FC Olympia Vs Bigfoot FC USL2 @ Regional Athletic Complex

Jul 13 @ 5:00 pm

Artesian Soccer does not exist without folks coming to the
games. Make sure and secure your season tickets and single game match
tickets and spread the word on in the community and Facebook, Instagram and
Twitter!

Jul

14

Mon

Little Red Schoolhouse Project-School Supply Drive @ Drop Off At Participating locations through July 31st

Tickets

Jul 14 all-day

Welcome to the Little Red Schoolhouse

Thurston County, Washington State

Who We Are What we do and why
Donations What we need
Getting involved How you can help
Email signup Subscribe to our mailing list
Distribution of Supplies How it works
Donors All the wonderful people/groups who help
Contact How to reach us
2023 Brochure – Handy guide to what we do
Find us on Facebook

If your child is in need of supplies, you may contact your school or district in early September.

Help us “Send every child back to school with pride.” Your contributions prompted one school district to write:

“Thank you for the high quality supplies. Every year gets better and better!”

https://the-little-red-schoolhouse-project.square.site/

Your donations are much appreciated!

The Little Red Schoolhouse Project is a program of Family Education & Support Services, a registered 501(c) (3) nonprofit tax exempt corporation. Tax ID 91-2003171 . Thank you for your donation.

Categories: Education Family Events Kids Volunteer and Community Enrichment

Jul

16

Wed

Little Red Schoolhouse Project-School Supply Drive @ Drop Off At Participating locations through July 31st

Tickets

Jul 16 all-day

Welcome to the Little Red Schoolhouse

Thurston County, Washington State

Who We Are What we do and why
Donations What we need
Getting involved How you can help
Email signup Subscribe to our mailing list
Distribution of Supplies How it works
Donors All the wonderful people/groups who help
Contact How to reach us
2023 Brochure – Handy guide to what we do
Find us on Facebook

If your child is in need of supplies, you may contact your school or district in early September.

Help us “Send every child back to school with pride.” Your contributions prompted one school district to write:

“Thank you for the high quality supplies. Every year gets better and better!”

https://the-little-red-schoolhouse-project.square.site/

Your donations are much appreciated!

The Little Red Schoolhouse Project is a program of Family Education & Support Services, a registered 501(c) (3) nonprofit tax exempt corporation. Tax ID 91-2003171 . Thank you for your donation.

Categories: Education Family Events Kids Volunteer and Community Enrichment

Music in the Park @ Sylvester Park

Tickets

Jul 16 @ 6:00 pm

Music in the Park Returns to Downtown Olympia in July
Presented by Olympia Federal Savings

The Olympia Downtown Alliance is excited to bring back Music in the Park—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.

Whether you’re dancing with friends or relaxing on a blanket, this series is your invitation to celebrate summer with music, community, and good vibes.

2025 Concert Schedule

Sylvester Park Concerts

July 9 – PC&J (6:00 PM) | The Eclectics (7:00 PM)
July 16 – Anderson Raye (6:00 PM) | Nikko & The Night Shift (7:00 PM)
July 23 – Danika Rozhanica (6:00 PM) | Briarfinch (7:00 PM)

Port Plaza Concert

July 30 – Minda Lacy (6:00 PM) | Eden Lane Jazz (7:00 PM)

Concerts begin at 6:00 PM with opening acts, followed by headliners from 7:00–8:00 PM

What to Bring
Pack your blankets, lawn chairs, and your favorite takeout from a downtown Olympia restaurant, then settle in for an unforgettable evening of music under the summer sky.

Why It Matters
Music in the Park draws hundreds—sometimes thousands—of attendees each summer, spotlighting the talent of local and regional musicians while boosting the vibrancy of downtown Olympia.

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Music Concerts Outdoor Recreation

Summer Lecture Series @ Norm Dicks Visitor Center Auditorium, Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge

Tickets

Jul 16 @ 7:00 pm

38th Annual Summer Lecture Series in July and August

2025 brings an exciting lineup of great guest speakers for the 38th Annual Summer Lecture Series! This event brings high quality speakers on a variety of natural and cultural history topics to the Norm Dicks Visitor Center Auditorium, Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m.

Free tickets are available at the door starting at 6:30, with a limit of 100 people in the audience.

