Can you believe it? Sunshine is finally here! And while we might still get some of those famous “spring showers,” the days are getting longer and warmer. This weekend, the ThurstonTalk events calendar is full of events and happenings in Thurston County to welcome spring, rain or shine. And, with Earth Day on April 22, the weekend is full of fun things to do that celebrate and help our planet. You can access the full calendar here. Check out our highlights below.
- Eat your fill at the Hamma Hamma Oyster Rama on April 21.
- Plan your spring and summer landscaping at the BIG Home and Garden Show, April 21-22 at Saint Martin’s University
- Listen to the sweet swan song of the Olympia Symphony Orchestra’s season finale performance April 22.
- Teach your kids about herb gardening at the WET Center April 21.
- Buy your tickets for the Wild and Scenic Film Festival at Saint Martin’s University.
- Break out your Bunads and head to Norway Day at the Fairgrounds April 21.
- Check out experimental theater with “Lizards” at The Evergreen State College.
- Explore the new Rainier Head Start/Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program Center playground at their ribbon cutting April 20.
- Take the whole family to Cascadia Brewing Company for all-age live music on April 21.
- Try something new for dinner at Shirro’s, you won’t be disappointed in their African-inspired food and drinks.
- Stroll down Capitol Way and check out the colorful new neighborhood banners.
- Spend the morning at the beach, digging for razor clams.
- Sign up for the South Sound Business Expo and take your company to the next level.
- Grab a free tree at the Arbor Day Celebration at the Tumwater Library.
- Head to the forest and enjoy a free day at the National Parks April 21.
- Plan a picnic at a state park for their free day April 22.
- Laugh along with your kids at the “Seussical” musical performed by Capital High School.
- Celebrate Earth Day by volunteering with the Tumwater Parks & Recreation April 21.
- Connect with your inner poet at a poetry reading called “A Poetics Haunting” at Saint Martin’s University.
- Register for INSPIRE – a women’s business conference Happening May 1.
- Visit an open house event this weekend. Click here to see the list of Van Dorm Realty’s open houses.
*Photo credit: Lucy Pick
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