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October 4 — 10, 2026

Found 106 events

Sunday, October 4

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.  

FC Olympia Over 40 League (Co-ed)

9:00 AM

Center Street SW
Olympia, WA

Join the over 40 co-ed teams on Sunday mornings at Oly Arena Soccer at Off Center St. in Olympia. 5 vs. 5 FIELD PLAYERS The Players = (6 v 6 includes Goalkeeper) Number of …

FC Olympia Over 50 Pickup (Co-ed)

9:00 AM

Center Street SW
Olympia, WA

Join the over 50 pickup 8-week session on Sunday mornings at Oly Arena Soccer at Off Center St. in Olympia.

Grand Mound Farmers and Crafters Market

10:00 AM

20817 Old Hwy 99
Centralia , WA

The Grand Mound Farmer's And Crafter's Market is an independent, local market.

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.

Welcome to The Edge – Perspectives on Death, Dying, Loss & Living

10:00 AM

412 Jefferson St SE, Jefferson St Arts Center
Olympia, WA

Come and see the new community space, The Edge, and Arts walk weekend of events. Special additional events on the day after Arts Walk: 10-11:30 a.m . Song Circle for Healing & Life (Fehlya …

Worm Composting (Fall focus) - Olympia Farmers Market Garden

12:00 PM

700 Capitol Way N
Olympia, WA

The Master Recycler Composter Program of Thurston County offers free in-person and virtual composting workshops monthly from March to October.

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 …

Green Tara's 21 Qualities

4:00 PM

1620 4th Ave. E.
Olympia, WA

Tara is the Divine Mother, Whose Nature Is Compassion. The Protector who Removes all Fears.

Samba Olywa Practice Schedule

5:00 PM

4th Ave
Olympia, WA

Samba Olywa is an amateur Drum and Dance band focused on Brazilian Samba.

Little Shop of Horrors

7:00 PM

1315 W Yelm Ave
Yelm, WA

Little Shop of Horrors is a darkly comedic sci‑fi musical recommended for ages 12+. It includes abuse themes, drug use, profanity, suggestive dialogue, comic horror violence, a man‑eating plant, and strobe‑light effects.

Our Town by Thornton Wilder

7:30 PM

202 4th Ave E
Olympia, WA

Winner of the 1938 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Thornton Wilder’s masterpiece has stood as a timeless pillar of the American stage.

CSMoFA: Indigenous Takeover at TCMOFA Celebrates “Temporal”

120 Olympia Ave NE
Olympia, WA

This multi-media event opens on October 2 for Fall Arts Walk, at the Thurston County Museum of Fine Arts (TCMOFA) and serves as a radical act of reclamation for Indigenous stories and arts.

From Hwagae Market to Pike Place Market Exhibibition

2011 Mottman Road SW
Olympia, WA

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) is honored to host the Korean American Artists Association of Washington State (KAAW) Exhibition From Hwagae Market to Pike Place Market, curated by Kellis Parlett, at the Leonor R. Fuller Gallery.

Monday, October 5

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.  

Nocturnal - Fine Art and Craft Exhibition

10:00 AM

222 4th Ave. West
Olympia, WA

Death Cafe at the Tumwater Library

4:00 PM

7023 New Market St SW
Tumwater, WA

At a Death Cafe, attendees drink tea, eat cake, and talk about death. The aim is to increase awareness of death and to provide an opportunity to talk openly about a subject that is often challenging and taboo, helping people make the most of their (finite) lives.

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.

Creative Contemporary Dance

5:15 PM

222 SW Columbia
Olympia, WA

Join South Sound Dance Access for this fun opportunity for creative expression, strength building, and connection.

RakasaFit Core Fitness Belly Dance

6:00 PM

222 SW Columbia
Olympia, WA

Join South Sound Dance Access for this fun opportunity for creative expression, strength building, and connection.

Free Introduction to Square Dancing

6:30 PM

1721 46th Ave NE
Olympia, WA

Get out and get moving with a Free Introduction to Square Dancing. You'll be dancing right away.

FC Olympia Adult Night Leagues (Co-ed)

7:00 PM

Center Street SW
Olympia, WA

Welcome back to co-ed indoor soccer. Monday nights at Oly Arena Soccer at Off Center St. in Olympia.

Fundamentals of Meditation

7:00 PM

1620 4th Ave E
Olympia, WA

Have you ever considered learning meditation for well-being, peace, wisdom and growth?

Intermediate/Advanced Belly Dance

7:00 PM

222 SW Columbia
Olympia, WA

Enjoy the art of belly dancing while building strength and confidence in a fun, supportive environment.

Yungchen Lhamo

7:00 PM

300 5th Ave SW
Olympia, WA

World-acclaimed award-winning Tibetan singer Yungchen Lhamo, returns to Traditions.

CSMoFA: Indigenous Takeover at TCMOFA Celebrates “Temporal”

120 Olympia Ave NE
Olympia, WA

This multi-media event opens on October 2 for Fall Arts Walk, at the Thurston County Museum of Fine Arts (TCMOFA) and serves as a radical act of reclamation for Indigenous stories and arts.

