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
8
Tue
Crusader Camps-Sports Camp @ Evergreen Christian School
Tickets
Jul 8 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Crusader Camps-Sports Camp @ Evergreen Christian School

Join us at camp this summer at Evergreen Christian School. Camps facilitated by educators and open to students age 3 – 12. Low counselor to camper ratio. It is going to be LOTS of fun!

Running three weeks this summer. Choose one or all three.

July 7-11:  Sports Camp

July 28 – Aug 1: STEAM Robotics & Coding

Aug 11 – 15: Summer Blast

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Categories: Education Kids
FC Olympia Summer Camp ages 6-15 @ Regional Athletic Complex
Tickets
Jul 8 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Want to come and learn new soccer skills from your favorite local club? Come to FC Olympia youth summer camps for kids 6-15 years old and spread the word on in the community and Facebook, Instagram and
Twitter!

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Categories: Kids Outdoor Recreation Sports
Saint Martin’s University Women’s Youth (Ages 6-17) Basketball Camp @ Marcus Pavilion & Charneski Recreation Center
Tickets
Jul 8 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saint Martin's University Women's Youth (Ages 6-17) Basketball Camp @ Marcus Pavilion & Charneski Recreation Center

Week 1 Camp July 7th-11th $295 per week

Week 2 Camp July 21st-25th $295 per week

Week 3 Camp August 4th-8th $295 per week

Save $70 when you register for two weeks

Save $90 when you register for all 3 weeks

Our Girls Youth Camp is for girls of all skill levels and abilities. We will emphasize offensive and defensive fundamentals, shooting mechanics, passing, ball handling, and the development of a healthy team-first attitude. Campers will engage in skill stations, individual and team competitions, shooting and skills challenges, 3v3 and 5v5 games. Campers will be divided into age and skill appropriate groups to enhance everyone’s experience. Camp will be led by our Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff and players. All campers will receive a t-shirt and participation certificate, while awards will be distributed for competition winners at the end of camp.

What to Bring: Water bottle, athletic shoes, athletic attire (shorts and t-shirt recommended), Lunch will be provided

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Categories: Health and Wellness Kids Sports Women Focused Events
Jul
9
Wed
Crusader Camps-Sports Camp @ Evergreen Christian School
Tickets
Jul 9 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Crusader Camps-Sports Camp @ Evergreen Christian School

Join us at camp this summer at Evergreen Christian School. Camps facilitated by educators and open to students age 3 – 12. Low counselor to camper ratio. It is going to be LOTS of fun!

Running three weeks this summer. Choose one or all three.

July 7-11:  Sports Camp

July 28 – Aug 1: STEAM Robotics & Coding

Aug 11 – 15: Summer Blast

Read more
Categories: Education Kids
FC Olympia Summer Camp ages 6-15 @ Regional Athletic Complex
Tickets
Jul 9 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Want to come and learn new soccer skills from your favorite local club? Come to FC Olympia youth summer camps for kids 6-15 years old and spread the word on in the community and Facebook, Instagram and
Twitter!

Read more
Categories: Kids Outdoor Recreation Sports
Saint Martin’s University Women’s Youth (Ages 6-17) Basketball Camp @ Marcus Pavilion & Charneski Recreation Center
Tickets
Jul 9 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saint Martin's University Women's Youth (Ages 6-17) Basketball Camp @ Marcus Pavilion & Charneski Recreation Center

Week 1 Camp July 7th-11th $295 per week

Week 2 Camp July 21st-25th $295 per week

Week 3 Camp August 4th-8th $295 per week

Save $70 when you register for two weeks

Save $90 when you register for all 3 weeks

Our Girls Youth Camp is for girls of all skill levels and abilities. We will emphasize offensive and defensive fundamentals, shooting mechanics, passing, ball handling, and the development of a healthy team-first attitude. Campers will engage in skill stations, individual and team competitions, shooting and skills challenges, 3v3 and 5v5 games. Campers will be divided into age and skill appropriate groups to enhance everyone’s experience. Camp will be led by our Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff and players. All campers will receive a t-shirt and participation certificate, while awards will be distributed for competition winners at the end of camp.

