Thurston County residents are primed and ready for the annual celebration of life, community and nature. Friday kicks off the celebration with Arts Walk throughout downtown, culminating in the Luminary Procession. Saturday brings local favorite, Procession of the Species. However, there is much more happening throughout the county to enjoy from theater to recreation to workshops and more. Our full Events Calendar can be found online here or browse the highlights below.
- Dig razor clams at local beaches. Dig dates and times found here.
- Kick off Arts Walk on Friday night and Saturday. Tips for shopping, sipping and snacking here.
- Spruce up the yard with ideas at the Nisqually Valley Home and Garden Show in Yelm.
- Cheer on the Dragon Boats. Saturday morning they hit the water at the Port Plaza.
- Pull the hot rod out of the garage and head to High Rollin’ Hot Rods Car Show in Ocean Shores.
- Get your bike road ready. Tips from local bike experts here.
- Pay your property taxes.
- Support efforts to combat human trafficking at Saturday’s 5K Race Against Trafficking.
- Celebrate the Oly Town Artesians shift to outdoor soccer play at Sunday’s match.
- Enjoy Studio West’s production of Giselle. Two shows play Saturday at SPSCC.
- Engage in the ultimate community parade – Procession of the Species.
- Learn more about the history and founding of the Procession from Eli Sterling in this story and video.
- Chase a few waterfalls this weekend. Sunday looks like sun!
- Tap your toes to the familiar tunes of Grease at Capital High School’s production.
- Support your community at Saturday’s local Rotary Gala and Auction.
- Jam at Seattle Rock Orchestra’s night celebrating Michael Jackson on Saturday.
- Pitch in to clean up Tenino at Sunday’s Park Project’s Day.
- Be inspired by brave, hard-working teens like Maddy Ford making a difference in out community.
- Learn the history behind Olympia High School’s namesake: William Winlock Miller.
- Snag a sweet treat while downtown at 222 Market’s Sofie’s Scoops.
- Sign the kids up for summer camp.
- Set your table with Sassy Seafood’s “Boat to Belly” seafood.
- Maximize profits before you put your home on the market with these 5 tips.
- Take a stroll on one of these local parks and trails.
- 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 credit: Chris Hamilton
