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
18
Wed
June Bloom @ The Barn Nursery
Jun 18 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

The Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County (MGFTC) hosts the annual fundraiser with local gardening expert Marianne Binetti entertaining and informing with creative summer garden ideas.

Jun
22
Sun
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.

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.

Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County Plant Sale @ Plant Sale Nursery
Jun 25 @ 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/

 

Master Gardener Foundation Plant Sale @ Dirt Works Garden Yauger Park
Jun 25 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Master Gardener Foundation Plant Sale @ Dirt Works Garden Yauger Park

Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County Plant Sale 

The sales hours will be from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and continue the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.

We receive new healthy specimens every week. We are stocked up and ready to meet your garden needs. Our early bloomers are showing off their colors! We have a great selection of quality plants at reasonable prices. 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. They will even transport your plants to your car!

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

 

 

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!

Jul
9
Wed
Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County Plant Sale @ Plant Sale Nursery
Jul 9 @ 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/

 

Master Gardener Foundation Plant Sale @ Dirt Works Garden Yauger Park
Jul 9 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Master Gardener Foundation Plant Sale @ Dirt Works Garden Yauger Park

Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County Plant Sale 

The sales hours will be from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and continue the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.

We receive new healthy specimens every week. We are stocked up and ready to meet your garden needs. Our early bloomers are showing off their colors! We have a great selection of quality plants at reasonable prices. 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. They will even transport your plants to your car!

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

 

 

MAKE: MIG Welding – Pick your project! @ Lacey MakerSpace at St. Martin's University Campus Zaverl Hall
Jul 9 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
MAKE: MIG Welding - Pick your project! @ Lacey MakerSpace at St. Martin's University Campus Zaverl Hall

In this course, you’ll learn proper techniques for welding joints, grinding & finishing as you make your own take home project. Attendees can choose from geometric bowl, a wine holder or a stand-alone cactus sculpture with your creative touches. This course includes instruction on how to safely operate a MIG welder with practical hands-on experience completing your very own welded steel project. All materials provided.

Jul
12
Sat
WORKSHOP: The Art of Pricing @ Lacey MakerSpace at St. Martin's University Campus Zaverl Hall
Jul 12 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
WORKSHOP: The Art of Pricing @ Lacey MakerSpace at St. Martin's University Campus Zaverl Hall

Join us for an interactive and collaborative workshop where makers, artists, and creators come together to explore strategies for pricing your work, craft, and time. In this session, we’ll discuss the balance between valuing your creations and maintaining a positive mindset when navigating the often-challenging world of pricing.

Jul
23
Wed
Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County Plant Sale @ Plant Sale Nursery
Jul 23 @ 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/

 

Master Gardener Foundation Plant Sale @ Dirt Works Garden Yauger Park
Jul 23 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Master Gardener Foundation Plant Sale @ Dirt Works Garden Yauger Park

Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County Plant Sale 

The sales hours will be from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and continue the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.

We receive new healthy specimens every week. We are stocked up and ready to meet your garden needs. Our early bloomers are showing off their colors! We have a great selection of quality plants at reasonable prices. 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. They will even transport your plants to your car!

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

 

 

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/

 

Master Gardener Foundation Plant Sale @ Dirt Works Garden Yauger Park
Aug 13 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Master Gardener Foundation Plant Sale @ Dirt Works Garden Yauger Park

Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County Plant Sale 

The sales hours will be from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and continue the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.

We receive new healthy specimens every week. We are stocked up and ready to meet your garden needs. Our early bloomers are showing off their colors! We have a great selection of quality plants at reasonable prices. 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. They will even transport your plants to your car!

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

 

 

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/

 

Master Gardener Foundation Plant Sale @ Dirt Works Garden Yauger Park
Aug 27 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Master Gardener Foundation Plant Sale @ Dirt Works Garden Yauger Park

Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County Plant Sale 

The sales hours will be from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and continue the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.

We receive new healthy specimens every week. We are stocked up and ready to meet your garden needs. Our early bloomers are showing off their colors! We have a great selection of quality plants at reasonable prices. 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. They will even transport your plants to your car!

We are located at Yauger Park adjacent to Dirt Works Demonstration Garden at the west side location on Alta Street. 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/

 

Master Gardener Foundation Plant Sale @ Dirt Works Garden Yauger Park
Sep 10 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Master Gardener Foundation Plant Sale @ Dirt Works Garden Yauger Park

Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County Plant Sale 

The sales hours will be from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and continue the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.

We receive new healthy specimens every week. We are stocked up and ready to meet your garden needs. Our early bloomers are showing off their colors! We have a great selection of quality plants at reasonable prices. 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. They will even transport your plants to your car!

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

 

 

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/

 

Master Gardener Foundation Plant Sale @ Dirt Works Garden Yauger Park
Sep 24 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Master Gardener Foundation Plant Sale @ Dirt Works Garden Yauger Park

Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County Plant Sale 

The sales hours will be from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and continue the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.

We receive new healthy specimens every week. We are stocked up and ready to meet your garden needs. Our early bloomers are showing off their colors! We have a great selection of quality plants at reasonable prices. 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. They will even transport your plants to your car!

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