Olympia Events Calendar

The ThurstonTalk Events Calendar shares things to do around Thurston County including Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm, Tenino and beyond. Find fun activities and adventures throughout the region on our comprehensive events calendar.

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Jul
27
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Capital City 3on3 Basketball Tournament @ Oregon Trail Days
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Jul 27 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Capital City 3on3 Basketball Tournament @ Oregon Trail Days

Capital City 3on3 (CC3) Basketball Tournament in the Stone City of Tenino, WA powered by 90TEN Training Academy. This year, the tournament will be a key highlight of the Oregon Trail Days celebration.

The Oregon Trail Days is a time-honored tradition in Tenino, filled with festivities that celebrate the heritage and pioneer spirit of the Pacific Northwest. Participants and spectators alike can look forward to a weekend packed with exciting basketball action, local crafts like stone carving and candle making, delicious food, and family-friendly activities.
Teams of 3-4 players in divisions ranging from youth through adult will battle it out in 3v3 basketball games on outdoor half-court hoops over two exciting days!

Don’t miss the Dunk Contest at noon on Saturday! (Participation in the 3v3 tournament is not required for the dunk contest.) There is also a 3-point contest on Sunday at noon.

Register as a team by July 15 for a $125 team entry fee and upload your roster (max 4 players). Includes an event shirt!

Join us in Tenino, WA, for a memorable tournament experience that blends the thrill of 3on3 basketball with the unique charm of Oregon Trail Days. Let’s make this a historic event in the heart of our community!

 

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Categories: Festivals, Expos, and Parade Food & Beverage Outdoor Recreation Sports
Lacey Joggernauts @ Thrive Community Fitness Center upper parking lot
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Jul 27 @ 9:00 am
Lacey Joggernauts @ Thrive Community Fitness Center upper parking lot

The Lacey Joggernauts have been a Run & Walk club since 2018 hosted by an all volunteer group of awesome people. We meet outside the Thrive Community Fitness Center each week for a free 5K (3.1 miles) and/or 8K (5 miles) run/walk. Each we we go on a new route through the neighborhoods or on the Chehalis Trail. It is never a boring routine.

Our name, Joggernauts, says it all. You can Jog or Not (walk). We meet at 9am, sign in, and get ready to roll out. This group is open to the entire community no matter what your age or ability. Young, old, fit, not-so-fit, kids, dogs, and strollers are all welcome.

Once you join us for 10 times or more, you receive a free medal from the Lacey Joggernauts. How cool is that? Oh and we have some of the coolest shirts available for purchase as well. That’s how we pay for those free medals.

Our goal is to give the community a free option to add to their fitness routine. From beginner to more advanced participant, you are sure to find someone to walk with or help keep a steady pace with.

Just show up on Saturday mornings and get ready for some fun. Find us on Facebook as well. Search Groups for The Lacey Joggernauts and click join.

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Categories: Health and Wellness Outdoor Recreation Sports Tags: #funrun fitness jog jogging running walking
Learn to Play Pickleball @ Rainier Vista Community Park
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Jul 27 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

Want to learn how to play pickleball? Thurston County Pickleball Club (TCPC) provides FREE beginner and member intermediate classes on Saturdays starting April 6. Beginners: 9-10:45a and Intermediates: 11-12:30p; Rainier Vista Community Park. More info about TCPC, https://tcpcwa.com

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Categories: Family Events Health and Wellness Outdoor Recreation Sports
Lavender Farm U-pick @ Evergreen Valley Lavender Farm
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Jul 27 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Lavender Farm U-pick @ Evergreen Valley Lavender Farm

With three weekends left in our season, we are inviting all to come out and do U pick and enjoy the beautiful fragrance and view of our 500+ lavender plants. U-cut bundles are just $8 each, or if we cut them (larger), they’re $10. We have a fully stocked gift shoppe and we also have lavender lemonade and lavender honey ice cream available for purchase.

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Categories: Family Events Home and Garden Outdoor Recreation
Plankton Party @ WET Science Center
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Jul 27 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Plankton Party @ WET Science Center

Dive into the world of plankton and explore the often-overlooked wonders of Puget Sound through crafts and games. Staff from the Puget Sound Estuarium will guide you through microscopic investigations of local planktonic organisms that call Puget Sound home.

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Categories: Family Events Kids Outdoor Recreation
Tenino Farmers Market @ Downtown Tenino
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Jul 27 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tenino Farmers Market @ Downtown Tenino

We are a seasonal market open every Saturday, May through September, from 10:00am to 3:00pm.

