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Thursday, May 2

Arts Olympia Artist Show at Top Rung Brewery

8:00 AM
Drop by Top Rung Brewery for a sip and enjoy the fine art of the Arts Olympia Artists.

"Mere Mortals" Art and Craft Exhibition

10:00 AM
Please join Childhood’s End Gallery for Springs Arts Walk and the opening of the latest exhibition “Mere Mortals” and a bonus special feature of Louise Rae Williams.

Eyes on Nature Training Session 2

10:00 AM
Help students explore Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge! Help students connect with a citizen science project, learn and teach ethnobotany, and share your love of the outdoors …

Thurston County Parenting and Postpartum Support Group

10:00 AM
Join other parents every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month to navigate the highs and lows of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting infants. 

Storytelling Workshop with Elizabeth Lord

4:00 PM
For ages 13 and up. Registration is required and space is limited. Register at tinyurl.com/storyoly Learn the basics of good live, oral, performative storytelling with local expert storyteller …

Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble

“Asking for Trouble” is a wild rollercoaster ride of hilarity, where two improv legends prove they are still the best in the business.

StoryTrail at Wonderwood Park

Experience reading the picture book "A Day with No Words" by Tiffany Hammond, at Wonderwood Park with special activities and questions along the way.

Friday, May 3

“Requiem” by Herbert Howells and “It is Happiness” by Joan Szymco

7:30 AM
Friday, May 3 – 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4 – 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5 – 2:30 p.m. Free Admission. Donations are gratefully accepted. Experience the 120 voices of the Capital …

Arts Olympia Artist Show at Top Rung Brewery

8:00 AM
Drop by Top Rung Brewery for a sip and enjoy the fine art of the Arts Olympia Artists.

"Mere Mortals" Art and Craft Exhibition

10:00 AM
Please join Childhood’s End Gallery for Springs Arts Walk and the opening of the latest exhibition “Mere Mortals” and a bonus special feature of Louise Rae Williams.

Child Passenger Safety

11:00 AM
The Child Care Action Council and Safe Kids Thurston County is hosting a Child Passenger Safety event on May 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Olympia History and Haunted Tour

12:00 PM
This tour explores the legends behind the city’s founding, “mosquito fleet,” shipwrecks, shanghaiing, ghosts, other “undead,” and cryptids.

Night Market at the Depot

4:00 PM
Indulge in delicious foods, check out unique arts and crafts, listen to music, and enjoy the activities!

2024 Real Community Heroes Awards & Celebrations

5:30 PM
Awards & Celebration is an annual event hosted by Homes First where we acknowledge and honor the exceptional individuals in Thurston County making strides towards addressing the housing crisis and working to support equality in our community. Every …

The Pacific Northwest Burlesque Festival

7:30 PM
Join a weekend of sinful opulence, satirical comedy, and over-the-top bawdy burlesque at the 3rd Annual Pacific Northwest Burlesque Festival.

Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble

“Asking for Trouble” is a wild rollercoaster ride of hilarity, where two improv legends prove they are still the best in the business.

First Friday Bike Salvage Parties 

Come volunteer to salvage and recycle bikes at the Walk N Roll Bike Shop!

LoveOly Shop & Dine event

LoveOly Shop & Dine Spring event: Collect stickers every time you spend $10 or more at participating downtown restaurants and shops.

StoryTrail at Wonderwood Park

Experience reading the picture book "A Day with No Words" by Tiffany Hammond, at Wonderwood Park with special activities and questions along the way.

Saturday, May 4

“Requiem” by Herbert Howells and “It is Happiness” by Joan Szymco

7:30 AM
Friday, May 3 – 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4 – 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5 – 2:30 p.m. Free Admission. Donations are gratefully accepted. Experience the 120 voices of the Capital …