What’s happening this weekend — Olympia Zine Fest, Tumwater Elevate Fair and other festivities

Be creative with art activities, sustainable with environmental events, or hands-on with some workshops in the region.

12th annual Veterans Resource Fair at Tacoma Dome (TACOMA)
Saturday, May 31, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
In a continuous effort to support and empower military veterans, NineLine Veteran Services is proud to bring the fair to the renowned Tacoma Dome. The fair promises to provide comprehensive support and services aimed at enhancing the well-being and quality of life of those who have served the nation.

Free Business Fundamentals Workshop for Young Adult Artpreneurs (OLYMPIA)
Weekend, May 30-June 1, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Enterprise for Equity is offering this one-day workshop for young adults planning to start or grow a creative business. This program is for creatives, makers of all varieties, as well as fine art, woodworking, crafts, jewelry, writers, poets, musicians, performers, potters, and designers!

Stormwater and Water Conservation Workshop (LACEY)
Saturday, May 31, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Discover how stormwater is managed in Thurston County, how you can protect local surface waters, and creative ways to conserve water while protecting Puget Sound. Participants will receive guidance for stormwater best practices and city water customers may receive water conservation kits.

Tumwater Elevate Fair (TUMWATER)
Saturday, May 31, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Join Tumwater Parks and Recreation for Elevate Fair. Celebrating the intersection of art and sustainability, Elevate Fair will highlight local artists using sustainable practices, various cultural approaches, and/or creative reuse.

Olympia Zine Fest! (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, May 31, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
The main event at The Olympia Center will feature 80-plus zine vendors, workshops, DJs, DIY screenprinting, a quiet zine reading area, raffle and more.

2025 Conservation Celebration & Auction (LACEY)
Saturday, May 31, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Don’t miss out on the fun and inspiring annual celebration of conserving the Nisqually watershed. This is one of the organizer’s biggest events of the year to help raise the necessary funds to protect and steward valuable fish and wildlife habitat.