LaceyLife October 2025
Lacey Night Markets: Bringing Autumn and Halloween Vibes – Don’t Miss Out!
The 2025 Lacey Night Market season is winding down, but not before it goes out with a BOO(M)! Like, a Halloween BOO(M)! The Night Markets feature food, shopping, music, and fun with your community. It’s the perfect way to get your weekend started!
Glow Night: October 3
October’s first Night Market will get you in the fall spirit and glowing with delight! We’ll have extra lighting, glow sticks, and dance party music to make it a fun, high-energy evening!
Haunted Night Markets: October 17 and 31
We had such a blast last year, this year we’ve doubled the fun! The Halloween themed nights include all the usuals, plus:
- A photo booth (say cheese!)
- Trick-or-treating for kids
- Trunk-or-treating with cars on site
- Costume contests (one for kids and one for
adults!)
… and more!
The Lacey Night Markets are family-friendly, free to attend, and everyone’s welcome. So, grab your favorite goblins and head to the Lacey Depot Park for a night to remember!
REMINDER: Lacey Children’s Day is Almost Here!
Saturday, October 4 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Huntamer Park
Bring your family for an afternoon packed with FREE activities, games, crafts, and giveaways for kids of all ages. This year’s theme, All Things Video Games, turns Huntamer Park into a real-life gaming adventure — no controller required!
Lacey Children’s Day is presented by the City and North Thurston Public Schools. Rain or shine, we’ll see you there!
To get more information, visit the Children’s Day webpage.
LaceyLife: New Looks and Schedule Coming Soon!
Starting in 2026, LaceyLife will shift from a monthly publication sent with utility (water) bills to a quarterly newsletter mailed directly to all Lacey addresses.
Why the change? We want to make sure LaceyLife reaches as many community members as possible — including people who don’t receive a water bill from the City (such as people living in multi-family housing) and those who pay their bill online.
Even though you’ll receive the newsletter less often, each issue will be bigger and packed with more stories, updates, and seasonal information to keep you connected to your community! Watch for more information in future newsletters.
Sign Up for E-Newsletters!
We have several newsletters you can sign up to receive by email — including LaceyWeekly. It includes the latest news, events, and information, every week! You can also register for project-specific road construction updates, and City department newsletters.
Visit the Email Updates webpage to sign up for the topics that interest you. Spread the word!
Budget Season is Here!
As we continue preparing the City’s annual budget, we invite and encourage public involvement at the Budget public hearings. To learn more about the Budget process, including dates for the public hearings, visit the Budget webpage.
Want More Ways to Connect with Your City? We’ve Got You Covered!
Over the past few years, we’ve worked hard to improve community access to City programs, information, and policies. What does that mean for you? You have several options to interact and stay connected with your city!
LaceyWorks: Online Community Request System
Do you have a question, comment, concern, or compliment you’d like to share with the City? Use LaceyWorks — our enhanced community request system designed for two-way communication between community members and the City. With our new system, you can easily submit requests and stay informed with timely updates. Visit Lacey Works to get started.
Watch Public Meetings on Our Apps!
LaceyTV 77 — Your Government, On Demand, our cable and streaming channel featuring live and on-demand coverage of Lacey public meetings and other City programming, is also available on ROKU and Amazon Fire Stick. Just search for “City of Lacey” on your device, or visit the LaceyTV webpage to access links to the apps, and you’ll be on your way! You can also watch on Xfinity Cable channel 77 and the City’s website.
Get Easy Access to Public Meeting Information
Did you know you can view all public meeting information, including agendas, materials, and files, and watch the meeting — live or on-demand — via the City’s public meeting portal? And, to make it easy to access exactly what you’re looking for, you can even skip to a specific agenda item on the recorded public meeting! Check it out using the Public Meeting Portal.
Find Out More
To get more details on any of the information above, visit our Connect webpage.
Let’s connect!
PARKSPLORATION: Horizon Pointe Park
Horizon Pointe Park is one of our many neighborhood parks, offering something for just about everyone. Whether you’re looking for an afternoon of play or planning to spend the whole day — you’ll find plenty of ways to enjoy the Park.
Want to kick around a soccer ball, toss a frisbee, or play tag? The Park’s large open field is the perfect place. Prefer a quieter pace? Grab a seat on a bench and dive into a good book while the kids explore the play structure or shoot hoops with friends. A win-win!
The covered picnic shelter is a great spot for birthday parties, family gatherings, or even a lunch break — and best of all, it’s available on a first-come, first-served basis with no rental fee required.
Come fall (like now!), the Park comes alive with energy as football, soccer, cheerleading, and other teams fill the
open field for practice.
The land for Horizon Pointe Park was dedicated to the City in 1998 and developed in 2005, alongside the Horizon Pointe neighborhood. Today, it’s a great space for neighbors to gather, play, and connect.
Learn More
Lacey’s Park System includes just over 1,200 acres of park land and open spaces, miles of paved, ADA-accessible trails, hiking trails, a premier regional athletic complex, and several community buildings. To learn more and discover other Lacey parks and trails, visit the Parks and Trails webpage.
At a Glance:
- Address: 5700 Balustrade Blvd.
- Hours: 7 a.m. – dark
- Size: 10.76 acres
Protect the Source: Source Water Protection Week
September 28 – October 4
The City gets all its water from groundwater sources. That’s why it’s so important to safeguard our water sources from contaminants.
Here are a few ways you can help:
- Do not dump hazardous waste down the sink, toilet, or stormdrain, or on the ground.
- Pick up and properly dispose of your dog’s waste.
- Limit use of pesticides and fertilizers.
- Report spills by calling (360) 491-5644, or visiting Lacey Works.
Help Prevent Local Flooding
Fall has officially arrived and with it comes falling leaves and rain. If your neighborhood has lots of leaves, help reduce the chance of local flooding by making sure they aren’t clogging storm drains. If you find a storm drain that’s covered or clogged with debris, use a rake or broom to clear it. Other things to keep in mind:
- Never blow or sweep yard debris into the roadway.
- Use leaves to mulch planting beds to provide winter protection for plants.
- Dispose of leaves in your organics cart or compost pile.
- Maintain gutters, downspouts, rain barrels, etc. by keeping them cleared of debris and directed away from properties or hillsides.
If you see major flooding or cannot clear a drain, call our Public Works Department at (360) 491-5644 during business hours or (360) 704-2740
after hours.
View the October LaceyLife in PDF format.