At this time the event is in-person only. Combine your visit with a stroll on the refuge trails. Entry to the refuge is free for event attendees.

July 9, Steve Albrecht, Leaving No Trace

July 16, Dr. Greg Hood, Beavers in Tidal Marshes

July 23, Dave Slater, Fascinating Lives of Five Washington Shorebirds

July 30, Jennifer Hahn, Foraging as a Passport to Place

Aug. 6, Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project

Aug. 13, Dr. Jane Mangold, Invasive Plants in the West

Aug. 20, Marco Pinchot, Running the Nisqually Community Forest

Aug. 27, Janine Gates, Saving the Nisqually Delta: Lessons in Citizen Activism

Categories: Education Family Events Local History Volunteer and Community Enrichment Workshops, Classes and Lectures

Jul

17

Thu

Lunch and Learn: Summer Salsas & Relishes! With Chef Janna of Mothers Roots @ Olympia Farmers Market

Tickets

Jul 17 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Celebrate seasonal blueberries and stone fruit with the legendary Chef Janna’s flavorful and savory concoctions! Discover two ways to top your favorite ingredients with: more of your favorite ingredients! Learn recipes, enjoy the tasting, and take home inspiration for your own signature salsas and relishes!

Categories: Family Events Food & Beverage Workshops, Classes and Lectures

Jul

18

Fri

Little Red Schoolhouse Project-School Supply Drive @ Drop Off At Participating locations through July 31st

Tickets

Jul 18 all-day

Welcome to the Little Red Schoolhouse

Thurston County, Washington State

Who We Are What we do and why
Donations What we need
Getting involved How you can help
Email signup Subscribe to our mailing list
Distribution of Supplies How it works
Donors All the wonderful people/groups who help
Contact How to reach us
2023 Brochure – Handy guide to what we do
Find us on Facebook

If your child is in need of supplies, you may contact your school or district in early September.

Help us “Send every child back to school with pride.” Your contributions prompted one school district to write:

“Thank you for the high quality supplies. Every year gets better and better!”

https://the-little-red-schoolhouse-project.square.site/

Your donations are much appreciated!

The Little Red Schoolhouse Project is a program of Family Education & Support Services, a registered 501(c) (3) nonprofit tax exempt corporation. Tax ID 91-2003171 . Thank you for your donation.

Categories: Education Family Events Kids Volunteer and Community Enrichment

Final Weekend of the Season @ Evergreen Valley Lavender Farm

Tickets

Jul 18 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Evergreen Valley Lavender Farm provides organic lavender (fresh, dried and culinary), premium-quality essential oils and sprays, and handmade gifts from local artisans. Locally-owned and lovingly operated, this charming boutique venue features 13 varieties of lavender, a gift shop, on-site distillation, happy honey bees and more. Explore some of our offerings here, learn about the different varietals and properties of our botanicals, or come out to the farm for a visit!

Opening weekend June 27th and 28th from 10:00 to 4:00 including a plant sale.

Open each Friday and Saturday from 10:00 to 4:00 through July 19th, for U-pick and shopping

16th year Lavender Festival, July 12th from 10:00 to 4:00. Over a dozen local crafters and food vendors will be on hand for your shopping pleasure.

Evergreen Valley Lavender Farm 9733 Evergreen Valley Road SE, Olympia 98513. Follow signs from the roundabout at Yelm Highway and Meridian.

Categories: Family Events Home and Garden Outdoor Recreation

Tumwater’s Screen on the Green “Moana 2” @ Toyota of Olympia

Tickets

Jul 18 @ 9:00 pm – 10:40 pm

Sponsored by Toyota of Olympia and held at the dealership!

Food: Baby’s Dream Dogs, Kona Ice, Steve’s Wicked Kettle Korn

Pre-movie activities: Entertainment from the Pacific Islander Club (song and dance); Hawaiian Lei giveaway (while supplies last)

What better way to spend summer nights in the Pacific Northwest than in an open-air cinema? Grab a blanket, pack a picnic, and join fellow park-goers for a family-friendly movie under the stars.

Screen on the Green is more than just an outdoor movie experience. It is an inclusive space that celebrates community connections and encourages young and old to get outside and enjoy the natural beauty of our parks. The series is FREE and kicks off on the 3rd Friday in July. Low-backed chairs are allowed, but please leave grills, umbrellas, and pets at home. Movie screenings begin at dusk.

