Top 15 Fall Things to Do in Olympia & Beyond
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We can’t wait to discover what part of us speaks to you – whether it’s tasting a new cuisine, embracing your inner artist, or one-upping your greatest outdoor adventure, there’s a trail here waiting just for you.
Here, handcrafted is a way of life from our farmers markets to our local coffee to our small-batch beer, wine, and spirits.
Get rejuvenated by nature on a hike or, for the more adventurous, paddle boarding in the bay. Then take in the creativity and culture that exudes through not only our shops, entertainment, and nightlife, but also the people.
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Free Things to Do Around Olympia
Timberland Regional Library
Read, explore, create, and learn at the Timberland Regional Library!
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Olympia Farmers Market
The Olympia Farmers Market is one of the only vendor-owned and operated farmers markets in The State of Washington. Visit…
Thurston Bountiful Byway Takes E‑Bike Riders Through Scenic Chehalis Western Trail and Yelm-Rainier-Tenino Trail
Kayaking in Olympia: Woodard Bay Conservation Area
See a bat nursery while enjoying a serene kayaking adventure in Thurston County
Our Communities
When you're ready to venture beyond Olympia, it’s easy to head in any direction and be instantly welcomed by the small towns and rural communities of Thurston County.
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Families of all shapes and sizes will find endless opportunities to make lasting memories here.
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Things to Do in the Olympia Area
The Brotherhood Lounge
119 Capitol Way N Olympia, Washington 98501
Cheeky Martini Lounge
406 Washington Street SE Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 742-3313
Legends Arcade
109 State Ave NE Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 334-7732
Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel
12888 188th Ave SW Rochester, Washington 98579 (360) 273-8640
My Morbid Mind
4548 Marvin Rd SE Lacey, Washington 98513 (360) 455-3330
Nisqually Red Wind Casino
12819 Yelm Hwy. SE Olympia, Washington 98584 (360) 412-5000
O’Blarney’s Irish Pub
4411 Martin Way East Olympia, Washington 98516 (360) 459-8084
Oly Dance
1620 Thurston Ave NE Olympia, Washington 98506 (360) 223-7425
Olympia Symphony Orchestra
3400 Capitol Blvd. SE, Suite 203 Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 753-0074
Uptown Lounge
201 Prairie Park Lane SE Yelm, Washington 98597 (360) 400-3457