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Plankton Party @ WET Science Center

Jul 27 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

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.

Categories: Family Events Kids Outdoor Recreation

Aerial Shows and Circus Play with Wings Aerial Acrobats @ Hands On Children's Museum

Jul 27 @ 11:00 am

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

Categories: Kids

Instrument Petting Zoo with SOGO (Student Orchestra of Greater Olympia) @ Hands On Children's Museum

Jul 27 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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

Categories: Family Events Kids

Aerial Shows and Circus Play with Wings Aerial Acrobats @ Hands On Children's Museum

Jul 27 @ 1:00 pm

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

Categories: Kids

Drop-In Zine Workshop @ Olympia Timberland Library

Jul 27 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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

Categories: Family Events Kids

Aerial Shows and Circus Play with Wings Aerial Acrobats @ Hands On Children's Museum

Jul 27 @ 2:30 pm

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

Categories: Kids

Olympia Community School Summer Camp @ Olympia Community School

Jul 29 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

It’s that time of year again! OCS is happy to offer a total of 9 weeks of Summer Camp. Sign up for as many weeks as you like. With weekly themes, fantastic staff and plenty of outdoor fun, you’re kiddo(s) are guaranteed to have a blast!

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Education Kids

Olympia Community School Summer Camp @ Olympia Community School

Jul 30 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

It’s that time of year again! OCS is happy to offer a total of 9 weeks of Summer Camp. Sign up for as many weeks as you like. With weekly themes, fantastic staff and plenty of outdoor fun, you’re kiddo(s) are guaranteed to have a blast!

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Education Kids

Lacey in Tune @ Huntamer Park

Jul 30 @ 6:30 pm

Come experience the harmony of music and nature at Lacey in Tune. This FREE family-friendly musical series brings together talented artist of various performances. From interactive children’s songs, Classic rock hits, and Celtic Folk music to Reptile Presentations, Comedic Pirates, Amazing Magic and so much more! There’s something for everyone to enjoy. Pack a picnic, spread out a blanket, and join us Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. letting melodies and entertainment take you on a journey.

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Kids Music Concerts Outdoor Recreation

Lantern Lights the Library: Manic Pixie Dream Boat, The Etnos, and Titans of Industry @ Olympia Timberland Library

Jul 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

This series of events makes local music accessible to people of all ages in a safe, fun environment. The lineup this month is Manic Pixie Dream Boat (Oly), The Etnos (Oly), and Titans of Industry (PDX). We’ll have light snacks and earplugs available. Come experience local music and get loud at the library! Thank you to Lantern Records and the Friends of the Olympia Library for their support.

Categories: Family Events Kids

Olympia Community School Summer Camp @ Olympia Community School

Jul 31 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

It’s that time of year again! OCS is happy to offer a total of 9 weeks of Summer Camp. Sign up for as many weeks as you like. With weekly themes, fantastic staff and plenty of outdoor fun, you’re kiddo(s) are guaranteed to have a blast!

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Education Kids

Lacey in Tune @ Huntamer Park

Jul 31 @ 12:00 pm

Come experience the harmony of music and nature at Lacey in Tune. This FREE family-friendly musical series brings together talented artist of various performances. From interactive children’s songs, Classic rock hits, and Celtic Folk music to Reptile Presentations, Comedic Pirates, Amazing Magic and so much more! There’s something for everyone to enjoy. Pack a picnic, spread out a blanket, and join us Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. letting melodies and entertainment take you on a journey.

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Kids Music Concerts Outdoor Recreation

Olympia Community School Summer Camp @ Olympia Community School

Aug 1 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

It’s that time of year again! OCS is happy to offer a total of 9 weeks of Summer Camp. Sign up for as many weeks as you like. With weekly themes, fantastic staff and plenty of outdoor fun, you’re kiddo(s) are guaranteed to have a blast!

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Education Kids

Play in the Parks @ Multiple Parks Lacey

Aug 1 @ 2:00 pm

Gather the kids and join us Thursday afternoons for fun and laughter at different parks in Lacey for our Play in the Park series. Come enjoy this wonderful opportunity to bond with family and friends with FREE entertainment and activities in July and August!

Categories: Family Events Kids Outdoor Recreation

Olympia Community School Summer Camp @ Olympia Community School

Aug 2 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

It’s that time of year again! OCS is happy to offer a total of 9 weeks of Summer Camp. Sign up for as many weeks as you like. With weekly themes, fantastic staff and plenty of outdoor fun, you’re kiddo(s) are guaranteed to have a blast!

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Education Kids

Tidal zone touch tank with Puget Sound Estuarium @ Hands On Children's Museum

Aug 2 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Learn about cool critters of the intertidal zone with educators and a touch tank from the Puget Sound Estuarium!

Summer Adventures Sponsored By Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry

Categories: Family Events Kids

Raptor Ambassadors with The Falconer @ Hands On Children's Museum

Aug 2 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Enjoy the chance to get up close and personal with raptors! Discover the ancient art of falconry and the important role these birds play in nature. Plus, find out the fascinating connection between birds of prey and dinosaurs! It’s going to be a hoot!

Summer Adventures Sponsored By: Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry

Categories: Family Events Kids

Night Market at the Depot @ Lacey Depot Park

Aug 2 @ 4:00 pm

We’re excited to bring Night Market at the Depot events to our community! Join us every-other Friday, starting April 26 and running through October, at the Lacey Depot Park (5700 Lacey Blvd SE). We’ll have music, local artisans, food trucks, and lots of fun for the entire family!

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parade Food & Beverage Home and Garden Kids

Lacey in Tune @ Huntamer Park

Aug 2 @ 7:00 pm

Come experience the harmony of music and nature at Lacey in Tune. This FREE family-friendly musical series brings together talented artist of various performances. From interactive children’s songs, Classic rock hits, and Celtic Folk music to Reptile Presentations, Comedic Pirates, Amazing Magic and so much more! There’s something for everyone to enjoy. Pack a picnic, spread out a blanket, and join us Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. letting melodies and entertainment take you on a journey.

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Kids Music Concerts Outdoor Recreation

Classic Beach Summer Camps @ Nisqually Reach Nature Center

Aug 5 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Nominated for Best of South Sound Summer Camps, the Nisqually Reach Nature Center (NRNC) has hosted numerous summer day camps at Luhr Beach. These camps are designed to connect students entering grades 2nd-7th with nature through a hands-on, inquiry-based science program. Each 4-day camp enrolls 14 campers.

Our summer camps emphasize basic science concepts through engaging activities, educational games, and free time on the beach. In addition to the NRNC core curriculum, new elements are introduced each year. These include guest speakers and innovative activities. Past presentations have focused on the geology of sand/mud, nature journaling, salmon life cycle and habitat, prey/predator relationships, dogfish dissection, and much more. Many campers return year after year to build on and refresh what they experienced the previous summer.

Camps run from 9 am to 4pm, with 8:30 early drop off available. Cost is $300. Camp scholarships are available. The camps are run at the Nature Center located on the Sound at: 4949 D’Milluhr Dr, Olympia, WA 98516.

Go to the following link for more information and to register: www.nisquallyestuary.org/education/summer-camps/classic-beach-camps

Questions? Contact our education coordinator, Anna Marchand, at anna@nisquallyestuary.org or call 360-459-0387.

Summer Camp dates:

July 8-11, 4th-5th grade

July 16-19, 2nd-3rd grade

July 22-25, 6th-7th grade

August 5-8, 2nd-3rd grade

Categories: Education Kids Outdoor Recreation

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