I have to admit, Friday kind of crept up on me this week and here we are at another weekend. And this one looks like it’s going to be absolutely beautiful. With temperatures nearing 80 I’m guessing I’m not the only one planning to get out and enjoy. To help make your “what should we do” decision easier (or possibly harder), here is ThurstonTalk’s rundown of all that’s happening around Thurston County this weekend. And don’t forget to send your support to our local high school athletes competing at state this weekend as well. ThurstonTalk has a variety of articles in our sports section sharing their tremendous dedication.
- Celebrate our forests at the Mason Forest Festival. Enjoy a carnival, parade, logging demonstrations and more. Full details here.
- Use our bucket list to check off 25 ways to explore Olympia this weekend.
- Join a film screen of “Cyber Seniors” with STEP on Friday night. Read more about this unique multi-generational group here.
- Apply for our high school internship. Applications accepted through June 1.
- Spruce up the RV before the summer camping season. Tips found here.
- Cool off on one of our area beaches. Details on our favorite spots here.
- Serve Copper River Salmon on the BBQ this weekend. Here’s where to find it fresh.
- View over 225 adorable cats at the Allbread and Household Cat Show at The Red Lion. Details here.
- Treat the family to live theater at Olympia Family Theater’s “Pinocchio.” Tickets can be purchased here.
- Tune in to Animal Planet at 9:00 p.m. Saturday night to see Olympia’s Canopy Cat Rescue in their new show. Learn more here.
- Check out the local roller derby team, Rainy City Roller Dolls, at their Saturday night bout.
- Test your balance on a stand up paddle board. Area routes found here.
- Take the plunge and schedule a jump at Skydive Kapowsin. Read more here.
- Swing your hips at the 6th annual SPSCC Luau at the college’s Student Union. Details here.
- Catch the final weekend of Harlequin’s “Time Stands Still” through Sunday.
- Celebrate teacher Norma Larson’s retirement from the Eastside Coop Preschool at Sunday night’s dinner event.
- Explore the great outdoors with our list of fun adventures in Thurston County.
- Sign the kids up for summer camps. Get our full list of more than 30 options 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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