One. More. Week. That’s what many of us are saying as we gear up for next weekend’s highlight of the season – Spring Arts Walk and Procession of the Species. But, don’t be deceived. This weekend is packed full of amazing happening throughout the county from Earth Day events galore to charity bowling to the OMB Home Show. With all that’s happening, your only problem will be choosing what to do first. We’ve highlighted several happenings below but, as always, our full Events Calendar shares all that’s going on around Thurston County this weekend.
- Play at the Hand On Children’s Museum without the kids. Beer Craft is Friday night.
- Check out the new Governor’s Cellar Restaurant at their Friday night Spring Fling.
- Take the whole family to the theater. Apple Tree Production’s Willy Wonka plays all weekend.
- View The Never Ending Story for free at the final Saturday Kid’s Club screening.
- Delight in the antics of the Harlem Ambassadors as they take the court at Tumwater High.
- Visit Sofie’s Scoops in the 222 Market to satisfy your sweet tooth this weekend.
- Find treasures at this weekend’s thrift event at Panorama.
- Enjoy one of our local National Parks for free on Saturday and Sunday. Details here.
- Pitch in at the Olympia Downtown Association’s annual downtown clean-up Saturday morning.
- Register your team now for the YMCA Spring Run.
- Pay your property taxes!
- Plan ahead for some mid-week razor clam. Digs found here.
- Revel in the beauty of spring on the Bountiful Byway, starting at the Olympia Farmer’s Market.
- Sign up your kids for summer camp. It’s not too early!
- Register your boat before summer heats up.
- Get inspired at the Olympia Master Builder’s Home Show on Saturday.
- Bowl a few frames at the Rock n’ Bowl for Kid’s Sake benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters.
- Be mesmerized by Studio West’s production of Giselle Saturday.
- Tune up your bike. These local shops can show you how.
- See the digital world through your teen’s eyes at a free screening of Screenagers, Saturday at Capitol Theater.
- Help raise funds to send Wyatt Gile and Team USA to China this summer at a spaghetti feed dinner at Ricardo’s.
- Get tickets now for the Mother’s Day weekend Secret Garden Tour. Details here.
- Take a springtime stroll. These are winners, rain or shine.
- Fill your belly with oysters (and more) at the annual SLURP fundraiser at Fish Brewing Sunday afternoon.
- Pre-plan your Spring Arts Walk with our guide.
- Visit an open house event this weekend. Click here to see the list of Van Dorm Realty’s open houses.
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