The weather forecast looks like a mixed bag this weekend – some rain showers, a bit of scattered clouds, and some potential for full sun. While the weather may impact your BBQ plans, we have plenty of ideas for indoor or outdoor fun around Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater and Thurston County.
Here’s what is going on around town this weekend.
- Explore the world of beer at the adults-only event at the Hands On Children’s Museum on Friday night. Tickets can be purchased here.
- Purchase tickets to watch Studio West Dance Theatre’s performance of Cinderella throughout the weekend. Learn more about the lead dancers in this article.
- Play some bingo with Elizabeth Lord on Friday evening.
- Head over to The Evergreen State College on Friday for a poetry slam.
- Schedule a time to visit the South Sound YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day on Saturday. Find a full story about the event here.
- Encourage your high school student to craft a video for the Bloodworks Northwest contest. Find out more in this article.
- See Capital High School students in action during the production of “The Addams Family” this weekend. Read more here.
- Celebrate culture at the 11th annual Dragon Boat Festival at the Port Plaza on Saturday. Get complete details in this article. The event is hosted by Saint Martin’s University.
- Prep for the prime growing season by attending the Nisqually Valley Home and Garden Show in Yelm on Saturday and Sunday.
- Lace up your sneakers for the Leap for Frogs 5K on Saturday.
- Plan your special day during the Olympia Bridal Bash at the Olympia Country & Golf Club on Saturday.
- Check out the Olympic Model Railroad Society’s open house on Saturday at the fairgrounds.
- Support unified soccer players during the match at South Sound Stadium on Saturday at 11:00 a.m.
- Lend a hand to Big Brothers Big Sisters during the Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser at Westside Lanes. Read more about the event here.
- Take part in a dinner theater production at Pellegrino’s Event Center on Friday or Saturday night.
- Liven up your garden at the May Day Plant Sale on Sunday.
- Celebrate shellfish at SLURP on Sunday night at Fish Tale Brewing. Get event details here.
- Encourage your high school student to participate in Coldwell Banker’s essay contest.
- Make your plans for summer camps. Our complete list can be found here.
Photo credit: Kim Merriman.
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