Top Winter Activities

Winters in Olympia are for sleeping-in, spending time with friends and family, and celebrating the holidays at the festive events and markets that pop up throughout the season.

Olympia Winterfest 2021

Olympia winters are filled with festive events, gift shopping, holiday parties, and fun, family-friendly activities. Find the perfect gifts for every person on your list at the many unique stores and vintage and antique shops. Spend the holiday season ice skating at Oly on Ice and perusing various pop-up markets filled with artisanal crafts and live performances. Grab your friends and ring in the New Year while dancing the night away. Fill your holiday season with these fun winter activities!

Oly on Ice

Skate through the holiday season at Oly on Ice, a family-friendly pop-up ice skating rink at Isthmus Park. Oly on Ice features public ice skating, live performances, a variety of family-friendly activities hosted by local organizations, and sensory skate hours.

Date(s): November 18 - January 16

WEEKDAY HOURS

Nov. 18-Dec.16 and Jan. 3-13

Monday-Thursday:
3:30-9 p.m.

Friday:
3:30-10 p.m.

Dec. 19-Jan. 2

Monday-Thursday:
10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Friday:
10 a.m.-10 p.m.

WEEKEND HOURS

Saturday:
10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Sunday:
10 a.m.-8 p.m.

HOLIDAY HOURS

11/23:
10 a.m.-9 p.m.

11/24:
Closed

11/25:
10 a.m.-10 p.m.

12/24:
10 a.m.-6 p.m.

12/25:
12 p.m.-6 p.m.

12/31:
10 a.m.-6 p.m.

1/1:
10 a.m.-8 p.m.

1/16:
10 a.m.-9 p.m.

All hours
and rates are subject to change.

Location: Isthmus Park

Admission: $5-99

Kris Kringle Market

Visit Kris Kringle Market for a variety of amazing holiday experiences. Enjoy shopping from vendors then stop at the beer garden and sip craft beer. The kids will love the kid zone area featuring an obstacle course, crafts, and games. Keep an eye out for Krampus and Santa!

Date(s): November 18 - November 19, 2022

When: Friday: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday: 2 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Location: Thurston County Fairgrounds

Admission: $5-50 - To purchase tickets click here.

Lincoln Winter Market

Support local artists and makers while checking off your holiday shopping list at Lincoln Winter Market. Take your time shopping at the different vendor booths, enjoy food and beverages from local businesses, and watch live performances.

Date(s): November 26, 2022

When: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: Lincoln Options Elementary

Admission: Free

Olympia Winterfest 2021

Winter Fest

The kick-off celebration of Downtown for the Holidays, Winter Fest offers live entertainment for shoppers to listen to while browsing handmade gifts from local vendors. There will also be carriage rides and holiday storytelling for people of all ages to enjoy.

Date(s): November 27, 2022

Location: 115 State Ave NW, Olympia

Admission: Free

Downtown for the Holidays!

Downtown for the Holidays is a shopping and dining promotion held at local participating businesses in Downtown Olympia. Every time you make a purchase of $10 or more, get a sticker added to your passport. Once you reach five stickers you can turn it in for a Love Oly gift!

Date(s): November 25, 2022 - December 24, 2022

When: During business hours

Location: Participating local businesses

Admission: Free

Tenino’s Grand Twinkle Tour

Pack the kids into the car with mugs of hot chocolate and enjoy this drive-thru holiday experience built with twinkling lights and holiday displays. Help out your neighbors and bring donations to Tenino Food Bank Plus during the event.

Date(s): December 16, 2022

When: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Location: Tenino Middle School

Admission: Free

friends hold sparklers while celebrating new year's eve

The Totally Rad NYE 80’s Prom Bash!

Go back to the 80’s with DJ Eric Turnbow at The Totally Rad NYE 80’s Prom Bash! Spend the night dancing to 80’s hits, snacking on savory snacks and delicious desserts, and make a complimentary champagne toast at midnight to ring in the new year.

Date(s): December 31, 2022 - January 1, 2023

When: Dec. 31: 7 p.m. - Jan. 1: 1 a.m.

Location: Olympia Ballroom

Admission: $85-320

New Year’s Eve with the Andy Coe Band

Ecstatic Productions Presents New Year’s Eve with the Andy Coe Band and special guests Joe Doria, Sarah Russell, and Alexandria Henderson. Ring in the new year as you dance to lively psychedelic jams.

Date(s): December 31, 2022

When: Doors Open at 8 p.m. Show Begins at 9 p.m.

Location: Olympia Film Society

Admission: $40-45

Celebrate winter in Olympia! Discover more things to do, delicious places to eat, and find tools to plan your trip this holiday season.

Stay With Us!

Make the most out of your time with us this holiday season by relaxing and recharging at one of our many modern hotels, or splurge on a spa-experience at a B&B before setting out again for more winter activities.