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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Aug
13
Wed
Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County Plant Sale @ Plant Sale Nursery
Aug 13 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County Plant Sale @ Plant Sale Nursery

Plant Sales are happening!  Our first public sale day is Wednesday, April 23.   Sale hours will be from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and continuing the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.

We are receiving new healthy specimens every week.  We are stocked up and ready to meet your garden needs.  We have a great selection of quality plants at reasonable prices.  Come see our trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, native plants, and more.

Take advantage of our friendly and informed Master Gardeners to help you find the right plant for the right place in your garden.

Our handicrafters will also be showing off their beautiful garden art.

We are located at Yauger Park adjacent to Dirt Works Demonstration Garden at the west side location. For directions go to: https://www.mgftc.org/activities/fundraising/plant-sale/

 

Aug
16
Sat
Farm and Nursery Tours @ Burnt Ridge Nursery & Orchards, Inc
Aug 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Farm and Nursery Tours @ Burnt Ridge Nursery & Orchards, Inc

SUMMER FARM AND NURSERY TOURS AT BURNT RIDGE NURSERY

Burnt Ridge Nursery will be hosting a public farm and nursery tour, with founder Michael Dolan leading the way as he shares all about their 20 acres of organic fruit and nuts. He’ll show crop plants, including hazelnuts, chestnuts, figs, mulberries, blueberries, kiwis,
and more! Cultivation and propagation techniques will be discussed, as well as varieties that do well here in the Pacific Northwest. A fruit sample plate will be provided after the tour.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. Single Tickets are $15, Party of 3 is $35, Party of 4 is $40.
Tickets can be purchased online, on our website at www.burntridgenursery.org or by calling our office at 360-985-2873.

There are 2 tour times scheduled each day. All of the events will be held outside.

Saturday, July 19th, 2025
10:00am-12:00pm or 1:30-3:30pm

Saturday, August 16th, 2025
10:00am-12:00pm or 1:30-3:30pm

Saturday, September 13th, 2025
10:00am-12:00 pm or 1:30-3:30pm

Farm and Nursery Tours @ Burnt Ridge Nursery & Orchards, Inc
Aug 16 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Farm and Nursery Tours @ Burnt Ridge Nursery & Orchards, Inc

SUMMER FARM AND NURSERY TOURS AT BURNT RIDGE NURSERY

Burnt Ridge Nursery will be hosting a public farm and nursery tour, with founder Michael Dolan leading the way as he shares all about their 20 acres of organic fruit and nuts. He’ll show crop plants, including hazelnuts, chestnuts, figs, mulberries, blueberries, kiwis,
and more! Cultivation and propagation techniques will be discussed, as well as varieties that do well here in the Pacific Northwest. A fruit sample plate will be provided after the tour.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. Single Tickets are $15, Party of 3 is $35, Party of 4 is $40.
Tickets can be purchased online, on our website at www.burntridgenursery.org or by calling our office at 360-985-2873.

There are 2 tour times scheduled each day. All of the events will be held outside.

Saturday, July 19th, 2025
10:00am-12:00pm or 1:30-3:30pm

Saturday, August 16th, 2025
10:00am-12:00pm or 1:30-3:30pm

Saturday, September 13th, 2025
10:00am-12:00 pm or 1:30-3:30pm

Nature Tour – Community Events in the Cemetery @ Masonic Memorial Park
Aug 16 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Nature Tour - Community Events in the Cemetery @ Masonic Memorial Park

Join us as we walk and enjoy the nature in the cemetery. Masonic Memorial Park Operations Manager, Lindsay Andersen, will tell us about the special trees in the park. Includes art activities for adults and kids – foraging, tree bark rubbings, making cyanotypes and making a Nature Journal. Refreshments will be provided.  Jointly organized by Death Dancer, the Masonic Memorial Park and Funeral Alternatives.

Cost: Free. Donations gratefully received.

Aug
27
Wed
Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County Plant Sale @ Plant Sale Nursery
Aug 27 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County Plant Sale @ Plant Sale Nursery

Plant Sales are happening!  Our first public sale day is Wednesday, April 23.   Sale hours will be from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and continuing the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.

We are receiving new healthy specimens every week.  We are stocked up and ready to meet your garden needs.  We have a great selection of quality plants at reasonable prices.  Come see our trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, native plants, and more.

Take advantage of our friendly and informed Master Gardeners to help you find the right plant for the right place in your garden.

Our handicrafters will also be showing off their beautiful garden art.

We are located at Yauger Park adjacent to Dirt Works Demonstration Garden at the west side location. For directions go to: https://www.mgftc.org/activities/fundraising/plant-sale/

 

Sep
10
Wed
Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County Plant Sale @ Plant Sale Nursery
Sep 10 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County Plant Sale @ Plant Sale Nursery

Plant Sales are happening!  Our first public sale day is Wednesday, April 23.   Sale hours will be from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and continuing the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.

