Sept 25 – Nov 15, 2026

Inspired by the world that emerges after the light fades, Childhood’s End Gallery presents “Nocturnal” featuring new paintings by Liza Brenner and Jonathan Happ, alongside mixed media sculpture by Loralin Toney.

Arts Walk Reception: Oct 2nd 5-9pm
Arts Walk continues Oct 3rd 12-6pm

FREE

Childhood’s End Gallery
222 4th Ave W
Olympia WA 98501

info@childhoods-end-gallery.com

360-943-3724

Join us for a community forum on Saturday November 7th from 2-4pm at Olympia City Hall. 

This forum builds on previous ones, and is meant to foster connections and create space to talk about what priorities we want for our community as we head into 2027. 

The Council of Neighborhood Associations (CNA) represents neighborhood associations across Olympia. Our mission is to promote and enhance the quality of life in our neighborhoods by providing a forum to collaborate to achieve common goals.

The event will include: 
Info about who CNA is and what we do in neighborhoods
Time for neighbors to talk to each other 
Light refreshments (food/water)

We’ll collect this feedback, share these learnings back with the City, and continue to advocate for what we hear from neighbors.

Mark your calendars for an afternoon of genre-defying sound at The Leaning Maple in Olympia, WA! The performance will take place during regular service. Reservations are not required but are recommended!

The Baobab Trio brings West African musical roots into dialogue with bold improvisation, lush cello lines, and dynamic rhythm:
– Will Dudley on custom low-tuned baritone kora
– Michael Shay on expressive cello
– Steven Skolnik on sensitive world percussion
📅 When: November 8th at noon  
📍 Where: The Leaning Maple • Olympia, WA  
Buy $15 tickets here (children under 18 years are free!): https://toast.app/r/the-leaning-maple/events/baobab-trioTickets will be $20 at the door.

Don’t miss this acoustic midday set—bring a friend and join us! 🎶

The Young Artists Collective is a year-long creative journey for children, following the Olympia School District calendar. Through engaging weekly classes, students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, famous artists, color theory, and more while building confidence, creativity, connection, and artistic skills. Throughout the year, each young artist will develop a personal portfolio, culminating in a professionally displayed end-of-year art exhibition celebrating their growth and achievements. $50/month per child Sept – June

Hook, line, and heartbeat: write openings that reach right in and grab the reader by their beating heart.

Great openings don’t start with the weather. They start with something we wonder about and someone we can’t help rooting for. Inspired by Donald Maass’s The Emotional Craft of Fiction, learn how personal and public stakes collide. You’ll draft an opening that makes readers need to know what happens next.

Ages 16+. Tickets $45 public / $5 members

Celebrate the season at the Holiday Gift Gallery, a welcoming showcase of locally made art and one-of-a-kind handmade gifts from Olympia-area artists. Sponsored by Arts Olympia, the gallery will be open Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m., November 13 through December 19. The show will include a free drawing of original art and portrait sketches by AO members. Visitors can explore a festive selection of 2D and 3D artwork, including paintings, sculptures, and ceramics, along with thoughtfully crafted holiday gifts priced under $50. It’s a wonderful opportunity to find meaningful, locally sourced treasures while supporting the creative community. The gallery is located at 119 Washington Street NE, Olympia, WA 98501, at the corner of Washington and State Streets.

Join us for the 3rd Friday the 13th of the year Friday Nov 13th!
3rd x a Charm~
The shop will be open from 12-7pm (extended hours)

We will have Marissa from Mystic Moon Tarot doing readings from 1-7pm

Every purchase gets a chance to spin the wheel! What will the Fates dictate?
Every purchase over $20 gets to enter a drawing for a special gift package of limited Conjure Items!

…..and the final chance to enter the grand drawing! 
**We will combine all tickets from the previous events entries and draw one lucky winner for a Grand Prize!!

DON’T MISS OUT ON OUR SPECIAL LIMITED ITEMS!

GOOD LUCK MOJOS
LUCKY 13 LOADED VIGIL CANDLES & OIL
BLACK CAT LOADED VIGIL CANDLES & OIL
LUCKY 13 ENGRAVED MULE SHOES
AND MORE! TBA

The Young Artists Collective is a year-long creative journey for children, following the Olympia School District calendar. Through engaging weekly classes, students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, famous artists, color theory, and more while building confidence, creativity, connection, and artistic skills. Throughout the year, each young artist will develop a personal portfolio, culminating in a professionally displayed end-of-year art exhibition celebrating their growth and achievements. $50/month per child Sept – June

Celebrate the season at the Holiday Gift Gallery, a welcoming showcase of locally made art and one-of-a-kind handmade gifts from Olympia-area artists. Sponsored by Arts Olympia, the gallery will be open Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m., November 13 through December 19. The show will include a free drawing of original art and portrait sketches by AO members. Visitors can explore a festive selection of 2D and 3D artwork, including paintings, sculptures, and ceramics, along with thoughtfully crafted holiday gifts priced under $50. It’s a wonderful opportunity to find meaningful, locally sourced treasures while supporting the creative community. The gallery is located at 119 Washington Street NE, Olympia, WA 98501, at the corner of Washington and State Streets.

