December is here, proven by the snowflakes that have appeared on my phone’s weather app. This weekend, though, the weather looks chilly but free of flakes. Get out and enjoy all that Thurston County has to offer. Here’s what’s going on around town this weekend
- Bring the kids to HOCM’s Free Friday Night.
- Learn about the Olympia Ceramics Studio in this article, then visit their holiday sale Friday and Saturday at the Olympia Center.
- Get your photo with Santa and Seahawks’ mascot Blitz at Capital Mall on Friday night.
- Tap your toes at Harlequin Productions’ annual “Stardust” show.
- Don your best holiday attire for Saturday morning’s Jingle Bell Run at Saint Martin’s.
- Cut the perfect Christmas tree at a local tree farm.
- Visit the Providence Christmas Forest all weekend at Hotel RL. Details here.
- Tour Thurston County’s best light displays. “Don’t miss” options here.
- Rev your engine for a good cause at the 38th annual Olympia Toy Run.
- Capture the perfect photo for your holiday card at one of these local locations.
- Give back to the community using this article about ways to volunteer.
- Join your neighbors at the Washington State Capitol Tree Lighting on Friday night from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
- Celebrate the holidays at The Washington Center. A full list of activities found here.
- Check a few people of your list with a visit to the Centralia Outlets.
- Take the 2016 Holiday Tour of Historic Homes this Sunday from noon to 4:00 p.m.
- Visit a holiday bazaar. There are 8 different bazaars this weekend.
- Learn the 50 year history behind Sprouffske Trees before heading out to choose a tree.
- Support local business owners by shopping downtown this season.
- Join the community at the YMCA’s free holiday party on Saturday.
- Register for the Regional Economic Forecast and Innovation Expo, scheduled for December 8.
- Grab your tickets now for the upcoming Voetberg Family Christmas Show at the newly restored Fox Theater in Centralia.
- Close out your weekend with Masterworks Choral Ensemble’s holiday concert on Sunday night.
- Choose something special to wear from LOLA Lifestyle Boutique for your holiday parties. The store closes on January 1.
- Visit an open house event this weekend. Click here to see the list of Van Dorm Realty’s open houses.
