Deal of the day - Free kids day at Huntamer Park today

Today is Kids Day at Huntamer Park in Lacey.  They will have lots of free events including: music, giant slides, bounce houses, crafts, games and more.  The event is from 11am- 2pm October 6.

Link for more info and directions

Deal of the day - Corn Maze fun for younger kids

Today's deal on Living Social is four kids tickets (12 and younger), four adult tickets (one per child), ice cream and a mystery prize for $15.  Courtyard Corn Maze is located in Tumwater.  They also have pony rides and more.

This offer is good until Tuesday, October 2, and must be used by October 31.

Living Social deal
Courtyard Corn Maze website

Deal of the day - More free haircuts at JCPenny

Due to the overwhelming response, JCPenny is bringing back their free haircuts for kids.  Every Sunday in November (4, 11, 18, 25) kids in grades K-6 can get a free hair cut.  You do not need a coupon for this offer, but be sure to confirm the deal when you make your appointment.  Don't forget to tip your stylist!

Find a salon near you

Deal of the day - Charlie's Safari birthday package

Living Social has a great deal for a birthday party package at Charlie's Safari.  For $89  you get a party for up to 10 with unlimited laser tag and bounce house play, two pizzas, sodas, and 8 game tokens per child.  Promotional value expires October 1.  Not sure if you can book your party past that date.

Living Social deal

Looking for a last minute camp idea?

BK Musical Productions is hosting a drama camp August 6-10.  It is from 9:30-11:30am at the South Bay Grange.  The cost is only $50, and the kids will have a performance on Friday, August 10 at 5:30pm.

You need to register by August 2.  To register, send an email to ehbretsc@comcast.net

Deal of the day - Unlimited carnival rides at the Thurston County Fair

My family loves the Thurston County Fair.  It is very family friendly and a pretty good value.  This deal will save you even more at the Fair.

You can buy a carnival wristband for $19 before August 1st and get unlimited rides for one day August 1st-5th.  Wristbands can be purchased at Top Foods in Lacey, Yelm True Value Hardware and at the Fair Office.

Wristband sold at the fair will be $24,and August 2nd they are BOGO.

Another Bonus Deal - 1/2 price admission to Point Defiance Zoo

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium is offering 1/2 price admission Friday, July 20th for their half day opening.  The zoo will only be open from 8:30am-2pm Friday so they can get ready for Zoobilee.

The Aquarium,and Asian Forest (including the elephants and barn) will be closed for the day.

They will have lots of animal encounters, keeper talks, and fun things for the kids to make up for things!

PDZA Link for more information

Deal of the day - Disney Family Deals

We are wild about Disney!  It really is the happiest place on Earth, and we just can't get enough of it.

Since Disneyland is not close enough to go often, the next best things are Disney products.  They help keep the magic alive between trips.

Disney has just started a new daily Family Deals site where they have select products, apps, toys, etc at a huge discount.  Today they have backpacks for $15, and $21.95 BOGO Mickey and Minnie plush toys.  The site will bring you to the Disney Store to make your purchase.

And to make the deal even sweeter, through Sunday you can take an extra 25% off with code DISNEYPAL.  This code will almost pay for the shipping on a backpack, bringing the total to $15.75.
Link to Disney Family Deals

Deal of the day - 25% off everything at Children's Place

This weekend, July 14-15, Children's Place is offering a friends and family discount of 25% off everything.  Simply print off the shopping pass and bring it in.  Offer is also good online with code FRIEND and you can get a flat $5 shipping for your order.

Link to print 25% discount pass

Link for store locator

Deal of the day (a day early!) - Free back to school haircut at JCPenny

JCPenney is offering free kids haircuts in August.  You heard me right, kids going into grades K-6 can get a free haircut!  Call now, and make an appointment.  Our local JCP (360-754-8000, option 2) is included, but here is a link if you live outside of Olympia.
Link to find a JCP Salon



Thank you so much, Kim for passing along this great deal.  You can read Kim's hilarious blog here:
The Dramatic Musings of a (not so) Desperate Housewife

Deal of the day - Discounted tickets to Wild Waves

Lacey Parks and Rec is offering a great deal on Wild Wave tickets. Their Wild Wave ticket sales supports the Free Summer Lunch Program (recently they served 666 hot lunches in a single day).

COMPARE the PRICES (including tax)

Lacey Parks tickets: $28.26
Safeway: $35.99
Wild Waves online: $41.12
Wild Waves at gate: $43.79

They are available to purchase at the Parks and Recreation desk at Lacey City Hall (the building next to the Lacey Library).