Thank you to our 2025 movie series sponsor Toyota of Olympia and individual movie sponsors (Lacey, Capital, Chehalis, Extreme Collision Centers; O Bee Credit Union, and WSECU).

Friday, July 18 | Toyota of Olympia – “Moana 2” Sponsor: Toyota of Olympia

Friday, July 25 | Tumwater Hill Park – “The Wild Robot” Sponsor: O Bee Credit Union

Friday, August 1 | Tumwater Valley Golf Course – “Mufasa: The Lion King” Sponsor: WSECU

Friday, August 8 | Tumwater City Hall – “IF” Sponsor: Lacey, Capital, Chehalis, Extreme Collision Centers

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Kids Outdoor Recreation Theater Performances

Jul

19

Sat

Farm and Nursery Tours @ Burnt Ridge Nursery & Orchards, Inc

Tickets

Jul 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

SUMMER FARM AND NURSERY TOURS AT BURNT RIDGE NURSERY

Burnt Ridge Nursery will be hosting a public farm and nursery tour, with founder Michael Dolan leading the way as he shares all about their 20 acres of organic fruit and nuts. He’ll show crop plants, including hazelnuts, chestnuts, figs, mulberries, blueberries, kiwis,
and more! Cultivation and propagation techniques will be discussed, as well as varieties that do well here in the Pacific Northwest. A fruit sample plate will be provided after the tour.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. Single Tickets are $15, Party of 3 is $35, Party of 4 is $40.
Tickets can be purchased online, on our website at www.burntridgenursery.org or by calling our office at 360-985-2873.

There are 2 tour times scheduled each day. All of the events will be held outside.

Saturday, July 19th, 2025
10:00am-12:00pm or 1:30-3:30pm

Saturday, August 16th, 2025
10:00am-12:00pm or 1:30-3:30pm

Saturday, September 13th, 2025
10:00am-12:00 pm or 1:30-3:30pm

Categories: Family Events Food & Beverage Health and Wellness Home and Garden Outdoor Recreation

Final Weekend of the Season @ Evergreen Valley Lavender Farm

Tickets

Jul 19 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Evergreen Valley Lavender Farm provides organic lavender (fresh, dried and culinary), premium-quality essential oils and sprays, and handmade gifts from local artisans. Locally-owned and lovingly operated, this charming boutique venue features 13 varieties of lavender, a gift shop, on-site distillation, happy honey bees and more. Explore some of our offerings here, learn about the different varietals and properties of our botanicals, or come out to the farm for a visit!

Opening weekend June 27th and 28th from 10:00 to 4:00 including a plant sale.

Open each Friday and Saturday from 10:00 to 4:00 through July 19th, for U-pick and shopping

16th year Lavender Festival, July 12th from 10:00 to 4:00. Over a dozen local crafters and food vendors will be on hand for your shopping pleasure.

Evergreen Valley Lavender Farm 9733 Evergreen Valley Road SE, Olympia 98513. Follow signs from the roundabout at Yelm Highway and Meridian.

Categories: Family Events Home and Garden Outdoor Recreation

Lacey Museum’s Great Lacey Adventure @ Lacey City Hall, Community Room

Tickets

Jul 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join the ultimate scavenger hunt adventure, Lacey edition! Each participant or team will receive a mission packet with everything you need to embark on your journey. After every four missions, make your way to the designated checkpoints in sequence, culminating at our grand finale back at Lacey City Hall. This is where our team will record your final time and present you with the official stamp of completion. An event-exclusive medal, as well as a patch and sticker will be awarded to the first 10 people that finish.

Start and end of scavenger hunt is located at Lacey City Hall.

Please visit our website for more information: LaceyMuseum.org

Categories: Everyday Family Events Local History

Sharkapalooza @ WET Science Center

Tickets

Jul 19 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Get ready for a jaw-some adventure celebrating the ocean’s most iconic predator! Sink your teeth into shark-themed crafts and discover fun facts about these fascinating fish, who are truly more friend than foe.

