OCT 2015

9-11 Shafer Meadows Fiber Fest & Alpaca Show – Elma
Fiber festival with vendors, demos and more. Plus an alpaca show at the Fairgrounds.
Contact: (360) 482-2651

9-10 Water Music Festival

Celebrating the 31st Annual Water Music Festival with a series of wonderful concerts in intimate venues with appetizers and a no-host wine bar. October 9-10, 2015
 

 

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REGISTER NOW! South Sound Women's Day:
It's a special day for women at a special celebration! South Sound Women's Events presents keynote speaker Marilyn McKenna, plus a catered lunch and wine reception. There will be information about career alternatives, life-changing business & personal apps and financial education. Donations accepted for the YWCA's The Other Bank. Saturday, October 10th, 8am-5pm. Tickets are $75 before October 3rd, $85 after October 3rd. To register, visit www.southsoundwomensevents.org

Saturday, October 10th, 8am-5:30pm
SPSCC Student Union Building (Bldg. #27), 2011 Mottman Rd. SW, Olympia

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FREE! Fall Family Garden Festival:
Enjoy a day with the entire family at the Fall Family Garden Festival! There will be kids activities, free healthy snacks, demonstrations and a discount tree sale. Free! Saturday, October 10th, 10am-2pm. Call 253-845-9770 or visit www.piercecountycd.org for more details.

Saturday, October 10th, 10am-2pm
WSU Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden, 2607 W. Pioneer, Puyallup

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FREE! Kids' Tree Climb at Wright Park:
Kids can enjoy Green Tacoma Day with sensational fun! Children five and older, with parental permission, will be helmeted, harnessed and hoisted into the upper reaches of the park's outstanding 55-year old giant sequoia tree. It's one of the day's festivities, which includes habitat restoration for grownups. Saturday, October 17th, 10am-1pm. For more information, call 253-305-1092 or visit www.metroparkstacoma.org for volunteer opportunities.

Saturday, October 10th, 10am-1pm
Wright Park, 501 South I Street, Tacoma

10 Model Train Show & Swap Meet:
Model train show and swap meet sponsored by the Lewis County Model Railroad club.  Model train layouts to see and trains to buy.  Adults $5, kids 10 and under free with paid adult.

October 10-11 (Sat. 10am-4pm & Sun. 10am-3pm)
Southwest Washington Fair Grounds, 2555 N. National Ave., Chehalis
360-785-9221/nvngrr@yahoo.com

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FREE! Animal Video Fest & Photo Contest:
Animal lovers won't want to miss this Video Festival and Photo Contest! In addition to Amy Trotter, the adorable pig, showing off her tricks, Canopy Cat Rescue volunteers will screen videos of some of their most spectacular rescues. Snacks and beverages provided by friends of the Lacey Timberland Library. Saturday, October 10th, 7-9pm. Animal lovers can enter their favorite critter pictures at the Lacey Timberland Library no later than September 30th. call 360-491-3860 for more information or visit www.TRL.org

Saturday, October 10th, 7-9pm
Lacey Timberland Library, 500 College St. SE, Lacey





10 Rampage at the RAC
Saturday, October 10, 2015
Regional Athletic Complex, 8345 Steilacoom Road SE  map
For Information: Lacey Parks and Recreation, (360) 491-0857
Fee: $35 per person.  Register by September 25 for a free t-shirt. 


A 5k obstacle run for people who know how to have fun!  Crawl through a mud pit, scale a cargo net, run up a hill of sand, careen down a giant slip and slide, high step through a field of tires, crawl through a giant tunnel, weave through a web of ropes, jump over fire and more!  (Obstacles subject to change.)

While no individual timing will be kept, a race clock will be provided at the finish line.


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October’s Bavarian High Tea

11:00 am to 12:00 pm More Info

Location: The Two Sister's Tea Room 116 SE 5th Ave Olympia, WA

Join us in October for a taste of Bavaria! In honor of the season's Octoberfest and Bavarian traditions, we'll be hosting a special Bavarian inspired high tea featuring sauerkraut and roast beef croque monsieur, German chocolate cupcakes, linzer cookies, traditional German potato salad and many other tasty treats!
$24 per person includes full high tea. $7 kid's tea for children 10 and under.
Reservations encouraged.

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10th Annual Tumwater Marching Band Festival

8:00 am to 3:30 pm More Info

Location: Tumwater High School Stadium Tumwater, WA

Come join us for the music & pageantry of the 10th Annual Tumwater Marching Band Festival! A record breaking NINETEEN high school marching bands from across Washington State will gather to compete for the Frank Minear Sweepstakes Award. You can see the schedule for the day on our website or on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TumwaterMBF.

10-11 One Sky, One World Kite Celebration

The World Kite Museum joins people all over the globe to promote international friendship and peace for One Sky, One World Kite Celebration.  Participants can bring homemade kites or purchased ones; those who wish can make a kite at event headquarters. October 10-11, 2015
 

 

10-11 Cranberry Harvest Festival – Grayland
Cranberry crafts, food, decorations, bog tours & more.
Contact: Westport/Grayland Chamber (800) 345-6223

Annual Cranberrian Fair 

The Annual Cranberrian Fair is held during the local cranberry harvest, the Fair celebrates cranberry foods and traditions with craft demonstrations, vendors, the Cranberry Trolley to bog tours and more. Click here for more info. October 10-11, 2015

22-25Irish Music Festival – Ocean Shores
Largest Irish music celebration on the West Coast.
Contact: Ocean Shores VIC (360) 289-9586