The spookiest month of the year is well underway and this weekend you can find tons of tricks and treats for everyone in your family. Don’t mind the rain, you won’t want to stay home and miss all fun. There are plenty of things to do in Olympia, Tumwater, Lacey and throughout Thurston County this weekend. 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. Pancake Breakfast, Family Fun and Fright Day, Pumpkin Carving, Coloring Contest, Athena Derby Children Casket Race, Monster Mash Dance, October 19.
- Find the perfect pumpkin at these local pumpkin patches and corn mazes!
- Scare yourself to fun at My Morbid Mind Haunted House October 18-19.
- Find out just how brave you are at the Avanti High School Haunted House October 17-19.
- Look for new-to-you treasures at the VFW 318 Auxiliary Fall Rummager Sale at VFW Post 318 October 18.
- Build elaborate creations at Captain Little’s free Blocktoberfest October 18.
- Attend an art auction in support of Arbutus Folk School at Percival Place October 19.
- Fuel your team spirit at the Tenino Marching Band Festival at Tenino Beaver Stadium October 19.
- See if you can solve the “who dunnit” at a Murder Mystery Dinner at Indian Summer Golf & Country Club October 19.
- Put on your pink and attend the Making Strides of Thurston County Walk at Huntamer Park October 19.
- Support the Olympia Gospel Mission’s no-fee dental clinic at “Shake, Rattle, & Rock” at the Washington Center October 19.
- Explore the purpose and design of rain gardens at the WET Science Center October 19.
- Support Senior Services of South Sound’s at their annual Community Recognition Brunch October 19.
- Relax with a Garden Yoga and Tour at Westport Winery October 20.
- Treat yourself to some delicious baked goods at Schwartz’s in Olympia.
- Gather some leaves and make some art with Thrifty Thurston.
- Plan where to go Trick-or-Treating in Thurston County with this great list of local events.
- Get your tickets to the Quinault Beach Resort and Casino’s Nightmare Ball.
- Head to the Timberland Regional Library for some homework help.
- Purchase tickets and listen to two of the hottest guitar trios at The Washington Center.
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