This week saw us officially move to the month of October. And with it, a solid arrival into Fall. For me, I embrace fall with giddy delight – it’s my favorite season. Out came the boots and scarves this week along with all things “pumpkin spice”. And while the weather is still beautiful and sunny, there is a welcome crispness to the air that I can’t get enough of. The rains will inevitably come and I’ll shrug into my trusty Gortex jacket with the rest of you. But, for now, a return to fall with blue skies and gorgeous fall color suits me just fine. Especially when it’s Fall Arts Walk weekend. Looking for a little quiet time with nature instead? Our outdoor activities section may give you inspiration for new fall exploration.
- Shop for fall décor, antiques and gifts at Country Chick’s Fall Antique and Craft Show – one of the area’s biggest. Details here.
- Treat the family to lobster for dinner. Ralph’s Thriftway’s tent sale on Friday starting at 9 a.m. Details here.
- Celebrate downtown Olympia’s vibrant community spirit at Fall Arts Walk. Details found here.
- Experience the Hands On Children’s Museum for free. Tonight is Free Friday Night.
- Get your groove on with RADCO’s free performance at the Washington Center Friday night.
- Taste Cajun treats at Centro’s Cajun Throw Down. Barb’s Famous Barb-B-Q’s Rodney O’Niell will be cooking up a storm to benefit Barb’s Family and Friends charity.
- Catch a live theater show. Olympia Family Theater’s “Busytown” is perfect for the kids while Harlequin Productions “Clybourne Park’s” dark comedy is suited for the adults.
- Channel your inner child. Visit newly opening Captain Little toy store in downtown Olympia.
- Visit Lacey’s Washington Land Yacht Harbor for their annual garage sale and sneak a peek at vintage Airstream trailers.
- Sip cider and scarf fritters with the family at Lattin’s Country Cider Mill.
- View the salmon migration. Details on best viewing spots found here.
- Travel to the 1800’s at Cider Sunday at Tumwater Historical Park hosted by the Tumwater Middle School Homesteaders.
- Find your inner peace Paddleboarding around Olympia or Kayaking around Grays Harbor.
- Check off a few more items on our “60 Don’t Miss Activities” list with your family.
- Visit an open house event this weekend. Click here to see the list of Van Dorm Realty’s open houses.
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