Calendar of events


November 1 — 7, 2026

Found 70 events

Sunday, November 1

BETTER TOGETHER: Accountability Workshop

9:00 AM

OlyPages Writing Arts Studio
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

Olympia Indoor Soccer
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

Olympia Indoor Soccer
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. 

Nocturnal - Fine Art and Craft Exhibition

10:00 AM

Childhood's End Gallery
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.

Luna Sisters of Element (Afternoon Performance)

3:00 PM

Olympia Family Theater
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.

Chess in Olympia! East Oly Youth Chessclub Every Sunday Afternoon

4:00 PM

The Rock church
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 …

Tara Buddhist Meditation Circle

4:00 PM

The Nalanda Institute
1620 4th Ave E
Olympia, WA

Tara, the Divine Mother, embodies compassion and protection from fear. Join the event to explore Tara’s 21 Qualities and Praises through gentle body movements, mudras (hand gestures), recorded music, prayer, and meditation.

Samba Olywa Practice Schedule

5:00 PM

Eagle's Hall
4th Ave
Olympia, WA

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

A Spirited Manor

7:30 PM

Jefferson Street Arts Center
412 Jefferson St SE
Olympia, WA

Theater Artists Olympia invites you to enjoy the spooky season with their latest production of A Spirited Manor by award-winning author Kate Danley.

Our Town by Thornton Wilder

7:30 PM

State Theater
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.

Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery

Olympia Little Theatre
1925 Miller Ave NE
Olympia, WA

Comedic genius Ken Ludwig transforms Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic The Hound of the Baskervilles into a murderously funny adventure. Sherlock Holmes is on the case.

CSMoFA: Indigenous Takeover at TCMOFA Celebrates “Temporal”

Thurston County Museum of Fine Arts (TCMOFA)
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.

Monday, November 2

BETTER TOGETHER: Accountability Workshop

9:00 AM

OlyPages Writing Arts Studio
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

Childhood's End Gallery
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.

18+ Adaptive creative dance

2:30 PM

Moving Parts
302 columbia st nw
Olympia, WA

This class is designed for adults (18+) of all physical and intellectual abilities.

Death Cafe at the Tumwater Library

4:00 PM

Tumwater Timberland Library
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.

Creative Contemporary Dance

5:15 PM

The Olympia Center
222 SW Columbia
Olympia, WA

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

Fundamentals of Meditation

7:00 PM

The Nalanda Institute
1620 4th Ave E
Olympia, WA

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

A Spirited Manor

7:30 PM

Jefferson Street Arts Center
412 Jefferson St SE
Olympia, WA

Theater Artists Olympia invites you to enjoy the spooky season with their latest production of A Spirited Manor by award-winning author Kate Danley.

CSMoFA: Indigenous Takeover at TCMOFA Celebrates “Temporal”

Thurston County Museum of Fine Arts (TCMOFA)
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.

Tuesday, November 3

BETTER TOGETHER: Accountability Workshop

9:00 AM

OlyPages Writing Arts Studio
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

Olympia Timberland Library
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

Childhood's End Gallery
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.

Online SEPA SEIS Public Meeting

5:30 PM
The Department of Ecology and Department of Enterprise Services will host an online meeting.

School Environmental Health Information Session

6:00 PM
The Washington State Board of Health is hosting three information sessions to talk about the work to update the school environmental health and safety rules.  

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”

Thurston County Museum of Fine Arts (TCMOFA)
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.

Wednesday, November 4

BETTER TOGETHER: Accountability Workshop

9:00 AM

OlyPages Writing Arts Studio
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

Childhood's End Gallery
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.

Governor's Mansion Tour

10:30 AM

Governor's Mansion
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.

Author Talk: Stephanie Coontz

1:00 PM

Olympia Senior Center
222 Columbia St. NW
Olympia, WA

Join renowned historian and bestselling author Stephanie Coontz for a fascinating conversation about the past, present, and future of marriage.

