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Scherler Sundays @ 7th and Franklin St

Jul 20 @ 3:00 pm

SCHERLER SUNDAYS is a completely-free, non-profit outdoor concert series, now in its fourth year. All ages are encouraged to attend. Wide variety of musical styles with over 30 regional and national performers over the course of 9 weeks.

Each artist is interviewed briefly onstage for a taping of the podcast Low Profile.

Local merchants plus food and beverages available on site, lawn chairs encouraged. Earplugs and sunscreen provided free of charge.

Jul

21

Mon

FC Olympia Summer Camp ages 6-15 @ Regional Athletic Complex

Tickets

Jul 21 @ 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!

Categories: Kids Outdoor Recreation Sports

Jul

22

Tue

FC Olympia Summer Camp ages 6-15 @ Regional Athletic Complex

Tickets

Jul 22 @ 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!

Categories: Kids Outdoor Recreation Sports

Jul

23

Wed

FC Olympia Summer Camp ages 6-15 @ Regional Athletic Complex

Tickets

Jul 23 @ 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!

Categories: Kids Outdoor Recreation Sports

Music in the Park @ Sylvester Park

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Jul 23 @ 6:00 pm

Music in the Park Returns to Downtown Olympia in July
Presented by Olympia Federal Savings

The Olympia Downtown Alliance is excited to bring back Music in the Park—a beloved summer tradition featuring live, local music in beautiful downtown settings. Join us for four Wednesdays of free outdoor concerts at Sylvester Park and Port Plaza.

Whether you’re dancing with friends or relaxing on a blanket, this series is your invitation to celebrate summer with music, community, and good vibes.

2025 Concert Schedule

Sylvester Park Concerts

July 9 – PC&J (6:00 PM) | The Eclectics (7:00 PM)
July 16 – Anderson Raye (6:00 PM) | Nikko & The Night Shift (7:00 PM)
July 23 – Danika Rozhanica (6:00 PM) | Briarfinch (7:00 PM)

Port Plaza Concert

July 30 – Minda Lacy (6:00 PM) | Eden Lane Jazz (7:00 PM)

Concerts begin at 6:00 PM with opening acts, followed by headliners from 7:00–8:00 PM

What to Bring
Pack your blankets, lawn chairs, and your favorite takeout from a downtown Olympia restaurant, then settle in for an unforgettable evening of music under the summer sky.

Why It Matters
Music in the Park draws hundreds—sometimes thousands—of attendees each summer, spotlighting the talent of local and regional musicians while boosting the vibrancy of downtown Olympia.

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Music Concerts Outdoor Recreation

Jul

24

Thu

FC Olympia Summer Camp ages 6-15 @ Regional Athletic Complex

Tickets

Jul 24 @ 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!

Categories: Kids Outdoor Recreation Sports

American Legion Band @ Tanglewilde Recreation Park

Tickets

Jul 24 @ 6:00 pm

AMERICAN LEGION BAND, LOCAL DAR CHAPTER CELEBRATE HISTORY WITH MUSIC IN THE PARK

The Tanglewilde Recreational Park in Lacey will be alive with patriotic music on the evening of July 24^th, 2025. The Department of Washington American Legion Band, sponsored by the Olympia-based Sacajawea Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), will celebrate the 125^th anniversary of John Phillip Sousa’s “The Stars and Stripes Forever” with a free Music in the Park event.

With the DAR’s mission of promoting historic preservation, education and patriotism, this patriotic endeavor is suited to the Sacajawea Chapter. The chapter, encompassing Thurston and Lewis counties, is 200-members strong, all descendants of American Revolution patriots.

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for the outdoor event. There is no charge to attend, but donations for the band will be welcome.

Sweetlee’s Ice Cream is supporting this event with their presence and will be onsite to sell ice cream to those attending.

Categories: Family Events Local History Music Concerts Outdoor Recreation

Tumwater Craft Concert Series Global Tunes: Mariachi Monarcas @ Craft District Amphitheater

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Jul 24 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Tumwater Parks & Recreation, in collaboration with the Craft District, presents the Tumwater Craft Concert Series. The series will feature a diverse lineup of local and regional artists, offering something for everyone. In addition to live music, enjoy everything that the adjacent Craft District has to offer – wonderful food, incredible craft beverages, and a well-curated shopping experience just steps away from the amphitheater. We encourage the community to join us for an unforgettable summer of music and fun.

Individual concert dates:

Thursday, June 26; 6 – 7:30 p.m. Rockin’ Summer – Nikko & the Night Shift

Thursday, July 24; 6 – 7:30 p.m. Global Tunes: Mariachi Monarcas

Thursday, August 28; 6 – 7:30 p.m. Sizzling Symphony: Dirty Cello

Friday, September 12; 6 – 7:30 p.m. Back to School Bash: Brian Vogan and his Good Buddies

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Music Concerts Outdoor Recreation

Jul

25

Fri

FC Olympia Summer Camp ages 6-15 @ Regional Athletic Complex

Tickets

Jul 25 @ 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!