Deal of the day - How to save on school supplies

Summer may have just begun, but I have already started shopping for back to school supplies.  This is a long, and sometimes tedious process for me because I am so CHEAP!  This time of year is great to stock up on gifts and stocking stuffers.  We do a lot of crafting in our house so I stock pile glue sticks, crayons and other supplies for later.  You can also find deals on inexpensive household items for kids going off to college.

Most stores put only a few school supplies on sale for a really good price each week, so in order to get the best deals you have to be willing to shop weekly.

I make a master list of all the supplies the kids need and keep it in my purse.  That way if I come across a deal, I can see if it is something they need.  Then I cross off what I buy as I go.

Another easy way to save on supplies are those empty ink cartridges.  I save mine up the whole year, and turn them all in Staples.  Once you have signed up for their Rewards Program, they pay you $2 per cartridge!  That is free money!  You have to wait a few weeks for the check to come, so round them up and drop them off this week!  Please note they limit you to 10 cartridges per day for a recycle credit.


Most name brand items are worth the money.  There are few generic school supplies that I buy.  For example, generic crayons are not good. Also, I would never buy cheap scissors for kids.  It is hard enough learning how to use them.  If they don't cut well it is even more frustrating.


With all that in mind, here are a few of this weeks deals:


Staples
4-pack Scotch supper glue $2.99-$2.99 rebate so it will be FREE
Ream of Staples multi purpose paper $6.99-$6.74 rebate so it will be $0.25
3-pack Staples pink erasers $0.50
4-pack Bic dry erase fine tip markers $0.50
5-pack fine tip Sharpies $1
Staples ad for July 8-14

OfficeMax
Up to 10 free folders after $5 minimum purchase before taxes
4-pack OfficeMax brand purple or white glue sticks for first 3
All Schoolio College and wide  rule composition books $0.50 first 5
Boise multi-use paper ream $6.29-$6.28 rebate so it will be $0.01
12-pack black Sharpie fine-point markers $1 with coupon
Duracell AA or AAA batteries 20-pack $16.99-$16.98 rebate so it will be $0.01 - Stock up for Christmas toys!
OfficeMax ad for July 8-14

Target
Crayola 10-count markers or 12-pack colored pencils $0.99
Fiskars 5" kids scissors pointed or blunt tip $1.50
Targets ad for July 8-14

Family friendly 2012 Summer Calendar for Thurston County

Here it is... my much awaited for Summer Calendar!  It is impossible to find all the events in one place, so I take the time every year to put this together.  Most of the events are free or very low cost.  Feel free to share with others.  I will add events as I find them.

Great list of 100 free things to do with your kids from digital reflections.  Includes printable, and directions.  Would also be great to have on hand for those "I'm bored" days.  http://www.digitalreflections.typepad.com/digital_reflections/2009/06/100-free-things-to-do-with-your-kids-this-summer.html 

Ongoing Summer Events:

June 25-August 17 12:30-3pm – Lacey Summer Playground Pals: This program is offered in conjunction with the Summer Lunch Program. Lunch is served at noon.  Children ages 2 to 12 can come for lunch and then stay for Playground Pals (children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult).  On-site staff provide structured play and craft activities, along with special guests and events.

The Summer 2012 schedule is from 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, June 25 to August 17, at Lydia Hawk, Mountain View and Pleasant Glade elementary schools (no program on July 4th).

July 5th

10am – Music and Comedy by Buck and Elizabeth at the Olympia Library

6pm – Bedtime stories at the Lacey Library

July 6

5-9 pm - Hands On Children's Museum; free admission

July 7

9am-Noon – Free kid's workshop at Home Depot

10am-4pm - Celebrating water through art and stories at LOTT Wet Center.  Also, a story time at noon and 2pm.  500 Adams St, Olympia.  wetsciencecenter.org

July 9

10:00am – 4:00pm - Lacey Community Market, Huntamer Park

July 10

10am – Regal Kids movies: Legend of the Guardians and Yogi Bear. Tickets are $1

10am – Cinemark Kids Movie (in mall): “Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2 Tickets are $1 per show or 10 shows for $5 if purchased in advance.

