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Thursday, April 25

Olympia Garden Club April 2024

9:30 AM
The Olympia Garden Club is celebrating its 100th Anniversary this year!  They provide education, resources, and networking opportunities to promote gardening and floral design.   They …

28th annual All-Washington (All-WA) Academic Team Ceremony

12:30 PM
The 28th annual All-Washington (All-WA) Academic Team Ceremony will honor 92 students from the state’s 34 community and technical colleges, all of whom are part of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

Machining Technologies Open House

1:00 PM
Attendees can also look forward to exciting giveaways, including machine products, keychains, tops, fridge magnets, bottle openers, SPSCC merch, and more!

WorkSource Resume Writing Workshop

3:00 PM
WorkSource, in partnership with the Lacey Timberland Library, will be hosting a series of resume-writing workshops.

Healthcare Not Warfare

5:30 PM
Take on the hard questions about healthcare and share your story on April 25.

Healthcare Not Warfare Town Hall

5:30 PM
The Thurston – Lewis – Mason Central Labor Council will present a Healthcare Not Warfare Town Hall at The Olympia Center.

Seventh Annual Juror’s Invitational Exhibition

6:00 PM
The Juror’s Invitational Exhibition returns to the Leonor R. Fuller Gallery for the seventh year from March 25 to April 26, 2024.

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.

Nifty Nook Paint Party on the Patio

Come and enjoy an evening with artist Boni Belden-Doney as she guides you in painting the brim of a straw sunhat with flowers.

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, April 26

Thurston County Fair Foundation’s Secondhand Safari

8:00 AM
Hunt for new, used, vintage, and really old treasures! Thurston County Fair Foundation’s Secondhand Safari is at the fairgrounds in Lacey on Friday, April 26, 2024, noon-4 p.m. and Saturday, April 27, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Crafts, furniture, collector’s items – it’s all for sale!

Homeowner Septic Self-Inspection Certification - Registration Required

9:00 AM
Registration is required. Call to see if your septic system qualifies and to register at the Environmental Health O&M program at 360-867-2626. The deadline to sign up for a class is the Friday …

"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.

Native Plant Traditional Uses & Cedar Bark Pulling

10:30 AM
Join a spring walk through the forested shoreline along the Nisqually River on protected Nisqually Land Trust property to learn about traditional uses for native plants, including cedar bark pulling. …

Spring 2nd Hand Safari

12:00 PM
The Thurston County Fair Foundation is hosting the Spring 2nd Hand Safari at the Thurston County Fairgrounds on April 26 from noon to 4 p.m. and on April 27 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is a treasure …

Reading and Demonstration with Author Mary Gentry of and Illustrator Mimi Williams of "The Best is Yet to Be!"!

1:30 PM
Mimi will demonstrate how she works her magic with linoleum block prints, and Mary will read from her books and talk about writing.

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!

Olympia Arts Reception

5:00 PM
Arts Olympia will be showing at Wire Zoo Studio, 113 State Avenue NE, during Spring Arts Walk 2024. Join over 15 Artists at the Wire Zoo Studio, Friday, April 26, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. for a reception. …

Arts Walk – Social Justice Block Party

6:00 PM
The event will feature local visual art exhibits, live music and poetry, a gathering of Olympia’s social justice organizations, and children’s activities.

Estuarium Benefit Auction Open House & Concert

6:00 PM
Stop by the Estuarium Benefit Auction Open House during the Olympia Arts Walk on Friday, April 26.