After the excitement of Monday’s eclipse, the rest of the week has flown by, just as it seems the summer has. Even as August winds down, things are still heating up around Thurston County. From community events and theater shows to gorgeous weather perfect for outdoor adventures, we are truly in the sweet spot of summer. I know our family is enjoying these final weeks before routines, packing lunches and soccer practices resume. As always – find a full listing of the area’s happenings on our 
full Events Calendar.
- Try Tipsy, the newest bar and eatery in downtown Olympia.
- Get your tickets now for September’s Sip, Savor and Stroll benefitting the Olympia Downtown Association.
- Spread your blankets for Tumwater’s Screen on the Green. Friday’s showing is Rogue One.
- Catch the opening weekend of Harlequin Productions’ August: Osage County at the Capitol Theater.
- Browse Gallery Boom’s special local photography exhibition on Friday.
- Sing Happy Birthday to the National Parks on Friday when you get free admission.
- Experience the amazing Shipwreck Beads Artisan Market on Saturday.
- Use these tips for trail safety if you are hiking this weekend.
- Explore The Gallery at SPSCC. The current exhibition features local artists.
- Eat french fries. Here’s a guide to some (not all!) local favorites.
- Learn about Puget Sound’s shark populations at the Estuarium’s 2 p.m event on Saturday.
- Cheers to 12 years at Medicine Creek Winery’s Saturday Celebration.
- Learn about Nelson Ranch’s farming practices at Saturday’s open house and farm dinner.
- Book an end of summer staycation at the newly remodeled Little Creek Casino Resort.
- End summer on the beach. This guide to a vacation on the coast is a must for trip to the coast.
- Blueberries are at their peak. Head to a u-pick farm with the family this weekend.
- Visit Alamere Herbs and Botanicals at the Olympia Farmer’s Market and find out what their plants can do for you.
- Go 4 X 4ing this weekend. Tips here on where to go, who to go with and how to stay safe.
- Enjoy the dahlia fields at White Picket Flower Farm’s Sunday open farm day.
- Support Providence Regional Cancer Center at Sunday’s fundraising bike ride.
- Gather with your neighbors at the annual Love our Local Fest on Sunday.
- Watch Saturday’s Floyd Mayweather/Conor McGregor fight at O’Blarney’s Irish Pub. Details on the event here.
- Visit an open house event this weekend. Click here to see the list of Van Dorm Realty’s open houses.
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