Sun, glorious sun… it’s in the forecast and looks to be a beautiful weekend in Olympia. Get outside and enjoy all the parks and outdoor activities that Thurston County has to offer. Here is just a few suggestions from recent articles and our events calendar. See a full list of things to do around Olympia by clicking here.
- The Hands On Children’s Museum opens their doors for free admission on Friday night from 5:00 – 9:00 pm.
- Watch the action at the youth Hershey Track Meet on Friday evening at Ingersoll Stadium.
- The First Annual Olympia Comics Festival event premiers this weekend with activities on Friday night and Saturday.
- Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day (Saturday) by taking your family to one of these awesome outdoor activities.
- Ryan Earl will be defending his title in the Capitol City Men’s Amateur golf tournament on Saturday.
- Add a skill to your repertoire – learn about raising chickens or go on a field trip about native plants.
- Enjoy a recital performance from students at Johansen Olympia Dance Center. The local dance studio is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
- Catch the Seattle Sounders (U23 team) on Sunday at 2:00 pm. Get tickets through Black Hills Football Club.
- Cheer for the Oly Rollers as they battle a team from London on Sunday night.
- Try the junior refuge manager program at Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge.
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