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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!
july
13jun(jun 13)10:00 am27jul(jul 27)5:00 pmSummer Reading List
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June 13 (Friday) 10:00 am - July 27 (Sunday) 5:00 pm
Location
Childhood's End Gallery
222 4th Ave West
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Childhood's End Gallery
Representing over one hundred American artists and artisans working in oil, glass, ceramics, wood, metal, and more, we are pleased to provide an exceptional variety of choices for truly unique gifts, personal mementos, functional craft, and home decor.
16jul11:00 am3:00 pmTanabata Wishes with Chiyo Sanada
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(Wednesday) 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Hands on Children's Museum
414 Jefferson Street NE
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Hands on Children's Museum
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(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location
Heritage Park, 5th Ave SW &, Water St SW, Olympia, WA 98501, United States
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16jul6:00 pm8:00 pmLoveOly Music in the Park
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Music in the Park Every Wednesday from July 9-30! Presented by Olympia Federal Savings, this highly anticipated event promises a season of quality music that
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Music in the Park Every Wednesday from July 9-30! Presented by Olympia Federal Savings, this highly anticipated event promises a season of quality music that will have attendees dancing while enjoying beautiful Sylvester Park and the scenic views from Port of Olympia’s Port Plaza.
Music in the Park is a free outdoor concert series that showcases local and regional musicians, bringing some of the best northwest musical talent downtown. Attendees can sit back and take in the outdoors while they enjoy live music in a relaxing and inviting environment. The series attracts between 600 and 1,000 attendees per show, making it a popular community event.
Opening acts start at 6 pm, headliners will perform from 7-8 pm. Line up announced soon!
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Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Sylvester park
615 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA 98501
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17jul11:00 am3:00 pmTanabata Wishes with Chiyo Sanada
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(Thursday) 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Hands on Children's Museum
414 Jefferson Street NE
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Hands on Children's Museum
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(Thursday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location
Heritage Park, 5th Ave SW &, Water St SW, Olympia, WA 98501, United States
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18jul9:00 am5:00 pmHuey Helicopter
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(Friday) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Hands on Children's Museum
414 Jefferson Street NE
Organizer
Hands on Children's Museum
18jul11:00 am3:00 pmBeading with Florence Sigo
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(Friday) 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Hands on Children's Museum
414 Jefferson Street NE
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Hands on Children's Museum
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(Friday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location
Heritage Park, 5th Ave SW &, Water St SW, Olympia, WA 98501, United States
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19jul9:00 am5:00 pmHuey Helicopter
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(Saturday) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Hands on Children's Museum
414 Jefferson Street NE
Organizer
Hands on Children's Museum
19jul10:00 am4:00 pmSharkapalooza!
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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
WET Science Center
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(Saturday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location
Heritage Park, 5th Ave SW &, Water St SW, Olympia, WA 98501, United States
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20jul9:00 am5:00 pmHuey Helicopter
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(Sunday) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Hands on Children's Museum
414 Jefferson Street NE
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Hands on Children's Museum
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(Sunday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location
Heritage Park, 5th Ave SW &, Water St SW, Olympia, WA 98501, United States
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23jul10:00 am2:00 pmSolar Days
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(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Hands on Children's Museum
414 Jefferson Street NE
Organizer
Hands on Children's Museum
23jul6:00 pm8:00 pmLoveOly Music in the Park
Event Details
Music in the Park Every Wednesday from July 9-30! Presented by Olympia Federal Savings, this highly anticipated event promises a season of quality music that
Event Details
Music in the Park Every Wednesday from July 9-30! Presented by Olympia Federal Savings, this highly anticipated event promises a season of quality music that will have attendees dancing while enjoying beautiful Sylvester Park and the scenic views from Port of Olympia’s Port Plaza.
Music in the Park is a free outdoor concert series that showcases local and regional musicians, bringing some of the best northwest musical talent downtown. Attendees can sit back and take in the outdoors while they enjoy live music in a relaxing and inviting environment. The series attracts between 600 and 1,000 attendees per show, making it a popular community event.
Opening acts start at 6 pm, headliners will perform from 7-8 pm. Line up announced soon!
