The dogs days of summer are here and there is just so much to do in Thurston County for the whole family! Learn something new, attend a grand opening, or take the kids on an outing. Whatever you are in the mood for, you can find it in Tumwater, Lacey, Olympia, Tenino and beyond. You can access the full calendar here. Check out our highlights below.
- Rock out with Austin Radio at Matchless Brewing August 10.
- Help kids start school right with a school supply drive in downtown Olympia August 10.
- Feel the softness of certified organics at the grand opening of Holy Lamb Organics’ Olympia showroom August 11.
- Take a walk through an art and garden show at Joanne’s Home and Garden August 11
- Get carried away by Whitney Monge’s souful voice at Ricardo’s Kitchen + Bar August 11.
- See some great talent and help raise money at the Olympia Zine Fest Talent Show August 11.
- Sway the night away at Capitol Land Trust Summer Gala & Auction August 11.
- Check out amazing motorcycle stunts and support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington at Free Fitz Army/Metal Mulisha Show at Northwest Harley Davidson August 12.
- Finish a project with a trip to a South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity store.
- Heat up your child’s summer with the Museum of Glass Hot Shop at Hands on Children’s Museum.
- Pick up a new sport at Olympia Country & Golf Club’s bi-weekly pickleball games.
- Test ride the new 2019 Jetta at Volkswagen Olympia.
- Enjoy the summer weather with a round of golf at Little Creek Casino Resort.
- Visit an open house event this weekend. Click here to see the list of Van Dorm Realty’s open houses.
Featured photo credit: Diane Waiste
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