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
13
Sun
Prayers for World Peace @ Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center
Jul 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am
Prayers for World Peace @ Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center | Olympia | Washington | United States

Prayers for World Peace
Sundays 10:00 – 11:15am
A peaceful, contemplative time in your weekend. Join us for prayers for world peace and uplifting advice on how we can transform our day-to-day life into opportunities for personal and spiritual growth. Through developing inner peace in this way, outer peace will naturally come about.
Everybody Welcome

Argentine Tango Course: Relationship Skills Through Dance @ Thrive Community Fitness
Jul 13 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Argentine Tango Course: Relationship Skills Through Dance @ Thrive Community Fitness

Experience the joy of partner dance as instructor Nadine Harrell teaches you the playful, flirtatious Argentine Tango.

Life is a dance and partner dance is a relationship. This 6-week course is for those who want to learn to tune into the subtle communication between two individuals and how to work with each other within a strong cooperative context.

Come build the skills which makes any partner dance or a relationship a thing of cooperative art.

Salsa Course (Improving Posture and Balance Through Dance ) @ Thrive Community Fitness
Jul 13 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Salsa Course (Improving Posture and Balance Through Dance ) @ Thrive Community Fitness

Experience the joy of dance as instructor Nadine Harrell teaches you the sassy dance Salsa.

This 6-week course is for individuals who want to increase their body awareness, and improve body alignment and balance while they learn the basic Salsa dance steps needed to get out on the dance floor.

Days: Sundays 6/22/25 – 7/27/25 (RSVP Only)

Time: 4:30 pm – 5:30pm

Price: $60 (6-week course)

Location: Thrive Community Fitness 5401 Corporate Ctr Lp SE, Lacey, WA 98503

For inquiries or to RSVP, use my contact page.

Jul
14
Mon
Saint Martin’s University Men’s Youth (Ages 8-17) Basketball Camp @ Saint Martin's University
Jul 14 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saint Martin's University Men's Youth (Ages 8-17) Basketball Camp @ Saint Martin's University

Week 1 Camp June 23rd-27thth $313 per camper

Week 2 Camp July 14th-18th $313 per camper

Week 3 Camp July 28th-Aug 1st $313 per camper

Save $70 when you register for two camps

Save $90 when you register for all 3 camps

  • Campers should come prepared with athletic shoes, shorts, and a shirt. T-Shirts & Lunch provided
  • Our famous summer camps have expanded to include Fridays with tournament bracket play and skills challenges to end the week!
  • At our youth skills camp, we emphasize the importance of fundamentals, which include passing, shooting, ball handling, footwork, and defense. Through break downs, competitions, and fun games, we hone each camper’s skill set over the course of the camp. We utilize many of the drills and techniques we use with our athletes. This is a great opportunity to learn from the Saint Martin’s Men’s Basketball players and staff. Campers can expect to be placed in age and ability appropriate groups settings.
Jul
15
Tue
Saint Martin’s University Men’s Youth (Ages 8-17) Basketball Camp @ Saint Martin's University
Jul 15 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saint Martin's University Men's Youth (Ages 8-17) Basketball Camp @ Saint Martin's University

Week 1 Camp June 23rd-27thth $313 per camper

Week 2 Camp July 14th-18th $313 per camper

Week 3 Camp July 28th-Aug 1st $313 per camper

Save $70 when you register for two camps

Save $90 when you register for all 3 camps

  • Campers should come prepared with athletic shoes, shorts, and a shirt. T-Shirts & Lunch provided
  • Our famous summer camps have expanded to include Fridays with tournament bracket play and skills challenges to end the week!
  • At our youth skills camp, we emphasize the importance of fundamentals, which include passing, shooting, ball handling, footwork, and defense. Through break downs, competitions, and fun games, we hone each camper’s skill set over the course of the camp. We utilize many of the drills and techniques we use with our athletes. This is a great opportunity to learn from the Saint Martin’s Men’s Basketball players and staff. Campers can expect to be placed in age and ability appropriate groups settings.
Jul
16
Wed
Saint Martin’s University Men’s Youth (Ages 8-17) Basketball Camp @ Saint Martin's University
Jul 16 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saint Martin's University Men's Youth (Ages 8-17) Basketball Camp @ Saint Martin's University