10:30 am – Preschool Story time at the Tumwater Library

6:30pm – Children's Entertainment in Huntamer Park: Jeff Evans Magic Show

July 11

10am – Regal Kids movies: Legend of the Guardians and Yogi Bear. Tickets are $1

Noon – Music at Huntamer Park: Danny Vernon — The Illusion of Elvis

2:30 pm – Movie day at the Lacey Library

7-8pm – Music at Sylvester park: Olympia Jazz Senators  (Jazz)

July 12

10 am - Alien Songs at the Olympia Library

10am and 7pm - Rockn' Snow White Musical at Timberline High School.  $7 adults, $5 kids.  www.bkmusicalproductions.com  Group rates available  

2pm – Alien Songs at the Tumwater Library

6pm – Bedtime stories at the Lacey Library

July 13

10am and 7pm - Rockn' Snow White Musical at Timberline High School.  $7 adults, $5 kids.  www.bkmusicalproductions.com  Group rates available  

10am-6pm - Blue Willow Lavender Farm Lavender Festival.  Free.  bluewillowlavenderfarm.com.  Gig Harbor
4-8pm - Table for Olympia: Community picnic on Washington Street between 4th and State.  Bring your own dinner or money for the food carts.  Enjoy music and other festivities.
4pm – Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the Olympia Library. Please register for this event by calling the Youth desk (352-0595), beginning June 30, 2012

July 14
10am-4pm - Free car seat check up at Toys'R'Us in Olympia.

10am – Free Kid's Workshop at Lowes – Build a Kung Fu Panda Spinning Attack from Madagascar. Must pre-register online at https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx

10am-1pm Tolmie State Park.  Explore low tide with trained beach naturalists.  The can help you find where beach animals live.  Teach you how to help keep them and the beach healthy.  Answer questions about animals that live there.  www.sseacenter.org

10am-6pm - Blue Willow Lavender Farm Lavender Festival.  Free.  bluewillowlavenderfarm.com.  Gig Harbor

7pm – Outdoor Movie at Huntamer Park, Disney's Tangled: Come early to enjoy a great concert at 7:00 pm British Export — Beatles Tribute Movies start at dusk.  Bring your own snacks or purchase from our concessionaire.

July 15

10:30-1:30pm - Priest Point Park.  Explore low tide with trained beach naturalists.  The can help you find where beach animals live.  Teach you how to help keep them and the beach healthy.  Answer questions about animals that live there.  www.sseacenter.org

10:30-1:30pm - Burfoot  County Park.  Explore low tide with trained beach naturalists.  The can help you find where beach animals live.  Teach you how to help keep them and the beach healthy.  Answer questions about animals that live there.  www.sseacenter.org

2pm - Free Kid's Workshop at Lowes – Build a Kung Fu Panda Spinning Attack from Madagascar. Must pre-register online at https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx

July 17

10am – Regal Kids movies: Cats & Dogs: Revenge and Hugo Tickets are $1

10am – Cinemark Kids Movie (in mall): Dolphin Tale. Tickets are $1 per show or 10 shows for $5 if purchased in advance.

10:30am – Story time at the Tumwater Library

11:30-2:30pm - Priest Point Park.  Explore low tide with trained beach naturalists.  The can help you find where beach animals live.  Teach you how to help keep them and the beach healthy.  Answer questions about animals that live there.  www.sseacenter.org

6:30pm – Children's Entertainment in Huntamer Park: Brian Waite Band — Rock ‘n Roll Adventures

July 18

10am – Regal Kids movies: Cats & Dogs: Revenge and Hugo. Tickets are $1

Capital Lakefair – for schedule: http://www.lakefair.org/

Noon – Music at Huntamer Park: 133rd Army Rock Band — American Pop

2:30pm – Crafts at the Lacey Library

7-8pm – Music at Sylvester park: 133rd Army National Guard Band  (Americana)

July 19

Capital Lakefair – for schedule: http://www.lakefair.org/

10am – Land that Time Forgot concert at the Olympia Library

10am and 7pm - Rockn' Snow White Musical at Timberline High School.  $7 adults, $5 kids.  www.bkmusicalproductions.com  Group rates available  

2pm – Imagination Circus at the Tumwater Library

6pm – Bedtime stories at the Lacey Library

July 20

Capital Lakefair – for schedule: http://www.lakefair.org/ Parade from 5-7pm

6-9pm - 19th Century Family Fun Night at Fort Nisqually.  $4-$6, Tacoma

10am and 7pm - Rockn' Snow White Musical at Timberline High School.  $7 adults, $5 kids.

 www.bkmusicalproductions.com  Group rates available  

July 21

12-4pm – Kids Day at Sylvester Park: Free event

Capital Lakefair – for schedule: http://www.lakefair.org/ Fireworks at 10pm

2pm-5pmTolmie State Park.  Explore low tide with trained beach naturalists.  The can help you find where beach animals live.  Teach you how to help keep them and the beach healthy.  Answer questions about animals that live there.  www.sseacenter.org

7pm – Outdoor Movie at Huntamer Park, That Thing You Do: Come early to enjoy a great concert at 7:00 pm Gothard Sisters — Celtic Music & Dance Movies start at dusk.  Bring your own snacks or purchase from our concessionaire.