What to Bring: Water bottle, athletic shoes, athletic attire (shorts and t-shirt recommended), Lunch will be provided

Read more
Categories: Health and Wellness Kids Sports Women Focused Events
Jul
10
Thu
Crusader Camps-Sports Camp @ Evergreen Christian School
Tickets
Jul 10 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Crusader Camps-Sports Camp @ Evergreen Christian School

Join us at camp this summer at Evergreen Christian School. Camps facilitated by educators and open to students age 3 – 12. Low counselor to camper ratio. It is going to be LOTS of fun!

Running three weeks this summer. Choose one or all three.

July 7-11:  Sports Camp

July 28 – Aug 1: STEAM Robotics & Coding

Aug 11 – 15: Summer Blast

Read more
Categories: Education Kids
FC Olympia Summer Camp ages 6-15 @ Regional Athletic Complex
Tickets
Jul 10 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Want to come and learn new soccer skills from your favorite local club? Come to FC Olympia youth summer camps for kids 6-15 years old and spread the word on in the community and Facebook, Instagram and
Twitter!

Read more
Categories: Kids Outdoor Recreation Sports
Saint Martin’s University Women’s Youth (Ages 6-17) Basketball Camp @ Marcus Pavilion & Charneski Recreation Center
Tickets
Jul 10 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saint Martin's University Women's Youth (Ages 6-17) Basketball Camp @ Marcus Pavilion & Charneski Recreation Center

Week 1 Camp July 7th-11th $295 per week

Week 2 Camp July 21st-25th $295 per week

Week 3 Camp August 4th-8th $295 per week

Save $70 when you register for two weeks

Save $90 when you register for all 3 weeks

Our Girls Youth Camp is for girls of all skill levels and abilities. We will emphasize offensive and defensive fundamentals, shooting mechanics, passing, ball handling, and the development of a healthy team-first attitude. Campers will engage in skill stations, individual and team competitions, shooting and skills challenges, 3v3 and 5v5 games. Campers will be divided into age and skill appropriate groups to enhance everyone’s experience. Camp will be led by our Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff and players. All campers will receive a t-shirt and participation certificate, while awards will be distributed for competition winners at the end of camp.

What to Bring: Water bottle, athletic shoes, athletic attire (shorts and t-shirt recommended), Lunch will be provided

Read more
Categories: Health and Wellness Kids Sports Women Focused Events
Jul
11
Fri
Crusader Camps-Sports Camp @ Evergreen Christian School
Tickets
Jul 11 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Crusader Camps-Sports Camp @ Evergreen Christian School

Join us at camp this summer at Evergreen Christian School. Camps facilitated by educators and open to students age 3 – 12. Low counselor to camper ratio. It is going to be LOTS of fun!

Running three weeks this summer. Choose one or all three.

July 7-11:  Sports Camp

July 28 – Aug 1: STEAM Robotics & Coding

Aug 11 – 15: Summer Blast

Read more
Categories: Education Kids
FC Olympia Summer Camp ages 6-15 @ Regional Athletic Complex
Tickets
Jul 11 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Want to come and learn new soccer skills from your favorite local club? Come to FC Olympia youth summer camps for kids 6-15 years old and spread the word on in the community and Facebook, Instagram and
Twitter!

Read more
Categories: Kids Outdoor Recreation Sports
Saint Martin’s University Women’s Youth (Ages 6-17) Basketball Camp @ Marcus Pavilion & Charneski Recreation Center
Tickets
Jul 11 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saint Martin's University Women's Youth (Ages 6-17) Basketball Camp @ Marcus Pavilion & Charneski Recreation Center

Week 1 Camp July 7th-11th $295 per week

Week 2 Camp July 21st-25th $295 per week

Week 3 Camp August 4th-8th $295 per week

Save $70 when you register for two weeks

Save $90 when you register for all 3 weeks

Our Girls Youth Camp is for girls of all skill levels and abilities. We will emphasize offensive and defensive fundamentals, shooting mechanics, passing, ball handling, and the development of a healthy team-first attitude. Campers will engage in skill stations, individual and team competitions, shooting and skills challenges, 3v3 and 5v5 games. Campers will be divided into age and skill appropriate groups to enhance everyone’s experience. Camp will be led by our Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff and players. All campers will receive a t-shirt and participation certificate, while awards will be distributed for competition winners at the end of camp.

