It’s September and fall is already in full swing in Thurston County. The weather is gorgeous, the first leaves have started to turn in my yard, and pumpkin spice is on every menu. This weekend you can kick fall off with plenty of family-friendly things to do in Olympia, Tumwater, Lacey and throughout Thurston County. You can access the full calendar here. Check out our highlights below.
- Head into fall with First Friday STEAMtember at Hands On Children’s Museum September 6.
- Honor our local military at the 57th annual Foofaraw at the Olympia Yacht Club September 6.
- Get your fill at the Brats, Brews & Bands in Lacey September 7.
- Battle it out at the Norse West Viking Festival in Rainier September 7-8.
- Buy your first pumpkin of the season at the Northwest Glass Pumpkin Patch at the Thurston County Fairgrounds September 7.
- Join GRuB for their annual Harvest Soiree annual farm-to-table feast in Olympia September 7.
- Celebrate Grandparent’s Day at Hands On Children’s Museum September 8.
- Get your tickets for the Chefs on Tour event.
- Take a relaxing walk at Grass Lake Nature Park.
- Try some Middle Eastern flavor at Spud’s Produce Market.
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