What’s happening this weekend in Thurston County

Join a team building event with veterans and service members, support a student theatre or enjoy a selection of local markets this weekend in Thurston County.

Veterans Build (OLYMPIA)
Nov. 11-14
Join veterans, service members, family, and supporters to build housing and community. Veterans Build is a day of action honoring members of the armed services, past and present.

Building Through Play (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m.
The Great Build Off is a fun, high-energy competition where local teams of event sponsors (or individuals) have 20 minutes to test their STEM and teamwork skills by building the tallest or most creative structure out of KEVA planks.

Come From Away (LACEY)
Weekend, Nov. 12-14, 19-21, 7-9 p.m.
Timberline High School Theatre is proud to present its 2026 fall musical, "Come From Away." The musical tells the inspiring story of the town of Gander, Newfoundland, where 38 planes were diverted on Sept. 11, 2001.

Holiday Gift Gallery (OLYMPIA)
Weekends, Nov. 13-Dec.19, 12-5 p.m.
Celebrate the season at the Holiday Gift Gallery, a welcoming showcase of locally made art and one-of-a-kind handmade gifts from local artists. The show will include a free drawing of original art and portrait sketches by AO members.

Fall Into Christmas Craft Bazaar (TUMWATER)
Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Get a great start on your holiday shopping at Tumwater United Methodist Church's annual Fall Into Christmas Craft Bazaar! Gifts for all ages, including handcrafted items, baked goods, jams and jellies, items for kids and pets, and so much more. 

LWML Craft & Bake Sale (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
You are invited to the LWML Craft & Bake Sale. One hundred percent of the proceeds are donated to Olympia Union Gospel Mission and Habitat for Humanity.