Categories: Family Events Kids Outdoor Recreation

Farm and Nursery Tours @ Burnt Ridge Nursery & Orchards, Inc

Tickets

Jul 19 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

SUMMER FARM AND NURSERY TOURS AT BURNT RIDGE NURSERY

Burnt Ridge Nursery will be hosting a public farm and nursery tour, with founder Michael Dolan leading the way as he shares all about their 20 acres of organic fruit and nuts. He’ll show crop plants, including hazelnuts, chestnuts, figs, mulberries, blueberries, kiwis,
and more! Cultivation and propagation techniques will be discussed, as well as varieties that do well here in the Pacific Northwest. A fruit sample plate will be provided after the tour.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. Single Tickets are $15, Party of 3 is $35, Party of 4 is $40.
Tickets can be purchased online, on our website at www.burntridgenursery.org or by calling our office at 360-985-2873.

There are 2 tour times scheduled each day. All of the events will be held outside.

Saturday, July 19th, 2025
10:00am-12:00pm or 1:30-3:30pm

Saturday, August 16th, 2025
10:00am-12:00pm or 1:30-3:30pm

Saturday, September 13th, 2025
10:00am-12:00 pm or 1:30-3:30pm

Categories: Family Events Food & Beverage Health and Wellness Home and Garden Outdoor Recreation

Jul

20

Sun

Little Red Schoolhouse Project-School Supply Drive @ Drop Off At Participating locations through July 31st

Tickets

Jul 20 all-day

Welcome to the Little Red Schoolhouse

Thurston County, Washington State

Who We Are What we do and why
Donations What we need
Getting involved How you can help
Email signup Subscribe to our mailing list
Distribution of Supplies How it works
Donors All the wonderful people/groups who help
Contact How to reach us
2023 Brochure – Handy guide to what we do
Find us on Facebook

If your child is in need of supplies, you may contact your school or district in early September.

Help us “Send every child back to school with pride.” Your contributions prompted one school district to write:

“Thank you for the high quality supplies. Every year gets better and better!”

https://the-little-red-schoolhouse-project.square.site/

Your donations are much appreciated!

The Little Red Schoolhouse Project is a program of Family Education & Support Services, a registered 501(c) (3) nonprofit tax exempt corporation. Tax ID 91-2003171 . Thank you for your donation.

Categories: Education Family Events Kids Volunteer and Community Enrichment

Scherler Sundays @ 7th and Franklin St

Tickets

Jul 20 @ 3:00 pm

SCHERLER SUNDAYS is a completely-free, non-profit outdoor concert series, now in its fourth year. All ages are encouraged to attend. Wide variety of musical styles with over 30 regional and national performers over the course of 9 weeks.

Each artist is interviewed briefly onstage for a taping of the podcast Low Profile.

Local merchants plus food and beverages available on site, lawn chairs encouraged. Earplugs and sunscreen provided free of charge.

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Music Concerts Outdoor Recreation

Jul

22

Tue

Little Red Schoolhouse Project-School Supply Drive @ Drop Off At Participating locations through July 31st

Tickets

Jul 22 all-day

Welcome to the Little Red Schoolhouse

Thurston County, Washington State

Who We Are What we do and why
Donations What we need
Getting involved How you can help
Email signup Subscribe to our mailing list
Distribution of Supplies How it works
Donors All the wonderful people/groups who help
Contact How to reach us
2023 Brochure – Handy guide to what we do
Find us on Facebook

If your child is in need of supplies, you may contact your school or district in early September.

Help us “Send every child back to school with pride.” Your contributions prompted one school district to write:

“Thank you for the high quality supplies. Every year gets better and better!”

https://the-little-red-schoolhouse-project.square.site/

Your donations are much appreciated!

The Little Red Schoolhouse Project is a program of Family Education & Support Services, a registered 501(c) (3) nonprofit tax exempt corporation. Tax ID 91-2003171 . Thank you for your donation.

Categories: Education Family Events Kids Volunteer and Community Enrichment

Drop-In Direct Animation and Printmaking: with Westport Aquarium @ Olympia Timberland Library

Tickets

Jul 22 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join us to create your own direct animation mini movie on 35mm film leader. Westport Aquarium will provide 2 historic 100 year old machines of the past to create a unique mini movie. Then hand crank and project your own film on a c. 100 year old 35 millimeter hand crank film projector. We will be using markers to draw directly on 3 feet or more of 35 mm film leader. In this method you can watch your film right away. You don’t need to wait to send the film off for development. Bring the whole family or a group of friends and splice your sections of film together into one longer film. All ages welcome!

