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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July – August 2024 Jul – Aug 2024
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Jul
27
Sat
Capitol Land Trust’s Summer Social @ Albee’s Garden Parties
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Jul 27 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Capitol Land Trust’s Summer Social @ Albee’s Garden Parties

Join us in a social event to continue celebrating Capitol Land Trust’s 100 land conservation successes!

On a summer afternoon, you’ll stroll Albee’s gardens, sip on a glass of wine or beer, and eat hors d’oeuvres, while catching up with old (and new!) friends. You will also be able to connect with board members and chat with staff.

We’ll gather on the lawn later in the afternoon, to hear from Executive Director Dave Winter who will lead us in celebrating recent successes and share plans for the future and current program updates. A request for donations will be made—all donations will support our mission to conserve, care for, and share the lands we all love.

At Capitol Land Trust we strategically conserve vital natural areas within the south Puget Sound watersheds and Chehalis Basin. We prioritize properties with estuaries, marine shorelines, wetlands, rivers and riparian areas and associated forests because of the crucial role they play in supporting the health and vitality of wildlife habitats as well as our communities.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Food & Beverage Home and Garden Local History Non-profit Fundraising Events Outdoor Recreation Volunteer and Community Enrichment
Aug
8
Thu
We Are Also in Bondage Here: Black Women in the Washington Civil Rights Movement @ Olympia Timberland Library
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Aug 8 @ 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
We Are Also in Bondage Here: Black Women in the Washington Civil Rights Movement @ Olympia Timberland Library

The Olympia Timberland Library and the League of Women Voters of Thurston County are thrilled to welcome Quin’Nita Cobbins-Modica to the library for this special Humanities Washington presentation. The dominant narrative about Washington State is that it’s an “exceptional” place rather than a microcosm of the larger U.S. society. How do Black women’s stories challenge this understanding? What are the long-standing systemic inequalities in the state? When the 1960s ushered in a wave of political ferment in Washington State, Black women were the driving force behind civil rights campaigns to dismantle statewide racial segregation and discriminatory practices. This talk examines their collective leadership efforts and activist work, which resulted in significant legislative changes and profoundly impacted the state’s residents. By centering Black women’s experiences and sacrifices, we can learn valuable lessons about the past and its relevance to ongoing contemporary social and political issues.

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Categories: Local Government Local History Women Focused Events Workshops, Classes and Lectures
Aug
10
Sat
18th Century Living History Weekend @ At the end of George Rd off Hwy 507 in Yelm
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Aug 10 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
18th Century Living History Weekend @ At the end of George Rd off Hwy 507 in Yelm

Gain fascinating insights into the lives of soldiers, civilians, and sailors of the 18th century. Join us for a weekend of engaging Revolutionary War era military demonstrations, fife and drum music, and an interactive 18th century living history camp. Entertaining and educational activities for the whole family!

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Categories: Family Events Local History Outdoor Recreation
Cedar Weaving with Nisqually Artist Hanford McCloud @ Hands On Children's Museum
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Aug 10 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cedar Weaving with Nisqually Artist Hanford McCloud @ Hands On Children's Museum

Join Hanford McCloud as he shows and tells his history through weaving the materials of the Pacific Northwest Coast Salish people, the inner bark of the western red cedar.

Native Guest Series Sponsored By: Nisqually Indian Tribe

With Support From: The PARC Foundation

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Categories: Family Events Kids Local History
Aug
11
Sun
18th Century Living History Weekend @ At the end of George Rd off Hwy 507 in Yelm
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Aug 11 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
18th Century Living History Weekend @ At the end of George Rd off Hwy 507 in Yelm

Gain fascinating insights into the lives of soldiers, civilians, and sailors of the 18th century. Join us for a weekend of engaging Revolutionary War era military demonstrations, fife and drum music, and an interactive 18th century living history camp. Entertaining and educational activities for the whole family!

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Categories: Family Events Local History Outdoor Recreation
Dirt or Shine Show & Shine Car Show @ Olympia Jeep
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Aug 11 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Dirt or Shine Show & Shine Car Show @ Olympia Jeep

This is an opportunity for Jeep lovers to show of their Jeeps  (this is a Jeep only show),

KAYO radio will be broadcasting live/remotely

There will be vendors and food trucks  ALL money raised will go directly to Leaving the Sideline.

There will be skill tests such as the balance Teeter Totter and RTI Ramp

Raffle prizes and Show awards.

