What’s happening this weekend in Thurston County

Love is in the air! Celebrate the weekend with some local activities with your loved ones.

22nd Chocolate & Wine Festival (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Feb. 14, 12 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Enjoy great chocolates, goodies to eat, beer from Top Rung and award-winning wine. There will also be live music by Pumphouse.

How Much the Heart Can Hold (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Feb. 14, 7-9:30 p.m.
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, the Northwest Playwrights Alliance presents a one-night only performance of "How Much the Heart Can Hold," starring three real-life couples: Jana and Brian Tyrrell, Heather and Michael Christopher, Jonah and Austin Barnett.

MAKE: Watercolor Valentine's Day Cards (LACEY)
Saturday, Feb. 14, 12-3 p.m.
This beginner‑friendly class is all about learning the basics while making charming Valentine’s Day cards for the people you adore. You’ll explore essential watercolor techniques like color blending, brush control, and simple washes, all while working from a variety of fun, ready‑to‑paint designs.

Cirque Sensuelle (OLYMPIA)       
Weekend, Feb. 14-15, 8-10 p.m.
This 18+ show is a tantalizing, seductive circus experience that will leave your heart racing. Featuring contortion, burlesque, clowning and aerial acrobatics that promise to surprise your senses and unleash your wildest circus fantasies.

Magic Curtain Mornings - Hope's Meadow (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Feb. 14, 10:15-11 a.m.
Hop along with Hope the Bunny on her quest to bring back warmth to her home, Meadow, and meet her neighbors along the way! Magic Curtain Mornings! is a live, interactive theater designed for toddlers, preschoolers, and beyond. The shorter length of the show is perfect for the youngest audience members.

Silent Movie: Love, Luck, and Laughter (OLYMPIA)
Sunday, Feb. 15, 2-3:30 p.m.
This Valentine's weekend, fall in love with the magic of silent cinema and live organ music, featuring Buster Keaton’s "Seven Chances" and "The Three Ages." The team welcomes film fans of all ages to step back in time to revel in the authentically recreated sounds and nostalgia from times gone by.