Summer is in full swing and you will find plenty of things to do in Olympia, Tumwater, Lacey and throughout Thurston County to occupy the entire family. You don’t have to leave the county to find plays, musicals, educational fun for the kids, and more. You can access the full calendar here. Check out our highlights below.
- Take the family to “Cinderella,” a musical at the Tumwater High School July 12.
- Have a swashbuckling good time at the first annual Northwest Pirate Festival July 13-14.
- Taste some incredible barbecue from experts at the South Sound BBQ Festival at Huntamer Park July 13.
- Learn how to take the next step at a New Home Buyer Workshop at Great Floors July 13.
- Celebrate 25 years of growing with a garden tour at Closed Loop Park July 13.
- Say “Thanks” at the 6th Annual Military Appercation Day at the Landing at Hawks Prairie July 13.
- Teach your kids about saftey through fun at the Kid’s Safety Fair at Yelm Eagles Aeirie 4144 July 14.
- Laugh with Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” at Sunrise Park July 13-14.
- Check out the new fire engine at McLane Black Lake Fire Department July 14.
- Relax with yoga and a garden tour at Westport Winery July 14.
- Make a mega mess at the Hands on Children’s Museum all weekend long.
- Create new memories by going camping with friends or family with tips from Thrifty Thurston.
- Spend some time at a Thurston County Park.
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Featured photo credit: Douglas Scott