Fundraiser for the Veteran assistance group:  Leaving the Sideline

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Categories: Family Events Food & Beverage Local History Non-profit Fundraising Events Outdoor Recreation Volunteer and Community Enrichment
Aug
16
Fri
Oral history for the classroom and the community @ Hosted by Window Seat Media at Arbutus Folk School
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Aug 16 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Learn how to lead a community-based oral history project in your classroom or community. Participants grow skills in project development, archival research methods, oral history interviewing, audio recording, and ethical best practices for documenting community and family histories. This offering is ideal for middle and high school teachers, librarians, professionals working in arts and culture fields, or anyone interested in facilitating an ethical, community-based research project using oral history methods.

6 educator clock hours provided

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Categories: Education Local History Workshops, Classes and Lectures
Aug
17
Sat
Oral history for the classroom and the community @ Hosted by Window Seat Media at Arbutus Folk School
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Aug 17 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Learn how to lead a community-based oral history project in your classroom or community. Participants grow skills in project development, archival research methods, oral history interviewing, audio recording, and ethical best practices for documenting community and family histories. This offering is ideal for middle and high school teachers, librarians, professionals working in arts and culture fields, or anyone interested in facilitating an ethical, community-based research project using oral history methods.

6 educator clock hours provided

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Categories: Education Local History Workshops, Classes and Lectures
Tumwater Artesian Brewfest @ Tumwater Valley Golf Course
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Aug 17 @ 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tumwater Artesian Brewfest @ Tumwater Valley Golf Course

There will be more than 100 beverage choices in all, not to mention delicious food, fun games, and captivating entertainment.  The Tumwater Artesian Brewfest provides a unique outdoor venue (in the shadow of the former Olympia Brewery) for you to SIP craft beers from 40+ NW breweries along with cider and spirits; SAVOR food from local vendors and restaurants; ENJOY live music, and PLAY super-sized beer pong, cornhole, enter stein holding competitions, and more!  21 and over event.

Brewing is Tumwater’s History. We’re on a mission and we’re #BringingBrewingBack

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Food & Beverage Local History Outdoor Recreation
Aug
23
Fri
Native American Storytelling with Itsa Shash @ Hands On Children's Museum
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Aug 23 @ 10:30 am
Native American Storytelling with Itsa Shash @ Hands On Children's Museum

Listen and participate in Native Storytelling with Indigenous Storyteller Itsa Shash.

July 5 (Stories at 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m. & 6 p.m.)

August 23 (Stories at 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m. & 1:30 p.m.)

Itsa Shash is an Indipino storyteller, poet, and musician descended from Indeh (Apache), Nahua, Chichimeca, and Filipino peoples. Itsa has been bringing social stories and music to schools and social gatherings nationwide since he was 4 years old. It is a means to celebrate culture, empower community, and share wisdom and joy.

Free with Hands On Children’s Museum admission or membership. Online reservations recommended.

Native Guest Series Sponsored by Nisqually Indian Tribe.

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Categories: Kids Local History
Native American Storytelling with Itsa Shash @ Hands On Children's Museum
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Aug 23 @ 12:00 pm
Native American Storytelling with Itsa Shash @ Hands On Children's Museum

Listen and participate in Native Storytelling with Indigenous Storyteller Itsa Shash.

July 5 (Stories at 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m. & 6 p.m.)

August 23 (Stories at 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m. & 1:30 p.m.)

Itsa Shash is an Indipino storyteller, poet, and musician descended from Indeh (Apache), Nahua, Chichimeca, and Filipino peoples. Itsa has been bringing social stories and music to schools and social gatherings nationwide since he was 4 years old. It is a means to celebrate culture, empower community, and share wisdom and joy.

Free with Hands On Children’s Museum admission or membership. Online reservations recommended.

Native Guest Series Sponsored by Nisqually Indian Tribe.

Read more
Categories: Kids Local History
Native American Storytelling with Itsa Shash @ Hands On Children's Museum
Tickets
Aug 23 @ 1:30 pm
Native American Storytelling with Itsa Shash @ Hands On Children's Museum

Listen and participate in Native Storytelling with Indigenous Storyteller Itsa Shash.

July 5 (Stories at 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m. & 6 p.m.)

August 23 (Stories at 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m. & 1:30 p.m.)

Itsa Shash is an Indipino storyteller, poet, and musician descended from Indeh (Apache), Nahua, Chichimeca, and Filipino peoples. Itsa has been bringing social stories and music to schools and social gatherings nationwide since he was 4 years old. It is a means to celebrate culture, empower community, and share wisdom and joy.

Free with Hands On Children’s Museum admission or membership. Online reservations recommended.

Native Guest Series Sponsored by Nisqually Indian Tribe.

Read more
Categories: Kids Local History
July – August 2024 Jul – Aug 2024