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Discover the charm of downtown Olympia, Washington, where historic streets lined with eclectic shops, diverse dining options, and cultural landmarks create a bustling urban hub. Immerse yourself in the city's vibrant arts scene, savor local cuisine, and explore its rich history while strolling through the heart of this captivating capital.
what’s happening
Whether it is one our annual LoveOly events or a host of other fun, festive or cultural activities hosted by community members...there is always something going on downtown, Olympia!
april
22mar(mar 22)10:00 am19apr(apr 19)4:00 pmSpring Break: Frogs & Fairies

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March 22 (Saturday) 10:00 am - April 19 (Saturday) 4:00 pm
Location
Hands on Children's Museum
414 Jefferson Street NE
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Hands on Children's Museum
04apr4:00 pm8:00 pm$1 Museum Admission

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(Friday) 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Hands on Children's Museum
414 Jefferson Street NE
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Hands on Children's Museum
09apr6:30 pm7:30 pmEnergize Thurston: Heat Pump Technologies Educational Workshop

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(Wednesday) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
Yelm Timberland Library
210 Prairie Park St SE
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12apr7:30 pm8:30 pmMCE: Ode to Music

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(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts
512 Washington Street SE
13apr7:30 pm8:30 pmStep Afrika!

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(Sunday) 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Washington Center for the Performing Arts
512 Washington Street SE
15apr6:30 pm8:00 pmStoryOly: Finally

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(Tuesday) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
The Brotherhood Lounge
119 Capitol Way N
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The Brotherhood Lounge
18apr8:00 pm9:00 pmBlack Box Jazz: Samantha Boshnack Ensemble

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(Friday) 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Washington Center for the Performing Arts Black Box Theater
512 Washington St. SE Olympia, WA 98501 United States
19apr9:00 am11:00 amSpring Clean Up Downtown

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(Saturday) 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location
Downtown Olympia
5th Ave and Washington Street
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24apr5:00 pm8:00 pmBigelow House Museum 30th Anniversary Celebration

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(Thursday) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
The Lord Mansion
211 21st Ave SW, Olympia, WA 98501
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24apr7:30 pm8:30 pmComedy Underground: Featuring Rodger Lizaola

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(Thursday) 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Washington Center for the Performing Arts Black Box Theater
512 Washington St. SE Olympia, WA 98501 United States
26apr10:30 am11:30 amDOKTOR KABOOM!

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(Saturday) 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location
Washington Center for the Performing Arts
512 Washington Street SE
26apr7:00 pm8:00 pmENCANTO SING ALONG

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(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Washington Center for the Performing Arts
512 Washington Street SE
may
04may4:00 pm7:00 pmSLURP! (May 4th, 2025)

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(Sunday) 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Port Plaza Park
701 NW Columbia St
09may8:00 pm9:00 pmBLACK BOX JAZZ: TOBI STONE BAND

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(Friday) 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Washington Center for the Performing Arts
512 Washington Street SE
12may7:30 pm8:30 pmAn Evening with David Sedaris

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(Monday) 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Washington Center for the Performing Arts
512 Washington Street SE
20may6:00 pm8:45 pmCommunity Conversation with Eric Liu

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(Tuesday) 6:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Location
South Puget Sound Community College
SPSCC Student Union Building #27, 2011 Mottman Road SW Olympia, WA 98512
20may6:30 pm8:00 pmStoryOly: Bugs

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(Tuesday) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
The Brotherhood Lounge
119 Capitol Way N
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The Brotherhood Lounge
22may7:30 pm8:30 pmCAMERON CARPENTER

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(Thursday) 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Washington Center for the Performing Arts
512 Washington Street SE
june
17jun6:30 pm8:00 pmStoryOly: Gut Feeling

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(Tuesday) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
The Brotherhood Lounge
119 Capitol Way N
Organizer
The Brotherhood Lounge
28jun7:30 pm8:30 pmI'm Not A Comedian...I'm Lenny Bruce

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(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Washington Center for the Performing Arts
512 Washington Street SE
july
15jul6:30 pm8:00 pmStoryOly: Filled With Wonder

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(Tuesday) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
The Brotherhood Lounge
119 Capitol Way N
Organizer
The Brotherhood Lounge
august
19aug6:30 pm8:00 pmStoryOly: Wake Up Call

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(Tuesday) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
The Brotherhood Lounge
119 Capitol Way N
Organizer
The Brotherhood Lounge
“I am lucky enough to be able to walk downtown to a job I enjoy and to my favorite shops and breweries – all surrounded by Olympia’s natural beauty and caring community.”
– Lyndsie M.
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