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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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
Capital City 3on3 Basketball Tournament @ Oregon Trail Days
Jul 26 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Capital City 3on3 Basketball Tournament @ Oregon Trail Days

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.

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
Capital City 3on3 Basketball Tournament @ Oregon Trail Days
Jul 27 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Capital City 3on3 Basketball Tournament @ Oregon Trail Days

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.

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
16
Sat
Free Community Block Party @ Olympia Lacey Church of God
Aug 16 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Free Community Block Party @ Olympia Lacey Church of God

Our Community Block Party is a FREE event for the whole family! Mark your calendars for August 16th from 11:00am to 2:00pm! We will have: Giveaways, Insert Coin Video Games, Mr. Twister Balloons, Sensory Toolhouse, Inflatables, Face Painting, Haircuts, Hot Dogs, Cotton Candy, Italian Sodas, and more!