WEEKEND: RiverFest set to conclude in Forks with final events of River and Ocean Days this weekend

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, April 22.

FORKS — The 2016 RainFest continues this weekend with the final events of River and Ocean Days.

RainFest: River and Ocean Days are focused on the area’s rivers and beaches.

The Upcycle and Trashion Show will be at the arts center from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today, the day before the Washington Coast Cleanup.

Olympic National Park will waive its usual entry fee through Sunday.

Here is the schedule:

Today

■   All day — Free entry to Olympic National Park.

■   6 p.m. — Doors open for Natural Resources booths and displays, Rainforest Arts Center, 35 N. Forks Ave.

■   7 p.m. to 9 p.m. — Upcycle and Trashion Show, RAC.

Saturday

■   All day — Free entry into Olympic National Park.

■   7:30 a.m. to noon — Washington Coast Cleanup sponsored by CoastSavers (register at www.coastsavers.org).

■   10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Forks Open Aire Market, RAC Plaza.

■   10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — John’s Beachcombing Museum special early season opening, 143 Andersonville Ave.

■   11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Coast Cleanup: Kalaloch Lodge barbecue.

■   11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Coast Cleanup: Surfrider barbecue at Three Rivers Fire Station.

■   Noon to 2 p.m. — Coast Cleanup: The Lost Resort at Ozette soup lunch, 20860 Hoko Ozette Road.

■   Noon to 2 p.m. — Coast Cleanup: Surfrider barbecue, Hobuck Beach Campground.

■   6 p.m. — Doors open for Natural Resources booths and displays, RAC.

■   7 p.m. to 9 p.m. — River and Ocean Film Festival and bake sale to benefit CoastSavers.

For a schedule, see www.forkswa.com.

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