What’s happening this weekend in Thurston County

A number of Halloween-themed events are taking place this weekend in Thurston County, including the first Trunk or Treat in Tumwater and a pet costume contest in Olympia.

Trunk or Treat (TUMWATER)
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2-4 p.m.

The City of Tumwater presents its first Trunk or Treat. Bring your family, friends and Halloween spirit for a fun-filled community event. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome. Dress up, play games and eat treats!

Halloween Pet Costume Contest (OLYMPIA)

Saturday, Oct. 31, 4-5 p.m.

Get ready for a howl-o-ween afternoon of fun at the LoveOly Downtown for the Halloween Pet Costume Contest. Join the event, whether your pet is rocking a hilarious outfit, a terrifyingly cute monster look or purely adorable autumn attire.

Quiet Horror: The Writing Craft of Unease (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Learn to build dread line by line through micro-tension, hidden fear, and the gap between what the reader knows and what the character does. Write a brand new scene that gives you goosebumps, with tools that sharpen tension in any genre.

Halloween Butt Pickup (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Oct. 31, 4-5:30 p.m.
Join an hourlong cigarette butt pickup, while being dressed up in a Halloween costume! Followed by a group photo and fun raffle! The community has to stop toxic, plastic cigarette butts from washing into Puget Sound.

Trick-or-Treat Fun at the YMCA (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Oct. 31, 4:30-6 p.m.
Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween! South Sound YMCA is hosting a family-friendly, Trick-or-Treat drive-thru on Oct. 31 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., filled with candy, costumes and festive fun.