What’s happening this weekend in Thurston County

Explore a local writing workshop, healing seminar, mural tour or drop by some harvest festivals this weekend in Thurston County.

Accountability Workshop for Writers (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Sept. 19, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
This is a group to keep you accountable to your writing goals. This group meets every three weeks to set goals, cheer one another on, get input on where we feel blocked, and hopefully, feel less alone on this writing life endeavor.

Cascadia Mystic Convergence (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Sept. 19, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
The event is a gathering of mystics, intuitives, healers and dreamers in the heart of the Cascadia corridor. This day is designed to help you step away from the noise and leave more aligned. Two keynote speakers and three workshops.

2nd Annual Harvest Festival (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Sept. 19, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
The 2nd annual Harvest Festival is a free community event. Celebrate the sights, sounds, flavors and community of fall! Join a fun-filled day of music, local food, family activities, farmers, artisans and community connection.

Harvest Hoedown (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Sept. 19, 5-10 p.m.
The "fun" fundraiser includes a BBQ dinner, live music, dancing and an opportunity to support many deserving organizations, as well as providing scholarships for deserving young and mature women.

Murals of Downtown Olympia Walking Tour (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Sept. 19, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Olympia’s walls and alleyways are adorned with more than 120 vibrant murals, each with its own story. Explore the art and learn about the artists and the histories these murals represent on a colorful downtown walking tour, organized in partnership with the Olympia Artspace Alliance.