As a soccer mom, I can say with full confidence that the weather this past week has been glorious. Sidelines are dry and players aren’t overheated…the perfect balance. And, our gorgeous fall weather will continue through the weekend. Perfect for getting outdoors – for a hike, a bike or for a local festival – Fall Arts Walk and Oysterfest both happen this weekend. Whatever you choose to do, soak up the sun before it’s gone.
- Kick off Friday morning learning with others at Secret of the Slight Edge workshop.
- Engage with your community at Fall Arts Walk, Friday evening and Saturday 12 – 5 p.m.
- Let down your hair at Olympia Family Theater’s “Let’s Play” show, Rapunzel Thursday – Saturday.
- Attend a screening of Promised Land at Saint Martin’s on Friday evening. Learn about the film here.
- Grab your tickets now for next weekend’s BIG Auction for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
- Pick the perfect pumpkin at a local pumpkin patch.
- Spend quality time at the Hands On Children’s Museum’s Free Friday Night.
- Dig razor clams. The first tide of the season is this weekend.
- Visit the Thurston County Fairground’s Fall Festival.
- Slurp oysters, play games and more at the annual Shelton OysterFest Saturday and Sunday.
- Head to the beach and enjoy Quinault Beach Resort’s Show and Shine at the Shores car show.
- Take a trip to the Rutledge Corn Maze in the shape of the Thurston Bountiful Byway logo.
- Be inspired by Tori Fairhurst and sign up to be a bone marrow donor.
- Reserve a tour at Wolf Haven. Traci Main might be your knowledgeable guide.
- Find fall fun with this list of seasonal ideas.
- Snag tickets to this falls hottest shows (season opener is on Oct. 5) at the Washington Center. Highlights here.
- Find a treasure amongst the new inventory at Olympia Furniture Company.
- Play games for a good cause at Gabi’s Cards and Comic’s Game Night to Remember.
- Take a fall hike. These five destinations are sure to deliver.
- Pitch in at Madison Scenic Park’s work party on Saturday from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Take the Lamplighter Tour with Boy Scout Troop 14 at Forest Grove Cemetery in Tenino. History of the region found here.
- Help celebrate opening night of the Olympia Symphony Orchestra at the Washington Center. Details here.
- Tour your dream home at The Village at Mill Pond (and get a sneak peek, here).
- Accept GHB Insurance’s challenge to give back this year.
- Visit an open house event this weekend. Click here to see the list of Van Dorm Realty’s open houses.
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