Independence Day is behind us and we look ahead to the heart of summer. Festivals, community events, outdoor activities and celebrations now take center stage for the two months ahead and this weekend is no exception. Join the fun with the highlighted activities and events below or visit our Events Calendar for a full listing of the weekend happenings.
- Head to the Lacey History Museum on Friday night for free ice cream served with local history.
- Grab your foodie friends on Friday and check out the Hands On Children’s Museum’s Adult Swim: The Science of Eats.
- Whip your garden into shape, but save your back, with these back-saving gardening tips.
- Find a local beach for some frugal fun with this article as your guide.
- Snag a scoop at one of these Thurston County ice cream shops.
- Tap your toes at Harlequin Productions’ Little Shop of Horrors all weekend long.
- Cycle with your community at the Lacey Days event the Tour de Lacey.
- Read this article to learn how Capitol Land Trust volunteers make our natural spaces better for us all.
- Find local author Guy T. Simpson Jr. at the Summer Fest Bazaar on Saturday at St. Martin’s.
- Enjoy a free (for the kids) movie at Olympia Film Society’s Saturday Kids Club.
- Fill you belly with BBQ goodness, and enjoy fun for the kids, at the South Sound BBQ Festival. Details in this article.
- Head to Hood Canal and dig your dinner. Tips for success found here.
- Hook Fido to the leash and explore one of these dog-friendly hikes.
- Cheer for your favorite hydroplane racer, maybe local Jason Aslakson, at the Black Lake Regatta Saturday and Sunday.
- Browse the most-read stories from ThurstonTalk in June (plus a bonus Editor’s Pick).
- Pick up some fresh produce at a local Farmers Market. Local markets found here.
- Burn some calories at a free Zumba in the Park class at East Bay Public Plaza.
- Drop the kids at Alley Oop on Saturday night for their fun “Date Night” activities.
- Snuggle under the stars watching Jurassic Park at Huntamer Park. Full details here.
- Make everyone happy at one of these family-friendly local watering holes.
- 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, Lacey, Tumwater and throughout Thurston County. 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
