What’s happening this weekend in Thurston County

There are a number of events taking place this weekend in Thurston County, including the "Bubble Festival" in Olympia.

32nd annual Rainier Bluegrass Festival (RAINIER)
Weekend, Aug. 20-23
Experience the Bluegrass Pickin' Party — the best little bluegrass and jammin' festival in the Pacific Northwest! Music, food and bluegrass pickin' among friends. Camping is available. 

Bubble Festival (OLYMPIA)
Friday, Aug. 21, 12-3 p.m.
Get ready for some seriously fun science at the WET Science Center Plaza Pop-Up: Bubble Festival in the East Bay public plaza. Try making a giant bubble, a bubble you can hold or even a square bubble.

The Painted Screen - Degas: Passion for Perfection (LACEY)
Friday, Aug. 21, 2-4 p.m.
Join others for The Painted Screen, a new monthly series exploring the lives and legacies of artists who have shaped how people see the world. Each screening offers a window into the creative spirit, journeys of color, passion and imagination told through the power of film. 

Project SAFER - Ice Cream Social (OLYMPIA)
Friday, Aug. 21, 4-6 p.m.
You are invited to the Project SAFER Ice Cream Social! Meet and greet with first responders while enjoying sweet treats and touring emergency vehicles.

'Barefoot in the Park' (OLYMPIA)
Aug. 21-Sept. 6, 7:30-10 p.m.
Smart, snappy and full of heart, Tony Award-winning "Barefoot in the Park" opened on Broadway in 1963 and ran for 1,530 performances, becoming Neil Simon’s first smash hit and one of the 10 longest‑running plays in Broadway history.

2nd annual Tree Hugging Fest (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Aug. 23, 4-5:30 p.m.
Join the second outdoor community celebration of glorious trees with friends and family of all ages. Listen to storytellers and watch dancers move to the music of trees. Trees sing in real time using a device called Plants Play that converts the tree’s electric signals into notes; the music will be amplified for dancers and audience alike.