Tis the season for graduation parties, celebrations and backyard BBQs. And, thankfully the weekend weather forecast looks like it will support fun and frivolity both Saturday and Sunday. For those who are not celebrating a grad or hosting a gathering, browse the list of weekend fun listed below. From outdoor adventures to indoor dining and shows, there’s something for everyone.
- Start checking of items from our list of 25+ things to do this summer.
- Enjoy the vocal talents of Janis Ian at her concert at SPSCC on Friday night.
- Kick off the weekend with a Saturday morning bird walk and talk.
- Visit a local farmer’s market. We share a list of the local spots in this article.
- Meet the Beach! Saturday you’ll find volunteers from the South Sound Estuarium on local beaches.
- Sign your kids up for summer camp. New options added to this list each week.
- Enjoy a date night at Pizzeria La Gitana in Yelm or Olympia.
- Indulge in the fruit of the season at the 81st annual Strawberry Festival.
- Head to Quinault Beach Resort and Casino to celebrate at the Italy on the Beach event.
- Hit the happy hour specials at the new Governor’s Cellar in downtown Olympia.
- Share this link with a high school student in your life. We are looking for new interns for next school year.
- Pack a lunch a head out on one of these seven family-friendly hikes.
- Browse the mid-century finds at downtown’s Peacock Vintage.
- Find a new waterfall. Local waterfall hikes, short and long, found here.
- Satisfy your breakfast cravings with O’Blarney’s Irish Pub’s hearty breakfast.
- Book a massage at Ballaura Wellness Spa.
- Hit the Grays Harbor Raceway for dirt racing excitement on Saturday.
- Sign the kids up for basketball and volleyball summer camps at SPSCC, led by college athletes and coaches.
- Journey to the Olympic National Park. It’s free on Saturday for National Get Outdoors Day.
- Get tickets now for the upcoming Celebrity Basketball Game.
- 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
