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!
June
20jun12:00 pm3:00 pmInstrument Petting Zoo with SOGO
Event Details
Experience the Instrument Petting Zoo with SOGO (Student Orchestra of Greater Olympia). “Zookeepers” are on hand to demonstrate and help you learn how to play the instruments.
Event Details
Experience the Instrument Petting Zoo with SOGO (Student Orchestra of Greater Olympia). “Zookeepers” are on hand to demonstrate and help you learn how to play the instruments.
Sponsored by The National Endowment for the Arts
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Hands on Children's Museum
414 Jefferson Street NE
Organizer
Hands on Children's Museum
Hands on Children's Museum
20jun4:00 pm5:45 pmShoestring Circus in Olympia
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Shoestring Circus returns for their third season in Olympia with a dreamlike, story-driven circus production that leans into absurdity, physical mastery, and unapologetic beauty. Guided by two counting
Event Details
Shoestring Circus returns for their third season in Olympia with a dreamlike, story-driven circus production that leans into absurdity, physical mastery, and unapologetic beauty. Guided by two counting sheep, the show explores the logic of dreams through aerial movement, acrobatics, and theatrical humor – performed by an exceptional, internationally sourced cast. Save your seats in advance as this show has sold out every summer!
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20jun7:00 pm8:45 pmShoestring Circus in Olympia
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Shoestring Circus returns for their third season in Olympia with a dreamlike, story-driven circus production that leans into absurdity, physical mastery, and unapologetic beauty. Guided by two counting
Event Details
Shoestring Circus returns for their third season in Olympia with a dreamlike, story-driven circus production that leans into absurdity, physical mastery, and unapologetic beauty. Guided by two counting sheep, the show explores the logic of dreams through aerial movement, acrobatics, and theatrical humor – performed by an exceptional, internationally sourced cast. Save your seats in advance as this show has sold out every summer!
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21jun3:00 pm4:45 pmShoestring Circus in Olympia
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Shoestring Circus returns for their third season in Olympia with a dreamlike, story-driven circus production that leans into absurdity, physical mastery, and unapologetic beauty. Guided by two counting
Event Details
Shoestring Circus returns for their third season in Olympia with a dreamlike, story-driven circus production that leans into absurdity, physical mastery, and unapologetic beauty. Guided by two counting sheep, the show explores the logic of dreams through aerial movement, acrobatics, and theatrical humor – performed by an exceptional, internationally sourced cast. Save your seats in advance as this show has sold out every summer!
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21jun6:00 pm7:45 pmShoestring Circus in Olympia
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Shoestring Circus returns for their third season in Olympia with a dreamlike, story-driven circus production that leans into absurdity, physical mastery, and unapologetic beauty. Guided by two counting
Event Details
Shoestring Circus returns for their third season in Olympia with a dreamlike, story-driven circus production that leans into absurdity, physical mastery, and unapologetic beauty. Guided by two counting sheep, the show explores the logic of dreams through aerial movement, acrobatics, and theatrical humor – performed by an exceptional, internationally sourced cast. Save your seats in advance as this show has sold out every summer!
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24jun4:00 pm5:45 pmShoestring Circus in Olympia
Event Details
Shoestring Circus returns for their third season in Olympia with a dreamlike, story-driven circus production that leans into absurdity, physical mastery, and unapologetic beauty. Guided by two counting
Event Details
Shoestring Circus returns for their third season in Olympia with a dreamlike, story-driven circus production that leans into absurdity, physical mastery, and unapologetic beauty. Guided by two counting sheep, the show explores the logic of dreams through aerial movement, acrobatics, and theatrical humor – performed by an exceptional, internationally sourced cast. Save your seats in advance as this show has sold out every summer!
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24jun7:00 pm8:45 pmShoestring Circus in Olympia
Event Details
Shoestring Circus returns for their third season in Olympia with a dreamlike, story-driven circus production that leans into absurdity, physical mastery, and unapologetic beauty. Guided by two counting
Event Details
Shoestring Circus returns for their third season in Olympia with a dreamlike, story-driven circus production that leans into absurdity, physical mastery, and unapologetic beauty. Guided by two counting sheep, the show explores the logic of dreams through aerial movement, acrobatics, and theatrical humor – performed by an exceptional, internationally sourced cast. Save your seats in advance as this show has sold out every summer!
