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Lacey, WA
26Events this week
7Free things to do
86New spots
95New stories

● Checked Sunday, September 6, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Lacey

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 26 events, day by day →

Social Night 2026

Tuesday 6pm · St. Benedict Episcopal Church

Make: Mig Welding

Wednesday 5:30pm · Zaverl Hall Baran Drive Southeast, Lacey, WA, United States, Washington 98503

Stars and Stripes Revolutionary Road

Wednesday 6pm · Yelm Community Center

Wednesday Salsa

Wednesday 6pm · Olympia Eagles Ballroom

Mtg Open Play

Thursday 12pm · Eckys Cards and Games · Free

New in Lacey

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Asahi Sushi

Restaurants

Boatloads of flavor: When sushi night calls for more than the basics, Asahi Sushi delivers playful specialty rolls, shareable sushi boats, and all the classic Japanese staples in a modest, no-fuss room.

asahisushiolympia.com ↗

Hair & Beyond

Beauty

Good hair days ahead: Hair & Beyond is a quietly reliable spot for Lacey locals who want great hair without the fuss.

schedulicity.com ↗

Lash Brat Beauty Bar

Beauty

Fresh lashes, fewer hassles: Whether you swear by classic, hybrid, or full volume extensions, Lash Brat Beauty Bar turns tired eyes into wow with meticulous isolation, UV lashing options, and easy online booking.

olylashbrat.com ↗

Lacey’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Lacey’s best →

Most read in Lacey

The five stories Lacey readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Newmark Facilitates $44M Sale of Grocery-Anchored Retail Center in Washington

    Newmark has facilitated the $44.1 million sale of South Sound Center in Lacey, Washington, a grocery-anchored retail center.

    Full story at connectcre.com ↗

  2. Olympia increases police presence at Jungle as city moves to close encampment

    Olympia’s Police Chief Shelby Parker announced that the department will increase its presence at the Jungle encampment as officials work to move people into housing.

    Full story at theolympian.com ↗

  3. Lacey firefighter paramedic seriously injured in motorcycle crash, family seeks support

    Lacey firefighter paramedic Brandon Alderman, who fractured three vertebrae and his thumb in a motorcycle crash, will be off the job for months due to his injuries.

    Full story at kiro7.com ↗

  4. Sip & Savor: McMenamins' New Outdoor Seating, a Garlic Festival, and Bumbershoot Food

    McMenamins Elks Temple in Tacoma has introduced the Goat Lot Garden, a terraced outdoor-seating location that overlooks the Puget Sound.

    Full story at southsoundmag.com ↗

  5. New restaurants, downtown Olympia patios and cafe proposed for historic building

    New restaurants, outdoor patios and cafes are being proposed for Olympia, including a national chicken chain and a food truck.

    Full story at theolympian.com ↗

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