What’s happening this weekend in Thurston County

There are a number of events taking place this weekend in Thurston County, including the Relay For Life of Thurston County Kickoff Pancake Breakfast in Olympia.

Relay For Life of Thurston County Kickoff Pancake Breakfast (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Feb. 7, 9-10:30 a.m.
Relay For Life of Thurston County invites the community to join the 2026 Relay For Life Kick Off celebration, where guests can enjoy a warm, delicious breakfast of pancakes, eggs and sausage, as the team officially launches the 2026 Relay season.

Valentine's Shopping Extravaganza (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Feb. 7, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Join the Lavender Shopping Extravaganza at the Evergreen Valley Lavender Farm for a fragrant escape you won’t want to miss! Treat yourself (or someone you love) to the irresistible charm of lavender, from luxuriously scented lotions, balms, sprays and body care goodies to beloved classics like aromatic sachets, soothing eye pillows, and cozy neck wraps.

Death Cafe (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Feb. 7, 2-3:30 p.m.
At a Death Cafe, people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. Rather than a grief support group, it's a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes.

Olympia Symphony Presents: CELEBRATE (OLYMPIA)       
Saturday, Feb. 7, 3-5 p.m.
Start your new year with a celebration of brilliance, beauty and bold artistry. Violinist Adé Williams takes the stage for Sibelius’ Violin Concerto in D minor — a piece of staggering intensity and beauty.

Take Your Child to the Library Day (TUMWATER)
Saturday, Feb. 7
Join family-friendly activities, get a library card (they're free!), hang out with library staff, and explore all the wonders your local library has to offer your family.