Week 1 Camp June 23rd-27thth $313 per camper

Week 2 Camp July 14th-18th $313 per camper

Week 3 Camp July 28th-Aug 1st $313 per camper

Save $70 when you register for two camps

Save $90 when you register for all 3 camps

  • Campers should come prepared with athletic shoes, shorts, and a shirt. T-Shirts & Lunch provided
  • Our famous summer camps have expanded to include Fridays with tournament bracket play and skills challenges to end the week!
  • At our youth skills camp, we emphasize the importance of fundamentals, which include passing, shooting, ball handling, footwork, and defense. Through break downs, competitions, and fun games, we hone each camper’s skill set over the course of the camp. We utilize many of the drills and techniques we use with our athletes. This is a great opportunity to learn from the Saint Martin’s Men’s Basketball players and staff. Campers can expect to be placed in age and ability appropriate groups settings.
Jul
17
Thu
Saint Martin’s University Men’s Youth (Ages 8-17) Basketball Camp @ Saint Martin's University
Jul 17 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saint Martin's University Men's Youth (Ages 8-17) Basketball Camp @ Saint Martin's University

Week 1 Camp June 23rd-27thth $313 per camper

Week 2 Camp July 14th-18th $313 per camper

Week 3 Camp July 28th-Aug 1st $313 per camper

Save $70 when you register for two camps

Save $90 when you register for all 3 camps

  • Campers should come prepared with athletic shoes, shorts, and a shirt. T-Shirts & Lunch provided
  • Our famous summer camps have expanded to include Fridays with tournament bracket play and skills challenges to end the week!
  • At our youth skills camp, we emphasize the importance of fundamentals, which include passing, shooting, ball handling, footwork, and defense. Through break downs, competitions, and fun games, we hone each camper’s skill set over the course of the camp. We utilize many of the drills and techniques we use with our athletes. This is a great opportunity to learn from the Saint Martin’s Men’s Basketball players and staff. Campers can expect to be placed in age and ability appropriate groups settings.
Jul
18
Fri
Saint Martin’s University Men’s Youth (Ages 8-17) Basketball Camp @ Saint Martin's University
Jul 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saint Martin's University Men's Youth (Ages 8-17) Basketball Camp @ Saint Martin's University

Week 1 Camp June 23rd-27thth $313 per camper

Week 2 Camp July 14th-18th $313 per camper

Week 3 Camp July 28th-Aug 1st $313 per camper

Save $70 when you register for two camps

Save $90 when you register for all 3 camps

  • Campers should come prepared with athletic shoes, shorts, and a shirt. T-Shirts & Lunch provided
  • Our famous summer camps have expanded to include Fridays with tournament bracket play and skills challenges to end the week!
  • At our youth skills camp, we emphasize the importance of fundamentals, which include passing, shooting, ball handling, footwork, and defense. Through break downs, competitions, and fun games, we hone each camper’s skill set over the course of the camp. We utilize many of the drills and techniques we use with our athletes. This is a great opportunity to learn from the Saint Martin’s Men’s Basketball players and staff. Campers can expect to be placed in age and ability appropriate groups settings.
Jul
19
Sat
Lacey Joggernauts @ Thrive Community Fitness Center upper parking lot
Jul 19 @ 9:00 am
Lacey Joggernauts @ Thrive Community Fitness Center upper parking lot

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.