The Market offers fresh, locally-grown produce, plants, hand-crafted products, music, events, activities and community outreach. Shopping at a farmers market is a unique experience that benefits farmers and producers directly, offering you more unique products, more heirloom varieties and more opportunities to build relationships and learn about healthy eating. Farmers markets are a community experience, where you can meet your neighbors, friends, artisans and farmers, and where more of your dollars will stay in the community.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Food & Beverage
Aerial Shows and Circus Play with Wings Aerial Acrobats @ Hands On Children's Museum
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Jul 27 @ 11:00 am
Aerial Shows and Circus Play with Wings Aerial Acrobats @ Hands On Children's Museum

Get ready to be mesmerized by the high-flying thrills of Wings Aerial Acrobats! Visit Hands On Children’s Museum for aerial shows at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:30 PM, where talented performers will dazzle you with their dynamic acts.

Between shows, try your hand at circus workshops! Get creative with ribbon streamers, hula hoops, beginner acro, and hand-balancing skills. Don’t miss out on this spectacular event!

Summer Adventures Sponsored By: Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry 

With Support From: City of Olympia

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Categories: Kids
Instrument Petting Zoo with SOGO (Student Orchestra of Greater Olympia) @ Hands On Children's Museum
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Jul 27 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Instrument Petting Zoo with SOGO (Student Orchestra of Greater Olympia) @ Hands On Children's Museum

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 Dawkins ​Charitable Trust​

With Support From: The PARC Foundation

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Categories: Family Events Kids
Propagation 101 Workshop @ Underhill Plants
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Jul 27 @ 12:00 pm
Propagation 101 Workshop @ Underhill Plants

If you want to learn more about how your houseplants grow, how to take cuttings and divide plants successfully or have any questions about the wide world of propagation, this lecture-style 101 course is for you!

$10 Suggested Donation (100% of donations keep workshops open to the public)

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Categories: Home and Garden Workshops, Classes and Lectures
Aerial Shows and Circus Play with Wings Aerial Acrobats @ Hands On Children's Museum
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Jul 27 @ 1:00 pm
Aerial Shows and Circus Play with Wings Aerial Acrobats @ Hands On Children's Museum

Get ready to be mesmerized by the high-flying thrills of Wings Aerial Acrobats! Visit Hands On Children’s Museum for aerial shows at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:30 PM, where talented performers will dazzle you with their dynamic acts.

Between shows, try your hand at circus workshops! Get creative with ribbon streamers, hula hoops, beginner acro, and hand-balancing skills. Don’t miss out on this spectacular event!

Summer Adventures Sponsored By: Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry 

With Support From: City of Olympia

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Categories: Kids
Drop-In Zine Workshop @ Olympia Timberland Library
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Jul 27 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Drop-In Zine Workshop @ Olympia Timberland Library

Drop in to this open zine workshop for all ages. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult. Finish your zine or start something new using provided materials

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Categories: Family Events Kids
Tenino Young-at-Heart Theatre Invites You to Experience Rogers & Hammerstein’s “State Fair” @ Tenino High School Commons
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Jul 27 @ 2:00 pm

Tenino Young-at-Heart Theatre is proud to present Rogers & Hammerstein’s classic musical, “State Fair.” Set against the backdrop of the 1946 Iowa State Fair, this show is a heartwarming tribute to the essence of rural life.

Directed by Vesta Loomis, the talented cast of local performers tell the story of the Frake family’s exciting adventures around the fairgrounds. “State Fair really speaks to me, bringing back memories of those summers I spent at county fairs,” said Loomis. “It’s a love letter to small town people with big dreams, and capturing all the fun and excitement of community gatherings. “State Fair” celebrates the spirit of togetherness and the simple joys that make local traditions special. This show reminds me that I love being part of my local community.”

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Theater Performances
Aerial Shows and Circus Play with Wings Aerial Acrobats @ Hands On Children's Museum
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Jul 27 @ 2:30 pm
Aerial Shows and Circus Play with Wings Aerial Acrobats @ Hands On Children's Museum

Get ready to be mesmerized by the high-flying thrills of Wings Aerial Acrobats! Visit Hands On Children’s Museum for aerial shows at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:30 PM, where talented performers will dazzle you with their dynamic acts.

Between shows, try your hand at circus workshops! Get creative with ribbon streamers, hula hoops, beginner acro, and hand-balancing skills. Don’t miss out on this spectacular event!

Summer Adventures Sponsored By: Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry 

With Support From: City of Olympia

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Categories: Kids
Capitol Land Trust’s Summer Social @ Albee’s Garden Parties
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Jul 27 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Capitol Land Trust’s Summer Social @ Albee’s Garden Parties

Join us in a social event to continue celebrating Capitol Land Trust’s 100 land conservation successes!

On a summer afternoon, you’ll stroll Albee’s gardens, sip on a glass of wine or beer, and eat hors d’oeuvres, while catching up with old (and new!) friends. You will also be able to connect with board members and chat with staff.

We’ll gather on the lawn later in the afternoon, to hear from Executive Director Dave Winter who will lead us in celebrating recent successes and share plans for the future and current program updates. A request for donations will be made—all donations will support our mission to conserve, care for, and share the lands we all love.