Categories: Kids Outdoor Recreation Sports

Oregon Trail Days @ Tenino City Park

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Jul 25 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

The 2025 Tenino Oregon Trail Days Festival will feature the Tenino Lions Club Grand Parade, Cascadia Country with the Pioneer Village with 25 hands-on activities for families including, the 31st Annual WAMS Rock & Gem Rendezvous, the Cascadiens, Dutch Oven Society and Mountain Man Rendezvous, The Tenino Depot Museum 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Move of the Depot, Food Booths, Arts and Crafts Vendors, Oregon Trail Days Quilt Show, Tenino Young-At-Heart Theatre production of the Little Mermaid, Creekside Conservancy Salmon Bake, Tenino Timberland Library Book Sale, VFW and American Legion Opening and Closing Flag Ceremonies and presentation of Arms, South Thurston Fire and EMS Demonstrations and Dunk Tank, Gospel Sunday Community Worship Service in the Park, and Capital City 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. Visitors are encouraged to check out the Tenino City Park playground equipment, three pump tracks, trails, and the Tenino Quarry Pool while at the festival. The festival is coordinated by the Tenino Area Chamber of Commerce. A complete schedule of events can be found at https://teninoacc.org/events/

Tenino Oregon Trail Days are coordinated annually by the Tenino Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Tenino, Tenino Community Service Center Food Bank Plus, South Thurston County Historical Society, Tenino Lions Club, Washington Agate, and Mineral Society, South Thurston Fire and EMS, Tenino Young-At-Heart Theatre, Tenino Farmers Market, Tenino Timberland Library, 90 Ten Training Academy, Briar Cottage Quilting Fabrics and Notions and Colvin Ranch.

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Food & Beverage Kids Local History Outdoor Recreation Volunteer and Community Enrichment

Tenino Rock Rendezvous 2025 @ Oregon Trail Days @ Tenino's City Park

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Jul 25 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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!

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parade Food & Beverage Outdoor Recreation

Plaza Pop-up: Boat Building @ East Bay Public Plaza

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Jul 25 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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.

Categories: Family Events Kids Outdoor Recreation

Tumwater’s Screen on the Green: “The Wild Robot” @ Tumwater Hill Park

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Jul 25 @ 9:00 pm – 10:40 pm

Sponsored by O Bee Credit Union

Food: Baby’s Dream Dogs and Kona Ice of Olympia. Popcorn will be provided by Steve’s Wicked Kettle Korn.

Pre-movie activities: Robot building with Bricks 4 Kidz and “The Wild Robot” Activity Booklet (while supplies last).

What better way to spend summer nights in the Pacific Northwest than in an open-air cinema? Grab a blanket, pack a picnic, and join fellow park-goers for a family-friendly movie under the stars.

Screen on the Green is more than just an outdoor movie experience. It is an inclusive space that celebrates community connections and encourages young and old to get outside and enjoy the natural beauty of our parks. The series is FREE and kicks off on the 3rd Friday in July. Low-backed chairs are allowed, but please leave grills, umbrellas, and pets at home. Movie screenings begin at dusk.

Thank you to our 2025 movie series sponsor Toyota of Olympia and individual movie sponsors (Lacey, Capital, Chehalis, Extreme Collision Centers; O Bee Credit Union, and WSECU).

Friday, July 18 at Toyota of Olympia – “Moana 2” Sponsor: Toyota of Olympia

Friday, July 25 at Tumwater Hill Park – “The Wild Robot” Sponsor: O Bee Credit Union

Friday, August 1 at Tumwater Valley Golf Course – “Mufasa: The Lion King” Sponsor: WSECU

Friday, August 8 at Tumwater City Hall – “IF” Sponsor: Lacey, Capital, Chehalis, Extreme Collision Centers

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Kids Outdoor Recreation Theater Performances

Jul

26

Sat

Capital City 3on3 Basketball Tournament @ Oregon Trail Days

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Jul 26 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Get ready for a weekend of high-energy hoops and community celebration as the Capital City 3on3 Basketball Tournament returns to Tenino for its 7th year — now proudly known as “Lucky #7!”

Held during the iconic Oregon Trail Days festival, the tournament takes place July 26–27, 2025, and features youth, high school, and adult divisions from all across the Pacific Northwest. Players will compete in exciting outdoor 3-on-3 basketball games on half-court setups placed in the streets of downtown Tenino.

New this year:

Adult Men’s 35+ Division
5th Player Option (teams of 3–5)
New location closer to the main Oregon Trail Days festivities
Tournament is rain or shine!

The event is powered by 90TEN Training Academy, a local organization dedicated to player development and community-building through sports.

Registration closes Tuesday, July 15, and team entry includes tournament play, and an official event shirt. Winning teams of each bracket get Championship T-Shirts.

