Soccer Saturday is looking a little soggy for local parents this weekend, but in true Northwestern form, we will survive a little rain. For those not standing on the sidelines like me, or looking for a diversion after the game, check out our lengthy list below. With fall in full swing and Saturday marking the start of October (seriously??), there’s something for everyone this weekend.
- Vote on Facebook for your favorite Traffic Box public art designs. Information here.
- Head to Chehalis for the Country Chicks Fall Fair on Friday and Saturday. Learn about the real Country Chicks in this article from our sister site, LewisTalk.
- See “Elephant and Piggie” live on stage at Olympia Family Theater’s production Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- Find fall foliage with Thrifty Thurston’s guide to local vistas.
- Learn about the celebration and support of SPSCC students on happening on Saturday at The Experience.
- Pick the best pumpkin at a local pumpkin patch. Options here.
- Cheer the lady Clippers at Friday night’s SPSCC Volleyball Game. Learn about this first year program here.
- Head to the beach for flashy cars and fun times at Quinault Beach Resort’s Show N’ Shine car show.
- Slurp local oysters at Shelton Oysterfest 2016.
- Warm up with a steaming bowl of Pho after a soggy Saturday soccer game.
- Visit the Hands On Children’s Museum (without the kids) for Friday’s Adult Swim event – The Science of Eats.
- Engage with other Zine fans at Olympia Zine Fest 2016 all weekend. Full details on all the events here.
- DIY on the cheap at VJ’s Bargain Barn with brand-name building supplies at a bargain.
- Join Lacey’s Children’s Day on Saturday, including the inaugural Lemonade Day.
- Pitch in to beautify downtown (and have free donuts!) at Saturday morning’s Downtown Olympia Cleanup.
- Learn to Row! Evergreen Crew hosts it’s Learn to Row event Saturday at 10 a.m.
- High five your neighbors, or pitch in yourself, at United Way Day of Caring events going on all weekend long.
- Upgrade your boot wardrobe for fall at Belleza Ropa’s Born Trunk Show on Saturday.
- Explore local history at the free Thurston County Through the Decades event at Tumwater Falls Park on Sunday.
- Update your calendar to include next weekend’s Hoptoberfest event.
- Support Sheriff John Snaza at Sunday’s fundraising BBQ and Motorcycle training event.
- Seek out migrating salmon throughout 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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