On Children’s Museum on Sunday at the Panorama sponsored Grandparent’s Day (free admission for grands!).
- Stroll through Tumwater Falls Park after reading this unique history of this local favorite.
- Indulge in a cupcake and a macaron. Miss Moffett’s has joined forces with Mel’s Macarons in all locations.
- Check out the lifted trucks, or how to lift yours, with the experts at South Sound Trucks.
- Visit an open house event this weekend. Click here to see the list of Van Dorm Realty’s open houses.
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