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shop, dine & explore downtown Olympia

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!

october

15oct5:18 pm5:18 pmStayla... The Stay-Home Gala!

16oct6:30 pm8:00 pmClimate Action & Resilience Open House

25oct(oct 25)10:00 am31(oct 31)4:00 pmBoo Bash! 2024

25oct7:00 pm8:00 pmOFS presents Otherside Cabaret: A Ghost Tale Revue

november

29nov7:00 pm9:00 pmTellebration!

january

28jan5:30 pm6:45 pmParenting Class: Sleep Support

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“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.

Join the celebration! Come together for the Olym

Join the celebration!

Come together for the Olympia Indigenous Peoples' Day Celebration on Monday, October 14 from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Squaxin Park (2600 East Bay Drive NE).

In partnership with the Squaxin Island Tribe and the City of Olympia, this event will honor local Indigenous history, culture, and communities. Enjoy traditional performances, cultural demonstrations, and a powerful gathering of voices and stories.

📍 A shuttle bus is available. For more information, call 360.753.8343 or visit olympiawa.gov/events.

Let’s celebrate and uplift the rich Indigenous heritage of this land! ✨ #IndigenousPeoplesDay #OlympiaEvents #SquaxinIslandTribe #CommunityCelebration #CulturalHeritage

Tenants' Rights Workshop Saturday, October 19 3:00

Tenants' Rights Workshop
Saturday, October 19
3:00-4:30pm

Join us at the library for a special presentation about tenants’ rights in Olympia and WA State. Learn how to protect your rights from the legal experts at Northwest Justice Project, with time for Q&A at the end.

@childhoods.end.gallery is proud to host the 2024

@childhoods.end.gallery is proud to host the 2024 Northwest Pastel Society Members Show. Juried by Kim Lordier, the exhibit features 70 works by 63 members Gallery is proud to host the 2024 Northwest Pastel Society Members Show. Juried by Kim Lordier, the exhibit features 70 works by 63 members.

Pastels are complimented by the latest crystalline ceramics of Ginny Conrow.

Join the celebration! Come together for the Olym

Join the celebration!

Come together for the Olympia Indigenous Peoples' Day Celebration on Monday, October 14 from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Squaxin Park (2600 East Bay Drive NE).

In partnership with the Squaxin Island Tribe and the City of Olympia, this event will honor local Indigenous history, culture, and communities. Enjoy traditional performances, cultural demonstrations, and a powerful gathering of voices and stories.

📍 A shuttle bus is available. For more information, call 360.753.8343 or visit olympiawa.gov/events.

Let’s celebrate and uplift the rich Indigenous heritage of this land! ✨ #IndigenousPeoplesDay #OlympiaEvents #SquaxinIslandTribe #CommunityCelebration #CulturalHeritage

This week for the Love Oly Artist Spotlight, we ar

This week for the Love Oly Artist Spotlight, we are featuring art by Michele Burton. Michele is a photographer who has been exploring the outdoors through her lens for the past decade. Her current work utilizes digital creation using Photoshop. Michele's kaleidoscopes appear in the self-published Patterns of Nature, a book of kaleidoscope images and on a series of notecards.

Lear more about her work here: micheleburton.com

Calling all superheroes, villains, ghosts, and gob

Calling all superheroes, villains, ghosts, and goblins! Downtown Olympia is the place to be this Halloween. On October 31, gather your little ones for an adventure filled with treats, surprises, and plenty of Halloween spirit!

Week-Long Scavenger Hunt: Kick off the festivities early with a thrilling scavenger hunt at participating downtown businesses from Friday, October 25, to Wednesday, October 31! Grab your passport at loveolydowntown.com or participating businesses and explore for a chance to win!

Halloween Block Party: On October 31, from 4-7 PM, join the fun on Washington Street (between Legion and 5th). Enjoy a DJ, dancing, a raffle from the scavenger hunt, a free Captain Little photo booth, Lolli Llama Candy surprises, and more!

Safe, Family-Friendly Trick-or-Treating: Visit downtown shops offering treats from 4-7 PM on Halloween. For a list of participating merchants visit loveolydowntown.com.

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