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
27
Sat
Register Today! Rally for Kids Pickleball Tournament @ Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club
Apr 27 all-day
Register Today!  Rally for Kids Pickleball Tournament @ Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club

Our 2nd annual pickleball tournament will be held at Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club on Memorial Day Weekend (26th and 27th.) Visit https://ow.ly/1j7350R6Zgm to register

Apr
28
Sun
2nd Annual Boutique Clothing Swap @ The Olympia Ballroom
Apr 28 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Swapping is the new shopping! According to the British Fashion Council, there are enough clothes on the planet right now to dress the next six generations of the human race!? So, pull out those items from your closet that are still in fabulous condition and bring them to our clothing swap boutique! Bring clean and good condition 5-10 items of clothing/bags/purses/jewelry (NO shoes) and you’ll get to take home 5-10 new to you items. We’ll have drinks and snacks and music, dressing rooms and mirrors and a photo station for some fun selfies with friends. There will be education about fast fashion, garment worker rights, fashion pollution and how you can volunteer in your community with the Olympia Surfrider Foundation. Plus, JR from Tailor’s Ring Vintage will be available for appointments to alter any great swaps you find. Clothes arent made for us, we sometimes have to make them fit, so JR can do those alterations for you! Thank you for being the change in this fashion revolution!
Thank you to Compass Rose Shop Olympia for helping sponsor!
Thank you to Lark Boutique, Hot Toddy, Tailors Ring Vintage & The Window vintage for helping make the event cooler than your average swap! We support small business and remember to shop local when you can!
*Thank you for paying the little bit extra to cover the Eventbrite costs On your ticket

Apr
29
Mon
Register Today! Rally for Kids Pickleball Tournament @ Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club
Apr 29 all-day
Register Today!  Rally for Kids Pickleball Tournament @ Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club

Our 2nd annual pickleball tournament will be held at Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club on Memorial Day Weekend (26th and 27th.) Visit https://ow.ly/1j7350R6Zgm to register

May
1
Wed
Register Today! Rally for Kids Pickleball Tournament @ Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club
May 1 all-day
Register Today!  Rally for Kids Pickleball Tournament @ Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club

Our 2nd annual pickleball tournament will be held at Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club on Memorial Day Weekend (26th and 27th.) Visit https://ow.ly/1j7350R6Zgm to register

Lacey South Sound Chamber Forum Luncheon @ Indian Summer Golf and Country Club
May 1 @ 11:30 am

The Lacey South Sound Chamber hosts a monthly forum luncheon at Indian Summer Golf & Country Club on the first Wednesday of every month. This is an educational event with the opportunity to network and listens to educational speakers.

May
3
Fri
Register Today! Rally for Kids Pickleball Tournament @ Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club
May 3 all-day
Register Today!  Rally for Kids Pickleball Tournament @ Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club

Our 2nd annual pickleball tournament will be held at Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club on Memorial Day Weekend (26th and 27th.) Visit https://ow.ly/1j7350R6Zgm to register

May
5
Sun
Register Today! Rally for Kids Pickleball Tournament @ Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club
May 5 all-day
Register Today!  Rally for Kids Pickleball Tournament @ Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club

Our 2nd annual pickleball tournament will be held at Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club on Memorial Day Weekend (26th and 27th.) Visit https://ow.ly/1j7350R6Zgm to register

May
7
Tue
Register Today! Rally for Kids Pickleball Tournament @ Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club
May 7 all-day
Register Today!  Rally for Kids Pickleball Tournament @ Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club

Our 2nd annual pickleball tournament will be held at Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club on Memorial Day Weekend (26th and 27th.) Visit https://ow.ly/1j7350R6Zgm to register

May
9
Thu
Register Today! Rally for Kids Pickleball Tournament @ Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club
May 9 all-day
Register Today!  Rally for Kids Pickleball Tournament @ Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club

Our 2nd annual pickleball tournament will be held at Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club on Memorial Day Weekend (26th and 27th.) Visit https://ow.ly/1j7350R6Zgm to register

Lacey Midday Lions Business Meeting @ Indian Summer Golf and Country Club
May 9 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lacey Midday Lions Business Meeting @ Indian Summer Golf and Country Club | Olympia | Washington | United States

Lacey Midday Lions, non-profit community service club meets the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month.

2nd Thursday is business meeting, 4th Thursday is Program speakers from the community.

Invitation to join us for lunch.  Everyone is welcome!  Come see what Lacey Midday Lions can do for your community.  Volunteer on a fun project to see if this is what you are looking for in your volunteer life.

