What’s happening this weekend in Thurston County

There are a lot of fun activities coming up this weekend in Thurston County, including the 10th annual StoryOly Grand Slam and Maritime History Walking Tours.

25th annual Tour of Homes (OLYMPIA)
Weekend, Sept. 20-21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Tour of Homes is a free community event that showcases the finest craftsmanship throughout the region. Step inside stunning homes, experience the latest in design, and connect with the expert builders and remodelers who bring it all to life.

ARTrails of Southwest Washington Studio Tour (CENTRALIA)
Sept. 20028, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Through the annual open studio tour, ARTrails provides an opportunity for the public to meet artists in their studio/workplace and to observe work in progress.

Maritime History Walking Tours (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Sept. 20, 10-11 a.m.
Discover Olympia's maritime history on a guided walking tour. Meet your expert tour guide at the Olympia AHA Museum's tugboat history exhibit, then step back in time on a flat route through Olympia's historic harbor.

United for Climate (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Sept. 20, 4:30-7 p.m.
Join Thurston Climate Action Team in celebrating this year's three climate champions: Olympia Community Solar, Beth Doglio and Tom Crawford.

10th annual StoryOly Grand Slam (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Sept. 20, from 7 p.m.
Each month, people gather to tell personal stories from their lives at the monthly StoryOly Storytelling Slam. A winner is selected. Now those monthly winners will compete for the StoryOly Grand Slam title and a cash prize.

Emergency Preparedness Expo (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Sept. 20, 6-8 p.m.
Emergency Preparedness starts with you. Come learn how organizations are preparing and how you can prepare yourself and your family for emergencies and disasters.