Goblins and ghouls and ghosts, oh my! October is here with plenty to delight and fright your whole family. The month starts off with a bang, with plenty of things for your entire family to do, regardless of the unpredictable fall weather. From a day filled with dinosaurs to Oktoberfest fun, there are plenty of things to do in Olympia, Tumwater, Lacey and throughout Thurston County. You can access the full calendar here. Check out our highlights below.
- Head to BOO-CODA for a ton of family-friendly Halloween fun, all October.
- Find the perfect pumpkin at these local pumpkin patches and corn mazes!
- Scare yourself to fun at My Morbid Mind Haunted House October 4-5.
- Enjoy local art at the Olympia Arts Walk October 4-5.
- Put on your lederhosen and head to Matchless Brewing for Oktoberfest 2019 October 4-6.
- Add some chrome to your autumn at Quinault Beach Resort & Casino’s Show N Shine at the Shores October 4-6.
- Listen to fun music at the Fiddle Fest at New Traditions Cafe October 4.
- Meet some dinosaurs at Lacy Children’s Day at Huntamer Park October 5.
- Help provide food to local kids at the Homeless Backpacks Bountiful Harvest Dinner & Auction at the Lacey Community Center October 5.
- Participate in the 3rd annual Nakaseeta 5K Walk/Run at Yelm Middle School October 5.
- Seek out a new book at the Friends of the Lacey Library October Book Sale at the Lacey Timberland Library October 5.
- Celebrate the 55th anniversary of South Union Grange Dances October 5.
- Indulge at the Oysterfest in Shelton October 5-6.
- Take a fall hike in the Hood Canal.
- Purchase your tickets to the BIG Auction and meet a real racehorse October 12.
- Get your for Senior Services of South Sound’s Community Recognition Brunch October 19.
- Get your tickets for Che Apalache at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts.
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