We are receiving new healthy specimens every week.  We are stocked up and ready to meet your garden needs.  We have a great selection of quality plants at reasonable prices.  Come see our trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, native plants, and more.

Take advantage of our friendly and informed Master Gardeners to help you find the right plant for the right place in your garden.

Our handicrafters will also be showing off their beautiful garden art.

We are located at Yauger Park adjacent to Dirt Works Demonstration Garden at the west side location. For directions go to: https://www.mgftc.org/activities/fundraising/plant-sale/

 

Sep
13
Sat
Farm and Nursery Tours @ Burnt Ridge Nursery & Orchards, Inc
Sep 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Farm and Nursery Tours @ Burnt Ridge Nursery & Orchards, Inc

SUMMER FARM AND NURSERY TOURS AT BURNT RIDGE NURSERY

Burnt Ridge Nursery will be hosting a public farm and nursery tour, with founder Michael Dolan leading the way as he shares all about their 20 acres of organic fruit and nuts. He’ll show crop plants, including hazelnuts, chestnuts, figs, mulberries, blueberries, kiwis,
and more! Cultivation and propagation techniques will be discussed, as well as varieties that do well here in the Pacific Northwest. A fruit sample plate will be provided after the tour.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. Single Tickets are $15, Party of 3 is $35, Party of 4 is $40.
Tickets can be purchased online, on our website at www.burntridgenursery.org or by calling our office at 360-985-2873.

There are 2 tour times scheduled each day. All of the events will be held outside.

Saturday, July 19th, 2025
10:00am-12:00pm or 1:30-3:30pm

Saturday, August 16th, 2025
10:00am-12:00pm or 1:30-3:30pm

Saturday, September 13th, 2025
10:00am-12:00 pm or 1:30-3:30pm

Farm and Nursery Tours @ Burnt Ridge Nursery & Orchards, Inc
Sep 13 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Farm and Nursery Tours @ Burnt Ridge Nursery & Orchards, Inc

SUMMER FARM AND NURSERY TOURS AT BURNT RIDGE NURSERY

Burnt Ridge Nursery will be hosting a public farm and nursery tour, with founder Michael Dolan leading the way as he shares all about their 20 acres of organic fruit and nuts. He’ll show crop plants, including hazelnuts, chestnuts, figs, mulberries, blueberries, kiwis,
and more! Cultivation and propagation techniques will be discussed, as well as varieties that do well here in the Pacific Northwest. A fruit sample plate will be provided after the tour.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. Single Tickets are $15, Party of 3 is $35, Party of 4 is $40.
Tickets can be purchased online, on our website at www.burntridgenursery.org or by calling our office at 360-985-2873.

There are 2 tour times scheduled each day. All of the events will be held outside.

Saturday, July 19th, 2025
10:00am-12:00pm or 1:30-3:30pm

Saturday, August 16th, 2025
10:00am-12:00pm or 1:30-3:30pm

Saturday, September 13th, 2025
10:00am-12:00 pm or 1:30-3:30pm

Sep
20
Sat
South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity Gala @ Saint Martin's University- Marcus Pavilion
Sep 20 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity Gala @ Saint Martin's University- Marcus Pavilion

Deep roots. Strong futures.

The Habitat Gala will bring community members together at Saint Martin’s University to raise awareness about the need for affordable homeownership in the South Sound.

This whimsical, forest-themed event featuring entertainment, cocktails, and live music will raise funds to support our work to build 162 new homes in our community and sustain our education and home repair programs.

Sep
24
Wed
Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County Plant Sale @ Plant Sale Nursery
Sep 24 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County Plant Sale @ Plant Sale Nursery

Plant Sales are happening!  Our first public sale day is Wednesday, April 23.   Sale hours will be from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and continuing the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.

We are receiving new healthy specimens every week.  We are stocked up and ready to meet your garden needs.  We have a great selection of quality plants at reasonable prices.  Come see our trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, native plants, and more.

Take advantage of our friendly and informed Master Gardeners to help you find the right plant for the right place in your garden.

Our handicrafters will also be showing off their beautiful garden art.

We are located at Yauger Park adjacent to Dirt Works Demonstration Garden at the west side location. For directions go to: https://www.mgftc.org/activities/fundraising/plant-sale/

 

Oct
8
Wed
Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County Plant Sale @ Plant Sale Nursery
Oct 8 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County Plant Sale @ Plant Sale Nursery

Plant Sales are happening!  Our first public sale day is Wednesday, April 23.   Sale hours will be from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and continuing the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.

We are receiving new healthy specimens every week.  We are stocked up and ready to meet your garden needs.  We have a great selection of quality plants at reasonable prices.  Come see our trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, native plants, and more.

Take advantage of our friendly and informed Master Gardeners to help you find the right plant for the right place in your garden.

Our handicrafters will also be showing off their beautiful garden art.

We are located at Yauger Park adjacent to Dirt Works Demonstration Garden at the west side location. For directions go to: https://www.mgftc.org/activities/fundraising/plant-sale/