Farm and Nursery Tours @ Burnt Ridge Nursery & Orchards, Inc
Jul 19 @ 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
Jul 19 @ 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

Jul
20
Sun
Prayers for World Peace @ Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center
Jul 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am
Prayers for World Peace @ Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center | Olympia | Washington | United States

Prayers for World Peace
Sundays 10:00 – 11:15am
A peaceful, contemplative time in your weekend. Join us for prayers for world peace and uplifting advice on how we can transform our day-to-day life into opportunities for personal and spiritual growth. Through developing inner peace in this way, outer peace will naturally come about.
Everybody Welcome

Argentine Tango Course: Relationship Skills Through Dance @ Thrive Community Fitness
Jul 20 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Argentine Tango Course: Relationship Skills Through Dance @ Thrive Community Fitness

Experience the joy of partner dance as instructor Nadine Harrell teaches you the playful, flirtatious Argentine Tango.

Life is a dance and partner dance is a relationship. This 6-week course is for those who want to learn to tune into the subtle communication between two individuals and how to work with each other within a strong cooperative context.

Come build the skills which makes any partner dance or a relationship a thing of cooperative art.

Salsa Course (Improving Posture and Balance Through Dance ) @ Thrive Community Fitness
Jul 20 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Salsa Course (Improving Posture and Balance Through Dance ) @ Thrive Community Fitness

Experience the joy of dance as instructor Nadine Harrell teaches you the sassy dance Salsa.

This 6-week course is for individuals who want to increase their body awareness, and improve body alignment and balance while they learn the basic Salsa dance steps needed to get out on the dance floor.

Days: Sundays 6/22/25 – 7/27/25 (RSVP Only)

Time: 4:30 pm – 5:30pm

Price: $60 (6-week course)

Location: Thrive Community Fitness 5401 Corporate Ctr Lp SE, Lacey, WA 98503

For inquiries or to RSVP, use my contact page.

Jul
21
Mon
Saint Martin’s University Women’s Youth (Ages 6-17) Basketball Camp @ Marcus Pavilion & Charneski Recreation Center
Jul 21 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saint Martin's University Women's Youth (Ages 6-17) Basketball Camp @ Marcus Pavilion & Charneski Recreation Center

Week 1 Camp July 7th-11th $295 per week

Week 2 Camp July 21st-25th $295 per week

Week 3 Camp August 4th-8th $295 per week

Save $70 when you register for two weeks

Save $90 when you register for all 3 weeks

Our Girls Youth Camp is for girls of all skill levels and abilities. We will emphasize offensive and defensive fundamentals, shooting mechanics, passing, ball handling, and the development of a healthy team-first attitude. Campers will engage in skill stations, individual and team competitions, shooting and skills challenges, 3v3 and 5v5 games. Campers will be divided into age and skill appropriate groups to enhance everyone’s experience. Camp will be led by our Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff and players. All campers will receive a t-shirt and participation certificate, while awards will be distributed for competition winners at the end of camp.

What to Bring: Water bottle, athletic shoes, athletic attire (shorts and t-shirt recommended), Lunch will be provided

Jul
22
Tue
Saint Martin’s University Women’s Youth (Ages 6-17) Basketball Camp @ Marcus Pavilion & Charneski Recreation Center
Jul 22 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saint Martin's University Women's Youth (Ages 6-17) Basketball Camp @ Marcus Pavilion & Charneski Recreation Center

Week 1 Camp July 7th-11th $295 per week

Week 2 Camp July 21st-25th $295 per week

Week 3 Camp August 4th-8th $295 per week

Save $70 when you register for two weeks

Save $90 when you register for all 3 weeks

Our Girls Youth Camp is for girls of all skill levels and abilities. We will emphasize offensive and defensive fundamentals, shooting mechanics, passing, ball handling, and the development of a healthy team-first attitude. Campers will engage in skill stations, individual and team competitions, shooting and skills challenges, 3v3 and 5v5 games. Campers will be divided into age and skill appropriate groups to enhance everyone’s experience. Camp will be led by our Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff and players. All campers will receive a t-shirt and participation certificate, while awards will be distributed for competition winners at the end of camp.

