Every Friday, ThurstonTalk’s publishing team brings you the weekend event calendar showcasing fun activities and events for the whole family. While this list is simply a highlight, find our complete event calendar here.
- Catch a Harlequin Productions performance of Little Shop of Horrors throughout the weekend.
- Try a new hike in Mason County along scenic Hood Canal. Turn to this story to find out the best burgers to dine on after your hike.
- Learn more about building an herb garden at the WET Science Center on Saturday.
- Head out to Tenino for the Four Square Mile Music Festival on Friday and Saturday.
- Cheer at the Special Olympics softball tournament on Saturday at LBA and Yauger Parks.
- Visit the Olympia Farmers Market and check out one of these produce vendors.
- Listen to author Simon Calcavacchia speak about his book at Orca Books on Saturday.
- Rent a kayak in Olympia.
- Earn a pint of Fish Tale beer when you donate a pint of blood. Learn more here.
- Take your dog for a hike where you can both cool off.
- Stop into Medicine Creek Winery for a wine tasting on Saturday afternoon.
- Celebrate local servicemen and women during the third annual Military Appreciation Day at The Landing at Hawks Prairie on Saturday afternoon.
- Dance off some extra calories at Zumba in the Park on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Huntamer Park.
- Refresh your family at Lake Cushman this weekend. Learn more about visiting this Mason County lake in this article.
- Take the family to an outdoor concert and movie on Saturday evening at Huntamer Park.
- Watch a performance of Mary Poppins at Tenino High School throughout the weekend.
- Walk around Olympia on our public art tour.
- Tap your feet to some live music around Thurston County.
- Drive out to Lewis County to visit the King Agriculture Museum.
- Look inside the history of canning clubs in Thurston County.
- Visit an open house event this weekend. Click here to see the list of Van Dorm Realty’s open houses.
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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.
