Family events in Lacey, WA

The Thurston County Emergency Preparedness Expo at the Lacey Community Center is a free event suitable for families, focused on building emergency readiness. Attendees can explore resources, receive practical advice, and take part in activities that promote safety and preparedness.

American Legion Auxiliary Post 164 presents its first Chili Cook-Off, bringing neighbors together to taste a wide variety of community-made chili recipes. Alongside the tastings, local businesses and vendors will be on hand with goods to browse and buy, offering an opportunity to support area enterprises. Families will also find kids’ activities so children can stay entertained while adults explore the event and sample the chili. It is a welcoming community gathering centered on flavor, local shopping, and family-friendly fun.

This community gathering centers on food, connection, and generosity to support healing for Veterans, Military Service Members, First Responders, and their families. Buying tickets, making a donation, or taking part in the silent and dessert auctions helps expand access to integrated therapies that ease trauma, chronic pain, stress, and thoughts of suicide. Every shared meal contributes to hope, recovery, and renewed strength for those who serve and protect. It is a heartfelt effort to make a real difference together.

A showcase for all Mustangs and Ford powered vehicles comes to North Thurston High School with Ponies in the Park, presented by Mustangs West. Expect show cars alongside music, food, vendors, kids activities, and raffle prizes, including a 50/50 drawing that supports a local charity. Awards will recognize first through third across more than 50 classes, plus Best in Show for early and late models, People’s Choice, Kids Choice, a club participation honor with a $100 cash prize, and several specialty awards. Classes span early and modern Mustangs, non‑Mustang Fords, Ford trucks, Shelby, Roush, Saleen, Boss, Bullitt, Mach 1, Dark Horse, Ford GT, RTR, Cougar, Cobra, special editions, panther and police car, European Ford, under‑construction Ford powered builds, and young enthusiasts. Pre‑registration is available for $20, and day‑of‑show registration is $25. Show T‑shirts are offered by pre‑order only, priced at $25 for sizes Small to XL and $30 for 2X to 5X, with tall options for select sizes. Mullinax Ford of Olympia is the Gold Sponsor. Event details and class groupings may be updated, and participants are encouraged to ignore unofficial messages offering to handle registration.

Enjoy Pokemon open play at Eckys. It is free to play and free to join. A Discord channel is available to coordinate plans and connect with other players.