From Hwagae Market to Pike Place Market Exhibibition

2011 Mottman Road SW
Olympia, WA

Tuesday, October 6

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.  

Coordinated Entry Drop-in Assistance

10:00 AM

313 8th Ave
Olympia, WA

Staff from the Family Support Center of South Sound will be available at the library to help participants complete the intake process and/or check on placement status.

Nocturnal - Fine Art and Craft Exhibition

10:00 AM

222 4th Ave. West
Olympia, WA

Climate Future Film Festival (Chapter 1)

3:00 PM

500 College Street SE
Lacey, WA

Twelve short films. Twelve perspectives on the changing climate.

FC Olympia Indoor Youth Clinic (Ages 6-8)

4:30 PM

7960 Center St SW Suite B
Olympia, WA

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.

FC Olympia Indoor Youth Clinic (Ages 9-11)

5:30 PM

7960 Center St SW Suite B
Olympia, WA

FC Olympia Indoor Youth Clinic (Ages 12-14)

6:30 PM

7960 Center St SW Suite B
Olympia, WA

After School Art Club: The Young Artists Collective

112 4th Ave SE
Olympia, WA

Young artists are invited to spend the school year creating, exploring and growing at Doodle Girls Creative Co.

CSMoFA: Indigenous Takeover at TCMOFA Celebrates “Temporal”

120 Olympia Ave NE
Olympia, WA

This multi-media event opens on October 2 for Fall Arts Walk, at the Thurston County Museum of Fine Arts (TCMOFA) and serves as a radical act of reclamation for Indigenous stories and arts.

From Hwagae Market to Pike Place Market Exhibibition

2011 Mottman Road SW
Olympia, WA

Wednesday, October 7

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.  

Nocturnal - Fine Art and Craft Exhibition

10:00 AM

222 4th Ave. West
Olympia, WA

Governor's Mansion Tour

10:30 AM

504 15th Avenue Southeast
Olympia, WA

This 30-minute tour leads you through a number of rooms in the Governor's Mansion.

Medicare - Getting Started

11:00 AM

This interactive presentation will describe the parts of Medicare, the healthcare plan choices available for you, programs to help pay for Medicare if you have a limited income, and fraud awareness/prevention.

Craft and Chat

2:00 PM

7023 New Market St
Tumwater, WA

Bring your own craft and meet up with fellow crafters to skill share, learn about library resources, and make connections.

Game Day

3:00 PM

313 8th Ave
Olympia, WA

Play games with your friends and neighbors! The library will have a variety of games to choose from each time, including board games, card games, and games on the Nintendo Switch. You can also bring your own if you'd like!

An Evening with Robert Egger

5:00 PM

2011 Mottman Rd SW
Olympia, WA

Join South Sound Partners for Philanthropy for an inspiring evening with national nonprofit leader, motivator, and provocateur Robert Egger.

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.

Gandhi's wife tells her side of the story

6:00 PM

300 5th Ave SW
Olympia, Washi

South Sound Story Guild zooms in two storytellers from out of town.

Writing Group at Kosmo

6:00 PM

Olympia
Olympia, WA

This is a supportive and friendly group that welcomes writers of all backgrounds and skill levels.

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 …

CSMoFA: Indigenous Takeover at TCMOFA Celebrates “Temporal”

120 Olympia Ave NE
Olympia, WA

This multi-media event opens on October 2 for Fall Arts Walk, at the Thurston County Museum of Fine Arts (TCMOFA) and serves as a radical act of reclamation for Indigenous stories and arts.

From Hwagae Market to Pike Place Market Exhibibition

2011 Mottman Road SW
Olympia, WA

Thursday, October 8

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.  

Medicare Questions & Answers

10:00 AM

3701 Steamboat Island Rd. NW
Olympia, WA

Issues with Medicare? Just come with your questions and/or needs. No need to register.

Medicare Questions & Answers

10:00 AM

3701 Steamboat Island Rd. NW
Olympia, WA

A certified SHIBA counselor will be on hand to assist you with your Medicare needs. This is free and unbiased and is a service of the Office of the Insurance Commissioner.

Nocturnal - Fine Art and Craft Exhibition

10:00 AM

222 4th Ave. West
Olympia, WA

Artist Meet and Greet Power of Place, The Governor's Mansion

11:30 AM

Get ready to connect in person with amazing artists at the Power of Place Meet and Greet!

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.

PageTurners Book Group

1:00 PM

7023 New Market Street
Tumwater, WA

Join community members and library staff for a monthly book discussion.

Cyber Safety in a Digital World: Protecting Families from Online Fraud, Exploitation, Digital Scams, Trafficking, and Cyberbullying

4:00 PM

Tumwater, WA

For families, understanding these risks is an important part of staying safe.

Spanish Conversation Circle / Círculo de Conversación en Español

4:30 PM

500 College Street SE
Lacey, WA

Join a welcoming and informal space where Spanish speakers and Spanish learners can come together to connect, practice, and build community.

