As fall approaches, there's no better time to pack your bags and experience the enchanting beauty of Thurston County. đđď¸ Nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, the Olympia region is a hidden gem waiting to be explored, offering a magical fall experience like no other. |
Top Fall Activities in Thurston County Autumn in Olympia brings cooler weather, changing leaves, and abundant opportunities to get outdoors. Celebrate the season with these top fall experiences! Explore a fall festival, catch the salmon swimming up river, and explore our family-friendly farms along the Thurston Bountiful Byway. |
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How to Experience Hispanic Heritage Month in the Olympia Region
September 15 through October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month and the Olympia areaâs celebratory lineup is something everyone will want to get in on. Come experience the first annual Lula Fest in downtown Olympia September 23rd, support Hispanic-owned businesses, and enjoy our region's handcrafted Hispanic cuisine! |
Don't miss these upcoming events in late September through October. For a complete list of our 2023 calendar, click here! |
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Get Spooky at the Month-Long Boo-Coda Spooktacular!
Bucoda, a spooky little town located three miles outside of Tenino, may be tiny, but its reputation as a Halloween headquarters is larger than life. While the town today transforms into âBoocodaâ every October, its haunted history runs deep. Come experience one of the best Haunted Houses in Washington State every Friday and Saturday night, as well as many other family fun events all throughout the month! Not to miss is the annual casket race and the Michael Jackson "Thrill the World" dance.
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Family-Friendly Farm Fun!
Whether you're interested in learning about agriculture, interacting with animals, enjoying outdoor adventures, or simply escaping to the countryside along the Thurston Bountiful Byway, these farms provide an ideal setting for fun and memorable family outings. *Know before you go - it's always a good idea to reach out to farms before you go to check on availability and restrictions. -
Rutledge Corn Maze - Haunted Corn Maze, daytime attractions, personal firepit rentals and more!
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Helsing Junction Farm - Schedule a tour of the farm or visit the farm stand in Rochester
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Hunter Family Farm - The pumpkin patch and a variety of attractions begins September 30 through October 29
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Schilter Family Farm - Fall Harvest Festival - September 30 through October 30
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Lattin's Country Cider Mill - Visit this country store for fresh produce, apple cider, and the best apple fritters for miles around. Their Fall Festival is September 30 - October 29.
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Summit Farms - Summit Farms welcomes you to explore their farm and beautiful, rustic barn.
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| Airport Golf & Batting Center
Proudly "All Things Golf", the Airport Golf & Batting Center features TopTracer technology, a practice green and a heated, covered driving range so golfers of all abilities can work on their skills, year-round. Check out their covered batting cages with pitching speeds up to 60 miles per hour.
Stop by the pro shop which sells top-of-the-line brand name golf equipment and clothing. Golf lessons are available for players of any skill level, and professional club repair and consulting for club fittings. |
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| Discover the Olympia Symphony Orchestra The lights dim and a hushed anticipation settles over the audience. The rustling of programs ceases as the conductor steps onto the podium, raising her baton. And just like that, the first notes of the Olympia Symphony Orchestra resonate through the theater, rich and immersive, transporting you to a different realm. Learn more about upcoming performances this fall, as well as their 2024 season |
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| Community Highlight: Visit Bucoda!
While the past may be buried, Bucoda today calls itself âthe worldâs tiniest town with the biggest Halloween spirit.â Population approx. 600, Bucoda becomes the spooky capital of the Northwest every fallâso much so that in 2021 the town voted to embrace its dark side by renaming Bucoda BOO-coda for the month of October. All in good fun, no evil spirits allowed.
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Perhaps on a previous visit, youâve taken a look at our part of the world and thought, âhey, I could see myself living in or near Olympia.â Well, aren't you the smart and savvy one! Weâre so excited to welcome you and help put those initial impressions into action.
For those of us who live and work here, Thurston County is ideal for a whole host of reasons, and we'd love to share a few that resonate with a lot of us. |
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