We invite you on a journey w/ Tania L. Yager, Artist and Author of the book ‘The Allure of Dark Winter Spirits’ into the enchanting world of La Befana, the beloved Italian Christmas Witch whose folklore has been passed through generations for centuries. More than a seasonal figure, La Befana represents wisdom, household magic, ancestral traditions, and the enduring spirit of winter celebrations.

In this immersive lecture and hands-on workshop, participants will explore the history, mythology, regional traditions, and magical symbolism surrounding Italy’s most cherished winter folk figure. Drawing from historical folklore, folk magic practices, and seasonal customs, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of La Befana’s role within Italian cultural heritage and contemporary magical traditions.

Following the lecture and discussion, participants will create their own miniature Befana-inspired besom  (broom) to take home as a charm of cleansing, protection, blessing, and seasonal renewal. This experience combines education, folklore, creativity, and practical magic in a welcoming and accessible format suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners.

Registration options include the workshop alone or a workshop package with a signed copy of The Allure of Dark Winter Spirits.

The Young Artists Collective is a year-long creative journey for children, following the Olympia School District calendar. Through engaging weekly classes, students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, famous artists, color theory, and more while building confidence, creativity, connection, and artistic skills. Throughout the year, each young artist will develop a personal portfolio, culminating in a professionally displayed end-of-year art exhibition celebrating their growth and achievements. $50/month per child Sept – June

Celebrate the season at the Holiday Gift Gallery, a welcoming showcase of locally made art and one-of-a-kind handmade gifts from Olympia-area artists. Sponsored by Arts Olympia, the gallery will be open Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m., November 13 through December 19. The show will include a free drawing of original art and portrait sketches by AO members. Visitors can explore a festive selection of 2D and 3D artwork, including paintings, sculptures, and ceramics, along with thoughtfully crafted holiday gifts priced under $50. It’s a wonderful opportunity to find meaningful, locally sourced treasures while supporting the creative community. The gallery is located at 119 Washington Street NE, Olympia, WA 98501, at the corner of Washington and State Streets.

The Young Artists Collective is a year-long creative journey for children, following the Olympia School District calendar. Through engaging weekly classes, students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, famous artists, color theory, and more while building confidence, creativity, connection, and artistic skills. Throughout the year, each young artist will develop a personal portfolio, culminating in a professionally displayed end-of-year art exhibition celebrating their growth and achievements. $50/month per child Sept – June

Celebrate the season at the Holiday Gift Gallery, a welcoming showcase of locally made art and one-of-a-kind handmade gifts from Olympia-area artists. Sponsored by Arts Olympia, the gallery will be open Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m., November 13 through December 19. The show will include a free drawing of original art and portrait sketches by AO members. Visitors can explore a festive selection of 2D and 3D artwork, including paintings, sculptures, and ceramics, along with thoughtfully crafted holiday gifts priced under $50. It’s a wonderful opportunity to find meaningful, locally sourced treasures while supporting the creative community. The gallery is located at 119 Washington Street NE, Olympia, WA 98501, at the corner of Washington and State Streets.

The Young Artists Collective is a year-long creative journey for children, following the Olympia School District calendar. Through engaging weekly classes, students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, famous artists, color theory, and more while building confidence, creativity, connection, and artistic skills. Throughout the year, each young artist will develop a personal portfolio, culminating in a professionally displayed end-of-year art exhibition celebrating their growth and achievements. $50/month per child Sept – June

Celebrate the season at the Holiday Gift Gallery, a welcoming showcase of locally made art and one-of-a-kind handmade gifts from Olympia-area artists. Sponsored by Arts Olympia, the gallery will be open Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m., November 13 through December 19. The show will include a free drawing of original art and portrait sketches by AO members. Visitors can explore a festive selection of 2D and 3D artwork, including paintings, sculptures, and ceramics, along with thoughtfully crafted holiday gifts priced under $50. It’s a wonderful opportunity to find meaningful, locally sourced treasures while supporting the creative community. The gallery is located at 119 Washington Street NE, Olympia, WA 98501, at the corner of Washington and State Streets.

The Young Artists Collective is a year-long creative journey for children, following the Olympia School District calendar. Through engaging weekly classes, students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, famous artists, color theory, and more while building confidence, creativity, connection, and artistic skills. Throughout the year, each young artist will develop a personal portfolio, culminating in a professionally displayed end-of-year art exhibition celebrating their growth and achievements. $50/month per child Sept – June

Celebrate the season at the Holiday Gift Gallery, a welcoming showcase of locally made art and one-of-a-kind handmade gifts from Olympia-area artists. Sponsored by Arts Olympia, the gallery will be open Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m., November 13 through December 19. The show will include a free drawing of original art and portrait sketches by AO members. Visitors can explore a festive selection of 2D and 3D artwork, including paintings, sculptures, and ceramics, along with thoughtfully crafted holiday gifts priced under $50. It’s a wonderful opportunity to find meaningful, locally sourced treasures while supporting the creative community. The gallery is located at 119 Washington Street NE, Olympia, WA 98501, at the corner of Washington and State Streets.

