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Thurston County Fair
Head to the Thurston County Fair for a fun day (or several) with animals, entertainment, unique vendors, fair food, handcrafts, and carnival rides. It also features Thrifty Thursday, with $1 entry day when you donate to the Thurston County Food Bank.
Thurston County FairgroundsGymnastics Camp - Lacey, WA 2026
Bring your 3-to-5-year-old for a week of high-energy preschool gymnastics. Kids will learn basic gymnastics skills through age-appropriate activities, games, creative art and crafts, and plenty of free play. The camp focuses on safety, fun, confidence, coordination, and getting kids excited about staying active. Participants should be potty trained, and families should pack snacks and water, along with a lunch and a water bottle. Dress in a t-shirt tucked into shorts or sweatpants, and avoid jeans, buckles, snaps, or zippers. The theme for the week is Circus of Fun.
Black Hills GymnasticsLacey In Tune: Platinum Soul
Take a midday break at Huntamer Park for Lacey In Tune, a free summer concert series happening during lunch. On Aug. 5, enjoy Platinum Soul while you relax outdoors. Bring your lunch and settle in for a full hour of live music.
Thomas W. Huntamer Park2026 Washington State Senior Games Pickleball Tournament (USSP) by PIG
This is the 2026 Washington State Senior Games WSSG pickleball qualifier tournament in Lacey, with tournament play taking place at Rainier Vista Community Park. Matches are held on outdoor hard asphalt courts with permanent nets. Registration is listed as hosted on another platform, and the registration fee is $65.
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