What’s happening this weekend in Thurston County

Browse a huge selection of used books, attend a festival or participate in a pinochle tournament this weekend in Thurston County.

Double Deck Pinochle Tournament (LACEY)
Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Join the first-ever Saturday pinochle tournament! Enjoy six rounds of friendly competition, with four hands per round. Bring your own lunch and nonalcoholic drinks and get ready for a fun day at the tables!

Used Book Sale (LACEY)
Saturday, Oct. 3, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Browse through a huge selection of gently used books — fiction, nonfiction, children's books, all genres, hardbacks, paperbacks, music CDs and DVDs.

Harvest Festival (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Join others in celebrating the changing seasons, the bounty of the harvest, and the spirit of community at this free, family-friendly event. Enjoy a fun-filled day with activities for all ages to honor local agriculture, conservation, and the people who make the community thrive. 

Lacey Children's Day (LACEY)
Saturday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m.
This free, family-friendly event takes over Huntamer Park with a day of fun inspired by this year’s Mythical Creatures theme. Kids can explore activity booths, shop creations from young local makers at the Children’s Market, dance inside the Dance Dome, take on the obstacle course and inflatable slide, enjoy live entertainment and more!

Little Shop of Horrors (YELM)
Oct. 2-25
Little Shop of Horrors is a darkly comedic sci‑fi musical recommended for ages 12+. It will be held at Yelm High School.

'The Detention Lottery' (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Oct. 3, 7-8:30 p.m.
This 60-minute, one-act immersive theater experience takes you into the detention courtroom to see how justice is served in your name.