This weekend marks the official start of the fall season, and this week has certainly prepared us for it. However, sunshine is predicted for the next few days and our highlights below are full of ways to enjoy the glorious season of fall. Whether you adventure into the woods or just to the sidelines of the soccer match, we hope you have a great weekend.
- Check out the South Sound Estuarium, open all weekend.
- Launch a kayak and view migrating salmon (and seals) from a new perspective.
- Enjoy cheese and wine tasting at The Mouse Trap on Friday night.
- Snag great deals at the Just Between Friends consignment sale all weekend.
- Book a tour with Kayak Nisqually and engage with nature at eye level.
- Celebrate the Arts at Saturday’s Center Stage Awards & Gala at the Washington Center.
- Adventure in Thurston County with our guide to fall family fun.
- Find resources here to help your child with back-to-school anxiety and transition.
- Head to Little Creek Resort Casino Resort’s Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday.
- Take advantage of Grandparent’s Month at the Hands On Children’s Museum.
- Be inspired by local physician Sasha Cavanagh’s non-profit serving needy children in Peru.
- Keep your eyes out for Harborstone Credit Union’s employees as they engage in United Way’s Day of Caring.
- Sneak a peek into the undersea world at Saturday night’s Pier Peer event at Boston Harbor Marina.
- Visit Kaiser-Permanente’s free immunization clinic on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
- Enjoy “The Jungle Book” ballet at The Washington Center on Friday night.
- Walk with your stroller on one of these easy stroller walks and hikes.
- Take a fall hike. Five great options here.
- Jam with Ethan Tucker at Rhythm and Rye on Saturday night.
- Learn about a local resources for pain relief – South Bay Soapworks.
- Read the history behind Nelson Ranch and then order some of their grass-fed beef.
- Day trip to Hoodsport and sip craft spirits at The Hardware Distillery.
- Grab a fruit and veggie filled smoothie or juice to fuel your adventures at Zoe Juice Bar.
- Visit the WET Science Center on Sunday for their “Sensory-Friendly” Sunday.
- Visit an open house event this weekend. Click here to see the list of Van Dorm Realty’s open houses.
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