What’s happening this weekend in Thurston County

There are a number of events taking place this weekend in Thurston County, including Breakfast with Santa at the Olympia Senior Center.

Senior Action Network's Breakfast with Santa (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
The Senior Action Network is hosting its annual fundraiser, “Breakfast With Santa,” at the Olympia Senior Center. The event tickets are $10 per person, and a photo with Santa is included.

Kids Button Blanket Workshop with Ruth Whitener (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Join artist and Squaxin Island Museum Assistant Curator Ruth Whitener for a button blanket workshop just for kids.

Contemporary Arts + Crafts Market (TENINO)
Saturday, Dec. 6, 12-5 p.m.
This year’s market will feature 40 regional artisans and their handcrafted products, including fine jewelry, pottery, woodwork, leather belts, glass art, photography, fiber art and specialty food products. There will also be live music all three days.

Annual Tumwater Christmas Tree Lighting Festival (TUMWATER)
Saturday, Dec. 6, 1-5:30 p.m.
Join Tumwater Parks & Recreation for the annual Tumwater Christmas Tree Lighting Festival on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Tumwater City Hall and the Tumwater Headquarters Fire Station.

Parade of Lighted Ships (OLYMPIA)       
Sunday, Dec. 6, 5-9 p.m.
Get ready for a breathtaking procession of brilliantly lit vessels illuminating Budd Inlet, turning the bay into a glowing river of stars.

SPSCC Orchestra: Clippers and Saints (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Dec. 6, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
The orchestra will play Brahms’ buoyant Academic Festival Overture and the first symphony written and published by an American woman, Amy Beach’s “Gaelic” Symphony. This symphony is full of passion and evokes the iconic landscapes and cultural richness of Scotland.