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25jun4:00 pm5:45 pmShoestring Circus in Olympia
Event Details
Shoestring Circus returns for their third season in Olympia with a dreamlike, story-driven circus production that leans into absurdity, physical mastery, and unapologetic beauty. Guided by two counting
Event Details
Shoestring Circus returns for their third season in Olympia with a dreamlike, story-driven circus production that leans into absurdity, physical mastery, and unapologetic beauty. Guided by two counting sheep, the show explores the logic of dreams through aerial movement, acrobatics, and theatrical humor – performed by an exceptional, internationally sourced cast. Save your seats in advance as this show has sold out every summer!
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25jun7:00 pm8:45 pmShoestring Circus in Olympia
Event Details
Shoestring Circus returns for their third season in Olympia with a dreamlike, story-driven circus production that leans into absurdity, physical mastery, and unapologetic beauty. Guided by two counting
Event Details
Shoestring Circus returns for their third season in Olympia with a dreamlike, story-driven circus production that leans into absurdity, physical mastery, and unapologetic beauty. Guided by two counting sheep, the show explores the logic of dreams through aerial movement, acrobatics, and theatrical humor – performed by an exceptional, internationally sourced cast. Save your seats in advance as this show has sold out every summer!
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26jun4:00 pm5:45 pmShoestring Circus in Olympia
Event Details
Shoestring Circus returns for their third season in Olympia with a dreamlike, story-driven circus production that leans into absurdity, physical mastery, and unapologetic beauty. Guided by two counting
Event Details
Shoestring Circus returns for their third season in Olympia with a dreamlike, story-driven circus production that leans into absurdity, physical mastery, and unapologetic beauty. Guided by two counting sheep, the show explores the logic of dreams through aerial movement, acrobatics, and theatrical humor – performed by an exceptional, internationally sourced cast. Save your seats in advance as this show has sold out every summer!
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26jun7:00 pm8:45 pmShoestring Circus in Olympia
Event Details
Shoestring Circus returns for their third season in Olympia with a dreamlike, story-driven circus production that leans into absurdity, physical mastery, and unapologetic beauty. Guided by two counting
Event Details
Shoestring Circus returns for their third season in Olympia with a dreamlike, story-driven circus production that leans into absurdity, physical mastery, and unapologetic beauty. Guided by two counting sheep, the show explores the logic of dreams through aerial movement, acrobatics, and theatrical humor – performed by an exceptional, internationally sourced cast. Save your seats in advance as this show has sold out every summer!
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27jun10:00 am4:00 pmPuget Sound Under a Microscope
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Puget Sound may look like mere water, but a single drop contains thousands of plankton, such as baby barnacles, sea sparkles, and teensy tuna! Join us and Puget
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Puget Sound may look like mere water, but a single drop contains thousands of plankton, such as baby barnacles, sea sparkles, and teensy tuna! Join us and Puget Sound Estuarium staff to peer through a microscope and enjoy hands-on activities celebrating the microscopic life of the Salish Sea.
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27jun10:00 am4:00 pmParrot Ambassadors from the Flight Club Foundation
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Squawk hello to parrots with the Parrot Ambassadors! Feel the power and impact parrots have on our planet as they soar overhead, kiss you with
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Squawk hello to parrots with the Parrot Ambassadors!
Feel the power and impact parrots have on our planet as they soar overhead, kiss you with their beaks, roller skate, talk, recycle, and more.
Presented by Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry
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Location
Hands on Children's Museum
414 Jefferson Street NE
Organizer
Hands on Children's Museum
Hands on Children's Museum
27jun1:00 pm2:45 pmShoestring Circus in Olympia
Event Details
Shoestring Circus returns for their third season in Olympia with a dreamlike, story-driven circus production that leans into absurdity, physical mastery, and unapologetic beauty. Guided by two counting
Event Details
Shoestring Circus returns for their third season in Olympia with a dreamlike, story-driven circus production that leans into absurdity, physical mastery, and unapologetic beauty. Guided by two counting sheep, the show explores the logic of dreams through aerial movement, acrobatics, and theatrical humor – performed by an exceptional, internationally sourced cast. Save your seats in advance as this show has sold out every summer!
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27jun5:00 pm6:45 pmShoestring Circus in Olympia
Event Details
Shoestring Circus returns for their third season in Olympia with a dreamlike, story-driven circus production that leans into absurdity, physical mastery, and unapologetic beauty. Guided by two counting
Event Details
Shoestring Circus returns for their third season in Olympia with a dreamlike, story-driven circus production that leans into absurdity, physical mastery, and unapologetic beauty. Guided by two counting sheep, the show explores the logic of dreams through aerial movement, acrobatics, and theatrical humor – performed by an exceptional, internationally sourced cast. Save your seats in advance as this show has sold out every summer!
