What’s happening this weekend— Boo Bash, Kid's Halloween Extravaganza, An Evening in Tuscany Fall Gala and other festivities

End the month by supporting good causes and community celebrations.

Books Brownies & Beans Two-day Extravaganza , Friday-Saturday, October 25-26
There would be a huge community Books Brownies & Beans used book sale event each October to benefit local partner organizations working towards a more loving, just, and healthy world. Friday will be ALL about the BOOKS, all day. Come on Friday for some power shopping! On Saturday you can enjoy live entertainment and our traditional bistro while you browse the books – with hot coffee, tea, and the wonderful homemade brownies we all know and love. Click this link for more details.

Boo Bash! 2024, Saturday, October 25-31, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Celebrate fall with a bounty of family-friendly thrills and spooky treats at Boo Bash on October 25-31. Enjoy Halloween-inspired delights without the fright! Spine-tingling activities come to life. Activities vary depending on the day of the week. See the online event calendar for dates and times. Click this link for more details.

Kid's Halloween Extravaganza, October 25-31
Calling all superheroes, villains, ghosts, and goblins! Downtown Olympia is the place to be this Halloween. Safe, Family-Friendly Trick-or-Treating: Visit downtown shops offering treats from 4-7 p.m. on Halloween. For a list of participating merchants visit loveolydowntown.com. Click this link for more details.

Olympia Farmers Market's Harvest Halloween, Saturday, October 26, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Join the annual Harvest & Halloween Celebration! Activities include our costume contest, photo booth, trick-or-treating with market vendors, kids’ activities, cooking demonstrations, a free raffle, and more! Prizes will be awarded to the best in each age category. Click this link for more details.

Olympia Farmers Market's Harvest Halloween," Saturday, October 26, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Spooky fun for All Ages: Build your terrarium! You’ll learn all about terrariums, why they thrive, and how to care for your own while building a one-of-a-kind tiny jungle. Childhood's End Gallery is proud to host the 2024 Northwest Pastel Society Members Show. Juried by Kim Lordier, the exhibit features 70 works by 63 members. Click this link for more details.

Pumpkin Carving, Saturday, October 26, from 11 a.m.
Fall into community fun with pumpkin carving and painting at this FRet event! You! Learn how to use seeds by either drying them to plant next season or roasting them to eat. Join the South Sound YMCA for free community events, open to the public. Community members may build relationships through gardening fun! Click this link for more details.

An Evening in Tuscany Fall Gala, Saturday, October 26, from 5 p.m.
The Senior Services of South Sound invites you to celebrate Tuscan Style at its annual Fall Gala on Saturday, October 26. There will be a fantastic Italian meal accompanied by fine wine. Silent and live auctions, compelling speakers, and musical entertainment will make this an evening to remember. Click this link for more details.

Cafe Mortel - Pop Up Death Cafe, Saturday, October 26, 7-9 p.m.
Participants will have tea and cake with candlelight vibes as they discuss deeper questions about death and dying. Part of ON THE EDGE ~ Perspectives on Death, Dying, Loss & Living, a month-long exploration into death, dying, loss, and living. Click this link for more details.