What to Bring: Water bottle, athletic shoes, athletic attire (shorts and t-shirt recommended), Lunch will be provided

Drop in Lactation and Infant Feeding Support Group @ Thurston County Public Health & Social Services
Jul 22 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Lactation Support Group led by a Board-Certified Lactation Consultant. There will be opportunities to ask questions, meet other lactating parents, and receive support. There will also be weekly lactation topic discussions and weight checks.

Jul
23
Wed
Saint Martin’s University Women’s Youth (Ages 6-17) Basketball Camp @ Marcus Pavilion & Charneski Recreation Center
Jul 23 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saint Martin's University Women's Youth (Ages 6-17) Basketball Camp @ Marcus Pavilion & Charneski Recreation Center

Week 1 Camp July 7th-11th $295 per week

Week 2 Camp July 21st-25th $295 per week

Week 3 Camp August 4th-8th $295 per week

Save $70 when you register for two weeks

Save $90 when you register for all 3 weeks

Our Girls Youth Camp is for girls of all skill levels and abilities. We will emphasize offensive and defensive fundamentals, shooting mechanics, passing, ball handling, and the development of a healthy team-first attitude. Campers will engage in skill stations, individual and team competitions, shooting and skills challenges, 3v3 and 5v5 games. Campers will be divided into age and skill appropriate groups to enhance everyone’s experience. Camp will be led by our Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff and players. All campers will receive a t-shirt and participation certificate, while awards will be distributed for competition winners at the end of camp.

What to Bring: Water bottle, athletic shoes, athletic attire (shorts and t-shirt recommended), Lunch will be provided

Jul
24
Thu
Saint Martin’s University Women’s Youth (Ages 6-17) Basketball Camp @ Marcus Pavilion & Charneski Recreation Center
Jul 24 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saint Martin's University Women's Youth (Ages 6-17) Basketball Camp @ Marcus Pavilion & Charneski Recreation Center

Week 1 Camp July 7th-11th $295 per week

Week 2 Camp July 21st-25th $295 per week

Week 3 Camp August 4th-8th $295 per week

Save $70 when you register for two weeks

Save $90 when you register for all 3 weeks

Our Girls Youth Camp is for girls of all skill levels and abilities. We will emphasize offensive and defensive fundamentals, shooting mechanics, passing, ball handling, and the development of a healthy team-first attitude. Campers will engage in skill stations, individual and team competitions, shooting and skills challenges, 3v3 and 5v5 games. Campers will be divided into age and skill appropriate groups to enhance everyone’s experience. Camp will be led by our Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff and players. All campers will receive a t-shirt and participation certificate, while awards will be distributed for competition winners at the end of camp.

What to Bring: Water bottle, athletic shoes, athletic attire (shorts and t-shirt recommended), Lunch will be provided

Jul
25
Fri
Saint Martin’s University Women’s Youth (Ages 6-17) Basketball Camp @ Marcus Pavilion & Charneski Recreation Center
Jul 25 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saint Martin's University Women's Youth (Ages 6-17) Basketball Camp @ Marcus Pavilion & Charneski Recreation Center

Week 1 Camp July 7th-11th $295 per week

Week 2 Camp July 21st-25th $295 per week

Week 3 Camp August 4th-8th $295 per week

Save $70 when you register for two weeks

Save $90 when you register for all 3 weeks

Our Girls Youth Camp is for girls of all skill levels and abilities. We will emphasize offensive and defensive fundamentals, shooting mechanics, passing, ball handling, and the development of a healthy team-first attitude. Campers will engage in skill stations, individual and team competitions, shooting and skills challenges, 3v3 and 5v5 games. Campers will be divided into age and skill appropriate groups to enhance everyone’s experience. Camp will be led by our Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff and players. All campers will receive a t-shirt and participation certificate, while awards will be distributed for competition winners at the end of camp.

What to Bring: Water bottle, athletic shoes, athletic attire (shorts and t-shirt recommended), Lunch will be provided