Are you singing Alice Cooper’s “School’s Out for Summer” at the top of your lungs? Most Thurston County area schools recorded their last day of school this week. I know my kids are rejoicing at the freedom from their five-day-a-week schedule. I just hope that the boredom doesn’t set in for a few weeks. Turn to ThurstonTalk this summer to keep everyone in your family boredom-free.
Here’s what is going on around Olympia this weekend.
- Watch a free outdoor movie on Friday night in Rainier. Big Hero 6 will be on the big screen beginning at 9:00 p.m.
- Visit a state park on Saturday. It’s a fee free day throughout Washington State Parks.
- Find live music in downtown Olympia throughout the weekend. Click here to see a list of what’s planning at some local venues.
- Stop into a local farmers market.
- Step aboard the Sand Man tug boat and learn about the history of this boat. Free tours are offered on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Catch a comedy show at Lucky Eagle on Saturday night.
- Celebrate Flag Day on Sunday with the Thurston County Veterans Association. Get more details about the event here.
- Sign up your kiddos for a local summer camps. There are tons of options listed here.
- Make a visit to Woodard Bay or Tolmie State Park this weekend.
- Pick your own berries for jam, cobbler or pie. Find a list of Thurston County area U-pick farms here.
- Take a tour of Hood Canal with our sip and slurp guide.
- Mark your calendar for $1 movies. Complete info can be found here.
- Visit an open house event this weekend. Click here to see the list of Van Dorm Realty’s open houses.
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