With just over two weeks until Christmas (EEKS!) our events calendar is full of the festivities of the season. From holiday concerts and performances to local shopping opportunities to outdoor excursions, there are a myriad of things to do this weekend. Browse our list of highlights below and be sure to visit our full events calendar online to see more of what’s happening around the county – there’s just too much to list!
- Bundle up and head out to tour these creative holiday light displays.
- Visit the scenic Evergreen campus to enjoy one of four holiday performances this weekend.
- Spend some time strolling the Olympia Farmers Market for holiday gifts and tasty treats.
- While at Evergreen, visit the Longhouse Native Art Fair Friday and Saturday.
- #ShopSmall this weekend using this guide to downtown Olympia’s retailers.
- Enjoy the Nutcracker from Ballet Northwest at The Washington Center this weekend.
- Cut your Christmas tree before it’s too late.
- Catch the Santamobile on Friday night at the Lacey Post Office.
- Enjoy SOGO’s Brass Choir concert (SOGO HOHO!) on Saturday afternoon.
- Study these tips from Dispute Resolution Center on navigating family conflict during holiday gatherings.
- Check items off your list at Duck the Malls, Saturday 11- 4 at Capitol Theater.
- Take the kids to The Elves and the Shoemaker or Winnie the Pooh at Olympia Family Theater.
- Snap a photo with Santa (and eats some tots) at Eastside Big Tom on Sunday.
- Vote for your favorite Twinklefest window displays throughout downtown.
- Take a walking tour of downtown Olympia’s breweries (and one cidery).
- Purchase tickets to a local theater show this season or grab some for a gift.
- Grab tickets now for the Yelm Cinema’s Star Wars premier event.
- Use this list for indoor fun ideas for the family this weekend.
- Be inspired at the Banff Film Festival Saturday and Sunday at Capitol Theater.
- Browse the Twinklefest photo gallery then head downtown to see them in person.
- Take advantage of the sunshine and take a day trip to the beach.
- Enjoy the Olympia Choral Society’s free holiday concert Dec. 8-10.
- Head to Tumwater on Saturday for their community tree lighting and celebration.
- Enjoy Harlequin Productions’ annual Stardust show.
- Visit an open house event this weekend. Click here to see the list of Van Dorm Realty’s open houses.
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