July 22

2-5pm - Frye Cove County Park.  Explore low tide with trained beach naturalists.  The can help you find where beach animals live.  Teach you how to help keep them and the beach healthy.  Answer questions about animals that live there.  www.sseacenter.org

July 24

10am – Regal Kids movies: Adventures of Tin Tin and Puss in Boots Tickets are $1

10am – Cinemark Kids Movie (in mall): Puss in Boots. Tickets are $1 per show or 10 shows for $5 if purchased in advance.

10:30 – Preschool story time at the Tumwater Library

6:30pm – Children's Entertainment in Huntamer Park: Roberto the Magnificent — Comedy Stunt Show

July 25

10am – Regal Kids movies: Adventures of Tin Tin and Puss in Boots Tickets are $1

Noon – Music at Huntamer Park: The Diamond Experience — Neil Diamond Tribute

7-8pm – Music at Sylvester park:  Fingertips  (Rhythm & Blues)

July 26

10 am – Juggling show at the Olympia Library

6pm – Bedtime stories at the Lacey Library

July 27

All day - Bring a favorite stuffed animal for a sleepover at the Lacey library. We'll tuck you animal in and say goodnight. Come back the next day to pick up your stuffed animal friend and find out what mischief the animals got into during their night at the library! 

July 28

Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games.  King County Fairgrounds, Enumclaw

10am – Free Kid's Workshop at Lowes – Build a Kung Fu Panda Stacking Friends from Madagascar. Must pre-register online at https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx

10am – 6pm - Pacific Northwest Mushroom Festival at Steilacoom & Marvin Road Lacey, WA : $5 button good for both days, Kids 12 & under free. Free parking and shuttle. More info - http://www.pnwmushroomfest.com/general_info.html

7pm – Outdoor Movie at Huntamer Park, Rio: Come early to enjoy a great concert at 7:00 pm David Correa & Cascada — Latin Guitar World Music Movies start at dusk.  Bring your own snacks or purchase from our concessionaire.

10am-4pm - Meet the Zum Zums at Lott Wet Center.  Also, make a necklace.  500 Adams St, Olympia.  wetsciencecenter.org

July 29

2pm – Free Kid's Workshop at Lowes – Build a Kung Fu Panda Stacking Friends from Madagascar. Must pre-register online at https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx

10am – 6pm - Pacific Northwest Mushroom Festival at Steilacoom & Marvin Road Lacey, WA : $5 button good for both days, Kids 12 & under free. Free parking and shuttle. More info - http://www.pnwmushroomfest.com/general_info.html

10:00-1:00pm - Priest Point Park.  Explore low tide with trained beach naturalists.  The can help you find where beach animals live.  Teach you how to help keep them and the beach healthy.  Answer questions about animals that live there.  www.sseacenter.org

10:00-1:00pm - Burfoot  County Park.  Explore low tide with trained beach naturalists.  The can help you find where beach animals live.  Teach you how to help keep them and the beach healthy.  Answer questions about animals that live there.  www.sseacenter.org
5pm -Olympia Symphony's free Capitol Campus Concert.  Bring your picnic, blanket, and family to this great concert.

8:30pm (movie starts at Dusk) Bring your family out for a night of Free Snacks, fun and a free family movie. Hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy and beverages will be served before the film.  Olympia Lacey Church of God.  Corner of Lacey BLVD & Ruddell.  olcog.org

July 31

10am – Regal Kids movies: Kung Fu Panda 2 and Rango Tickets are $1

10am – Cinemark Kids Movie (in mall): Winnie the Pooh. Tickets are $1 per show or 10 shows for $5 if purchased in advance.

10:30 am – Preschool Story time at the Tumwater Library

11am-2pm Tolmie State Park.  Explore low tide with trained beach naturalists.  The can help you find where beach animals live.  Teach you how to help keep them and the beach healthy.  Answer questions about animals that live there.  www.sseacenter.org

6:30pm – Children's Entertainment in Huntamer Park: Rowdy Refs — Family Fun Game Show

August 1

Seattle Seafari - Aug 1-5.  seafair.com

10am – Regal Kids movies: Kung Fu Panda 2 and Rango Tickets are $1

10am-10pm – Thurston County Fair: Admission for all ages to the Fair is only $1 with a non-perishable donation (per person) for Thurston County Food Banks!

