Do you have kids at home from school, or company staying with you, and you're wondering what to do and where to take them? Here is a list of events, attractions and things to do in the Olympia area during the summer. 

Pioneer Farm Museum and Ohop Indian Village: http://www.pioneerfarmmuseum.org/FramesSite/PFOIVFrames.html Experience life in the 1880's by visiting the historic Washington home stead. Children can milk a cow, try their hands in the metal smith shop, ride in the horse drawn wagon and much more. In the Indian village tour guides will explain life for the Ohop Indians before the first contact with Europeans. These hands-on tours are fun for families and children of all ages.

Drive-In Movie Theater: http://skylinedrive-in.com/ Load up the car and head out to Shelton for a double feature under the stars.

Point Defiance Park Tacoma : Spend the whole day at the park, the beach, the logging camp, Ft. Nisqually or the Zoo and Aquarium http://www.pdza.org/ 

Olympia Pet Parade: 8/18/07 10am at Sylvester Park. Bring your pets, or just come and watch the colorful parade with music and ice-cream in the park.

Sand in the City: http://www.hocm.org/sitc/html/about.html What happens when over 200 tons of sand get dropped off in the city? A lot of fun! See the imaginative sand creations at Olympia's Port Plaza.

Harbor Days: http://www.harbordays.com/ Come and take a close look at vintage boats, enjoy live music, food, vendors, and watch the annual tug boat race at Olympia's Percival Landing

Thurston County Fair: http://www.mixx96.com/ext/frameset.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.co.thurston.wa.us%2Ffair%2Fdefault.asp&return_to_source_url=http://www.mixx96.com/site/community_events/fest_parade.php Fun rides, shows, food and games at the county fair.

Olympia Music in the Park: http://www.downtownolympia.com/MIP.htm Bring a blanket, or lawn chair and enjoy some down-town out-door concerts.

Lacey Outdoor Cinema: http://www.mixx96.com/ext/frameset.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ci.lacey.wa.us%2Fevents%2Fupdates%2Flacey_event_y.html&return_to_source_url=http://www.mixx96.com/site/community_events/fest_parade.php Bring the whole family for an entertaining evening for movies under the stars.

Northwest Trek: http://www.nwtrek.org/ Wildlife up close and personal

Nisqually Wildlife Refuge: http://www.fws.gov/nisqually/ Explore the natural habitat of water birds along educational walking trails. 

Hands On Children's Museum: http://www.hocm.org/ Stimulate your children's curiosity, creativity and learning through fun and interactive exhibits and programs.

Boston Harbor Marina: http://www.bostonharbormarina.com/ Rent kayaks, peddle boats or sail boats and head out on the sound, or relax on the beach or the inviting deck.

Sandy Nelson
Realtor for Olympia Area Real Estate
www.sandynelsonrealestate.com