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28jun1:00 pm2:45 pmShoestring Circus in Olympia
Event Details
Shoestring Circus returns for their third season in Olympia with a dreamlike, story-driven circus production that leans into absurdity, physical mastery, and unapologetic beauty. Guided by two counting
Event Details
Shoestring Circus returns for their third season in Olympia with a dreamlike, story-driven circus production that leans into absurdity, physical mastery, and unapologetic beauty. Guided by two counting sheep, the show explores the logic of dreams through aerial movement, acrobatics, and theatrical humor – performed by an exceptional, internationally sourced cast. Save your seats in advance as this show has sold out every summer!
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July
08jul6:00 pm8:00 pmLoveOly Music in the Park 2026
Event Details
The Olympia Downtown Alliance is excited to bring back Music in the Park, presented by Olympia Federal Savings, a beloved summer tradition featuring live, local music in beautiful
Event Details
The Olympia Downtown Alliance is excited to bring back Music in the Park, presented by Olympia Federal Savings, a beloved summer tradition featuring live, local music in beautiful downtown settings. Join us for four Wednesdays of FREE outdoor concerts at Sylvester Park and Port Plaza!
View the line up here: https://loveolydowntown.com/events/loveoly-music-in-the-park/
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Location
Sylvester park
615 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA 98501
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
Organizer
Olympia Downtown Alliance
https://loveolydowntown.com/about-us/
11jul9:00 am2:00 pmFire Rescue Spectacular!
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Get pumped for Fire Rescue Spectacular, the ultimate firefighter and first-responder experience for kids! The free street fair is held outside the Museum and is guaranteed to be
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Get pumped for Fire Rescue Spectacular, the ultimate firefighter and first-responder experience for kids! The free street fair is held outside the Museum and is guaranteed to be an action-packed day. Kids can explore Olympia’s fleet of emergency vehicles, take the Jr. Firefighter Challenge, meet Sparky the Fire Dog, and more!
Presented by MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital and Health Network in partnership with the Olympia Fire Department
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Location
Hands on Children's Museum
414 Jefferson Street NE
Organizer
Hands on Children's Museum
Hands on Children's Museum
15jul6:00 pm8:00 pmLoveOly Music in the Park 2026
Event Details
The Olympia Downtown Alliance is excited to bring back Music in the Park, presented by Olympia Federal Savings, a beloved summer tradition featuring live, local music in beautiful
Event Details
The Olympia Downtown Alliance is excited to bring back Music in the Park, presented by Olympia Federal Savings, a beloved summer tradition featuring live, local music in beautiful downtown settings. Join us for four Wednesdays of FREE outdoor concerts at Sylvester Park and Port Plaza!
View the line up here: https://loveolydowntown.com/events/loveoly-music-in-the-park/
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Location
Sylvester park
615 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA 98501
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
Organizer
Olympia Downtown Alliance
https://loveolydowntown.com/about-us/
17jul10:00 am10:30 amNEW AT OLY AHA! Monthly Guided Museum Tours
Event Details
Join a museum curator for an in-depth exploration of the Olympia AHA Museum! Share a meaningful visit with fellow visitors and community members as your guide connects exhibitions
Event Details
Join a museum curator for an in-depth exploration of the Olympia AHA Museum! Share a meaningful visit with fellow visitors and community members as your guide connects exhibitions with the people and places that shaped our region.
Public guided tours are offered the third Friday of every month at 10am. These events are open to the public. Walk-ins welcome on a space-available basis.
Tickets are $10 per person. All proceeds support the Olympia AHA Museum & Visitor Center.
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Location
Olympia AHA Museum and Visitor Center
203 Columbia Street Northwest
18jul12:00 pm3:00 pmInstrument Petting Zoo with SOGO
Event Details
Experience the Instrument Petting Zoo with SOGO (Student Orchestra of Greater Olympia). “Zookeepers” are on hand to demonstrate and help you learn how to play the instruments.
Event Details
Experience the Instrument Petting Zoo with SOGO (Student Orchestra of Greater Olympia). “Zookeepers” are on hand to demonstrate and help you learn how to play the instruments.
