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Thursday, October 1

Schmidt House History Talk

12:00 PM

330 Schmidt Place SW
Tumwater, WA

Discover how Abraham Lincoln shaped thr region, one he never visited – and how the Pacific Northwest, in turn, helped shape the Union he fought to preserve.

Friday, October 2

"The Evergreen Effect" Exhibit Launch & Public Reception

4:00 PM

203 Columbia St. NW
Olympia, WA

Join a public reception to celebrate Oly AHA’s new exhibit, The Evergreen Effect, with the exhibit research and design team!

Saturday, October 3

Murals of Downtown Olympia Walking Tour

10:30 AM

203 Columbia St. NW
Olympia, WA

Olympia’s walls and alleyways are adorned with more than 120 vibrant murals, each with its own story.

Dementia Workshop Series: Caring for Yourself as a Caregiver

2:00 PM

313 8th Ave SE
Olympia, WA

Caring for someone with dementia impacts every aspect of your daily life. Join the event to explore strategies and resources to support you in this journey.

Sunday, October 4

Chess in Olympia! East Oly Youth Chessclub Every Sunday Afternoon

4:00 PM

1901 7th Ave SE
Olympia, WA

Olympia Chess Club has merged into East Oly Youth Chessclub, which welcomes players of all strengths and all ages! The East Oly Youth Chessclub meets Sundays 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at “The Rock” Church centrally located in mid-Eastside …

Monday, October 5

Death Cafe at the Tumwater Library

4:00 PM

7023 New Market St SW
Tumwater, WA

The regular monthly Death Cafe at the Tumwater Library is on the first Monday of each month.

Tuesday, October 6

Climate Future Film Festival (Chapter 1)

3:00 PM

500 College Street SE
Lacey, WA

Twelve short films. Twelve perspectives on the changing climate.

Murals of Downtown Olympia Walking Tour

5:00 PM

203 Columbia St. NW
Olympia, WA

Olympia’s walls and alleyways are adorned with more than 120 vibrant murals, each with its own story.

Wednesday, October 7

Murals of Downtown Olympia Walking Tour

5:00 PM

203 Columbia St. NW
Olympia, WA

Olympia’s walls and alleyways are adorned with more than 120 vibrant murals, each with its own story.

An Evening with Amy Tan

7:30 PM

512 Washington Street S.E.
Olympia, WA

Join us for a special evening with New York Times bestselling author Amy Tan, known for her iconic novel The Joy Luck Club. Amy will share insights from her latest work, The Backyard Bird Chronicles, a heartfelt exploration of her connection to …

Thursday, October 8

Elderhood Roundtable at the Olympia Library

1:00 PM

313 8th Avenue SE
Olympia, WA

Join others at the Olympia Library on Thursday at 1 p.m. for friendly, honest conversation and a fun demonstration of the art of rock painting starting at 2.

Murals of Downtown Olympia Walking Tour

5:00 PM

203 Columbia St. NW
Olympia, WA

Olympia’s walls and alleyways are adorned with more than 120 vibrant murals, each with its own story.

Friday, October 9

Murals of Downtown Olympia Walking Tour

5:00 PM

203 Columbia St. NW
Olympia, WA

Olympia’s walls and alleyways are adorned with more than 120 vibrant murals, each with its own story.

Skerryvore

8:00 PM

512 Washington Street S.E.
Olympia, WA

What happens when the deep roots of Scottish tradition meet the energy of a world-class rock band? You get Skerryvore. Three-time winners of Scotland’s Live Act of the Year, this eight-piece band weaves bagpipes, fiddle, accordion, and whistles …

Saturday, October 10

Murals of Downtown Olympia Walking Tour

10:30 AM

203 Columbia St. NW
Olympia, WA

Olympia’s walls and alleyways are adorned with more than 120 vibrant murals, each with its own story.

Murals of Downtown Olympia Walking Tour

5:00 PM

203 Columbia St. NW
Olympia, WA

Olympia’s walls and alleyways are adorned with more than 120 vibrant murals, each with its own story.

Sunday, October 11

Chess in Olympia! East Oly Youth Chessclub Every Sunday Afternoon

4:00 PM

1901 7th Ave SE
Olympia, WA

Olympia Chess Club has merged into East Oly Youth Chessclub, which welcomes players of all strengths and all ages! The East Oly Youth Chessclub meets Sundays 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at “The Rock” Church centrally located in mid-Eastside …

Murals of Downtown Olympia Walking Tour

5:00 PM

203 Columbia St. NW
Olympia, WA

Olympia’s walls and alleyways are adorned with more than 120 vibrant murals, each with its own story.

Monday, October 12

Murals of Downtown Olympia Walking Tour

5:00 PM

203 Columbia St. NW
Olympia, WA

Olympia’s walls and alleyways are adorned with more than 120 vibrant murals, each with its own story.

Tuesday, October 13

Paper Crafts & Book Arts with Belinda Hill: Mystery Books (All Ages)

3:00 PM

500 College Street SE
Lacey, QWA

Learn how to transform simple sheets of paper into a clever book or card with hidden spaces just waiting to be discovered.

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