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
22
Thu
Lunch & Learn: Seasonal Teasecakes by Francesca! @ Olympia Farmers Market
May 22 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch & Learn: Seasonal Teasecakes by Francesca! @ Olympia Farmers Market

Culinary Artist Francesca will be demonstrating how to spruce up a classic dessert with fresh market ingredients (like jam and goat cheese); savory or sweet, this one’s a real treat!

May
24
Sat
River Ridge Band Spring Craft Fair @ Thurston County Fairgrounds
May 24 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
River Ridge Band Spring Craft Fair @ Thurston County Fairgrounds

This event features over 50 local craft vendors, food and beverage vendors, & live entertainment!

ASHHO Cultural Night Market @ ASHHO Cultural Community Center
May 24 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
ASHHO Cultural Night Market @ ASHHO Cultural Community Center

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the ASHHO Cultural Night Market, where food, music, and community come together! Enjoy live music, global cuisine from Runia Soul Café, and a diverse marketplace featuring local vendors and artisans. Shop Intentionally | Live Music | Delicious Food | Support Local. Bring your friends and family for a night of culture, connection, and celebration.

May
28
Wed
South Sound Connections @ Indian Summer Golf and Country Club
May 28 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
South Sound Connections @ Indian Summer Golf and Country Club

We welcome our Chamber members and guests to join South Sound Connections for a fun and educational networking group. This will be a great opportunity to brand your business, meet business professionals, and learn how to enhance your business to business relationships

May
29
Thu
Lunch & Learn: Interactive Plankton Station with the Puget Sound Estuarium! @ Olympia Farmers Market
May 29 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch & Learn: Interactive Plankton Station with the Puget Sound Estuarium! @ Olympia Farmers Market

The Puget Sound Estuarium will be bringing out their interactive Plankton Station: kids and adults alike can look through the microscope to discover a local marine world teeming with life!

Jun
4
Wed
Lacey South Sound Chamber Forum Luncheon @ Indian Summer Golf and Country Club
Jun 4 @ 11:30 am

The Lacey South Sound Chamber hosts a monthly forum luncheon at Indian Summer Golf & Country Club on the first Wednesday of every month. This is an educational event with the opportunity to network and listens to educational speakers.

Jun
25
Wed
South Sound Connections @ Indian Summer Golf and Country Club
Jun 25 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
South Sound Connections @ Indian Summer Golf and Country Club

We welcome our Chamber members and guests to join South Sound Connections for a fun and educational networking group. This will be a great opportunity to brand your business, meet business professionals, and learn how to enhance your business to business relationships

Jun
28
Sat
ASHHO Cultural Night Market @ ASHHO Cultural Community Center
Jun 28 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
ASHHO Cultural Night Market @ ASHHO Cultural Community Center

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the ASHHO Cultural Night Market, where food, music, and community come together! Enjoy live music, global cuisine from Runia Soul Café, and a diverse marketplace featuring local vendors and artisans. Shop Intentionally | Live Music | Delicious Food | Support Local. Bring your friends and family for a night of culture, connection, and celebration.

Jul
2
Wed
Lacey South Sound Chamber Forum Luncheon @ Indian Summer Golf and Country Club
Jul 2 @ 11:30 am

The Lacey South Sound Chamber hosts a monthly forum luncheon at Indian Summer Golf & Country Club on the first Wednesday of every month. This is an educational event with the opportunity to network and listens to educational speakers.

Jul
23
Wed
South Sound Connections @ Indian Summer Golf and Country Club
Jul 23 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
South Sound Connections @ Indian Summer Golf and Country Club

We welcome our Chamber members and guests to join South Sound Connections for a fun and educational networking group. This will be a great opportunity to brand your business, meet business professionals, and learn how to enhance your business to business relationships

Jul
25
Fri
Tenino Rock Rendezvous 2025 @ Oregon Trail Days @ Tenino's City Park
Jul 25 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tenino Rock Rendezvous 2025 @ Oregon Trail Days @ Tenino's City Park

The Rock Rendezvous 2025 at Tenino’s City Park is an exciting chance to see, handle and purchase fossils, rocks, and gems.  It’s a family event with demonstrations, educational displays and a big raffle!  About 20 vendors will have rocks of all types, colors and shapes from Washington, the Pacific Northwest and throughout the world.  Come and have a great time and take home a few treasures!

Jul
26
Sat
Tenino Rock Rendezvous 2025 @ Oregon Trail Days @ Tenino's City Park
Jul 26 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tenino Rock Rendezvous 2025 @ Oregon Trail Days @ Tenino's City Park

The Rock Rendezvous 2025 at Tenino’s City Park is an exciting chance to see, handle and purchase fossils, rocks, and gems.  It’s a family event with demonstrations, educational displays and a big raffle!  About 20 vendors will have rocks of all types, colors and shapes from Washington, the Pacific Northwest and throughout the world.  Come and have a great time and take home a few treasures!

Jul
27
Sun
Tenino Rock Rendezvous 2025 @ Oregon Trail Days @ Tenino's City Park
Jul 27 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tenino Rock Rendezvous 2025 @ Oregon Trail Days @ Tenino's City Park

The Rock Rendezvous 2025 at Tenino’s City Park is an exciting chance to see, handle and purchase fossils, rocks, and gems.  It’s a family event with demonstrations, educational displays and a big raffle!  About 20 vendors will have rocks of all types, colors and shapes from Washington, the Pacific Northwest and throughout the world.  Come and have a great time and take home a few treasures!

Aug
6
Wed
Lacey South Sound Chamber Forum Luncheon @ Indian Summer Golf and Country Club
Aug 6 @ 11:30 am

The Lacey South Sound Chamber hosts a monthly forum luncheon at Indian Summer Golf & Country Club on the first Wednesday of every month. This is an educational event with the opportunity to network and listens to educational speakers.

Aug
27
Wed
South Sound Connections @ Indian Summer Golf and Country Club
Aug 27 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
South Sound Connections @ Indian Summer Golf and Country Club

We welcome our Chamber members and guests to join South Sound Connections for a fun and educational networking group. This will be a great opportunity to brand your business, meet business professionals, and learn how to enhance your business to business relationships

Sep
3
Wed
Lacey South Sound Chamber Forum Luncheon @ Indian Summer Golf and Country Club
Sep 3 @ 11:30 am

The Lacey South Sound Chamber hosts a monthly forum luncheon at Indian Summer Golf & Country Club on the first Wednesday of every month. This is an educational event with the opportunity to network and listens to educational speakers.

Sep
24
Wed
South Sound Connections @ Indian Summer Golf and Country Club
Sep 24 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
South Sound Connections @ Indian Summer Golf and Country Club

We welcome our Chamber members and guests to join South Sound Connections for a fun and educational networking group. This will be a great opportunity to brand your business, meet business professionals, and learn how to enhance your business to business relationships

Oct
1
Wed
Lacey South Sound Chamber Forum Luncheon @ Indian Summer Golf and Country Club
Oct 1 @ 11:30 am

The Lacey South Sound Chamber hosts a monthly forum luncheon at Indian Summer Golf & Country Club on the first Wednesday of every month. This is an educational event with the opportunity to network and listens to educational speakers.

Oct
22
Wed
South Sound Connections @ Indian Summer Golf and Country Club
Oct 22 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
South Sound Connections @ Indian Summer Golf and Country Club

We welcome our Chamber members and guests to join South Sound Connections for a fun and educational networking group. This will be a great opportunity to brand your business, meet business professionals, and learn how to enhance your business to business relationships

Nov
1
Sat
Saint Martin’s 20th Anniversary Gala @ Saint Martin's University, Charneski Center
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.