Calendar of events


October 11 — 17, 2026

Found 97 events

Sunday, October 11

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. 

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.

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.

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 …

Come & Play with The Fakers

5:00 PM

300 5th Ave SW
Olympia, WA

Wanna dip your toes in improv comedy? Come join us at Traditions Fair Trade where you'll get a chance to learn some improv games, play with us, and laugh some good laughs.

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.

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.

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

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 12

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

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.

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.

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.

Beginning Square Dance Lessons

6:30 PM

1721 46th Ave NE
Olympia, WA

Square Dance lessons – good fun and exercise in a friendly atmosphere.

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.

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.

Tuesday, October 13

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

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.

Level Up Your Library Card: Ebooks & Audiobooks

1:00 PM

500 College Street SE
Lacey, WA

In this workshop series, discover hidden gems from Library staff and find out how to get the most out of your TRL Library card!

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.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month Program

4:00 PM

3054 Carpenter Rd SE
Lacey, WA

Join Thurston & Mason County Developmental Disabilities Program to celebrate community, inclusion, and collaboration!

FC Olympia Indoor Youth Clinic (Ages 6-8)

4:30 PM

7960 Center St SW Suite B
Olympia, WA

Register the kids aged 6-8 for an Intro to Indoor Soccer Skills Clinic & Games.

55+ Dungeons and Dragons Club

5:00 PM

Capitol Mall, 625 Black Lake Blvd SW
Olympia, wa

Embark on epic adventures, solve mysteries, and create unforgettable stories with our 55+ Dungeons & Dragons meet-up!

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

Register youth aged 9-11 for an Intro to Indoor Soccer Skills Clinic & Games.

FC Olympia Indoor Youth Clinic (Ages 12-14)

6:30 PM

7960 Center St SW Suite B
Olympia, WA

Register youth aged 12-14 for the Indoor Soccer Skills Clinic & Games.

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

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.

Wednesday, October 14

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

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.

Thurston County Plant Sale

10:00 AM

530 Alta St SW
Olympia, WA

The sale will feature a wide variety of plants well-suited to the region, including perennials and native plants.

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

222 Columbia St. NW
Olympia, WA

Medicare Overview from the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors/SHIBA.

LoveOly Business Connect

5:15 PM

222 Capitol Way North
Olympia, WA

Downtown business owners and managers: Join a LoveOly Business Connect on Wednesday.

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.

Thursday, October 15

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 - Getting Started

10:00 AM
Join experienced volunteer instructors as they take you through the basics of Medicare, including Parts A, B, C, D, Medigaps, and how to enroll.

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.

Medicare - Getting Started

11:00 AM

190 Sentry Dr
Shelton, WA

The event will review Medicare is.

Emerging Substance Use Trends: Understanding the Rise of ‘Gas Station Drugs’ and What Families Need to Know

4:00 PM


Tumwater, WA

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

FDR’s Very Happy Hour

7:30 PM

512 Washington Street S.E.
Olympia, WA

Franklin Delano Roosevelt hosted a cocktail hour nearly every day at the White House, welcoming folks from different backgrounds to sip martinis, laugh, and connect.

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.

Randy Rainbow: National Freakin’ Treasure

7:30 PM

512 Washington Street S.E.
Olympia, WA

Equal parts cabaret, comedy, and catharsis — Randy Rainbow is exactly what we need right now. The four-time Emmy®-nominated comedian, producer, actor, writer, and Internet phenomenon is bringing his wildly popular National Freakin’ Treasure …

Randy Rainbow: National Freakin’ Treasure

7:30 PM

512 Washington Street S.E.
Olympia, WA

Equal parts cabaret, comedy, and catharsis — Randy Rainbow is exactly what we need right now.

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

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.

Friday, October 16

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

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.

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.

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.

Swim, Sip, Survive: A Salmon Themed Bar Crawl

5:30 PM

309 State Ave NE
Olympia, WA

Join a Salmon-Themed Bar Crawl hosted by the Puget Sound Estuarium.

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

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.

Luna Sisters of Element (Evening Performance)

7:00 PM

612 4th Ave E
Olympia, WA

Beginning Oct. 16, Olympia Family Theater presents The Luna Sisters of Element, a new play by Olivia Salazar de Breaux and Katherine Trahan.

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

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.

Secondhand Safari - Garage Sale and Swap Meet

3054 Carpenter Rd SE
Lacey, WA

Visit the Secondhand Safari, a community-wide garage sale, swap meet, and craft fair.

Saturday, October 17

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. 


3rd Annual Haunted Market

10:00 AM

214 121st St S
Parkland, WA

Parkland Community Center has asked to do the 3rd Annual Haunted 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.

Oly Ecosystems Work Party at Cooper Crest Preserve

10:00 AM

2922 20th Ave NW
Olympia, WA

The restoration project at Cooper Crest Preserve needs some TLC!

Orca Recovery Day

10:00 AM

500 Adams Street NE
Olympia, WA

Practice your skills in protecting orca habitat, make an orca to take home, and learn a little more about our beloved local whales.

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.

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.

Zine Club

1:00 PM

313 8th Ave
Olympia, WA

Come and meet other people who read/make zines in this intergenerational library zine club!

Chair Yoga & Qigong with Helen Griffin

2:00 PM

500 College Street SE
Lacey, WA

Join Helen Griffin for breathing, grounding, & strengthening.

Luna Sisters of Element (Afternoon Performance)

3:00 PM

612 4th Ave E
Olympia, WA

Beginning Oct. 16, Olympia Family Theater presents The Luna Sisters of Element, a new play by Olivia Salazar de Breaux and Katherine Trahan.

Olympia Symphony Presents LIFT: Rhapsody in Blue

3:00 PM

512 Washington St. SE
Olympia, WA

It sings through anthem and blues, through jazz clubs and concert halls, through stride piano, spirituals, street songs, opera, celebration, and reinvention.

Candlelight Walk in the Woods: A Family Evening of Healing, Hope and Community

5:00 PM
Join the Candlelight Walk in the Woods, a family friendly evening filled with warmth, connection, and hope.

Toast for Tails 2026 - Day of Care Fair!

5:00 PM

4220 6th Ave SE Ste 1
Lacey, WA

The evening is designed as a relaxed strolling supper, allowing you to mingle as you visit diverse food stations featuring delicious food from around the world.

Correo Aereo

7:00 PM

300 5th Ave SW
Olympia, WA

The award-winning Latin/world music group, Correo Aereo (translating to 'Air Mail' and pronounced 'cor-ray-o eye-air-e-o'), play traditional folk music from Latin America, with a focus on music from Argentina, Mexico, Venezuela, Cuba and Afro-Peru.

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.

The Happiest Concert on Earth: A Tribute to Disney

7:00 PM

512 Washington St SE
Olympia, WA

Get ready for a night of amazing live music, unforgettable melodies, dazzling performances, and a touch of Disney magic when talented local dentists take the stage for “The Happiest Concert on Earth! A Tribute to Disney!”

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.

LoveOly 2-Week Halloween Scavenger Hunt

Washington St SE & Legion Way SE
Olympia, Washi

Halloween fun kicks off early with a two-week quest!

Secondhand Safari - Garage Sale and Swap Meet

3054 Carpenter Rd SE
Lacey, WA

Visit the Secondhand Safari, a community-wide garage sale, swap meet, and craft fair.

October 11 — 17, 2026