What’s happening this week around Thurston County
Tuesday, Oct. 25
Harvest Celebration at the Community Farmers Market of Chehalis: 11-4 p.m. for a fun-filled day of children’s activities, raffles, treats, music, and more!
Wednesday, Oct. 26
Olympia Community Court Resource Fair: The public is invited to meet with Olympia’s Community Court staff and community social service providers from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 26 at the Lee Creighton Justice Center, 900 Plum ST SE, Olympia WA. This is the court’s first resource fair offered to the public. Some of the on-site healthcare services attendees can expect to find include access to immunizations, blood pressure screening, blood glucose testing, drug and alcohol treatment resource information, health insurance services and other medical assistance. Resources span employment, family services, education/GED, transportation, and housing, as well as assistance with obtaining identification. Donated light refreshments will be available.
Residents can contact Olympia Community Court for more information at court@ci.olympia.wa.us or olympiawa.gov.
Saturday, Oct. 29
Glowing Creatures of the Deep: Some of Earth’s spookiest and cutest creatures live in the deepest parts of the ocean! Discover the diversity of creatures that glow deep underwater with bioluminescence. Make angler fish hats and other bioluminescent crafts that are perfect for Halloween. WET Science Center, 500 Adams ST NE, Olympia, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Haunted 5K Run: Get your costumes ready and join us for a 5k run 10-11 a.m. Oct. 29 at Woodland Creek Community Park in Lacey. The run benefits All Kids Win.
Sunday, Oct. 30
Watch Out for Unicorns and Narwhals at Downtown Olympia’s Free Trick-or-Treat Treasure Hunt: Trick or treaters who come to downtown Olympia 2-5 p.m. Oct. 30 will find more than free treats. Businesses taking part in the “Unicorns and Narwhals” pre-Halloween event also will give out entries for a treasure chest full of prizes and gift certificates. A unicorn or narwhal figure will be hidden in each participating location. Once a trick or treater finds it, they will be issued an entry form for the treasure chest drawings to be held at 5:30 P.M. at Archibald Sisters, 406 Capitol Way S., Olympia. For a list of “Unicorns and Narwhals” trick or treat locations, listen to KXXO Mixx 96.1 radio or see kxxo.com/halloween, which has contest rules and further details.
This story was originally published October 23, 2022 at 7:00 AM.