Noon – Music at Huntamer Park: Terry Holder — Folk Singer / Songwriter

7-8pm – Music at Sylvester park: Sammy Steele Band  (Country)

August 2

10am – Charles the Clown at the Olympia Library

10am-10pm – Thurston County Fair: Kids Day -  All Kids (age 14 and under)  $2 admission, and Bring a buddy and buy one Arm Band for $23  and get the second one free. Remember, your buddy has to be with you at the time of purchase.

August 3

10am-10pm – Thurston County Fair

5-9 pm - Hands On Children's Museum; free admission

7-8pm – Music at Port Plaza:  m-pact  (Accapella)

August 4

Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire.  The Kelley Farm, Boney Lake, $18/day for adults.  washingtonfaire.com

9am-Noon – Free kid's workshop at Home Depot

10am-10pm – Thurston County Fair

7pm – Outdoor Movie at Huntamer Park, Soul Surfer: Come early to enjoy a great concert at 7:00 pm Pendeltones — Beach Boys Tribute Movies start at dusk.  Bring your own snacks or purchase from our concessionaire.

August 5

Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire.  The Kelley Farm, Boney Lake, $18/day for adults.  washingtonfaire.com

10am-8pm – Thurston County Fair

August 7

10am – Regal Kids movies: Rio and Spy Kids: All the Time Tickets are $1

10am – Cinemark Kids Movie (in mall): Yogi Bear. Tickets are $1 per show or 10 shows for $5 if purchased in advance.

6:30pm – Children's Entertainment in Huntamer Park: Eric Herman — Cool Tunes for kids

August 8

10am – Regal Kids movies: Rio and Spy Kids: All the Time Tickets are $1

Noon – Music at Huntamer Park: Tuff Boxx — Army Band Pop & Top 40

7-8pm – Music at Sylvester park: Tacoma Concert Band  (Symphonic)

August 9

Pierce County Fair August 9-12.  Graham

August 11

Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire.  The Kelley Farm, Boney Lake, $18/day for adults.  washingtonfaire.com

 10 am – Free Kid's Workshop at Lowes – Build a Shrek Dragon Ride. Must pre-register online at https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx

10:00am – 4:00pm - Lacey Community Market, Huntamer Park

11am-2pm - Grand opening of East Bay Public Plaza.  Formal opening at 11am.  Free hot dogs, cookies, make your own kite.  500 Adams St, Olympia.  wetsciencecenter.org

11am-5pm - Fort Nisqually's Brigade Encampment $5-$8 253-591-5339

7pm – Outdoor Movie at Huntamer Park, Double Feature Night: Hairspray & Mamma Mia! : Come early to enjoy a great concert at 7:00 pm Dan in Black — Johnny Cash Tribute Movies start at dusk.  Bring your own snacks or purchase from our concessionaire.

August 12

Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire.  The Kelley Farm, Boney Lake, $18/day for adults.  washingtonfaire.com

11am-5pm - Fort Nisqually's Brigade Encampment $5-$8 253-591-5339

2pm– Free Kid's Workshop at Lowes – Build a Shrek Dragon Ride . Must pre-register online at https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx

August 14

10am – Regal Kids movies: Chimpanzee and Hoodwinked Too. Tickets are $1

10am – Cinemark Kids Movie (in mall): Dolphin Tale. Tickets are $1 per show or 10 shows for $5 if purchased in advance.

10am-10pm – Southwest Washington Fair in Chehalis Kids Day with ½ price admission 

10:30-1:30pm Tolmie State Park.  Explore low tide with trained beach naturalists.  The can help you find where beach animals live.  Teach you how to help keep them and the beach healthy.  Answer questions about animals that live there.  www.sseacenter.org

August 15

10am – Regal Kids movies: Chimpanzee and Hoodwinked Too . Tickets are $1

10am-10pm – Southwest Washington Fair in Chehalis http://southwestwashingtonfair.net/

7-8pm – Music at Sylvester park: Craig Terrill Band  (Rock)

August 16

10am-10pm – Southwest Washington Fair in Chehalis http://southwestwashingtonfair.net/

August 17

10am-10pm – Southwest Washington Fair in Chehalis http://southwestwashingtonfair.net/

August 18

Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire.  The Kelley Farm, Boney Lake, $18/day for adults.  washingtonfaire.com

