From 90 degrees to 60 degrees in a matter of days. You know it’s June in the Pacific Northwest when you wear a tank top layered under a hoodie and keep a fleece in the car, too. And with our first full week of June under our belt, summer-like events are ramping up around town. Browse the weekend highlights below of great things to do over the next three days or visit our full Events Calendar to see all the happenings around town.
- Learn about McLane Creek’s unique flora at Friday night’s Plant Walk.
- Listen to the sounds of spring at SPSCC’s choir concert, “I Will Be Earth” on Friday night.
- Create a batik masterpiece at the Procession of the Species Studio Friday class.
- Enjoy a Washington State Park for free in honor of “Get Outdoors Day” on Saturday.
- Cycle the new Olympia Bike Corridor with your community at Saturday’s kick-off event.
- Sign up for a summer class at Saint Martin’s University. Details in this article.
- Check out the Hands On Children’s Museum’s first Summer Splash feature – Children’s China.
- Sample Xihn Dwelley’s delicious chowder and tour Taylor Shellfish Farm’s Shelton facility from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
- Pick up fresh produce at the West Olympia, Tenino or Olympia Farmers Markets all held on Saturday. The Yelm Farmers Market is open Sunday.
- Mark one (or more) of these off your list. 20 free things to do with your kiddos found here.
- Laugh your way through Kung Fu Panda 3 (for free if you are 12 or under) at Olympia Film Society’s Saturday Kids Club.
- Drop the kids at Alley Oop Gymnastics’ Date Night and enjoy alone time with your sweetie on Saturday night.
- Plan a summer adventure with these unique lodging and camping options.
- Get excited for next weekend’s Pride Festival with this preview article.
- Shout BINGO at Saturday’s Rainbow Bingo Night at the Olympia Center.
- Hike near or far with this article detailing 5 hikes under and 5 hikes over 5 miles.
- 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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*Photo credit: Marilyn Turnbow
