What’s happening this weekend in Thurston County

Appreciate music and films this weekend, as various local creative groups present their work in Thurston County.

Olympia Mountaineers Banff Film Festival (LACEY)
Saturday, March 7, from 7 a.m.
Olympia Mountaineers presents the annual Banff Film Festival at the Capitol Theater in Olympia. Different films will be played each night.

2026 Native Plant Festival & Sale (LACEY)
Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Come shop native plants. Peruse vendor and information tables. Enjoy live music, food, drink, and conservation camaraderie at the Thurston Conservation District's annual plant festival and sale.

Deschutes Estuary Site Tour & Open House (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The project team will share details about the existing conditions impacting Capitol Lake and plans for how this expansive habitat restoration project will fit into the urban landscape.

Seed Swap (LACEY)           
Saturday, March 7, 2-4 p.m.
Bring your extra seeds, starts, and cuttings to give away and take home new varieties to try. Share your gardening tips and learn from others. Seed envelopes and labels will be provided.

'Something Rotten!' musical (LACEY)
Weekend, March 5-7, from 7 p.m.
"Something Rotten!" is a musical comedy set in the 1590s, following playwright brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom, who are desperate to outshine the rock-star writer, William Shakespeare. 

FIVE! Kristin Lee and Sandbox Percussion (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, March 7, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Artistic Director Kristin Lee teams up with three-time Grammy-nominated Ensemble-in-Residence, Sandbox Percussion, for a groundbreaking performance featuring three new premieres.

Huu Bac Quintet (OLYMPIA)
Sunday, March 8, 6-8:15 p.m.
The Huu Bac Quintet delivers a true dialogue between Asian, North and South American cultures in a contemporary, original and unique way.