The Fall 2nd Hand Safari is coming to the Thurston County Fairgrounds Friday, October 17th & Saturday, October 18th from noon till 4. Enjoy lots and lots of vendors with new, used, crafted, polished, and rusted treasures. Fun for the whole family. Find out more at ThurstonCountyFairFoundation.com. Admission is FREE!
Don't miss Saint Martin's University'sCommunity Halloween, Saturday the 25th from 10 till 2 in the Charneski Recreation Center at the University. Join the event for games, a costume contest, trick-or-treating, crafts, and more! Admission is FREE! (Recommended for children 13 and under)
The Tumwater United Methodist Church invites you to their annual Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 26th. This free event includes trick or treating, cake walk, lawn games, and popcorn. Food allergy-friendly and non-food treats available. It's from 2 till 4 at the Tumwater United Methodist Church, 1401 Lake Park Drive. Find out more at TumwaterUMC.org.
The Lacey Night Market!, presented by the City of Lacey is at Lacey Depot Park, 5700 Lacey Blvd., Friday nights from 4 till 9 through the end of October. With an expanded lineup of events, activities, and diverse experiences, there’s something for everyone to discover. Enjoy live music performances, themed nights, a wide variety of food vendors, and the chance to explore unique products from local artisans and businesses. Whether you go for the food, the entertainment, or just to soak in the vibrant community atmosphere, the Lacey Night Market has it all. For more, go to CityOfLacey.org.
Celebrate fall with a bounty of family-friendly thrills and spooky treats at the Hands On Children's Museum's annual Boo Bash, Saturday the 25th through Halloween. Enjoy Halloween-inspired delights without the fright! Boo Bash Activities: • Explore fluorescent fun in the Glow Zone. • Wander the straw bale maze and take farm-stand photos.. • Press apples into cider with Farmer Flower. (Weekend Only). • Watch exciting science demos with everyone's favorite mad scientist – Dr. Science. (Weekend Only). • Show off your spook-tacular style and strut your stuff in the costume parade. (Weekend Only). • and so much more!. Find out more at HOCM.org.
Gather your little ghosts, goblins, and ghouls for a hauntingly good time in Downtown for Halloween!LoveOly & the Olympia Downtown Alliance present this experience for kids of all ages. Kick off the festivities with a thrilling scavenger hunt at participating downtown businesses. For the two-week hunt, visit 20 businesses for two chances to win, including a shot at the grand prize—curated packages from local favorites! Visit at least 10 for entry into the regular drawing. Downtown for Halloween runs this Monday through Halloween night. Get all of the details at Visit LoveOlyDowntown.com.
Join the Lacey Timberland Library for First Thursday Movie Night! Beloved cult films, offbeat adventures, and endlessly quotable moments. Whether you're revisiting an old favorite or discovering a new obsession, First Thursday Movie Nights at the library are all about film, fun, and community. Come solo, bring a friend, or make it a low-key date night. No tickets needed. Popcorn provided. Pajamas optional. Films will be shown with open captions when available. Titles are selected for mature audiences and may be rated PG-13 or R. Movie starts at 5:30. The Lacey Library is at 500 College Street SE. Check TRL.org for the list of films.
There is an ongoing need for blood to help cancer patients, victims of traumatic injuries, and many others who require transfusion support. Donations with Bloodworks NW provide 95% of the lifesaving blood supply to Pacific Northwest hospitals. It takes about an hour to give blood from check-in to post-donation cookie. Appointments are required. See list of donor centers and blood drives at BloodworksNW.org.
Concern for Animals provides services to the community including financial assistance for spay/neuter and veterinary care, a weekly pet food bank and pet food delivery with Meals on Wheels, adoption and rescue, and so much more. The services provided to our community help keep pets safe, healthy, and home. Whether it’s placing a kitten with the perfect forever family, or providing assistance to a pet owner that can't make ends meet, Concern for Animals is dedicated to helping those that cannot help themselves. Find out how you can help at ConcernForAnimals.org.
If you are a Veteran and need help applying for Veterans benefits, your local Disabled American Veterans Chapter 41 offers free services. Visit them at 3535 Martin Way East, in Olympia or call 360-459-7400.
The City of Olympia’s Saturday Drop-Off Site is open for the season. The site is at 1000 10th Avenue SE off Eastside Street and is open every Saturday from 9 till 2, through November 22nd. Olympia residents can dispose of scrap metal, yard debris and traditional recyclables at the site. Scrap metal and traditional recyclables are free, yard debris and waste cost is determind by load size and type of material. Visit OlympiaWA.gov for more information. The site is open on holiday weekends.
The Washington State Department of Health suggests you take a break from social media. They say just three hours of social media a day can have a negative impact on your mental health. Remember, anyone can call or text 988 to get support for a mental crisis or other emotional distress.
Does your non-profit group or organization have an upcoming event? Want some help getting the word out? Simply send us the information as far in advance as possible. Include the basics (who, when, what, where, and how). Be sure to include how to get more information. In addition, include a contact person and phone or email (indicate whether these are to be released publicly). You can email your information to krxy at 945roxy.com, FAX it to 360.236.1133, or mail it to 1934 4th Avenue East, Olympia, 98506.
