What’s happening this weekend in Thurston County

There are a number of events happening in Thurston County this weekend, including the Queer Prom in Olympia and Bonsai Show in Lacey.

Black Cat Spooktacular (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Oct. 18, 9-4 p.m.
Come and enjoy local vendors spooky gifts and treats to help benefit Feline Friends, a nonprofit organization.

Fun with Huecheras (LACEY)
Saturday, Oct. 18, 10-11 a.m.
This session will focus on heuchera care and history, such as water requirements by month and overwintering.

Bonsai Show (LACEY)
Saturday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Olympia Bonsai Club is going to showcase their plants  and local vendors will be selling their wares. Attendees can purchase a starter tree or bonsai pot to start their own bonsai journey.

Community Events in the Cemetery - Spooktacular (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Oct. 18, 4-8 p.m.
Bring your flashlights and join a spooky walk through the cemetery, while listening to ghost stories at dusk. The event is going to include outdoor food trucks, indoor Halloween and seasonal art activities, a face painter and spooky decor vibes. 

 Queer Prom - Halloween Edition (OLYMPIA)    
Saturday, Oct. 18, 7-10:30 p.m.
Queer Prom is back and Halloween-themed! Join an unforgettable night of music, dancing and spookiness at TCMedia Studios. With DJ mixing beats throughout the decades with a Halloween twist, a fabulous drag host Lucy ElleBalls and a photo booth to capture all your costumes, this 21 and over event is for all the queers who love to have fun.

Dances of Universal Peace (OLYMPIA)
Sunday, Oct. 19, 12:30-2 p.m.
The Dances of Universal Peace are simple, meditative, joyous, multi-cultural circle dances that use sacred phrases, chants, music and movements from the many spiritual traditions of the earth to touch the spiritual essence within yourselves and recognize it in others.