What to Bring: Water bottle, athletic shoes, athletic attire (shorts and t-shirt recommended), Lunch will be provided

Read more
Categories: Health and Wellness Kids Sports Women Focused Events
Plaza Pop-up: Boat Building @ East Bay Public Plaza
Tickets
Jul 11 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Plaza Pop-up: Boat Building @ East Bay Public Plaza

Think you’ve got what it takes to engineer a boat? Use a variety of materials to craft your boat and refine your design as you test it in our reclaimed water stream. Join the WET Science Center educators in the East Bay Public Plaza from 12-3pm.

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Categories: Family Events Kids Outdoor Recreation
Native Storytelling with Itsa Shash @ Hands On Children's Museum
Tickets
Jul 11 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Native Storytelling with Itsa Shash @ Hands On Children's Museum

Listen and participate in Native Storytelling with Indigenous Storyteller Itsa Shash.

Stories at 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m., & 6 p.m.

Itsa Shash is an Indipino storyteller, poet, and musician descended from Indeh (Apache), Nahua, Chichimeca, and Filipino peoples. Itsa has been bringing social stories and music to schools and social gatherings nationwide since he was 4 years old. It is a means to celebrate culture, empower community, and share wisdom and joy.

Free with Hands On Children’s Museum admission or membership. Online reservations recommended.

Presented by Nisqually Indian Tribe

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Categories: Family Events Kids
$1 Admission Exhibits, Activities & Guests @ Hands On Children's Museum
Tickets
Jul 11 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
$1 Admission Exhibits, Activities & Guests @ Hands On Children's Museum

July 11th from 4-8 PM, explore all the exciting exhibits at Hands On Children’s Museum for just $1 per person!

– Native Storytelling with Itsa Shash (3:00, 4:30 & 6:00 p.m.)

– Water Safety with South Sound YMCA (5–7 p.m.)

– Book Giveaway with South Sound Reading Foundation (5–7 p.m.)

– Adventure Maps with Timberland Regional Library (5–7 p.m.)

Supported By: foundry10, Inspire Olympia, and Lacey Rotary

 

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Categories: Family Events Kids
FC Olympia Vs West Seattle Junction USL2 @ Regional Athletic Complex
Tickets
Jul 11 @ 7:00 pm
FC Olympia Vs West Seattle Junction USL2 @ Regional Athletic Complex

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!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Kids Sports
Jul
12
Sat
Here Be Dragons @ WET Science Center
Tickets
Jul 12 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Here Be Dragons @ WET Science Center

From giant lizards and winged sea slugs to racing watercraft, discover the real-life “dragons” that live among us! Find out how some animals resemble mythical dragons and enjoy a variety of dragon crafts, such as paper airplanes, boats, and masks.

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Categories: Family Events Kids Outdoor Recreation
Jul
13
Sun
FC Olympia Vs Bigfoot FC USL2 @ Regional Athletic Complex
Tickets
Jul 13 @ 5:00 pm
FC Olympia Vs Bigfoot FC USL2 @ Regional Athletic Complex

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!

Read more
Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Kids Sports
Jul
14
Mon
FC Olympia Summer Camp ages 6-15 @ Regional Athletic Complex
Tickets
Jul 14 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Want to come and learn new soccer skills from your favorite local club? Come to FC Olympia youth summer camps for kids 6-15 years old and spread the word on in the community and Facebook, Instagram and
Twitter!

Read more
Categories: Kids Outdoor Recreation Sports
Saint Martin’s University Men’s Youth (Ages 8-17) Basketball Camp @ Saint Martin's University
Tickets
Jul 14 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saint Martin's University Men's Youth (Ages 8-17) Basketball Camp @ Saint Martin's University

Week 1 Camp June 23rd-27thth $313 per camper

Week 2 Camp July 14th-18th $313 per camper

Week 3 Camp July 28th-Aug 1st $313 per camper

Save $70 when you register for two camps

Save $90 when you register for all 3 camps

  • Campers should come prepared with athletic shoes, shorts, and a shirt. T-Shirts & Lunch provided
  • Our famous summer camps have expanded to include Fridays with tournament bracket play and skills challenges to end the week!
  • At our youth skills camp, we emphasize the importance of fundamentals, which include passing, shooting, ball handling, footwork, and defense. Through break downs, competitions, and fun games, we hone each camper’s skill set over the course of the camp. We utilize many of the drills and techniques we use with our athletes. This is a great opportunity to learn from the Saint Martin’s Men’s Basketball players and staff. Campers can expect to be placed in age and ability appropriate groups settings.
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Categories: Health and Wellness Kids Sports
July 2025 Jul 2025