It’s definitely felt like summer this past week! Enjoy the good weather by getting out and doing things with your friends and family. You might even make new friends at the many fun events happening this weekend. There are plenty of things to do in Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater and throughout Thurston County this weekend. You can access the full calendar here. Check out our highlights below.
- Drop off school supplies for the Little Red Schoohouse Project in downtown Olympia August 9.
- Laugh with the family at “Shrek The Musical” at Tumwater High School August 9.
- Have a jousting good time at the Washington Midsummer Renassiance Faire at Bonney Lake August 10-11.
- Run into the weekend with the Little Backyard Adventure Race at LBA Park August 10.
- Eat fast at the Pie Easting Contest at the Lacey Timberland Library August 10.
- Get an up-close view of pond life at the Pond Life Safari at WET Center August 10.
- Sip your night away with the Olympia Pub Crawl August 10.
- Take the family to see “The Princess Bride” on the big screen at Yelm Cinemas August 11.
- Attend the Monarch Make Day: Textured Tiles at the Monarch Sculpture Park August 11.
- Share with others at the Wild Grief Hike on the Evergreen Beach Trail August 11.
- Head out for a bike or ATV ride at Grays Harbor ORV Park.
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Featured photo credit: Chris Hamilton
