Thurston County Through the Decades: 1850-1875 Start 10/1 10:00AM - 4:00PM Tumwater Falls Park http://www.tumwaterhistoricalassociation.org/specialevents.html 110 Deschutes Way SW, Tumwater, WA 98501 360-539-8839 Living history event highlighting the years 1850-1875. Hands-on activities, period fashion and music. Deschutes fall salmon run, River Walk tours, good food. Family-friendly. Start 9/25 The Spirit of Shackleton: Exploring Antarctica 6:30PM Langley Methodist Church Fellowship Hall http://host5.evanced.info/sno_isle/evanced/eventcalendar.asp? 301 Anthes Ave, Langley, WA 360-221-4383 On board an expedition ship in 2012, Alex Welles followed in the footsteps of legendary South Pole explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton. Experience this once-in-a-lifetime journey as Welles shares breathtaking photographs from a true adventure to the world's most remote wilderness. Funded by the Friends of the Langley Library. Start 9/25 Private Tour of Heronswood Garden 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Heronswood Garden http://www.heronswoodgarden.org/ 7530 NE 288 Street, Kingston, WA 98346 360.297.9620 Dan Hinkley, Garden Director will give a private tour (15 max) on Monday, September 25. of the tour; gourmet boxed lunch & rare plant is $100 (portion of ticket is tax deductible). Contact Steve Knowlton at sknowlton@pgst.nsn.us if you want to attend. Other tours available,
Start 9/28 Creative Circle of Women 6:30PM - 8:30PM Artful Dreamers Studio http://artfuldreamers.com/creative-circle-of-women-3/ 2926 South Steele Street Floor 2, Tacoma, WA $10 (253) 209-4706 Calling ALL Women Take time for FUN with your CREATIVITY and nourish YOUR SpiRit through ART with the Creative Circle of Women! Start 9/29 OKTOBERFEST IN PACKWOOD 6:00PM - 12:30 AM Packwood Community Center. http://destinationpackwood.com/2017/05/01/oktoberfest-2017/ 13011B US Hwy 12 Packwood, WA 98361 9/30 (360) 492-7365 Traditional Oktoberfest opening ceremony including the tapping of the keg. Music by the Smilin Scandinavians, beer haus, dance floor, brats, pretzels, and more! Vendor village. 21 and over! Start 9/29 MANHATTAN SHORT 2017 (film festival) 7:00 PM-9:00 PM Varsity Theatre (Seattle) http://farawayentertainment.com/show/manhattan-short-2017/ Varsity 4329 University Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98105, 100,000 film lovers in over 250 cities gather in Cinemas, Museums and Universities for one purpose to view and vote on the Finalist s Films in the 20th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival.
Giant Pumpkin Festival Christianson's Nursery http://www.christiansonsnursery.com/whats-happening/ 15806 Best Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 360.466.3821 Family fun including, Giant Pumpkin and Fruit & Vegetable Weigh Off, Amateur Pumpkin Carving Contest, Pony Rides, Face Painting, The Bat Lady and so much more! Plan to spend the entire afternoon with your family, friends and community for this good will event. The Buddy Walk 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Harvey Field http://dsasc.org/events/ 9900 Airport Way, Snohomish, WA 98290 425-610-8226 The Buddy Walk was established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month. This fun free event will feature music, bouncy houses, crafts, food trucks, and more! The Buddy Walk is a fundraiser designed to raise money for the Down Syndrome Association of Snohomish County. MANHATTAN SHORT 2017 (film festival) 7:00 PM-9:00 PM Bainbridge Island Museum of Art $12 https://www.biartmuseum.org/calendar/20th-annual-manhattan-short-film-festival/ 550 Winslow Way East, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 100,000 film lovers in over 250 cities gather in Cinemas, Museums and Universities for one purpose to view and vote on the Finalist s Films in the 20th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival.
State & National Parks Day State & National Parks http://www.discoverpass.wa.gov/136/state-parks--days day at State and National Parks. See website for specific parks. https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/fee-free-parks.htm http://www.discoverpass.wa.gov/136/state-parks--days The Greater Peninsula Cider Festival - The Cider Swig 12:00N - 5:00PM Sehmel Homestead Park http://gigharborfoundation.org/cider-swig 10123 78th Ave NW Gig Harbor, WA 98332 (tasting extra) The Cider Swig has two dozen regional cidermakers who will present a range of 90+ hard ciders to the growing community of cider lovers. The Cider Swig Stage and Apple Carnivale Stage will be ALIVE all day with great entertainment. From apple pie contests to apple launching, and Apple Carnivàle Zone street performers, games and more, a great day is in store for the entire family. GeekGirlCon The Conference Center https://geekgirlcon.com/ 800 Pike St, Seattle, WA 10/1 GeekGirlCon creates a community for women in science, technology, arts and literature, comics, and game design.
