Winter solstice – despite being the shortest day of the year and marking the beginning of winter, it also signifies the reversal and gradual lengthening of days. With cold temperatures upon us, looking forward to summer may seem a long ways off but tomorrow we are one day closer to 80-degree weather.
Enjoy a holiday weekend. Find fantastic activities to entertain out-of-town guests both on our events calendar and in the Activities section of our website. On Sunday, ThurstonTalk writers will share their favorite stories from 2012. Look for us to kick off 2013 with photos and stories from local Polar Bear Plunge events. Stay in tune with the positive stories happening in our community at ThurstonTalk.com.
- Two hours of free parking continues in downtown. Need help with shopping ideas? Here is a summary of all our holiday shopping articles.
- Olympia Farmers Market Last Minute Shoppers Delight – Friday through Monday from 10:00am – 3:00 pm
- Ballet Northwest presents the Nutcracker – performances Friday through Sunday
- The Wind in the Willows – performance by Olympia Family Theater (perfect for all ages) throughout the weekend
- Harlequin’s production of “A Christmas Survival Guide” continues through the New Year.
- Christmas Light Displays – load up the family, blast the holiday music, and find neighborhoods with great displays. Many neighborhoods are also collecting for the Thurston County Food Bank.
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