What's happening coming up for the 4th week of August?

The first few weeks of the month have given us a handful of fun and excitement. Watch out for another week packed with nature, art, and music.

12th Night: Free Outdoor Theatre featuring William Shakespeare, Fridays-Sundays

The Animal Fire Theatre is holding a free outdoor theatre at Squaxin Park (formerly known as Priest Point Park). Donations are gratefully accepted and sharp-looking t-shirts will be available for donation! Please click here for more.

Olympia Lamplighters Watercolor Class, August 19, 2022
The course features both classes that provide practice with techniques related to watercolor, and guided time to work on your own pieces. Whatever you’ve been interested in painting with watercolor, now is the time! Please click here to learn more.

Tumwater Artesian Brewfest, August 20, from 1:00 P.M.
There will be more than 100 beverage choices in all, not to mention delicious food, fun games, and captivating entertainment. The Tumwater Artesian Brewfest provides a unique outdoor venue (in the shadow of the former Olympia Brewery) for you to SIP craft beers from 40+ NW breweries along with cider, wine, and spirits; SAVOR food from local vendors and restaurants; and PLAY super-sized beer pong, putt putt golf, enter stein holding competitions, and more! This is a 21 and over event. Please click here for more details.

LoveOly SummerFest, August 20, from 1:00 P.M.
LoveOly SummerFest is back in historic Downtown Olympia! So are the amazing live music and activities for kids and families. Enjoy interactive art installations from local artists, and engage with community groups every Saturday in August from 1 pm to 7 pm. Click here to learn more.

South Sound Block Party, August 26-27, from 3:00 P.M.  to 10:30 P.M.
Toyota of Olympia presents the inaugural South Sound Block Party: 15 live bands (nationally touring and locals!), local food trucks and pop ups, a beer garden games and more all along the shores of the beautiful Puget Sound. Join at the Northpoint at The Port of Olympia Aug 26 & 27. Tickets on-sale now. Children under 10 are free. Please visit this link for more details.

The Hampton Alzheimer Center Car Wash Fundraiser, August 27, from 10:00 A.M.
The Hampton is a secure environment that promotes a feeling of safety and comfort which encourages social engagement. Its buildings had been designed to exclusively serve residents with Alzheimer's and other dementias. The community architecture and decor are based on dementia research and purpose-built to optimize residents' perception and cognition.  Help support the HAMPTON ROCKSTARS raise funds to end Alzheimer's by attending its carwash. Please click here to learn more.