The rain has returned. Boo. Just in time for nightly soccer practices and outdoor activities ramping up. But, at least it’s remaining lighter later and the days have had a definite feel of spring in the air. Daffodils are blooming, cherry blossoms are bursting and the showers are nourishing those tender roots reaching into the soft earth. Experience the emergence of spring (rain or shine) this weekend with the many activities, indoors and out, occurring around Olympia and Thurston County this weekend. Here are our highlights.
- Join the community raising funds (and glasses) for scholarships at Saint Martin’s during the Capital Food & Wine Festival on Saturday.
- Leave the kids at home for Friday’s Adults-only Flashlight Egg Hunt.
- Grab your girlfriends for Pilates at Play’s weekend women’s PJ Pilates Party!
- Experience the Miraculous Journey of Edward Toulane at Olympia Family Theater.
- Start your Easter activities this weekend. Many egg hunts on this list are on March 24.
- Dance your way into the weekend at the YMCA’s Saturday morning Dance-a-Thon!
- Book your tickets now for America’s Greatest Game Show at Little Creek next month.
- Enjoy local poets at Browser’s Books Friday night reading event.
- Start Saturday with an fundraising all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast and car show in Lacey.
- Learn all about Girl Scouts and summer camp options at their fun, free Saturday event.
- Support local youth at the Olympia Youth Chorus’ spring concert on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. at the Washington Center.
- Explore career options with your teen at Timberline High School on Saturday, sponsored by the Thurston Chamber.
- Celebrate Rhythm and Rye’s 4th Anniversary on Friday night with DBST.
- Secure your spot in one of these Spring Break camps.
- Stretch your legs at McLane Elementary’s annual Friendship run on Sunday.
- Learn about the updates coming to the new Plum Street YMCA.
- Spend a night at the symphony with this Sunday’s Olympia Symphony Orchestra performance featuring a visiting violin soloist.
- Join community and students (and be aware of traffic changes) at March 24th’s March of our Lives Rally.
- Get these informative and important workshops from Providence on your April calendar.
- Check out our full event calendar for all the happenings around the area this weekend.
- Submit an event for our calendar 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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