Whether we continue to get snow this week or not, the weekend is supposed to warm up and make it easy for you to get out of the house and do something. Take your kids for some fun, honor Martin Luther King Jr., or have a date night. Regardless of what you are feeling like, 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.
- Skate through the season at Oly on Ice.
- Laugh until your sides hurt with Harlequin Productions’ “Noises Off” at the State Theater January 17-19.
- Have some frozen fun with your kids at Hands On Children’s Museum January 18-19.
- Find out how arctic animals survive in their habitats at the WET Center January 18.
- Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a day of service at LBA Park January 18.
- Join the 12th Annual Martin Luther King Peace Walk at Marathon Park January 19.
- Enjoy Brunch and Brews with Honeycuspe at Matchless Brewing January 19.
- Take your dog for a mud-free walk.
- Learn how to get craft with Legion 115.
- Take a drive to Tenino and look for Shawn Hickox’s work.
- Plan a girl’s day at Merle Norman Cosmetics, Wigs, & Day Spa.
- Get your tickets for America’s Greatest Game Show at Little Creek Casino Resort.
- Celebrate National Mentoring Month by becoming a Big for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington.
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