What’s happening around here-- Lula Fest, Nisqually Watershed Festival

The end of September is near, but the fun events just got started. 

Lula Fest 2023, this Saturday, September 23, 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Join the fun in September! Lula Fest is a Community Celebration of Arts and Culture. This event takes place during Hispanic Heritage Month. Live music will be performed by Terror/Cactus, The Bridge Music Project, Anjali Silva, Pretty Funk Dub, Malo Castro, and WEPA. Food will be served on-site by local favorites Jerk N’ Tingz, Halyards, and Does Hermanos. Guests can relax in the event beer garden or while checking out hand-crafted custom cars. Click this link for more details.

Thurston County Emergency Management Council’s Preparedness Expo, this Saturday, September 23, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Learn how the Thurston County Emergency Management Council protects you and how you can prepare to protect yourself in an emergency. Free activities for the whole family! Click this link for more details.

Transformational Wellness Fair, Saturday, September 23, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Join this great day of Health and Wellness spotlighting a diverse group of Practitioners/Vendors from the Yelm and surrounding areas. Click this link for more details.

Nisqually Watershed Festival 2023, next Saturday, September 30, 10 a.m - 4 p.m.
The Nisqually Watershed Festival is back this September at Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge! Now in its 34th year, the festival is an incredible opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate the rich history, culture, and environment that makes Nisqually such a unique and beautiful place. Click this link for more details.

Tumwater Falls Fest, next Saturday, September 30, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Have the opportunity to grab a cup of coffee and stroll through the vibrant park grounds while enjoying the autumn hues and live music on the main stage. The event also boasts the presence of local artists, crafters, food vendors, and a fun Stream Team scavenger hunt. Click this link for more details.

Arbor Day Celebration, Saturday, September 30, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join Olympia this year at Squaxin Park (formerly Priest Point Park), at the Rose Garden shelter, for the community Arbor Day celebration. This year, they will include a habitat stewardship work party, where the community will have a hands-on opportunity to help improve the health of the forest in Squaxin Park. Click this link for more details.