It’s here! My favorite holiday and my favorite season of the year. I have a few last minute stocking stuffers to pick up and will cruise the shops of downtown Olympia for the perfect options this weekend to finish off my list. Hopefully, you too are nearly ready for the holiday weekend and are feeling the spirit of the season in your heart.
All of us here at ThurstonTalk thank you for turning to us for news about people, places, businesses and events in Thurston County. We strive to showcase the wonderful things happening around us everyday. Merry Christmas!
- Head out to the beach to find treasures on a beach combing day trip.
- Use this guide to downtown shops for last minute gift ideas.
- Find and play in the snow! Here are some ideas just a short drive away.
- Use our list of fun winter break activities to keep the kiddos busy before the stockings are filled.
- Take out of town guest (or just yourself!) on this downtown brewery tour.
- Treat yourself to a truffle while finding perfect gifts at The Popinjay in downtown Olympia.
- Take the kids to Olympia Family Theater’s Winnie the Pooh.
- Find Ila’s Foods items in local shops for last minute tasty gifts.
- Opt to make a difference this holiday with volunteering or donating to local non-profits using this list.
- Celebrate the season at Harlequin Productions’ Stardust Christmas Fandango.
- Bundle up for a tour of local Christmas light displays.
- Book a sitter and treat yourself to some relaxation amidst the business of the season.
- Engage your tween or teen with this “selfie spot” scavenger hunt around the county, complete with prizes.
- Caffeinate yourself on the South Sound Coffee Trail.
- Give yourself a perfect smile for Christmas (and use your deductible).
- Grab some holiday treats from NW Sausage and Deli and Dick’s Brewing.
- Be inspired by this story of giving back.
- Stop into Radiance Herbs and Massage for unique gifts or a massage to ease your stress!
- Vote for your favorite Twinklefest lights display by the end of the month.
- Visit an open house event this weekend. Click here to see the list of Van Dorm Realty’s open houses.
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