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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Jun
16
Mon
Adult Creative Contemporary Dance @ The Olympia Center
Jun 16 @ 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm
Adult Creative Contemporary Dance @ The Olympia Center

Join South Sound Dance Access for this fun opportunity for creative expression, strength building, and connection. Creative Contemporary Dance is an open-level dance class for adults of all ages drawing primarily upon Modern and Contemporary Dance techniques. In this class we will learn fundamentals of modern dance technique and dance composition concepts. Well learn fun routines each week and have opportunities to create dances together!

Jun
20
Fri
The Knitting Circle @ Lacey Timberland Library
Jun 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Knitting Circle @ Lacey Timberland Library | Lacey | Washington | United States

The Knitting Circle meets at Lacey Timberland Library every Friday 10:00 am until noon.

The group meets either in the Conference Room or inside the main part of the library on the left side over by windows.

Bring your current knitting, crochet, or other needlework project & meet other needle crafters for sharing tips, troubleshooting, & crafting companionship.

All skill levels welcome.

The Knitting Circle is not a class, lecture, meeting, etc, so arrive & depart whenever you want, meet more often inside the library, etc.

Do you no longer knit or crochet & have unwanted yarn, fiber, needles, hooks, looms, spinning wheels, books, or magazines? Please consider giving them to us free of charge any Friday morning.

This event is not sponsored by Lacey Timberland Library.

Understanding Hearing Loss: Tools, Tips, and Awareness @ Lacey Timberland Library
Jun 20 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Understanding Hearing Loss: Tools, Tips, and Awareness @ Lacey Timberland Library

Join hearing health advocates Heidi Crabtree and Carolyn Odio for a free community session on hearing loss. Learn to recognize signs, improve communication, and explore assistive tools that can help. See real devices up close and leave with practical tips. No registration needed. All are welcome

Jun
22
Sun
Prayers for World Peace @ Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center
Jun 22 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am
Prayers for World Peace @ Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center | Olympia | Washington | United States

Prayers for World Peace
Sundays 10:00 – 11:15am
A peaceful, contemplative time in your weekend. Join us for prayers for world peace and uplifting advice on how we can transform our day-to-day life into opportunities for personal and spiritual growth. Through developing inner peace in this way, outer peace will naturally come about.
Everybody Welcome

MAKE: Crochet 101, crochet a Granny Square! @ Lacey MakerSpace at St. Martin's University Campus Zaverl Hall
Jun 22 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
MAKE: Crochet 101, crochet a Granny Square! @ Lacey MakerSpace at St. Martin's University Campus Zaverl Hall

Don’t be square, Crochet a Granny Square! This class is perfect for beginners and also those looking to refresh their crochet skills, offering a relaxed and creative atmosphere. Right-handed techniques will be demonstrated. The granny square is a foundational crochet motif that’s incredibly versatile. Students will learn basic crochet stitches while creating a tangible, satisfying project to take home.

Argentine Tango Course: Relationship Skills Through Dance @ Thrive Community Fitness
Jun 22 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Argentine Tango Course: Relationship Skills Through Dance @ Thrive Community Fitness

Experience the joy of partner dance as instructor Nadine Harrell teaches you the playful, flirtatious Argentine Tango.

Life is a dance and partner dance is a relationship. This 6-week course is for those who want to learn to tune into the subtle communication between two individuals and how to work with each other within a strong cooperative context.

Come build the skills which makes any partner dance or a relationship a thing of cooperative art.

Salsa Course (Improving Posture and Balance Through Dance ) @ Thrive Community Fitness
Jun 22 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Salsa Course (Improving Posture and Balance Through Dance ) @ Thrive Community Fitness

Experience the joy of dance as instructor Nadine Harrell teaches you the sassy dance Salsa.

This 6-week course is for individuals who want to increase their body awareness, and improve body alignment and balance while they learn the basic Salsa dance steps needed to get out on the dance floor.