http://www.bellingham.org/event-calendar/ 11:00 AM-4:00 PM BIAWC http://www.biawc.com 1650 Baker Creek Place, Bellingham, WA 10/1 360-671-4247 Come check out The Building Industry Association of Whatcom County s annual Showcase of Homes tour. Michelmasse Festival 12:00N - 5:00PM Camlann Medieval Village http://www.camlann.org/michelmas%20festival.htm 10320 Kelly Road NE, Carnation WA 98014 10/1 425-788-8624 Attend the Michelmasse Festival, with cider pressing, puppetry, music, crafts, archery, and minstrels. Shoot the longbow, make your own beeswax candles and try the games of skill. REACH THE BEACH WASHINGTON - cycling 7:00 AM Multiple Cities to Westport, WA http://action.lung.org/site/tr?fr_id=15381&pg=entry varies Join us in September 30 2017, on a mission to make a difference for everyone who breathes. This one-day cycling event is perfect as a personal challenge or to ride together with friends and family. A top notch ride with amazing support that gives you four different start locations. We provide superb organization, beautiful routes, medical and mechanical support on course, eight lunch and snack stops. Join us in the fight against lung disease. Start riding in Lacey, Olympia,
Rails to Ales Elbe Depot http://mtrainierrailroad.com/rails-to-ales/ 54124 Mountain Hwy E., Elbe, WA 98330 10/1 $54-$69 888-STEAM-11 The Rails to Ales: Oktoberfest Express will steam through the forests and foothills of Mt. Rainier on September 30 & October 1. Your fare includes tastings throughout the excursion, a souvenir Mt. Rainier Railroad and Logging Museum commemorative tumbler, live musical entertainment, a scrumptious meal at the museum and dessert served during the train ride home. Must be 21! Out of the Darkness Walk 9:00AM - 12:00PM Olympia - Marathon Park https://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm? 1011 Deschutes Pkwy SW, Olympia, WA 98502 360-870-9466 This is the largest fundraiser for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention they produce millions for suicide prevention programs. Fall Downtown Clean Up 8:30AM - 12:00PM Olympia Press Building http://www.thurstontalk.com/event/fall-downtown-clean/?instance_id=35508 115 State Ave NE, Olympia, WA 98501 360-357-8948 Join us as we get downtown Olympia ready for Fall Arts Walk 2017. The Olympia Downtown Association (ODA) will be able to provide equipment, cleaning supplies and free donuts & coffee to all volunteers. This is a great way for students to get their community service hours.
National Public Lands Day Event 10:00AM - 1:00PM Priest Point Park--kitchen shelter #1 http://olympiawa.gov/city-services/parks.aspx 2600 East Bay Drive Northeast, Olympia, WA 98506 360.753.8380 Celebrate public lands! City of Olympia Parks and REI Co-op are partnering to host a fun and exciting stewardship work party for National Public Lands Day that the whole family will love. Priest Point Park needs your help with environmental restoration! Tools, gloves and light refreshments will be provided. Meet at Kitchen Shelter #1. Sign up today. Tugboat Sandman Tours 11:00AM - 4:00PM Percival Landing http://www.tugsandman.org/ 217 Thurston Ave NW, Olympia, WA 98501 Take a free tour of the tugboat Sandman at Percival Landing! SPELLathon - Can you go the Distance? 6:00 PM 8:30PM Clinton Community Hall http://sno-isle.org/locations/clinton/friends 6411 S Central Ave, Clinton, WA 98236 360-341-4280 The Friends of the Clinton Library are holding their second annual SPELLathon. Join in this fun and entertaining evening as teams show off their spelling mastery. Assemble your own team or become part of the audience. Music by Heggenes Valley Boys, a silent auction, and a half and half raffle will add to the fun. For more information visit the Friends of the Clinton Library web page or call the Clinton Library
Northwest Tea Festival Exhibition Hall at Seattle Center http://www.nwteafestival.com/ 299 Mercer St, Seattle WA 98109 10/1 $15 Sample fine tea, attend presentations by tea authors and industry experts, and shop for tea supplies at the Northwest Tea Festival in Exhibition Hall at Seattle Center. SRS ROBOTHON Seattle Center Armory https://robothon.org/ Robothon is sponsored by the Seattle Robotics Society and hosts many exciting competitive robot events. Burlington Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Pitch 10:00AM-4:00 PM Skagit River Park Burlingtonwa.gov/recreation 1100 S Skagit St, Burlington, WA 360-755-9649 Burlington s Harvest Festival is like no other! Trebuchets hurling pumpkins, zucchinis and gourds made into cars along with a host of other fun family friendly activities.
Nisqually Watershed Festival 7:00am - 5:00pm Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge https://www.fws.gov/nwrs/threecolumn.aspx?id=2147486987 100 Brown Farm Road, Olympia, WA 98516 (360) 753-9467 Festival activities include a free lecture series, guided walks, musical entertainment and great food and coffee.