Can you believe it’s Labor Day already? This weekend is promising beautiful weather – not too hot, not too cold – perfect to go out and explore all the fun activities in Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater, and beyond. Thurston County fall events are starting now and we have plenty of family-friendly fun for everyone. You can access the full calendar here. Check out our highlights below.
- Take the whole family for some fun at the Olympia Harbor Days August 31 – September 2.
- Catch The Host screening at the Capitol Theater August 31.
- View gorgeous glass pumpkins at the Northwest Glass Pumpkin Patch 2018 at the Thurston County Fairgrounds September 1.
- Check out cool cars at the 11th Annual Military Heroes Car Show at Wilkowski Park in Rainier September 1.
- Celebrate the Steh-Chass at the Festival of The Steh-Chass at Heritage Park September 1.
- Join The Sweetest Things in celebrating their one year anniversary September 1.
- Learn a new skill at the Wool Fiber Preparation Workshop at the Arbutus Folk School September 2.
- Treat the family to an end-of-summer feast at Izzy’s Pizza Buffet.
- Give your teens something do to with this list of activities rounded up by a teenager for teens.
- Check out the Wayside Cafe and Deli, a new, all plant-based restaurant in Olympia.
- Purchase tickets for the Chefs on Tour event.
- Visit an open house event this weekend. Click here to see the list of Van Dorm Realty’s open houses.
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