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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Apr
26
Fri
Night Market at the Depot @ Lacey Depot Park
Apr 26 @ 4:00 pm
Night Market at the Depot @ Lacey Depot Park

We’re excited to bring Night Market at the Depot events to our community! Join us every-other Friday, starting April 26 and running through October, at the Lacey Depot Park (5700 Lacey Blvd SE). We’ll have music, local artisans, food trucks, and lots of fun for the entire family!

May
10
Fri
Night Market at the Depot @ Lacey Depot Park
May 10 @ 4:00 pm
Night Market at the Depot @ Lacey Depot Park

We’re excited to bring Night Market at the Depot events to our community! Join us every-other Friday, starting April 26 and running through October, at the Lacey Depot Park (5700 Lacey Blvd SE). We’ll have music, local artisans, food trucks, and lots of fun for the entire family!

May
11
Sat
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration @ South Puget Sound Community College Lacey Campus
May 11 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration @ South Puget Sound Community College Lacey Campus

The Asian Pacific Islander Coalition of South Puget Sound, in partnership with the City of Olympia and South Puget Sound Community College, invites all to join us in celebration of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander American heritage and cultures. We are currently open for registration for arts and crafts, resource and information hosting, food vendors, and performances until April 12.

Interested community groups or organizations could register using our online form at https://www.apicsouthpugetsound.org/aanhpi-heritage-month-registration to register.

The AANHPI Heritage Month celebration event is free and open to all, with fun and educational activities suitable for the entire family. So come join us!

May
18
Sat
Lacey Spring Fun Fair @ Saint Martin’s University
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Fun Fair is THE place to be for free fun!  Enjoy live entertainment, kids activities, rides like the giant slide and swings, the circus train and more all FREE!  Saturday there will be a S.T.E.M. Fair with lots of cool stuff to check out and Sunday enjoy the car show!  Shop from lots of great vendors and enjoy a tasty treat or lunch from one of the amazing food vendors!

https://laceyparks.org/funfair/

May
19
Sun
Lacey Spring Fun Fair @ Saint Martin’s University
May 19 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Fun Fair is THE place to be for free fun!  Enjoy live entertainment, kids activities, rides like the giant slide and swings, the circus train and more all FREE!  Saturday there will be a S.T.E.M. Fair with lots of cool stuff to check out and Sunday enjoy the car show!  Shop from lots of great vendors and enjoy a tasty treat or lunch from one of the amazing food vendors!

https://laceyparks.org/funfair/

May
24
Fri
Night Market at the Depot @ Lacey Depot Park
May 24 @ 4:00 pm
Night Market at the Depot @ Lacey Depot Park

We’re excited to bring Night Market at the Depot events to our community! Join us every-other Friday, starting April 26 and running through October, at the Lacey Depot Park (5700 Lacey Blvd SE). We’ll have music, local artisans, food trucks, and lots of fun for the entire family!

Jun
7
Fri
Night Market at the Depot @ Lacey Depot Park
Jun 7 @ 4:00 pm
Night Market at the Depot @ Lacey Depot Park

We’re excited to bring Night Market at the Depot events to our community! Join us every-other Friday, starting April 26 and running through October, at the Lacey Depot Park (5700 Lacey Blvd SE). We’ll have music, local artisans, food trucks, and lots of fun for the entire family!

Jun
15
Sat
Olympic Airshow @ Olympia Regional Airport
Jun 15 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Olympic Airshow @ Olympia Regional Airport

The 24th Anniversary Olympic Air Show launches on Father’s Day weekend at the Olympia Regional Airport. Featuring bombers, fighters and helicopters from World War II, Korea and Vietnam who will perform each day of the weekend. The B-17 Flying Fortress and the P-40 Kittyhawk are offering rides during the event.

Jun
16
Sun
Olympic Airshow @ Olympia Regional Airport
Jun 16 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Olympic Airshow @ Olympia Regional Airport

The 24th Anniversary Olympic Air Show launches on Father’s Day weekend at the Olympia Regional Airport. Featuring bombers, fighters and helicopters from World War II, Korea and Vietnam who will perform each day of the weekend. The B-17 Flying Fortress and the P-40 Kittyhawk are offering rides during the event.

Jun
21
Fri
Night Market at the Depot @ Lacey Depot Park
Jun 21 @ 4:00 pm
Night Market at the Depot @ Lacey Depot Park

We’re excited to bring Night Market at the Depot events to our community! Join us every-other Friday, starting April 26 and running through October, at the Lacey Depot Park (5700 Lacey Blvd SE). We’ll have music, local artisans, food trucks, and lots of fun for the entire family!

