What’s happening this weekend — $1 Children’s Museum admission, Summer Nights at the Port and more

Enjoy museum activities for $1, witness performances at the port, or attend the Evergreen Valley Lavender Farm’s last festival.

Native Storytelling with Itsa Shash (OLYMPIA)
Friday, July 11, 3-6 p.m.
Listen and participate in Native Storytelling with Indigenous Storyteller Itsa Shash. Itsa Shash is an Indipino storyteller, poet and musician descended from Indeh (Apache), Nahua, Chichimeca and Filipino people.

$1 Children's Museum Admission (OLYMPIA)
Friday, July 11, 4-8 p.m.
Explore all the exciting exhibits at Hands On Children's Museum for just $1 per person.

Summer Nights at the Port: Queen Mother (OLYMPIA)
Friday, July 11, from 6:30 p.m.
Summer Nights at the Port is a free, family-friendly concert series featuring top regional bands, a beer garden, food trucks and artisan vendors.

Lantern Lights the Library: Daikaiju with Kick Fu Squad & Temper (OLYMPIA)
Friday, July 11, 7-9 p.m.
This month is a punk show with the legendary band Daikaiju on tour from Houston, Texas, supported by local bands Kick Fu Squad and Temper. It's gonna be a loud one!

Lavender Festival - Final Year (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Evergreen Valley Lavender Farm, off Yelm Highway and Meridian, has been a local favorite U-pick farm for the past 14 years. Sadly, this may be their last season open to the public, as the owners are getting on in age and have developed a few mobility issues. Join them for a day of fun and festivities and food.

2025 OSD Board Candidate Forum (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, July 12, 12-2 p.m.
Join OSD4All for the 2025 OSD Board Candidate Forum at the Capitol Theater. Send your questions for the next representatives of the Olympia School District.

Bonsai Auction (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, July 12, 12-3 p.m.
Visit the event to buy or sell trees, tools, pots, books and more.