As school winds down, summer starts to wind up. Now is the time to plan fun things to do with your family to keep boredom at bay. The Capital Mall has free summer events in Olympia every week of June. From Timberland Library events to tattoo flash sales, everything is happening at Capital Mall!
“These events are just one more way we are continuing with our mission to be a community resource and a community center,” shares Hope Montag, Capital Mall marketing manager.
Sole & Style Vintage Pop-Up Shop
June-August
Across from Sole & Style inside Capital Mall
This summer pop-up shop at the Capital Mall is one you are not going to want to miss! Sole & Style is bringing you an entire store of vintage clothing – but just for the summer! If your vibe is 90’s denim – yes, that’s vintage now – 80’s athletic wear and more, get to the Mall. Fast. Shop their selection before it’s gone! Grand opening May 31, 2025.
Javoen Byrd From Awodi Drumming
June 4, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Macy’s Court
Head to the Macy’s Court to enjoy the talents of Javoen Byrd from Awodi Drumming, brought to you by the Capital Mall branch of the Timberland Regional Library. Byrd is a local, Olympia-based ethnomusicologist – someone who studies music within its cultural context and how music shapes societies. His business, Awodi Drumming, uses indigenous West African and African American music for multicultural programming and business development.
Trading Card Show
June 14, mall hours
Macy’s Court
If you are a card enthusiast, or maybe always wondered what it’s all about, head to the Capital Mall on June 14 for a Trading Card Show with Dugan’s Sportscards. Find out what those sports cards your grandpa left you are worth, purchase new ones for your collection or trade with other collectors! Last time there were over 40-plus tables of sports cards, Magic, Pokémon and more. You don’t want to miss this fun event!
Father’s Day Craft & Vendor Market
June 14-15, mall hours
Capital Mall parking lot
Whether you need a last-minute Father’s Day gift or just love to support local, don’t miss the Hometown Vendor Market’s Father’s Day Craft & Vendor Market that will be in the Capital Mall parking lot near the Cinemark theater. There will be approximately 50 local, small business pop-ups with all kinds of items to gift to a loved one or yourself!
Ghost Tattoo 1st Anniversary and Flash Sale
June 14-15
Ghost Tattoo inside Capital Mall
Ghost Tattoo is celebrating their first anniversary at the Capital Mall with not to be missed specials the weekend of June 14-15! There will be flash sales on both days at Ghost Tattoo. They are also partnering with other stores in the Mall to bring you even more deals, learn more as the event draws near by following Ghost Tattoo on Instagram!
Jeff Evans and Red Cross Blood Drive
June 23, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Macy’s Court
Come donate to the Red Cross Blood Drive and then stay for some magical entertainment by Jeff Evans! An Olympia legend, Jeff Evans is known for his ability to entertain all ages – from kids to adults. His interactive show is free at the Capital Mall this June!
First Responder Summer Fun Event
June 28, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Capital Mall parking lot near Sephora
Have you or one of your kids ever wondered about a career as a First Responder? The Capital Mall can help you get answers to your questions at this fun summer career fair! Stop by on your way to or from Capital City Pride and check out the vehicles, talk to the First Responders and more. Sugar + Spoon will be there with their delectable cookie dough truck. (Are you a food truck vendor? Contact the Capital Mall about attending this fun event!)
The summer is kicking off with a bang at Capital Mall – with free events in Olympia every week! Look for more events, sales and activities at the Capital Mall all summer long. Don’t miss out on any of them by signing up for their email and text messages today!
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