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Recess Monkey    

Hey hey, we're the Monkeys...

Those beloved local party primates offer free family fun this week...plus a whole mess o'fests!

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Excursions + diversions
 
Thurston howl
Even Gilligan’s buddy wouldn’t miss this annual bash in Lacey! (Lovey might skip it, though…) It’s an ag-tastic celebration of agriculture and farming, complete with magicians, dancers, clowns, classic cars and carnival rides. $6 adults, $4 senior/child, 5 and under free. All ages. Thurston County Fairgrounds, 3054 Carpenter Road S.E., Lacey. Wednesday, July 30 through Saturday, Aug. 2, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
 
Four words:
Recess. Monkey. Free. Concert. You are so there! Free. All ages. Town Square Park, Second Avenue and Harrison Street, Kent. 253-856-5050. Wednesday, Aug. 6, 12-1 p.m.
 
Sumner breeze
You’ll be feelin’ fine at Sumner’s hometown summer festival, featuring arts and crafts, entertainment, and a special kids’ activity area. Free. All ages. Heritage Park, Main Street and Kincaid Avenue, Sumner. 253-299-5520. Friday, Aug. 1, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 2, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
 
UP the fun factor
That’s University Place, UP, named for its…well…no there’s no university there, actually. But it’s a beautiful community that knows how to throw a bash! Check out UP Fest, the annual car show and family music blowout, followed by fireworks. Free. All ages. Cirque Park, 7520 Cirque Dr. W., University Place. Friday, Aug. 1, 5-9 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 2, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
 
Proctor rocks
Become a proctorian (proctorologist?) and prowl this fabulous Tacoma neighborhood during Proctor Arts Fest, featuring the Bite of Proctor, sidewalk sales, arts and crafts vendors, juried art show, the Top Dog Contest and great kid’s activities. Free. All ages. Located at North 28th and Proctor, Tacoma. Saturday, Aug. 2, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
 
Yes way.
Federal Way, that is, where kids get to celebrate their very own day! Check out inflatables, bouncers, chalk art, music, sand castle contest, crafts and more. Free. All ages. Steel Lake Park, 2410 S. 312th St., Federal Way. Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2-8 p.m.
 
This just in
Breaking down Vampires suck!

....but try telling that to Bella! She is so gaga over Edward, she doesn't care that he's a bloodthirsty mutant. Will Bella and Edward finally get married? Will the lovesick werewolf mess things up? And will it ever stop raining in Forks? Find out in the uber-awaited final book in the teen-smash Twilight series, Breaking Dawn, released this Friday night at midnight. We've got loads o'book release parties here.

 
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