Sponsored by The National Endowment for the Arts
Time
Location
Hands on Children's Museum
414 Jefferson Street NE
Organizer
Hands on Children's Museum
Hands on Children's Museum
22jul6:00 pm8:00 pmLoveOly Music in the Park 2026
Event Details
The Olympia Downtown Alliance is excited to bring back Music in the Park, presented by Olympia Federal Savings, a beloved summer tradition featuring live, local music in beautiful
Event Details
The Olympia Downtown Alliance is excited to bring back Music in the Park, presented by Olympia Federal Savings, a beloved summer tradition featuring live, local music in beautiful downtown settings. Join us for four Wednesdays of FREE outdoor concerts at Sylvester Park and Port Plaza!
View the line up here: https://loveolydowntown.com/events/loveoly-music-in-the-park/
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Location
Sylvester park
615 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA 98501
Organizer
Olympia Downtown Alliance
https://loveolydowntown.com/about-us/
29jul6:00 pm8:00 pmLoveOly Music in the Park 2026
Event Details
The Olympia Downtown Alliance is excited to bring back Music in the Park, presented by Olympia Federal Savings, a beloved summer tradition featuring live, local music in beautiful
Event Details
The Olympia Downtown Alliance is excited to bring back Music in the Park, presented by Olympia Federal Savings, a beloved summer tradition featuring live, local music in beautiful downtown settings. Join us for four Wednesdays of FREE outdoor concerts at Sylvester Park and Port Plaza!
View the line up here: https://loveolydowntown.com/events/loveoly-music-in-the-park/
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Location
Port Plaza Viewing Tower
701 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA 98501
Organizer
Olympia Downtown Alliance
https://loveolydowntown.com/about-us/
Port Plaza Viewing Tower
August
08aug10:00 am4:00 pmParrot Ambassadors from the Flight Club Foundation
Event Details
Squawk hello to parrots with the Parrot Ambassadors! Feel the power and impact parrots have on our planet as they soar overhead, kiss you with
Event Details
Squawk hello to parrots with the Parrot Ambassadors!
Feel the power and impact parrots have on our planet as they soar overhead, kiss you with their beaks, roller skate, talk, recycle, and more.
Presented by Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry
Time
Location
Hands on Children's Museum
414 Jefferson Street NE
Organizer
Hands on Children's Museum
Hands on Children's Museum
21aug10:00 am10:30 amNEW AT OLY AHA! Monthly Guided Museum Tours
Event Details
Join a museum curator for an in-depth exploration of the Olympia AHA Museum! Share a meaningful visit with fellow visitors and community members as your guide connects exhibitions
Event Details
Join a museum curator for an in-depth exploration of the Olympia AHA Museum! Share a meaningful visit with fellow visitors and community members as your guide connects exhibitions with the people and places that shaped our region.
Public guided tours are offered the third Friday of every month at 10am. These events are open to the public. Walk-ins welcome on a space-available basis.
Tickets are $10 per person. All proceeds support the Olympia AHA Museum & Visitor Center.
Time
Location
Olympia AHA Museum and Visitor Center
203 Columbia Street Northwest
29aug12:00 pm3:00 pmInstrument Petting Zoo with SOGO
Event Details
Experience the Instrument Petting Zoo with SOGO (Student Orchestra of Greater Olympia). “Zookeepers” are on hand to demonstrate and help you learn how to play the instruments.
Event Details
Experience the Instrument Petting Zoo with SOGO (Student Orchestra of Greater Olympia). “Zookeepers” are on hand to demonstrate and help you learn how to play the instruments.
Sponsored by The National Endowment for the Arts
Time
Location
Hands on Children's Museum
414 Jefferson Street NE
Organizer
Hands on Children's Museum
Hands on Children's Museum
September
18sep10:00 am10:30 amNEW AT OLY AHA! Monthly Guided Museum Tours
Event Details
Join a museum curator for an in-depth exploration of the Olympia AHA Museum! Share a meaningful visit with fellow visitors and community members as your guide connects exhibitions
Event Details
Join a museum curator for an in-depth exploration of the Olympia AHA Museum! Share a meaningful visit with fellow visitors and community members as your guide connects exhibitions with the people and places that shaped our region.
Public guided tours are offered the third Friday of every month at 10am. These events are open to the public. Walk-ins welcome on a space-available basis.
Tickets are $10 per person. All proceeds support the Olympia AHA Museum & Visitor Center.
Time
Location
Olympia AHA Museum and Visitor Center
203 Columbia Street Northwest
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