What’s happening next week– Olympia Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Harvest Craft Festival and other festivities

There is so much to celebrate in our locality—from nature to culture. 

Harvest Craft Festival & Food Drive, Weekend, October 11-12 
The first-ever Harvest Craft Fair and Food Drive is happening this year at Capital Region ESD! Starting October 11 at 10 a.m. visitors can enjoy over 40 local vendors for two days. Local food trucks will also be on-site and the food bank will be accepting donations. Click this link for more details. 

Olympia Bonsai Club - Fall Show, Saturday, October 12, 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 
Come see the beautiful trees of the Olympia Bonsai Club in their fall colors! The event is free to attend. As many as 12 club members will display around 30 trees, accent plants, and suiseki stones. There will be live demonstrations. Click this link for more details. 

My Body My Power Teen Day-Camp, Saturday, October 12, 1– 6 p.m.  
My Body My Power Day-Long Camp includes arts and crafts, meditation, breathing exercises, positive affirmations, theme-based talking circles, sound healing, yoga, dance, new friendships, and lots of fun, plus organic food. Click this link for more details. 

All-Ages Spooky Terrarium Workshop at Underhill, Sunday, October 13, 12 - 2 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. Click this link for more details. 

Olympia Indigenous Peoples' Day, Monday, October 14, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 
The City of Olympia works in partnership with the Squaxin Island Tribe in its annual celebrations of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Join the event on Monday, October 14, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Squaxin Park. Click this link for more details. 

Tech through the Ages, Tuesday, October 15, 5:30 – 6:45 p.m.  
Explore how technology (screen time) affects the developing brain at different ages and stages! As the school year begins, learn how to help children have healthy relationships with technology, and how to set boundaries around screen time as adults. Click this link for more details.