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Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Sylvester park
615 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA 98501
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24jul10:00 am2:00 pmSolar Days
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(Thursday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Hands on Children's Museum
414 Jefferson Street NE
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Hands on Children's Museum
25jul10:00 am2:00 pmSolar Days
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(Friday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Hands on Children's Museum
414 Jefferson Street NE
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Hands on Children's Museum
25jul12:00 pm3:00 pmPlaza Pop-up: Boat Building
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(Friday) 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
WET Science Center
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26jul10:00 am2:00 pmSolar Days
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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Hands on Children's Museum
414 Jefferson Street NE
Organizer
Hands on Children's Museum
26jul10:00 am4:00 pmExtraterrestrial H2O
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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
WET Science Center
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30jul6:00 pm8:00 pmLoveOly Music in the Park
Event Details
Music in the Park Every Wednesday from July 9-30! Presented by Olympia Federal Savings, this highly anticipated event promises a season of quality music that
Event Details
Music in the Park Every Wednesday from July 9-30! Presented by Olympia Federal Savings, this highly anticipated event promises a season of quality music that will have attendees dancing while enjoying beautiful Sylvester Park and the scenic views from Port of Olympia’s Port Plaza.
Music in the Park is a free outdoor concert series that showcases local and regional musicians, bringing some of the best northwest musical talent downtown. Attendees can sit back and take in the outdoors while they enjoy live music in a relaxing and inviting environment. The series attracts between 600 and 1,000 attendees per show, making it a popular community event.
Opening acts start at 6 pm, headliners will perform from 7-8 pm. Line up announced soon!
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(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Port Plaza
701 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA 98501
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august
02aug10:00 am4:00 pmTake Flight
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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
WET Science Center
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08aug12:00 pm3:00 pmPlaza Pop-Up: Bubble Festival!
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(Friday) 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
WET Science Center
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09aug10:00 am4:00 pmNature in the City
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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
WET Science Center
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10aug10:00 am12:00 pmSea Stroll: A Historic Walking Tour
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(Sunday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Puget Sound Estuarium
309 State Ave NE
Organizer
Puget Sound Estuarium
13aug5:15 pm6:30 pmLoveOly Business Connect
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Join us for Business Connect, a new monthly networking event designed to bring downtown businesses together! Let’s connect, collaborate, and get to know our neighbors.
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Join us for Business Connect, a new monthly networking event designed to bring downtown businesses together! Let’s connect, collaborate, and get to know our neighbors.
Don’t miss this chance to build relationships and strengthen our business community! RSVP here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YPYCRBR
Want to host a future event? Sign up here: https://forms.gle/f7PUMxG3b7MT4ADC6
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Time
(Wednesday) 5:15 pm - 6:30 pm
Location
Olympia Computer
209 Washington St NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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16aug10:00 am4:00 pmWET’s Birthday Bash + Tour
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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
WET Science Center
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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
22aug12:00 pm3:00 pmPlaza Pop-Up: Bubble Festival & Mascots Day
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(Friday) 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
WET Science Center
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23aug10:00 am4:00 pmPond Life Safari
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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
WET Science Center
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september
06sep10:00 am4:00 pmA Nautical Adventure
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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
WET Science Center
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10sep5:15 pm6:30 pmLoveOly Business Connect
Event Details
Join us for Business Connect, a new monthly networking event designed to bring downtown businesses together! Let’s connect, collaborate, and get to know our neighbors.
Event Details
Join us for Business Connect, a new monthly networking event designed to bring downtown businesses together! Let’s connect, collaborate, and get to know our neighbors.
Don’t miss this chance to build relationships and strengthen our business community! RSVP here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YPYCRBR
Want to host a future event? Sign up here: https://forms.gle/f7PUMxG3b7MT4ADC6
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Time
(Wednesday) 5:15 pm - 6:30 pm
Location
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts
512 Washington Street SE
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13sep10:00 am4:00 pmTales from a Tardigrade + DHH Interpreted Tour
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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
WET Science Center
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27sep10:00 am4:00 pmSalmon Saturday
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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
WET Science Center
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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.
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