Hands on Summer SplashJuly 8Enjoy the Fire Rescue Spectacular, the ultimate firefighter and first-responder experience for kids, get creative with fabulous visiting artists, enjoy special guests and stage performers and join the drumming circle with Awodi Drumming. Also, experience exciting animal guests including farm animals with Animal Encounters and birds of prey with The Falconer. […]

Olympia Symphony Auditions for 2023-2024 SeasonAuditions in the following sections/positions:Brass – Sunday, June 11nPrincipal TrumpetStrings – Monday, June 19nAssociate Concertmaster (2nd chair)nAssistant Concertmaster (3rd chair)nViolin 1 Section (1 position)nViolin 2 Section (2 positions)nPrincipal Bass​Woodwinds – Saturday, July 8nOboe 2nClarinet 2olympiasymphony.org/auditions

Gig Harbor Foundation Summer SIPsJuly 8, 12PM – 7pmDescription Celebrate summer, live music & local makers at the 1-stop taste event of the season. Craft beer, cider, wine, spirits & more from the 253!Gig Harbor Uptown PavilionPt Fosdick, Gig Harbor.gigharborfoundation.org/summersips

Hoops for Troops Tournament 3×3 Basketball TournamentJuly 8 & 9, 10amJoin the South Sound YMCA for the Hoops for Troops 3v3 Basketball Tournament. Although this event is geared toward Active Duty and Veterans, any member aged 16+ can participate. The competition is split between two divisions, Intermediate and Advanced. Advanced Registration.Briggs Community YMCA1530 Yelm Hwy. […]

Summer Yoga in LakewoodStarting on July 10Monday: 4:15-5:15pm, gentle, 5:45pm vinyasaThursday: 3 – 4pm gentle yoga, 4:30pm YinSaturday:  9:30-10:30am vinyasaNote:  No ClassesJune 26-July 6thAugust 19 – August 24This inclusive yoga is for everyone. Our skilled instructor will adapt classes for those beginning as well as advanced yoga practitioners. This is a perfect opportunity to try […]

WA 529 Basics WebinarJuly 11, noon – 12:30pmLearn how the Washington 529 College Savings Plans help families save for a variety of college and career training expenses. This 30-minute webinar will guide you through the details of the Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Program and DreamAhead College Investment Plan. Q&A is provided to help you get […]

Summer Nights at the Pavillion ConcertsJuly 11, 6:30 – 8pmHarmonious FunkSet up lawn chairs or throw down a blanket and enjoy live music at Fort Steilacoom Park! Our outdoor concerts follow the Lakewood Farmers Markets on Tuesdays this summer. Bring a snack from the market, claim your spot, enjoy a great performance, and “cut a […]

Capitol LakeFairJuly 12 – 16Now in its 66th year, Capital Lakefair has been a Thurston County tradition since the first event in 1957. Each summer Lakefair hosts a week of family fun around Capital Lake in Olympia. Lakefair has also helped raise millions of dollars for local non-profit food vendors, a venue for craft vendors, […]

Cruise-In at LeMay America’s Car MusemJuly 13, 5-7pmThemed car shows on the plaza at America’s Car Museum2702 D St, Tacoma253.779.8490, americascarmuseum.org

Tooth Fairy Fly-InJuly 13, 8am – 3pmLumi, our Light Dental Studios Tooth Fairy, will be flying to an office near you!Kiddos who are scheduled for a cleaning and exam will get the chance to meet our real-life Tooth Fairy. There will be music, balloons, prizes and more.There is limited space, these appointments are on a […]

Family Fun Night at the FortJuly 14, 6 – 9pmGames, ice cream and fun.Bring a picnic dinner and settle in for an evening of 19th century games, music, and the annual firing of the candy cannon!Fort Nisqually Living History Museum5 Mile Drive, Point Defiance Park, Tacomafortnisqually@tacomaparks.com

An Evening with Robert CrayJuly 15, 7:30pmSince 1974, The Robert Cray Band has been touring and recording their unique groove, born from a love of Soul, R&B, Gospel, Blues and Rock n Roll.The five-time Grammy winner has been inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame and earned the Americana Music Awards Lifetime Achievement for Performance.Federal […]