The Young Artists Collective is a year-long creative journey for children, following the Olympia School District calendar. Through engaging weekly classes, students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, famous artists, color theory, and more while building confidence, creativity, connection, and artistic skills. Throughout the year, each young artist will develop a personal portfolio, culminating in a professionally displayed end-of-year art exhibition celebrating their growth and achievements. $50/month per child Sept – June

The Young Artists Collective is a year-long creative journey for children, following the Olympia School District calendar. Through engaging weekly classes, students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, famous artists, color theory, and more while building confidence, creativity, connection, and artistic skills. Throughout the year, each young artist will develop a personal portfolio, culminating in a professionally displayed end-of-year art exhibition celebrating their growth and achievements. $50/month per child Sept – June

The Young Artists Collective is a year-long creative journey for children, following the Olympia School District calendar. Through engaging weekly classes, students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, famous artists, color theory, and more while building confidence, creativity, connection, and artistic skills. Throughout the year, each young artist will develop a personal portfolio, culminating in a professionally displayed end-of-year art exhibition celebrating their growth and achievements. $50/month per child Sept – June

The Young Artists Collective is a year-long creative journey for children, following the Olympia School District calendar. Through engaging weekly classes, students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, famous artists, color theory, and more while building confidence, creativity, connection, and artistic skills. Throughout the year, each young artist will develop a personal portfolio, culminating in a professionally displayed end-of-year art exhibition celebrating their growth and achievements. $50/month per child Sept – June

The Young Artists Collective is a year-long creative journey for children, following the Olympia School District calendar. Through engaging weekly classes, students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, famous artists, color theory, and more while building confidence, creativity, connection, and artistic skills. Throughout the year, each young artist will develop a personal portfolio, culminating in a professionally displayed end-of-year art exhibition celebrating their growth and achievements. $50/month per child Sept – June

The Young Artists Collective is a year-long creative journey for children, following the Olympia School District calendar. Through engaging weekly classes, students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, famous artists, color theory, and more while building confidence, creativity, connection, and artistic skills. Throughout the year, each young artist will develop a personal portfolio, culminating in a professionally displayed end-of-year art exhibition celebrating their growth and achievements. $50/month per child Sept – June

The Young Artists Collective is a year-long creative journey for children, following the Olympia School District calendar. Through engaging weekly classes, students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, famous artists, color theory, and more while building confidence, creativity, connection, and artistic skills. Throughout the year, each young artist will develop a personal portfolio, culminating in a professionally displayed end-of-year art exhibition celebrating their growth and achievements. $50/month per child Sept – June

The Young Artists Collective is a year-long creative journey for children, following the Olympia School District calendar. Through engaging weekly classes, students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, famous artists, color theory, and more while building confidence, creativity, connection, and artistic skills. Throughout the year, each young artist will develop a personal portfolio, culminating in a professionally displayed end-of-year art exhibition celebrating their growth and achievements. $50/month per child Sept – June

The Young Artists Collective is a year-long creative journey for children, following the Olympia School District calendar. Through engaging weekly classes, students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, famous artists, color theory, and more while building confidence, creativity, connection, and artistic skills. Throughout the year, each young artist will develop a personal portfolio, culminating in a professionally displayed end-of-year art exhibition celebrating their growth and achievements. $50/month per child Sept – June

The Young Artists Collective is a year-long creative journey for children, following the Olympia School District calendar. Through engaging weekly classes, students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, famous artists, color theory, and more while building confidence, creativity, connection, and artistic skills. Throughout the year, each young artist will develop a personal portfolio, culminating in a professionally displayed end-of-year art exhibition celebrating their growth and achievements. $50/month per child Sept – June

The Young Artists Collective is a year-long creative journey for children, following the Olympia School District calendar. Through engaging weekly classes, students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, famous artists, color theory, and more while building confidence, creativity, connection, and artistic skills. Throughout the year, each young artist will develop a personal portfolio, culminating in a professionally displayed end-of-year art exhibition celebrating their growth and achievements. $50/month per child Sept – June

The Young Artists Collective is a year-long creative journey for children, following the Olympia School District calendar. Through engaging weekly classes, students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, famous artists, color theory, and more while building confidence, creativity, connection, and artistic skills. Throughout the year, each young artist will develop a personal portfolio, culminating in a professionally displayed end-of-year art exhibition celebrating their growth and achievements. $50/month per child Sept – June

The Young Artists Collective is a year-long creative journey for children, following the Olympia School District calendar. Through engaging weekly classes, students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, famous artists, color theory, and more while building confidence, creativity, connection, and artistic skills. Throughout the year, each young artist will develop a personal portfolio, culminating in a professionally displayed end-of-year art exhibition celebrating their growth and achievements. $50/month per child Sept – June