LaceyLife October – December 2026
Upcoming Events
Check out our event calendar!
We have a variety of community events happening this fall season. Come celebrate the season with us.
What’s Happening in Lacey?
Visit Lacey’s Newest, Largest Park
Have you had a chance to check out the first 139 developed acres of Greg Cuoio Park? If not, be sure to visit soon! You can walk nature trails, play a round of disc golf, eat your lunch at the picnic shelter, and kids can enjoy the playground!
Greg Cuoio Park offers natural beauty and recreational opportunities while preserving critical wetlands, creeks, and forested areas.
This completes Phase 1A of the park, according to the Greg Cuoio Park and Greenways Master Plan. And there’s more to come! Future improvements will be constructed as funding becomes available.
You can visit Greg Cuoio Park at 2711 Carpenter Rd NE from 7 a.m. until dark.
For more information about the park, visit LaceyParks.org/Cuoio.
Tour the Past at the Lacey Museum
From artifacts to crafts, there’s plenty to see and do at the Lacey Museum.
Get the full experience by booking a guided tour with our knowledgeable museum docents. They’ll walk you through the space, share stories of our area, and teach you a thing or two about Lacey!
Location: 4160 6th Ave SE, Suite 101.
Hours: Thursdays and Fridays 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Children’s Day at Huntamer Park
Where? Huntamer Park | 618 Woodland Square Loop SE
When? Saturday, Oct. 3 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
A mythical adventure awaits! This year’s Children’s Day brings the world of dragons, fairies, and magic to Huntamer Park.
Kids can enjoy games, special crafts, inflatables, giveaways, and entertainment for FREE. This event is for all ages.
Young entrepreneurs will also have items they’ve created or services they provide for sale at the Kids Market! Come support little makers as they begin to learn business operations.
Visit LaceyParks.org/Childrens-Day for full event details.
Seasonal Markets Are Here
The ‘ber months have arrived, which means our seasonal markets are just around the corner! Check out what’s in store this season.
Wear your costumes to the Haunted Night Market! Two Fridays of spooky, family-friendly activities filled with food trucks, shopping, and live music.
Where? Lacey Depot | 6729 Pacific Ave SE
When? Friday, Oct. 16 & 30 | 5 – 9 p.m.
The Lacey Holiday Market is back with an incredible line-up of local vendors to kick start your holiday shopping. Need to fuel
up? We’ll have food trucks and drinks, too!
Where? Lacey Community Center |
6729 Pacific Ave SE
When? Saturday, Nov. 21 | 12 – 6 p.m.
Ho-Ho-Holiday Lights Are Coming to Lacey
We’re making a list, checking it twice, and making sure the lights are hung up just right! Join us on Monday, November 30, as
we light up Huntamer Park with holiday lights, cheer, and festivities.
From 5 – 7:30 p.m., you can take photos with Santa, grab a bite to eat from food vendors, watch as we flip the switch to light up the park, and more! Don’t miss this perfect event to ring in the holiday season.
An Event for All Plant Lovers
If you dream of turning your outdoor space into a lush, green haven, the Habitat at Home Workshop was made for you.
The City has teamed up with Stream Team and Timberland Regional Library to help you transform your outdoor spaces with plants.
Get expert guidance to pick the best plants for you, sketch a layout for any space, and learn to care for your new additions.
Where? Lacey Timberland Library | 500 College St SE
When? Saturday, Oct. 10 | 4 – 5:30 p.m.
Space is limited, so register early!
Learn more about the workshop and register at StreamTeam.info/Events.
News and Updates
Don’t Let Winter Weather Catch You by Surprise
Colder weather will arrive soon. With a little preparation, we can all stay safe on the roads this winter. Now is a great time to winterize your vehicle and save important webpages so you can easily check road conditions and forecasts before beginning your trip.
During a snowstorm, our crews work hard to clear and maintain priority routes for emergency vehicles. Once priority routes are cleared, they begin working on other routes for transit, schools, and commuters.
To learn more about our snow and ice response, including our Snow Plow map, visit CityofLacey.org/Snow-and-Ice.
Save Energy. Save Cash. Stay Comfortable.
Are you looking to make your home more energy-efficient while saving money?
Energize Thurston offers Lacey residents access to exclusive discounts and financial incentives for qualifying heat pumps and heat pump water heaters.
Energize Thurston is a partnership between the cities of Lacey, Tumwater, and Olympia, Thurston County, and South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity.
To learn more about the program and eligibility, visit EnergizeThurston.org.
It’s Budget Season! Get Involved. Your Input Matters
The annual budget is one the most important documents the City produces. It provides information on revenues (how the City collects funds from a variety of sources) and expenditures (how the City plans to use funds during the current year).
Every year, the budget process begins in July and continues into the fall. As we prepare the City’s annual budget, we invite and encourage public involvement at the key dates listed to the side.
To learn about the City’s funding, expenditures, how sales tax is distributed, and more, visit CityofLacey.org/Budget.
Register for Winter Programs
Mark your calendars! Winter registration for Lacey Parks programs and activities opens Wednesday, December 2 at 9 a.m.
Want to plan ahead? Get a sneak peek at what we’re offering for January–March 2027 starting Wednesday, November 25.
Visit LaceyParks.org/Register for registration and catalog information.
Save the Date: Holiday Tree Roundup
The Holiday Tree Roundup will take place Saturday, January 9, for community members who live in the Lacey city limits.
Watch for more information on our website and social media channels.
