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Friday, April 26

"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.

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.

Most Beautiful Sky

7:00 PM
Come open your heart with music that celebrates peace, social justice, and environmental stewardship. (After the show, make plans to attend the Arts Walk Luminary Procession!) Donations to support …

Crescendo: A Symphonic Celebration of Washington Landscapes

7:30 PM
Join Northwest Symphony Orchestra and Washington Trails Association for Crescendo: A Symphonic Celebration of Washington Landscapes.

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.

Olympia Arts Walk and the Procession of the Species Celebration

Get ready to immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of arts and culture as the City of Olympia presents the much-anticipated Olympia Arts Walk, and for the first time since 2019, the Procession of …

Procession of the Species Celebration - Luminary Procession

You are invited to be part of the Procession of the Species, a joyous, artistic celebration, intended to inspire learning, appreciation, and protection of the natural world.

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.

Thurston County Museum of Fine Arts "Portal" Exhibit

TCMoFA has closed its open call for art and is preparing the PORTALS show for Spring Arts Walk 2024. They received a total of 107 submissions (the most yet!) and were able to accept 33 artists.

Saturday, April 27

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.

Eyes on Nature Training Session 1

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 …