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! 

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july

13jun(jun 13)10:00 am27jul(jul 27)5:00 pmSummer Reading List

16jul11:00 am3:00 pmTanabata Wishes with Chiyo Sanada

16jul12:00 pm1:00 pmLakefair

16jul6:00 pm8:00 pmLoveOly Music in the Park

17jul11:00 am3:00 pmTanabata Wishes with Chiyo Sanada

17jul12:00 pm1:00 pmLakefair

18jul9:00 am5:00 pmHuey Helicopter

18jul11:00 am3:00 pmBeading with Florence Sigo

18jul12:00 pm1:00 pmLakefair

19jul9:00 am5:00 pmHuey Helicopter

19jul10:00 am4:00 pmSharkapalooza!

19jul12:00 pm1:00 pmLakefair

20jul9:00 am5:00 pmHuey Helicopter

20jul12:00 pm1:00 pmLakefair

23jul10:00 am2:00 pmSolar Days

23jul6:00 pm8:00 pmLoveOly Music in the Park

24jul10:00 am2:00 pmSolar Days

25jul10:00 am2:00 pmSolar Days

25jul12:00 pm3:00 pmPlaza Pop-up: Boat Building

26jul10:00 am2:00 pmSolar Days

26jul10:00 am4:00 pmExtraterrestrial H2O

30jul6:00 pm8:00 pmLoveOly Music in the Park

august

02aug10:00 am4:00 pmTake Flight

08aug12:00 pm3:00 pmPlaza Pop-Up: Bubble Festival!

09aug10:00 am4:00 pmNature in the City

10aug10:00 am12:00 pmSea Stroll: A Historic Walking Tour

13aug5:15 pm6:30 pmLoveOly Business Connect

16aug10:00 am4:00 pmWET’s Birthday Bash + Tour

19aug6:30 pm8:00 pmStoryOly: Wake Up Call

22aug12:00 pm3:00 pmPlaza Pop-Up: Bubble Festival & Mascots Day

23aug10:00 am4:00 pmPond Life Safari

september

06sep10:00 am4:00 pmA Nautical Adventure

10sep5:15 pm6:30 pmLoveOly Business Connect

13sep10:00 am4:00 pmTales from a Tardigrade + DHH Interpreted Tour

27sep10:00 am4:00 pmSalmon Saturday

“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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