This weekend is about much more than three days of fun in the sun. And while most of us are rejoicing over the 80+ degree temperatures that are coinciding with the weekend, we are also taking time to remember those who paid the ultimate price, giving up their lives in active military duty, for our freedom. Between boating, barbecues and backyard parties, pause and remember those who are no longer with us.
When planning your weekend, look to our list of highlights below or visit the full ThurstonTalk calendar to find out all the Memorial Day Weekend happenings in Thurston County.
- Visit a farmers market. A full list of the area’s markets is found here.
- Take advantage of the warm evenings and go on an Olympia Pub Crawl.
- Sign up the kids for summer camps. There is still (a little) time.
- Cheer on local athletes (from afar) competing in state tournaments this weekend.
- Sign up your team for next weekend’s charity golf tournament at Salish Cliffs Golf Club.
- Take a hike. Here are 7 family-friendly hikes close to home.
- Seek out Sassy Seafood at local markets.
- Head to the Grays Harbor Raceway for special weekend races on the dirt.
- Stock your bar with Sandstone Distillery’s local spirits – and use these summer cocktail recipes as your guide.
- Protect your skin from all this glorious sun. Tips here.
- Book a summer trip to a remote forest service cabin. Details on options here.
- Escape the heat and bowl a few frames at Aztec Lanes. Sign up the kids for FREE summer bowling while you are there.
- Catch the final weekend of Present Laughter at Harlequin Productions.
- Plant your garden with plants from the Lincoln Elementary plant sale on Saturday.
- Enjoy the sounds of Bach in a special performance Saturday at The Washington Center.
- Take your child to the sensory-friendly sessions at Hands On Children’s Museum and WET Science Center on Sunday.
- Honor fallen heros at two Memorial Day public services Sunday and Monday. Details here.
- Cool off with gelato at Sophie’s Scoops in the 222 Market.
- Go for a bike ride. Local bike experts share tips for readiness here.
- Visit an open house event this weekend. Click here to see the list of Van Dorm Realty’s open houses.
Submit an event for our calendar here.
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**Photo credit: Darcy Kauffman