Craft and Chat

2:00 PM

Tumwater Timberland Library
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

Olympia Timberland Library
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!

Olympia Mountaineers Adventure Speaker: Stephanie Demay - Antarctic and South Georgia

5:30 PM

Friends Meeting House
3201 Boston Harbor Road NE
Olympia, Washi

The public is invited to a potluck and program.

Seniors Give Back: The Linus Project

6:30 PM

Virgil Clarkson Lacey Senior Center
6757 Pacific Ave SE
Lacey, WA

Join us to learn more about Project Linus, a non-profit whose mission is to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer "blanketeers."

CSMoFA: Indigenous Takeover at TCMOFA Celebrates “Temporal”

Thurston County Museum of Fine Arts (TCMOFA)
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.

Thursday, November 5

BETTER TOGETHER: Accountability Workshop

9:00 AM

OlyPages Writing Arts Studio
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

Childhood's End Gallery
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.

Artful Escape: Coloring Relaxation for Adults

4:00 PM

Lacey Timberland Library
500 College Street SE
Lacey, WA

Drop by the Library Meeting Room for coloring relaxation! Sip on a warm beverage, eat snacks, listen to calm music while you color, and maybe make a new friend.

Movie Night at Lacey Library: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (PG-13)

5:30 PM

Lacey Timberland Library
500 College Street SE
Lacey, WA

Join a season of beloved cult films, offbeat adventures, and endlessly quotable moments. Whether you're revisiting an old favorite or discovering a new obsession, first Thursday movie nights at the library are all about film, fun, and community.

Discovery Speaker Series

6:30 PM

Olympia Timberland Library
313 8th Ave SE
Olympia, WA

The Nisqually Indian Tribe and Long Live the Kings invite you to learn about a collaborative project, guided by local and indigenous knowledge, to better understand Pacific herring in the Nisqually Reach. Discover the essential role these small silvery fish play in both salmon recovery and ecosystem health.

Nisqually Indian Tribe and Long Live the Kings on Pacific Herring

6:30 PM

Olympia Timberland Library
313 8th Avenue SE
Olympia, WA

Join Puget Sound Estuarium at the Olympia Timberland Library for the Discovery Speaker Series.

Reel Rock Films

7:00 PM

Capitol Theater
206 5th AVE
Olympia, WWA

Join Olympia Mountaineers and Cirque Climbing for the Olympia Debut of Reel Rock Films.

Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery

Olympia Little Theatre
1925 Miller Ave NE
Olympia, WA

Comedic genius Ken Ludwig transforms Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic The Hound of the Baskervilles into a murderously funny adventure. Sherlock Holmes is on the case.

CSMoFA: Indigenous Takeover at TCMOFA Celebrates “Temporal”

Thurston County Museum of Fine Arts (TCMOFA)
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.

Friday, November 6

BETTER TOGETHER: Accountability Workshop

9:00 AM

OlyPages Writing Arts Studio
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. 


34th Annual Homemade for the Holidays

10:00 AM

Thurston County Fairgrounds
3054 Carpenter Rd SE
Lacey, WA

Come shop the 34th Annual Homemade for the Holidays at Thurston County Fairgrounds in Lacey, WA, on November 6 & 7.

Nocturnal - Fine Art and Craft Exhibition

10:00 AM

Childhood's End Gallery
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.

Meditate with Passaddhi Vihara Monastics

5:30 PM

Soul Healing Center
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.

FC Olympia Adult Night Leagues (Men)

6:15 PM

Olympia Indoor Soccer
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

Olympia Indoor Soccer
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. 

A Spirited Manor

7:30 PM

Jefferson Street Arts Center
412 Jefferson St SE
Olympia, WA

Theater Artists Olympia invites you to enjoy the spooky season with their latest production of A Spirited Manor by award-winning author Kate Danley.

Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery

Olympia Little Theatre
1925 Miller Ave NE
Olympia, WA

Comedic genius Ken Ludwig transforms Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic The Hound of the Baskervilles into a murderously funny adventure. Sherlock Holmes is on the case.

CSMoFA: Indigenous Takeover at TCMOFA Celebrates “Temporal”

Thurston County Museum of Fine Arts (TCMOFA)
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.

Saturday, November 7

BETTER TOGETHER: Accountability Workshop

9:00 AM

OlyPages Writing Arts Studio
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. 


34th Annual Homemade for the Holidays

10:00 AM

Thurston County Fairgrounds
3054 Carpenter Rd SE
Lacey, WA

Come shop the 34th Annual Homemade for the Holidays at Thurston County Fairgrounds in Lacey, WA, on November 6 & 7.

Ask Your Local Experts

10:00 AM

Capital Mall
625 Black Lake Blvd
Olympia, WA

Ask Your Local Gardening, Composting, and Recycling Experts for free at Capital Mall on  Nov. 7 at 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Gull Harbor Art and Craft Show

10:00 AM

Abigail Stuart House
1002 Washington St SE
Olympia, WA

Unique locally handcrafted fine art and craft, including watercolors, ceramic art, woodworking, jewelry, fiber arts, and much, much more.

Lights in the Night

10:00 AM

WET Science Center
500 Adams Street NE
Olympia, WA

From high in the sky to deep in the sea, learn what lights up when the sun goes down with fun activities.

Nocturnal - Fine Art and Craft Exhibition

10:00 AM

Childhood's End Gallery
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.

Schirm Loop Homestead Lavender Farm 7th Annual Holiday Bazaar

10:00 AM

Prosperity Grange
3701 Steamboat Loop NW
Olympia, WA

The event will feature live music all day both days, as well as local crafters and artists, yummy desserts, soup, warm drinks and a variety of delicious food.

Episcopal Retirement Communities Solar System Ribbon Cutting

11:00 AM

Colonial Residences
2700 Colonial Dr.
Centralia, WA

Episcopal Retirement Communities (ERC), South Sound Solar and Olympia Community Solar are thrilled to invite the community to a ribbon-cutting ceremony and solar energy workshop on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m.

Art & Craft Supply Swap

2:00 PM

Lacey Timberland Library
500 College Street SE
Lacey, WA

Join a fun and creative Art & Craft Supply Swap at the library! This is a fantastic opportunity to refresh your craft supplies, share with fellow crafters, and discover new materials for your next project.

Ballet Victoria's Alice in Wonderland

2:00 PM

Washington Center for the Performing Arts
512 Washington Street SE
Olympia, WA

The beautiful professional dancers of Canada's Ballet Victoria will come to Olympia with their production of ALICE IN WONDERLAND, presented by Ballet Northwest.

Pokémon Club

2:00 PM

Tumwater Timberland Library
7023 New Market Street
Tumwater, WA

Join the event and battle it out, trade cards, and make new friends with other trainers.

SoundCore Exchange: Poetry Workshops

4:30 PM

Puget Sound Estuarium
309 State Ave. NE Olympia, WA 98501
Olympia, Washi

Express your unique estuary experiences through poems and creative literature under the guidance of professional poets!

A Spirited Manor

7:30 PM

Jefferson Street Arts Center
412 Jefferson St SE
Olympia, WA

Theater Artists Olympia invites you to enjoy the spooky season with their latest production of A Spirited Manor by award-winning author Kate Danley.

Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery

Olympia Little Theatre
1925 Miller Ave NE
Olympia, WA

Comedic genius Ken Ludwig transforms Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic The Hound of the Baskervilles into a murderously funny adventure. Sherlock Holmes is on the case.

CSMoFA: Indigenous Takeover at TCMOFA Celebrates “Temporal”

Thurston County Museum of Fine Arts (TCMOFA)
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.

November 1 — 7, 2026