Jul
3
Wed
Lacey Fireworks Spectacular @ Rainier Vista Community Park
Jul 3 @ 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Lacey Fireworks Spectacular @ Rainier Vista Community Park

Join us for a dazzling evening at Rainier Vista for the Lacey Fireworks Spectacular on July 3rd! This FREE festival will include exciting live entertainment from Brick House with their disco performance at 5pm & a lively dance party with Mr. Pink at 8pm.
As the evening sky approaches, we will prepare for our fireworks display at 10pm to light up the night with sparkling colors! Throughout the event you can indulge in a variety of foods and delicious treats. Plus, be mesmerized by the thrilling and enchanting variety circus Vuelta La Luna, adding an extra touch of excitement to the evening.
Head to the Kid Zone where you’ll find activities including FREE rides, face painting and more! A perfect summer celebration for the whole family!

Jul
5
Fri
Night Market at the Depot @ Lacey Depot Park
Jul 5 @ 4:00 pm
Night Market at the Depot @ Lacey Depot Park

We’re excited to bring Night Market at the Depot events to our community! Join us every-other Friday, starting April 26 and running through October, at the Lacey Depot Park (5700 Lacey Blvd SE). We’ll have music, local artisans, food trucks, and lots of fun for the entire family!

Jul
13
Sat
Lavender Festival, Year 15 @ Evergreen Valley Lavender Farm
Jul 13 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Come celebrate 15 years with us and enjoy the sights and smells of over 550 lavenders, in 12 varieties. The Evergreen Valley Lavender Farm is the oldest operating U-pick Lavender farm in Thurston County. Our farm is part of the Thurston Bountiful Byway partnership and has been voted “Top 15 Things to Do/See” in Thurston County for the past 4 years. There will be plenty of local vendors, who create all sorts of handcrafted products and foods. (carpooling recommended) Check out our website and Facebook page for more details. www.evergreenvalleylavender.com

Jul
19
Fri
Night Market at the Depot @ Lacey Depot Park
Jul 19 @ 4:00 pm
Night Market at the Depot @ Lacey Depot Park

We’re excited to bring Night Market at the Depot events to our community! Join us every-other Friday, starting April 26 and running through October, at the Lacey Depot Park (5700 Lacey Blvd SE). We’ll have music, local artisans, food trucks, and lots of fun for the entire family!

Aug
2
Fri
Night Market at the Depot @ Lacey Depot Park
Aug 2 @ 4:00 pm
Night Market at the Depot @ Lacey Depot Park

We’re excited to bring Night Market at the Depot events to our community! Join us every-other Friday, starting April 26 and running through October, at the Lacey Depot Park (5700 Lacey Blvd SE). We’ll have music, local artisans, food trucks, and lots of fun for the entire family!

Aug
16
Fri
Night Market at the Depot @ Lacey Depot Park
Aug 16 @ 4:00 pm
Night Market at the Depot @ Lacey Depot Park

We’re excited to bring Night Market at the Depot events to our community! Join us every-other Friday, starting April 26 and running through October, at the Lacey Depot Park (5700 Lacey Blvd SE). We’ll have music, local artisans, food trucks, and lots of fun for the entire family!

Aug
30
Fri
Night Market at the Depot @ Lacey Depot Park
Aug 30 @ 4:00 pm
Night Market at the Depot @ Lacey Depot Park

We’re excited to bring Night Market at the Depot events to our community! Join us every-other Friday, starting April 26 and running through October, at the Lacey Depot Park (5700 Lacey Blvd SE). We’ll have music, local artisans, food trucks, and lots of fun for the entire family!

Sep
13
Fri
Night Market at the Depot @ Lacey Depot Park
Sep 13 @ 4:00 pm
Night Market at the Depot @ Lacey Depot Park

We’re excited to bring Night Market at the Depot events to our community! Join us every-other Friday, starting April 26 and running through October, at the Lacey Depot Park (5700 Lacey Blvd SE). We’ll have music, local artisans, food trucks, and lots of fun for the entire family!

Sep
27
Fri
Night Market at the Depot @ Lacey Depot Park
Sep 27 @ 4:00 pm
Night Market at the Depot @ Lacey Depot Park

We’re excited to bring Night Market at the Depot events to our community! Join us every-other Friday, starting April 26 and running through October, at the Lacey Depot Park (5700 Lacey Blvd SE). We’ll have music, local artisans, food trucks, and lots of fun for the entire family!

Oct
11
Fri
Night Market at the Depot @ Lacey Depot Park
Oct 11 @ 4:00 pm
Night Market at the Depot @ Lacey Depot Park

We’re excited to bring Night Market at the Depot events to our community! Join us every-other Friday, starting April 26 and running through October, at the Lacey Depot Park (5700 Lacey Blvd SE). We’ll have music, local artisans, food trucks, and lots of fun for the entire family!