Days: Sundays 6/22/25 – 7/27/25 (RSVP Only)

Time: 4:30 pm – 5:30pm

Price: $60 (6-week course)

Location: Thrive Community Fitness 5401 Corporate Ctr Lp SE, Lacey, WA 98503

For inquiries or to RSVP, use my contact page.

Jun
23
Mon
Adult Creative Contemporary Dance @ The Olympia Center
Jun 23 @ 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm
Adult Creative Contemporary Dance @ The Olympia Center

Join South Sound Dance Access for this fun opportunity for creative expression, strength building, and connection. Creative Contemporary Dance is an open-level dance class for adults of all ages drawing primarily upon Modern and Contemporary Dance techniques. In this class we will learn fundamentals of modern dance technique and dance composition concepts. Well learn fun routines each week and have opportunities to create dances together!

Jun
25
Wed
MAKE: Wooden Wall Cabinet @ Lacey MakerSpace at St. Martin's University Campus Zaverl Hall
Jun 25 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
MAKE: Wooden Wall Cabinet @ Lacey MakerSpace at St. Martin's University Campus Zaverl Hall

Learn how to make a basic wall cabinet using an assortment of power tools.  In this 6-hour course, you will learn safety protocols and industry techniques through building a simple wall cabinet with sliding doors. Each student will take home a custom cabinet that is ideal for storing books, trinkets, or home goods.

Jun
27
Fri
MAKE: Tote Bag @ Lacey MakerSpace at St. Martin's University Campus Zaverl Hall
Jun 27 @ 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
MAKE: Tote Bag @ Lacey MakerSpace at St. Martin's University Campus Zaverl Hall

This beginner-friendly sewing workshop is led by experienced tailor. You will learn custom tailoring, hemming, and sewing. You will be guided through the entire process of creating your own tote bag. Gain a foundational understanding of sewing machine components and their functions along with a myriad of other handy sewing skills!

The Knitting Circle @ Lacey Timberland Library
Jun 27 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Knitting Circle @ Lacey Timberland Library | Lacey | Washington | United States

The Knitting Circle meets at Lacey Timberland Library every Friday 10:00 am until noon.

The group meets either in the Conference Room or inside the main part of the library on the left side over by windows.

Bring your current knitting, crochet, or other needlework project & meet other needle crafters for sharing tips, troubleshooting, & crafting companionship.

All skill levels welcome.

The Knitting Circle is not a class, lecture, meeting, etc, so arrive & depart whenever you want, meet more often inside the library, etc.

Do you no longer knit or crochet & have unwanted yarn, fiber, needles, hooks, looms, spinning wheels, books, or magazines? Please consider giving them to us free of charge any Friday morning.

This event is not sponsored by Lacey Timberland Library.

Jun
29
Sun
Prayers for World Peace @ Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center
Jun 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am
Prayers for World Peace @ Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center | Olympia | Washington | United States

Prayers for World Peace
Sundays 10:00 – 11:15am
A peaceful, contemplative time in your weekend. Join us for prayers for world peace and uplifting advice on how we can transform our day-to-day life into opportunities for personal and spiritual growth. Through developing inner peace in this way, outer peace will naturally come about.
Everybody Welcome

Argentine Tango Course: Relationship Skills Through Dance @ Thrive Community Fitness
Jun 29 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Argentine Tango Course: Relationship Skills Through Dance @ Thrive Community Fitness

Experience the joy of partner dance as instructor Nadine Harrell teaches you the playful, flirtatious Argentine Tango.

Life is a dance and partner dance is a relationship. This 6-week course is for those who want to learn to tune into the subtle communication between two individuals and how to work with each other within a strong cooperative context.

Come build the skills which makes any partner dance or a relationship a thing of cooperative art.

Salsa Course (Improving Posture and Balance Through Dance ) @ Thrive Community Fitness
Jun 29 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Salsa Course (Improving Posture and Balance Through Dance ) @ Thrive Community Fitness

Experience the joy of dance as instructor Nadine Harrell teaches you the sassy dance Salsa.

This 6-week course is for individuals who want to increase their body awareness, and improve body alignment and balance while they learn the basic Salsa dance steps needed to get out on the dance floor.