10m – Pet Parade: Downtown Olympia, ending at Sylvester Park

10am-10pm – Southwest Washington Fair in Chehalis http://southwestwashingtonfair.net/

11am-2pm - Free CommunityBlock Party hosted by Olympia Lacey Church of God. The event will include FREE fun activities for the whole family, including large inflatable toys, back to school haircuts for the kids, facepainting, balloons, Lacey Fire Engines, horse rides, Black Hills Gymnastics Tumble Bus, BBQ hot dogs, popcorn & cotton candy. New this year will be live entertainment and a mobile gaming unit. There will again be a limited supply of backpacks & school supplies, with distribution beginning at 11:00. 

Noon-3pm - Frye Cove County Park.  Explore low tide with trained beach naturalists.  The can help you find where beach animals live.  Teach you how to help keep them and the beach healthy.  Answer questions about animals that live there.  www.sseacenter.org

 August 19

Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire.  The Kelley Farm, Boney Lake, $18/day for adults.  washingtonfaire.com

10am-7pm – Southwest Washington Fair in Chehalis http://southwestwashingtonfair.net/

1:30pm-4:30pm - Priest Point Park.  Explore low tide with trained beach naturalists.  The can help you find where beach animals live.  Teach you how to help keep them and the beach healthy.  Answer questions about animals that live there.  www.sseacenter.org

1:30pm-4:30 - Burfoot  County Park.  Explore low tide with trained beach naturalists.  The can help you find where beach animals live.  Teach you how to help keep them and the beach healthy.  Answer questions about animals that live there.  www.sseacenter.org

August 21

10am – Regal Kids movies: Arthur Christmas and Smurfs. Tickets are $1

10am – Cinemark Kids Movie (in mall): Charlotte's Web. Tickets are $1 per show or 10 shows for $5 if purchased in advance.

1-4pm Summer Reading Party at Tumwater Library: Celebrate all of the reading you did this summer at the library's end of summer party. There will be cake, crafts, balloon animals, and a chance to have your picture taken with Choco, the library mascot. (Bring your own camera!) 

August 22

10am – Regal Kids movies: Chimpanzee and Hoodwinked Too . Tickets are $1

7-8pm – Music at Sylvester park:  DUB Lounge International  (Reggae)

August 24

10am-4pm – Olympia Sand in the City at Jefferson Street between the museum and the WET (Water Education and Technology) Science Center run by the LOTT: http://www.hocm.org/page.php?id=209

August 25

10 am – Free Kid's Workshop at Lowes – Build a Shrek Onion Carriage . Must pre-register online at https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx

10am-7pm – Olympia Sand in the City at Jefferson Street between the museum and the WET (Water Education and Technology) Science Center run by the LOTT: http://www.hocm.org/page.php?id=209

August 26

2pm– Free Kid's Workshop at Lowes – Build a Shrek Onion Carriage . Must pre-register online at https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx

10am-5pm – Olympia Sand in the City at Jefferson Street between the museum and the WET (Water Education and Technology) Science Center run by the LOTT: http://www.hocm.org/page.php?id=209

August 28

10am – Regal Kids movies: Alvin & Chipmunks:Shipwrecked and Mr. Popper's Penguins. Tickets are $1

10:00am-1:00pm - Burfoot  County Park.  Explore low tide with trained beach naturalists.  The can help you find where beach animals live.  Teach you how to help keep them and the beach healthy.  Answer questions about animals that live there.  www.sseacenter.org

August 29

10am – Regal Kids movies: Alvin & Chipmunks:Shipwrecked and Mr. Popper's Penguins. Tickets are $1

7-8pm – Music at Sylvester park: Fabulous Rood Shakers  (Rhythm & Blues)

August 31

Olympia Harbor Days at Percival Landing: http://harbordays.com/

September 1

9am-Noon – Free kid's workshop at Home Depot

Olympia Harbor Days at Percival Landing: http://harbordays.com/

September 2

Olympia Harbor Days at Percival Landing: http://harbordays.com/

September 7

5-9 pm - Hands On Children's Museum; free admission

September 7-23

Puyallup Fair - http://www.thefair.com/puyallup-fair/

September 10

10:00am – 4:00pm - Lacey Community Market, Huntamer Park

September 15

9am-3pm – Car show and swap meet at Huntamer Park: End the summer in style!  Stroll among a huge array of collector cars and vote for your favorite ... listen to live music ...enjoy a sampling of local cuisine from the many food booths ... and enter to win one of many great prizes!