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.

'Social housing' Incubator Discussion with Thurston Housing Land Trust Incubator

6:00 PM

217 Thurston Ave NW
Olympia, WA

You will explore what 'non-market social housing' means and how different social housing models work.

HistoryTalks! Olywa Days of Change

6:30 PM

420 College St SE
Lacey, WA

Join Anna Schlecht and Jean Eberhardt as they share stories, images and artifacts from their community memoir project called Olywa Days of Change.

The Sound Gathering - October

6:30 PM

3201 Boston Harbor Road NE
Olympia, WasWA

The Sound Gathering is a monthly sound bath experience hosted by Ebon Flow Energy Works, LLC.

Welcome to the Void: a Countershade Introduction and Drag Show

6:30 PM

313 8th Ave SE
Olympia, WA

A queer publishing press is popping up in Olympia, specializing in speculative fiction (scifi, fantasy, horror, etc).

Our Town by Thornton Wilder

7:30 PM

202 4th Ave E
Olympia, WA

Winner of the 1938 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Thornton Wilder’s masterpiece has stood as a timeless pillar of the American stage.

CSMoFA: Indigenous Takeover at TCMOFA Celebrates “Temporal”

120 Olympia Ave NE
Olympia, WA

This multi-media event opens on October 2 for Fall Arts Walk, at the Thurston County Museum of Fine Arts (TCMOFA) and serves as a radical act of reclamation for Indigenous stories and arts.

From Hwagae Market to Pike Place Market Exhibibition

2011 Mottman Road SW
Olympia, WA

Friday, October 9

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.

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.  

Nocturnal - Fine Art and Craft Exhibition

10:00 AM

222 4th Ave. West
Olympia, WA

Friday Alms Round with Passaddhi Vihara

11:30 AM

700 Capitol Way N
Olympia, WA

Alms Round is an ancient Buddhist tradition in which monastics receive food from the community as an expression of generosity and interdependence.

Creative Writing Workshop

3:00 PM

500 College Street SE
Lacey, WA

Whether you're an experienced writer or just beginning to explore creative writing, this 2-hour monthly workshop offers a welcoming, supportive space to develop your craft.

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.

Meditate with Passaddhi Vihara Monastics

5:30 PM

1403 Garfield Ave SW
Olympia, WA

Join the event on Friday evenings for guided and silent meditation for mindfulness of the body, breathing and loving kindness, for those who are new and experienced in meditation.

Olympia History and Haunted Walking Tour

6:00 PM

320 4th Avenue W
Olympia, WA

Please join published author, historian, and JOLT columnist Ira Wesley Kitmacher as he leads an exploration of Olympia's "darker side!"

FC Olympia Adult Night Leagues (Men)

6:15 PM

Center Street SW
Olympia, WA

Welcome back to men's open for ages 15-55 on Monday nights at Oly Arena Soccer at Off Center St. in Olympia.

FC Olympia Adult Night Leagues (Women)

6:15 PM

Center Street SW
Olympia, WA

Welcome back to women's open for ages 15-55 on Monday nights at Oly Arena Soccer at Off Center St. in Olympia.

Little Shop of Horrors

7:00 PM

1315 W Yelm Ave
Yelm, WA

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!

Our Town by Thornton Wilder

7:30 PM

202 4th Ave E
Olympia, WA

Winner of the 1938 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Thornton Wilder’s masterpiece has stood as a timeless pillar of the American stage.

Sanctuary City

7:30 PM

202 4th Ave E
Olympia, WA

Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok’s Sanctuary City asks the question: In a nation built on the promise of opportunity, how do we determine who benefits?

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 …

CSMoFA: Indigenous Takeover at TCMOFA Celebrates “Temporal”

120 Olympia Ave NE
Olympia, WA

This multi-media event opens on October 2 for Fall Arts Walk, at the Thurston County Museum of Fine Arts (TCMOFA) and serves as a radical act of reclamation for Indigenous stories and arts.

From Hwagae Market to Pike Place Market Exhibibition

2011 Mottman Road SW
Olympia, WA

Saturday, October 10

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.  

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

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.

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.

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!

Our Town by Thornton Wilder

7:30 PM

202 4th Ave E
Olympia, WA

Winner of the 1938 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Thornton Wilder’s masterpiece has stood as a timeless pillar of the American stage.

Sanctuary City

7:30 PM

202 4th Ave E
Olympia, WA

Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok’s Sanctuary City asks the question: In a nation built on the promise of opportunity, how do we determine who benefits?

CSMoFA: Indigenous Takeover at TCMOFA Celebrates “Temporal”

120 Olympia Ave NE
Olympia, WA

This multi-media event opens on October 2 for Fall Arts Walk, at the Thurston County Museum of Fine Arts (TCMOFA) and serves as a radical act of reclamation for Indigenous stories and arts.

From Hwagae Market to Pike Place Market Exhibibition

2011 Mottman Road SW
Olympia, WA