 

May
11
Sat
Register Today! Rally for Kids Pickleball Tournament @ Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club
May 11 all-day
Register Today!  Rally for Kids Pickleball Tournament @ Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club

Our 2nd annual pickleball tournament will be held at Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club on Memorial Day Weekend (26th and 27th.) Visit https://ow.ly/1j7350R6Zgm to register

Summit Lake Spring Clean Up Day @ Summit Lake Community Association Clubhouse
May 11 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Summit Lake Spring Clean Up Day @ Summit Lake Community Association Clubhouse

Each Spring, lake residents walk the roads around Summit Lake to pick up all the trash.  It is a true community effort as everyone is assigned a section, then sent off with an orange vest, a trash grabber and several trash bags!  All the debris is corralled back at the Community Hall and is picked up by Thurston County, our partner in the clean up.

South Sound Dementia Conference @ Worthington Center at St. Martin's University
May 11 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
South Sound Dementia Conference @ Worthington Center at St. Martin's University

The South Sound Dementia Conference is a gathering of healthcare professionals, caregivers, and individuals impacted by dementia.  This annual event will celebrate the fostering of an environment focused on learning, support, and advocacy.  Featuring experts in the field, a comprehensive agenda is planned which will include innovative and practical presentations.  Highlighting the many challenges faced by the dementia community, attendees will be presented with strategies to enhance quality of life while promoting inclusivity and advance care practices. Through collaboration and education, it aims to empower participants by paving the way for a future where dementia is met with understanding and compassion. 

May
12
Sun
Register Today! Rally for Kids Pickleball Tournament @ Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club
May 12 all-day
Register Today!  Rally for Kids Pickleball Tournament @ Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club

Our 2nd annual pickleball tournament will be held at Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club on Memorial Day Weekend (26th and 27th.) Visit https://ow.ly/1j7350R6Zgm to register

May
14
Tue
Register Today! Rally for Kids Pickleball Tournament @ Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club
May 14 all-day
Register Today!  Rally for Kids Pickleball Tournament @ Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club

Our 2nd annual pickleball tournament will be held at Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club on Memorial Day Weekend (26th and 27th.) Visit https://ow.ly/1j7350R6Zgm to register

May
15
Wed
Register Today! Rally for Kids Pickleball Tournament @ Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club
May 15 all-day
Register Today!  Rally for Kids Pickleball Tournament @ Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club

Our 2nd annual pickleball tournament will be held at Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club on Memorial Day Weekend (26th and 27th.) Visit https://ow.ly/1j7350R6Zgm to register

May
16
Thu
Register Today! Rally for Kids Pickleball Tournament @ Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club
May 16 all-day
Register Today!  Rally for Kids Pickleball Tournament @ Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club

Our 2nd annual pickleball tournament will be held at Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club on Memorial Day Weekend (26th and 27th.) Visit https://ow.ly/1j7350R6Zgm to register

May
17
Fri
Register Today! Rally for Kids Pickleball Tournament @ Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club
May 17 all-day
Register Today!  Rally for Kids Pickleball Tournament @ Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club

Our 2nd annual pickleball tournament will be held at Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club on Memorial Day Weekend (26th and 27th.) Visit https://ow.ly/1j7350R6Zgm to register

SafePlace’s 4th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser @ Capitol City Golf Club
May 17 @ 12:00 pm
SafePlace's 4th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser @ Capitol City Golf Club

Golf with SafePlace and enjoy the sun, fun, and food as we raise money to support survivors of sexual and domestic violence.

Registration Opens at Noon

Play Begins at 1:30

Dinner and Awards at 6:00

May
22
Wed
A Community Conversation Event with Mónica Guzmán @ The Washington Center for the Performing Arts
May 22 @ 7:00 pm
A Community Conversation Event with Mónica Guzmán @ The Washington Center for the Performing Arts

The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound is pleased to announce our inaugural Community Conversation event. As an organization dedicated to fostering collaboration, engagement, and inclusion, we strive to realize a vision where everyone in our region has the opportunity to thrive in communities that are sustainable, equitable, and resilient.

In selecting our first Community Conversation theme, we were struck by the concerning trend of increased polarization across our communities locally and nationally. This is why we are thrilled to welcome Mónica Guzmán, a journalist and author dedicated to fostering fearlessly curious conversations across divides to build understanding in dangerously polarizing times.

Mónica Guzmán is a bridge builder, journalist, and entrepreneur who lives for great conversations sparked by curious questions. A Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels, Mónica discusses her book I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times. Drawing from her experiences with cross-partisan conversations, she shares strategies to better understand and learn from people whose worldviews are different from or even opposed to yours.

Join community members from all around our region for a fireside chat with Mónica Guzmán, joined by Renee Radcliff Sinclair, President and CEO of TVW and board member of the Community Foundation. Together, we will explore Mónica’s experiences and strategies for better understanding and learning from those with differing or even opposing views. Then, join us for a reception after the event to connect with Mónica and others.