May the Fourth be With You! While many of us are celebrating Star Wars events this weekend, there are plenty of things to do in and around Thurston County, even if you are not a Star Wars fan. Let’s not forget Cinco De Mayo! There are tons of family-friendly activities and with the nice weather that is being promised to us, it’s definitely going to be a weekend to get out and do something! You can access the full calendar here. Check out our highlights below.
- Celebrate May the Fourth with costumes and more at Gallery Boom on May 4.
- Let the kids learn and explore at the Hands on Children’s Museum’s First Friday Night: Nature Maker May 4.
- Put on your running shoes and join the South Sound YMCA’s Spring Fun Run May 5.
- Do something for yourself and take advantage of the Free Dental Day May 5.
- Search for treasures at the Historic Delphi Schoolhouse Annual Rummage and Plant Sale May 5.
- Head to the coast for Savor Seabrook Seafood & Wine Festival May 5.
- Attend the Cinco de Mayo CIELO Fundraiser hosted by Matchless Brewing May 5.
- Learn how to do your garden right at a “New to Gardening in the Pacific Northwest” workshop May 5.
- Bring your children to the Nature Nurtures Farm for a tour and to feed the animals May 5.
- Cheer on the Lacey Pocket Gophers soccer team at a game May 5.
- Look for birds on a bird walk with Black Hills Audubon May 6.
- Purchase some new plants at the NPSF Spring Plant Sale at the Fairgrounds May 6.
- Enjoy a night out with Harlequin Productions’ “Three Days of Night” performance.
- Soak up the sun while sipping a cocktail or two at the Uptown Lounge’s re-opened patio.
- Take the family for a round of golf at Alderbrook’s Golf & Yacht Club.
- Shop for fresh produce and local products at Thurston County farmers markets.
- Visit Toyota of Olympia and purchase a ticket for a chance to win a new car while supporting Big Brothers Big Sister of Southwest Washington.
- Register for the Intercity Transit’s Bicycle Commuter Challenge and then go take a bike ride to earn prizes.
- Round up a team and register for the Rock ‘n Bowl for Kids’ Sake that benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington.
- Visit an open house event this weekend. Click here to see the list of Van Dorm Realty’s open houses.
Featured photo credit: Douglas Scott
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