Days: Sundays 6/22/25 – 7/27/25 (RSVP Only)

Time: 4:30 pm – 5:30pm

Price: $60 (6-week course)

Location: Thrive Community Fitness 5401 Corporate Ctr Lp SE, Lacey, WA 98503

For inquiries or to RSVP, use my contact page.

Jun
30
Mon
Adult Creative Contemporary Dance @ The Olympia Center
Jun 30 @ 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm
Adult Creative Contemporary Dance @ The Olympia Center

Join South Sound Dance Access for this fun opportunity for creative expression, strength building, and connection. Creative Contemporary Dance is an open-level dance class for adults of all ages drawing primarily upon Modern and Contemporary Dance techniques. In this class we will learn fundamentals of modern dance technique and dance composition concepts. Well learn fun routines each week and have opportunities to create dances together!

Jul
4
Fri
The Knitting Circle @ Lacey Timberland Library
Jul 4 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Knitting Circle @ Lacey Timberland Library | Lacey | Washington | United States

The Knitting Circle meets at Lacey Timberland Library every Friday 10:00 am until noon.

The group meets either in the Conference Room or inside the main part of the library on the left side over by windows.

Bring your current knitting, crochet, or other needlework project & meet other needle crafters for sharing tips, troubleshooting, & crafting companionship.

All skill levels welcome.

The Knitting Circle is not a class, lecture, meeting, etc, so arrive & depart whenever you want, meet more often inside the library, etc.

Do you no longer knit or crochet & have unwanted yarn, fiber, needles, hooks, looms, spinning wheels, books, or magazines? Please consider giving them to us free of charge any Friday morning.

This event is not sponsored by Lacey Timberland Library.

Jul
6
Sun
Prayers for World Peace @ Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center
Jul 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am
Prayers for World Peace @ Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center | Olympia | Washington | United States

Prayers for World Peace
Sundays 10:00 – 11:15am
A peaceful, contemplative time in your weekend. Join us for prayers for world peace and uplifting advice on how we can transform our day-to-day life into opportunities for personal and spiritual growth. Through developing inner peace in this way, outer peace will naturally come about.
Everybody Welcome

Argentine Tango Course: Relationship Skills Through Dance @ Thrive Community Fitness
Jul 6 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Argentine Tango Course: Relationship Skills Through Dance @ Thrive Community Fitness

Experience the joy of partner dance as instructor Nadine Harrell teaches you the playful, flirtatious Argentine Tango.

Life is a dance and partner dance is a relationship. This 6-week course is for those who want to learn to tune into the subtle communication between two individuals and how to work with each other within a strong cooperative context.

Come build the skills which makes any partner dance or a relationship a thing of cooperative art.

Salsa Course (Improving Posture and Balance Through Dance ) @ Thrive Community Fitness
Jul 6 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Salsa Course (Improving Posture and Balance Through Dance ) @ Thrive Community Fitness

Experience the joy of dance as instructor Nadine Harrell teaches you the sassy dance Salsa.

This 6-week course is for individuals who want to increase their body awareness, and improve body alignment and balance while they learn the basic Salsa dance steps needed to get out on the dance floor.

Days: Sundays 6/22/25 – 7/27/25 (RSVP Only)

Time: 4:30 pm – 5:30pm

Price: $60 (6-week course)

Location: Thrive Community Fitness 5401 Corporate Ctr Lp SE, Lacey, WA 98503

For inquiries or to RSVP, use my contact page.

Jul
7
Mon
Adult Creative Contemporary Dance @ The Olympia Center
Jul 7 @ 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm
Adult Creative Contemporary Dance @ The Olympia Center

Join South Sound Dance Access for this fun opportunity for creative expression, strength building, and connection. Creative Contemporary Dance is an open-level dance class for adults of all ages drawing primarily upon Modern and Contemporary Dance techniques. In this class we will learn fundamentals of modern dance technique and dance composition concepts. Well learn fun routines each week and have opportunities to create dances together!