One word can be used to describe our weekend weather – rain. However, we need quite a few more words to tell you about all the happenings going on around Thurston County. And, while some of you hardier souls may enjoy some outdoor activities (we’ve got a whole section of them for you here), many of you will be looking for warmer and drier forms of entertainment. Look no further than our list below for ideas on how to spend this November weekend. And, even if you decide the stick around the house, pour yourself a cup of coffee or tea and devote an hour or so to reading some of our most recent articles. Sharing the positive stories about the people, places and businesses that make Thurston County great is what we do best. Stay dry, neighbors!
- Find the perfect gift or something for you at the Girlfriends Vintage Market Friday and Saturday at the Thurston County Fairgrounds.
- Glam it up with your girlfriends on Friday evening at Touche Beauty Bar at their Fall Beauty Ball.
- Cheer for Tumwater High School or Black Hills High School in their Friday night playoff games.
- Stay dry exploring a local museum. Local options here but be sure to call ahead for open hours.
- Solve the mystery at Pellegrino’s Event Center’s murder mystery dinner theater on Friday or Saturday night. Details here.
- Get a jump on holiday shopping at one of five holiday bazaars listed for Saturday. Click here for a sorted list of all the events.
- Venture into the rain and take in the spectacular waterfalls around Hood Canal. Stay safe and watch for flooding.
- Watch something new at the 32nd annual Olympia Film Festival going on all weekend.
- Choose something from our list of 9 family fall activities.
- Bring your jewelry box to The Gift Gallery for their free jewelry appraisals on Saturday.
- Help Homeless Backpacks keep area kids fed by attending Saturday night’s fundraising event. Full details here.
- Book your tickets to next weekend’s Stunt Dog Experience show at The Washington Center for the Performing Arts.
- Brave the elements to view the migrating Chum salmon at Kennedy Creek Salmon Trail.
- Learn more about the 123-4th building going up in downtown Olympia.
- Find the perfect activity for your family on our list of 16 rainy day activities. Get the list here.
- Celebrate 35 years of juggling entertainment, and raise funds for Olympia Family Theater, with Mud Bay Jugglers on Saturday night at The Washington Center.
- Check out the sport of lacrosse (inside!) on Saturday at Olympia Lacrosse Club’s free clinic for kids 3rd grade through high school.
- Preview the newly remodeled downtown Compass Rose store in this article before visiting the shop to browse.
- Drop off the kids at Alley Oop Gymnastics for their circus themed “Date Night” event on Saturday. And, mark your calendar for these other Parent’s Night Out options.
- Enjoy hot cider and learn about the migrating Chum salmon at the McLane Creek Nature Trail at The Stream Team’s Sunday’s event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Help raise funds for local shelter, Concern for Animals, at their Saturday night Toast for Tails event, then consider adopting a pet for your family. Tips here.
- Find the perfect read at Browser’s Books in downtown Olympia.
- Visit an open house event this weekend. Click here to see the list of Van Dorm Realty’s open houses.
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