Spectators are welcome, and the event includes a Dunk Contest at noon on Saturday, and a 3-Point Shootout at noon on Sunday (open to both players and non-players). Oregon Trail Days event includes food vendors, a parade, and lots of activities.

Local businesses are encouraged to support the event through sponsorship, which provides excellent exposure to families, athletes, and visitors from throughout the region.

Categories: Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parade Food & Beverage Outdoor Recreation Sports

Lacey Joggernauts @ Thrive Community Fitness Center upper parking lot

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Jul 26 @ 9:00 am

The Lacey Joggernauts have been a Run & Walk club since 2018 hosted by an all volunteer group of awesome people. We meet outside the Thrive Community Fitness Center each week for a free 5K (3.1 miles) and/or 8K (5 miles) run/walk. Each we we go on a new route through the neighborhoods or on the Chehalis Trail. It is never a boring routine.

Our name, Joggernauts, says it all. You can Jog or Not (walk). We meet at 9am, sign in, and get ready to roll out. This group is open to the entire community no matter what your age or ability. Young, old, fit, not-so-fit, kids, dogs, and strollers are all welcome.

Once you join us for 10 times or more, you receive a free medal from the Lacey Joggernauts. How cool is that? Oh and we have some of the coolest shirts available for purchase as well. That’s how we pay for those free medals.

Our goal is to give the community a free option to add to their fitness routine. From beginner to more advanced participant, you are sure to find someone to walk with or help keep a steady pace with.

Just show up on Saturday mornings and get ready for some fun. Find us on Facebook as well. Search Groups for The Lacey Joggernauts and click join.

Categories: Health and Wellness Outdoor Recreation Sports Tags: #funrun fitness jog jogging running walking

Oregon Trail Days @ Tenino City Park

Tickets

Jul 26 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

The 2025 Tenino Oregon Trail Days Festival will feature the Tenino Lions Club Grand Parade, Cascadia Country with the Pioneer Village with 25 hands-on activities for families including, the 31st Annual WAMS Rock & Gem Rendezvous, the Cascadiens, Dutch Oven Society and Mountain Man Rendezvous, The Tenino Depot Museum 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Move of the Depot, Food Booths, Arts and Crafts Vendors, Oregon Trail Days Quilt Show, Tenino Young-At-Heart Theatre production of the Little Mermaid, Creekside Conservancy Salmon Bake, Tenino Timberland Library Book Sale, VFW and American Legion Opening and Closing Flag Ceremonies and presentation of Arms, South Thurston Fire and EMS Demonstrations and Dunk Tank, Gospel Sunday Community Worship Service in the Park, and Capital City 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. Visitors are encouraged to check out the Tenino City Park playground equipment, three pump tracks, trails, and the Tenino Quarry Pool while at the festival. The festival is coordinated by the Tenino Area Chamber of Commerce. A complete schedule of events can be found at https://teninoacc.org/events/

Tenino Oregon Trail Days are coordinated annually by the Tenino Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Tenino, Tenino Community Service Center Food Bank Plus, South Thurston County Historical Society, Tenino Lions Club, Washington Agate, and Mineral Society, South Thurston Fire and EMS, Tenino Young-At-Heart Theatre, Tenino Farmers Market, Tenino Timberland Library, 90 Ten Training Academy, Briar Cottage Quilting Fabrics and Notions and Colvin Ranch.

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Food & Beverage Kids Local History Outdoor Recreation Volunteer and Community Enrichment

Tenino Rock Rendezvous 2025 @ Oregon Trail Days @ Tenino's City Park

Tickets

Jul 26 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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!

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parade Food & Beverage Outdoor Recreation

Extraterrestrial H2O @ WET Science Center

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Jul 26 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Earth may be the “blue planet,” but it’s not the only place water is found. Enjoy crafts and activities that highlight the H₂O found in comets, space shuttles, planets, and more. Join us at 11am for a presentation exploring the many places that water exists in space!

Categories: Family Events Kids Outdoor Recreation

Zumba in the Park @ See Facebook For This Weeks Park Location

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Jul 26 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Zumba in the Park Olympia Lacey (ZIP) kicks off at East Bay Public Plaza (in front of the Hands On Children’s museum) on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 2 pm.
Join us for our fifteenth year of providing free family fun and fitness at various parks throughout the county. These activities are organized by a group of volunteer licensed and experienced Zumba®️ instructors who love to share their passion for active living.
Enjoy 90 minutes of dancing to a variety of rhythms, easy to follow and lots of fun. Children who enjoy dancing are welcome with adult supervision. No child care available.
For our full summer schedule, look us up on Facebook “zumba in the park Olympia Lacey” or email Zipolympia@gmail.com.

Categories: Family Events Health and Wellness Outdoor Recreation

Oly Mountain Boys @ Olympia Oyster House

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Jul 26 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Come listen to bluegrass down by the water in downtown Oly!

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Food & Beverage Music Concerts Outdoor Recreation

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