At Capitol Land Trust we strategically conserve vital natural areas within the south Puget Sound watersheds and Chehalis Basin. We prioritize properties with estuaries, marine shorelines, wetlands, rivers and riparian areas and associated forests because of the crucial role they play in supporting the health and vitality of wildlife habitats as well as our communities.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Food & Beverage Home and Garden Local History Non-profit Fundraising Events Outdoor Recreation Volunteer and Community Enrichment
Shelton Art Walk @ Downtown Shelton
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Jul 27 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Shelton Art Walk @ Downtown Shelton

The 2024 Shelton Art Walk highlights a week of cultural events in Shelton, WA, culminating in the Art Walk on Saturday, July 27th from 4 to 10 pm.

Experience the vibrant energy of local vendors and artists as they showcase their talents through captivating paintings, sculptures, performances, and crafts. Wander through the charming streets of downtown Shelton, where businesses will be transformed into galleries hosting these talented individuals.

In addition to the artists & performers featured at participating locations throughout the city, you can visit the Art Market on Cota Street, with 40+ participating artists, crafters, & food trucks.

Engage with artists and fellow art enthusiasts; from live music performances to hands-on art activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at this exciting event.

 

Website:  https://sheltonartwalk.com/

This event is put on by the Shelton Art Walk committee, Shelton Downtown Merchants and the City of Shelton

 

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parade
Summer Concert Series @ Summit Lake Community Association Community Park
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Jul 27 @ 6:00 pm
Summer Concert Series @ Summit Lake Community Association Community Park
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Categories: Family Events Food & Beverage Music Concerts
Shakespeare’s Henry IV @ Wonderwood Park
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Jul 27 @ 7:00 pm
Shakespeare’s Henry IV @ Wonderwood Park

Animal Fire presents a condensed version of Henry IV parts 1 & 2 in one evening. Come witness a nation in turmoil, the transformation of a young man into a king, and the frivolity of Shakespeare’s original rascal, Fallstaff. Bring blankets, enjoy a picnic, and don’t forget the bug spray!

At a new location this year in Lacey! Parking lot is found on the East side of Wonderwood Park. Take Ruddell Rd SE to Brentwood Dr SE and follow the signs.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Outdoor Recreation Theater Performances
Cabaret by John Kander, Fred Ebb and Joe Masteroff @ State Theater
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Jul 27 @ 7:30 pm
Cabaret by John Kander, Fred Ebb and Joe Masteroff @ State Theater

In a time when the world is changing forever, there is one place where everyone can be free. Welcome to the Kit Kat Klub.

One of the most famous American musicals of all time, Cabaret takes us to the seedy underground of 1929 Berlin during the twilight of the Jazz Age. Hit songs include “Wilkommen”, “Don’t Tell Mama,” “Maybe This Time” and, of course, the title song, “Cabaret.”

Come early – you’ll see the newly renovated State Theater backstage as part of the pre-show!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Theater Performances
Jul
28
Sun
Capital City 3on3 Basketball Tournament @ Oregon Trail Days
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Jul 28 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Capital City 3on3 Basketball Tournament @ Oregon Trail Days

Capital City 3on3 (CC3) Basketball Tournament in the Stone City of Tenino, WA powered by 90TEN Training Academy. This year, the tournament will be a key highlight of the Oregon Trail Days celebration.

The Oregon Trail Days is a time-honored tradition in Tenino, filled with festivities that celebrate the heritage and pioneer spirit of the Pacific Northwest. Participants and spectators alike can look forward to a weekend packed with exciting basketball action, local crafts like stone carving and candle making, delicious food, and family-friendly activities.
Teams of 3-4 players in divisions ranging from youth through adult will battle it out in 3v3 basketball games on outdoor half-court hoops over two exciting days!

Don’t miss the Dunk Contest at noon on Saturday! (Participation in the 3v3 tournament is not required for the dunk contest.) There is also a 3-point contest on Sunday at noon.

Register as a team by July 15 for a $125 team entry fee and upload your roster (max 4 players). Includes an event shirt!

Join us in Tenino, WA, for a memorable tournament experience that blends the thrill of 3on3 basketball with the unique charm of Oregon Trail Days. Let’s make this a historic event in the heart of our community!

 

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Categories: Festivals, Expos, and Parade Food & Beverage Outdoor Recreation Sports
Prayers for World Peace @ Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center
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Jul 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am
Prayers for World Peace @ Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center | Olympia | Washington | United States

Prayers for World Peace
Sundays 10:00 – 11:15am
A peaceful, contemplative time in your weekend. Join us for prayers for world peace and uplifting advice on how we can transform our day-to-day life into opportunities for personal and spiritual growth. Through developing inner peace in this way, outer peace will naturally come about.
Everybody Welcome

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Categories: Health and Wellness Workshops, Classes and Lectures
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