Summer is full swing. With this awesome weather there is no doubt that you are outside, playing in the sunshine and enjoying all the natural beauty offered up in Thurston County. And, the list of Olympia weekend events won’t disappoint either. It’s jam packed with entertaining options to keep your family busy all weekend long in Olympia.
Here’s what is happening around Olympia this weekend.
- Experience the Paddle to Nisqually. Find complete information about Saturday’s canoe landing at the Port of Olympia in this article.
- Lend a helping hand at Paddle to Nisqually. Learn more about volunteer opportunities in this article.
- Nosh at the Pacific Northwest Mushroom Festival throughout the weekend.
- Watch sand carvers build their Children’s China inspired design at the Hands On Children’s Museum this weekend. Learn more about Summer Splash in this article.
- Skip out of town and go to Hog Wild Coastal Rally at Quinault Beach Resort and Casino.
- Run the Grow in the Dark 5k on Friday night at the RAC. The event is part of the Pacfiic Northwest Mushroom Festival this weekend.
- Hang out at Festival on the Green on Sunday at the Capitol Campus. Enjoy a free outdoor concert from the Olympia Symphony Orchestra, SOGO, and Ballet Northwest dancers as well as a variety of other performances. Read more in this article.
- Set your plans for visiting the Thurston County Fair next week.
- Catch a production of Seussical by Apple Tree Productions this weekend.
- Celebrate Oly Fed’s recent recognition as one of the Top Ten Companies to Work for in Washington.
- Drive out for a visit to King Agriculture Museum in Lewis County.
- Take part in Hempfest on Saturday and Sunday.
- Taste Tillamook ice cream at Three Magnets Brewing on Saturday afternoon.
- Dance away any blues at Zumba in the Park on Saturday.
- Listen to an acapella band during Saturday night’s Lacey In Tune concert.
- Take a tour of Olympia’s public art.
- Try a dumpling at Rush In Dumplings. Read more about this downtown Olympia restaurant here.
- Hike Muhurt Falls. Find out more about this Hood Canal destination here.
- Plan next weekend’s camping trip with these unique lodging options around Washington.
- Use our bucket list for 20 free things to do with kids this summer in Olympia.
- Visit an open house event this weekend. Click here to see the list of Van Dorm Realty’s open houses.
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Photo credi: Kim Merriman.
