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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May – November 2025 May – Nov 2025
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May
3
Sat
Paws 4 a Cause: A family-and pet-friendly event to raise funds to fight cancer in pets and people @ Heritage Park / Capitol Lake
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May 3 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Paws 4 a Cause: A family-and pet-friendly event to raise funds to fight cancer in pets and people @ Heritage Park / Capitol Lake

Animal lovers of all fitness abilities are invited to join us for a fun, family event to raise funds to end cancer – both in humans and in animals, including a 1.5 mile walk around Capitol Lake. Come early to explore the information and vendor booths for giveaways and shopping! There will also be an awards ceremony after the walk with chances to win one of many door prizes. During the walk, water and first-aid support will be available for both human and canine participants. Throughout the event, there will be an arena are with a variety of activities and demos relating to dog training skills, police K-9 unit, emotional support dogs, and dog contests.

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Categories: Family Events Health and Wellness Non-profit Fundraising Events Outdoor Recreation Volunteer and Community Enrichment
May
10
Sat
Concern For Animals Annual Plant Sale @ Concern For Animals
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May 10 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Concern For Animals Annual Plant Sale @ Concern For Animals

Get Ready for CFA’s Annual Plant Sale! 🌿🌸This year is our biggest plant sale yet! We’ve been busy growing a fantastic selection all winter, and generous community members have donated even more beauties. Every purchase supports local pets. Proceeds directly fund vital CFA programs like our weekly pet food bank and healthcare vouchers, helping keep pets healthy and with their families.

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Categories: Family Events Home and Garden Non-profit Fundraising Events
May
31
Sat
Chamber Music Benefit Recital for the Mayday Foundation @ Westminster Presbyterian Church
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May 31 @ 7:00 pm
Chamber Music Benefit Recital for the Mayday Foundation @ Westminster Presbyterian Church

Join us for a special benefit recital featuring some of the region’s finest classical musicians — from the Olympia Symphony, Northwest Sinfonietta, Olympia Chamber Orchestra, South Puget Sound Community Orchestra, and more. These outstanding performers are coming together for one unforgettable night, all to support The Mayday Foundation — a nonprofit that helps local families coping with cancer while raising children at home. The Mayday Foundation provides practical, immediate support — helping with rent, utilities, groceries, and transportation costs — so families can focus on what matters most: healing and hope. Every dollar raised stays right here in our community, supporting families in Thurston, Mason, Lewis, and Grays Harbor counties.

Come be part of a night filled with beautiful music, compassion, and community spirit.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Music Concerts Non-profit Fundraising Events
Jun
21
Sat
Relay For Life of Thurston County Presented by TwinStar Credit Union @ North Thurston High School / South Sound Stadium
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Jun 21 @ 12:00 pm – Jun 22 @ 10:00 am
Relay For Life of Thurston County Presented by TwinStar Credit Union @ North Thurston High School / South Sound Stadium

Join us for the 40th anniversary of Relay For Life of Thurston County. This is a family friendly event kicking off with a Survivor/Caregiver lap, food trucks, DJ, demonstrations, contests, themed laps, a luminaria lap and so much more. This event is Free.

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Categories: Family Events Non-profit Fundraising Events Outdoor Recreation
Aug
1
Fri
Saint Martin’s University 42nd Annual Golf Classic @ Capitol City Golf Club
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Aug 1 @ 8:30 am
Saint Martin's University 42nd Annual Golf Classic @ Capitol City Golf Club

The annual Golf Classic is the University’s largest fundraiser for Saint’s Athletics, raising critical funds for student-athlete scholarships. The event draws alumni, businesses, sponsors, and donors of Saint Martin’s University together for some friendly tournament competition! Individuals who join in and support the Golf Classic Tournament help us ensure we retain and recruit top athletic talent for the Saint Martin’s University athletic programs.

Check-in at 7:30 AM, Shotgun at 8:30 AM

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Categories: Business Networking Events Family Events Health and Wellness Non-profit Fundraising Events Outdoor Recreation Sports Volunteer and Community Enrichment
Nov
1
Sat
Saint Martin’s 20th Anniversary Gala @ Saint Martin's University, Charneski Center
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Nov 1 @ 5:00 pm
Saint Martin's 20th Anniversary Gala @ Saint Martin's University, Charneski Center

Join us for the 20th Anniversary of the Saint Martin’s Galaon November 1, 2025, an unforgettable evening dedicated to supporting student scholarships. This year, we are excited to welcome celebrity chef Rick Bayless as our host, promising an evening filled with extraordinary food, community, and generosity. Over the past two decades, this event has raised more than $21 million, opening doors to a Catholic Benedictine education for countless students. Your participation in the Gala will directly impact the lives of countless students, giving them the opportunity to thrive at Saint Martin’s University and beyond.

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Categories: Education Food & Beverage Non-profit Fundraising Events
May – November 2025 May – Nov 2025