Don’t let this weekend’s weather forecast get you down! It may be rainy, but there is plenty to do both indoors and out for the whole family, including special Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations. With things to do in Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater and throughout Thurston County, you are sure to have a good weekend. You can access the full calendar here. Check out our highlights below.
- Meet a award winning mountaineer at Forza Event Center January 18.
- Hear from Robbie Tolan at the Harvie Social Justice Lecture at Saint Martin’s University January 18.
- Attend the MLK Banquet at Saint Martin’s University January 19.
- Get your bid on with the Pizza Klatch’s online auction starting January 19.
- Say goodbye to the legendary Larry McMillan January 19.
- See if Evergreen is for you at Preview Day January 19.
- Have frozen fun at Hands on Children’s Museum’s Ice Adventures January 19-20.
- Participate in the MLK Day of Service Event at Priest Point Park January 19.
- Take a chance and audition for “School’s Out” Fashion Show at the Capital Mall January 19.
- Stroll around Capitol Lake for the annual Martin Luther King Meditative Walk for Peace January 20.
- Try out Hawaiian dancing at the Olympia Community Center.
- Sign up for a membership with South Sound YMCA.
- Purchase your tickets to the OSD Players performance of Mary Poppins.
- ScaleUp your business with Thurston Economic Development Council.
- Visit an open house event this weekend. Click here to see the list of Van Dorm Realty’s open houses.
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