What’s happening this weekend in Thurston County

There are a number of events taking place this weekend in Thurston County, including the "Night at the Estuary" gala and South Sound Studio Tour.

Concern for Animals Fur & Fun Fair (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m.
Enjoy a pet costume contest, free pup cups and treats, pet art, children's art, pet products, local art, and local food and drinks!

South Sound Studio Tour (OLYMPIA, TUMWATER, LACEY)
Saturday, May 30, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Enjoy a family-friendly, free self-guided tour throughout Olympia, Tumwater and Lacey. There will be 46 studios and 84 artists to help visitors learn about the artistic process, purchase one-of-a-kind creations and enjoy special spotlight demos and hands-on activities.

Olympia Zine Fest (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, May 30, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Join the Olympia Zine Fest 2026! All events are free for all ages, and masks are required. There will be zine vendors, workshops, DIY screenprinting, a raffle and more. 

America 250 at the historic Schmidt House (OLYMPIA)
Celebrate America250 at Tumwater's historic Schmidt House! On display will be "The Moments that Made Us" from the Washington State Historical Society, courtesy of the Daughters of the American Colonists and Olympia Tumwater Foundation.

Night at the Estuary: An Estuarium Fundraiser (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, May 30, 6-10 p.m.
Guests will enjoy an immersive waterfront evening of live music, a signature cocktail, small plates, a silent auction and a special nighttime Pier Peer experience, all while helping solve The Vanishing Kelp Forest, an original marine mystery created exclusively for the event.

the color of indigo (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, May 15-June 26, 12-4 p.m.
"(T)he color of indigo" is a mixed media, multidisciplinary exhibit showcasing works made by and about mixed heritage artist Harrison Hannon. The exhibition features photographs of Hannon and his family by Bill Purcell and David Hoekje, autobiographical sculptural pieces by Hannon, as well as paintings by Hannon and Velva Kelly.