March is certainly not coming in like a lion, as the saying goes, but more like the lamb predicted for months end. Another sunny weekend is in store here in Thurston County with unseasonably warm temperatures through Sunday. Get outside with your family and enjoy our unseasonably warm days and spring-like sunshine. Strike out for the woods on a day hike or maybe hit the beach for a sunny stroll. Try your balance on a stand up paddle board for some quiet time on the water or join your community for a colorful and fun weekend festival. Whatever you choose from our list of fun below, remember to turn your face to the sun and drink in a little early season vitamin D.
- Visit the Hands On Children’s Museum for Free Friday Night.
- Chat with the actors after Friday night’s “Talkback” session at Harlequin Productions “Laughter on the 23rd Floor”.
- Spruce up your yard with plants from Saturday’s 2015 Native Plant Sale.
- Celebrate diversity at the Lacey Ethnic Celebration all day Saturday. Details here.
- Take the family to a new area beach. Places to explore found here.
- Dance the night away (moms and sons only) at Palapalooza held Saturday night. Details here.
- Connect with a friend while stand-up paddle boarding instead of over coffee. Routes found here.
- Run a 5K (and eat a donut) at Sunday’s Donut Dash. Details, and a year of 5Ks, found here.
- Explore the great outdoors in the woods, at a farm or on the water. Our full list of ideas found here.
- Tap your toes, and raise money for a good cause, at “A Really Big Shoe 9” benefit show at the Washington Center.
- Grab the bikes and hit the trail with the family or hit the trails in Capitol Forest.
- Check off some items on our Thurston County Bucket List.
- Take the 2015 Motor Trend Car of the Year for a test drive. Details here.
- Visit an open house event this weekend. Click here to see the list of Van Dorm Realty’s open houses.
Submit an event for our calendar here.
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