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Pride Build (SPS Habitat for Humanity)

7:45 AM

1150 73rd Ave SE
Olympia, WA

Join South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity for their first Pride event. Build affordable homes and community—together.

FC Olympia Indoor Youth Leagues (Ages 6-9)

8:00 AM

Center Street SW
Olympia, WA

Join the league in the mornings. There will be a formal warm-up. The event is six (6) weeks, games only.

BETTER TOGETHER: Accountability Workshop

9:00 AM

111 Capitol Way N, Ste 200 (upstairs)
Olympia, WA

This group meets every three weeks to set goals, cheer one another on, get input on where we feel blocked, and hopefully, feel less alone on this writing life endeavor.  

Olympia Community Chess Tournament (National Chess Day 2026)

9:00 AM

2010 Black Lake Blvd SW
Olympia , WA

IASF is hosting a FREE community youth and adults to join a fun-filled Chess tournament on the occasion of National Chess Day #nationalchessday

5th Annual Collins Harvest Market

10:00 AM

214 121st St S
Parkland, WA

Collins Elementary PTA has asked us back to do the 5th Annual Collins Harvest Market!

A Sale For All Seasons

10:00 AM

1101 Eastside SE
Olympia, WA

Join the 43rd Annual Craft Sale to browse through beautifully handcrafted items for all occasions.

Harvest Fest + Tour with ASL Interpretation

10:00 AM

500 Adams Street NE
Olympia, WA

Visit the event to explore how LOTT supports local agriculture.

Nocturnal - Fine Art and Craft Exhibition

10:00 AM

222 4th Ave. West
Olympia, WA

Inspired by the world that emerges after the light fades, Childhood’s End Gallery presents “Nocturnal” featuring new paintings by Liza Brenner and Jonathan Happ, alongside mixed media sculpture by Loralin Toney.

SUP Witches of Olympia Festival

10:00 AM

1422 Marine Dr NE
Olympia, WWAAW

The family-friendly festival features a costume paddle, vendor marketplace, costume contests for adults and children, live music, and food and beverage vendors — all set against a Halloween-and-witch-themed backdrop.

Wolf Country Craft Fair

10:00 AM

7741 Littlerock Rd SW
Tumwater, WA

Please join the annual craft fair held at Black Hills High School.

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.

Firewise Zone 1 Garden Demonstration and Installation

11:00 AM

530 Alta Street SW
Olympia, WA

Join WSU Extension Thurston County Master Gardener volunteers to learn about Firewise Plants and techniques to increase your home garden’s fire resistance and resilience.

Ukulele Campfire Songs

11:00 AM

222 SW Columbia
Olympia, WA

If you love singing timeless songs with friends and family under the stars (or simply in your own living room!) and love the sound of a ukulele, then this beginner-friendly class is just for you!

FC Olympia Indoor Youth Leagues (Ages 10-13)

12:00 PM

Center Street SW
Olympia, WA

Join the league for ages 10-13. There will be a warm-up, skill drill and games! The event is six (6) weeks.

Candidate Meet and Greet

1:00 PM

6335 Pacific Ave SE
Lacey, WA

The goal is to allow voters to meet candidates, ask questions and learn more about the people seeking public office.

Habitat at Home Workshop

4:00 PM

500 College Street SE
Olympia, WA

Calling all plant parents! Stream Team and Timberland Regional Library are teaming up to help you turn your outdoor space into a biodiversity bonanza - no matter how tiny it is.

Virtual Poetry Open Mic and Book Launch Event

4:00 PM

Please join South Broadway Press and local poet Sonya Wohletz online on October 10 at 4 p.m. PST for a virtual poetry reading event to celebrate the launch of Sonya's new book of poems, +Milklings+.

Enchanted Forest Fall Gala

5:00 PM

222 Capital Way NW
Olympia, WA

Join Senior Services for South Sound for an enchanting evening of fine dining, live entertainment, inspiring stories, and silent and live auctions on Oct. 10, 2026.

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.

Terry Shaw and his Band play the Music of Billy Joel

7:00 PM

300 5th Ave SW
Olympia, WA

Come hear the hits of Billy Joel in concert with Terry Shaw and his Band!

Calendar of events

Saturday, October 10

Pride Build (SPS Habitat for Humanity)

FC Olympia Indoor Youth Leagues (Ages 6-9)

BETTER TOGETHER: Accountability Workshop

Olympia Community Chess Tournament (National Chess Day 2026)

5th Annual Collins Harvest Market

A Sale For All Seasons

Harvest Fest + Tour with ASL Interpretation

Nocturnal - Fine Art and Craft Exhibition

SUP Witches of Olympia Festival

Wolf Country Craft Fair

Murals of Downtown Olympia Walking Tour

Firewise Zone 1 Garden Demonstration and Installation

Ukulele Campfire Songs

FC Olympia Indoor Youth Leagues (Ages 10-13)

Candidate Meet and Greet

Habitat at Home Workshop

Virtual Poetry Open Mic and Book Launch Event

Enchanted Forest Fall Gala

Murals of Downtown Olympia Walking Tour

Terry Shaw and his Band play the Music of Billy Joel