It’s hard to believe, but according to the calendar, spring is only 16 days away. One look at the forecast and you may be tempted to disagree. But if you’ve taken a walk along local streets and trails or just into your yard, you’ll notice signs of spring everywhere. From emerging bulbs to pink blossoms appearing on roadside trees to the start of spring soccer – spring is definitely just around the corner.
In the spirit of spring, emerge from your indoor hibernation and engage with your community this weekend. There are plenty of things happening both in and out of doors for you and your family. Use ThurstonTalk.com’s event calendar to see all that’s going on and browse the list below for some of the highlights.
- Support Community Youth Services at a free concert Friday night featuring musicians from The Bridge.
- Feed your inner adrenaline junkie at Friday night’s “Radical Reels Tour” film showing by The Olympia Mountaineers.
- Explore the unknown at the UFO/Paranormal Summit at Quinault Beach Resort and Casino.
- Mix up your routine with one of 7 unique running routes in Olympia.
- Play with the kids at Hands On Children’s Museum’s Free Friday Night.
- Prepare for the Easter holiday by reading a history of a nearly 50 year old local egg hunt.
- Enjoy comedy, classical music, and pop culture at The Washington Center Friday night with Igudesman and Joo.
- Learn about native plants and purchase some to take home at Saturday’s Native Plant Festival.
- Explore a nature based pre-school option at Sequoia’s Treehouse and Childcare’s open house event.
- Grab a seat for the opening weekend of Harlequin Productions’ Hedda Gabler.
- Keep up to speed with local student athletes in our Sports section.
- Catch a showing of the Peanuts Movie at Capitol Theater on Saturday morning. The kids are free!
- See the Broadway touring show of The Producers. Still good seats for Saturday’s show at The Washington Center.
- Consider becoming a foster to local animals waiting for homes. This article explains the benefits for human and animal.
- Hit up a new happy hour at Hawks Prairie Restaurant and Casino.
- Take on the whitewater around Hood Canal with these great kayak adventures.
- Support local young women as they compete for the title of Miss Thurston County on Sunday night
- 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.
ThurstonTalk aims to be your source for positive information and events happening in Olympia. If you have a suggestion for a post, send us a note at submit@thurstontalk.com. For more events and to learn what’s happening in Olympia and the surrounding area, visit our events calendar.
*Photo credit: Chris Hamilton