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Education Family Events Kids Workshops, Classes and Lectures

Jul

23

Wed

Music in the Park @ Sylvester Park

Tickets

Jul 23 @ 6:00 pm

Music in the Park Returns to Downtown Olympia in July
Presented by Olympia Federal Savings

The Olympia Downtown Alliance is excited to bring back Music in the Park—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.

Whether you’re dancing with friends or relaxing on a blanket, this series is your invitation to celebrate summer with music, community, and good vibes.

2025 Concert Schedule

Sylvester Park Concerts

July 9 – PC&J (6:00 PM) | The Eclectics (7:00 PM)
July 16 – Anderson Raye (6:00 PM) | Nikko & The Night Shift (7:00 PM)
July 23 – Danika Rozhanica (6:00 PM) | Briarfinch (7:00 PM)

Port Plaza Concert

July 30 – Minda Lacy (6:00 PM) | Eden Lane Jazz (7:00 PM)

Concerts begin at 6:00 PM with opening acts, followed by headliners from 7:00–8:00 PM

What to Bring
Pack your blankets, lawn chairs, and your favorite takeout from a downtown Olympia restaurant, then settle in for an unforgettable evening of music under the summer sky.

Why It Matters
Music in the Park draws hundreds—sometimes thousands—of attendees each summer, spotlighting the talent of local and regional musicians while boosting the vibrancy of downtown Olympia.

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Music Concerts Outdoor Recreation

Summer Lecture Series @ Norm Dicks Visitor Center Auditorium, Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge

Tickets

Jul 23 @ 7:00 pm

38th Annual Summer Lecture Series in July and August

2025 brings an exciting lineup of great guest speakers for the 38th Annual Summer Lecture Series! This event brings high quality speakers on a variety of natural and cultural history topics to the Norm Dicks Visitor Center Auditorium, Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m.

Free tickets are available at the door starting at 6:30, with a limit of 100 people in the audience.

At this time the event is in-person only. Combine your visit with a stroll on the refuge trails. Entry to the refuge is free for event attendees.

July 9, Steve Albrecht, Leaving No Trace

July 16, Dr. Greg Hood, Beavers in Tidal Marshes

July 23, Dave Slater, Fascinating Lives of Five Washington Shorebirds

July 30, Jennifer Hahn, Foraging as a Passport to Place

Aug. 6, Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project

Aug. 13, Dr. Jane Mangold, Invasive Plants in the West

Aug. 20, Marco Pinchot, Running the Nisqually Community Forest

Aug. 27, Janine Gates, Saving the Nisqually Delta: Lessons in Citizen Activism

Categories: Education Family Events Local History Volunteer and Community Enrichment Workshops, Classes and Lectures

Olympia Events Calendar

Welcome to the Little Red Schoolhouse

Thurston County, Washington State

The Little Red Schoolhouse Project is a program of Family Education & Support Services, a registered 501(c) (3) nonprofit tax exempt corporation. Tax ID 91-2003171 . Thank you for your donation.

Welcome to the Little Red Schoolhouse

Thurston County, Washington State

The Little Red Schoolhouse Project is a program of Family Education & Support Services, a registered 501(c) (3) nonprofit tax exempt corporation. Tax ID 91-2003171 . Thank you for your donation.

Welcome to the Little Red Schoolhouse

Thurston County, Washington State

The Little Red Schoolhouse Project is a program of Family Education & Support Services, a registered 501(c) (3) nonprofit tax exempt corporation. Tax ID 91-2003171 . Thank you for your donation.

Sponsored by Toyota of Olympia and held at the dealership!

Welcome to the Little Red Schoolhouse

Thurston County, Washington State

The Little Red Schoolhouse Project is a program of Family Education & Support Services, a registered 501(c) (3) nonprofit tax exempt corporation. Tax ID 91-2003171 . Thank you for your donation.

Welcome to the Little Red Schoolhouse

Thurston County, Washington State

The Little Red Schoolhouse Project is a program of Family Education & Support Services, a registered 501(c) (3) nonprofit tax exempt corporation. Tax ID 91-2003171 . Thank you for your donation.

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