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Olympia Arts Walk
Explore the biannual Olympia Arts Walk with striking visual works and family-friendly fun.
Channel your inner artist and connect with the local community during this special event.
Occurring twice a year, Olympia Arts Walk showcases the masterpieces of local artisans and celebrates the offerings of nearby businesses with live performances and demonstrations. Whether you’re looking for new ways to experience the arts or planning a kid-friendly itinerary, this downtown occasion is a must-visit event for all ages.
Dates, Location & Admission
The Spring Arts Walk experience will be held from April 26 to 27, and the fall event will run from October 4 to 5. This semi-annual event will take place in downtown Olympia. It’s recommended that visitors reach the event via biking, carpooling or public transportation as downtown parking areas have limited available spaces.
Check out the official website of the Intercity Transit when planning your trip to Olympia Arts Walk. Entry to the Olympia Arts Walk is free for all visitors.
Featured Experiences
- Local Businesses & Exhibitions - Browse through an array of Thurston County-based vendors and artisans featuring home goods, keepsakes, and more. The outdoor Arts Market spotlights handcrafted pieces from various makers, ranging from textile items and paintings to accessories and ceramics.
- Mouthwatering Food & Drinks - Indulge in a wide assortment of delectable bites and refreshing beverages from restaurants and breweries. Make your way to scrumptious locations such as BitterSweet Chocolates, Dancing Goats Coffee, and Wild Man Brewing Gastropub.
- Live Entertainment - Watch Earthbound Productions’s Luminary Procession and Procession of the Species during this spring event, revealing lively celebrations with creative masks, costumes, and dancing. The Luminary Procession will take place on April 26 at 8:30 p.m., while the Procession of the Species will occur on April 27 at 4:30 p.m.
- Kid-Centered Activities - Families will enjoy a variety of Arts Walk festivities with plenty of arts and crafts sessions. Bring your little ones to the Hands On Children’s Museum’s painting and drawing class, or create sea otter paper bag puppets at the Olympia Timberland Library.
Where to Stay
Discover flexible accommodations near downtown Olympia with modern amenities and pet-friendly services. Whether you’re traveling with friends or family, the Olympia region is home to exceptional hotels, and bed and breakfasts.
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