Top 15 Fall Things to Do in Olympia & Beyond
Blaze Your Own Trail
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
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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.
Active Families
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
Olympia Dust Market
113 Legion Way SW Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 339-2530
Olympia Family Theater
612 4th Ave E. Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 570-1638
Olympia Farmers Market
700 Capitol Way N Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 352-9096
Olympia Film Society
206 Fifth Avenue SE Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 754-6670
Olympia Gear Exchange
108 4th Ave W Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 890-4674
Olympia Kiwanis Club and Foundation
PO Box 2875 Olympia, Washington 98507 (360) 556-0498
Olympia Little Theater
1925 Miller Ave NE Olympia, Washington 98506 (360) 786-9484
Olympia Resale
100 Ruby St SE Unit A-1 Tumwater, Washington 98501 (360) 480-6211
Olympia Sailing Company
312 73rd Ave NE Olympia, Washington 98506 (360) 280-7933
Olympia Square Dance
1721 46th Ave NE Olympia, Washington 98503 (360) 357-6141
Olympia Symphony Orchestra
3400 Capitol Blvd. SE, Suite 203 Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 753-0074
Olympia Tattoo
1701 4th Ave E Olympia, Washington 98506 (360) 539-7716
Olympia Yacht Club
201 Simmons Street NW Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 357-6767
Olympia Zen Center
3248 39th Way NE Olympia, Washington 98506 (360) 357-2835
Olympic Ballroom Dance
3918 Sleater Kinney Rd NE Olympia, Washington 98506
Olympic Crest Coffee Roasters
4211 Pacific Ave SE Lacey, Washington 98503 (360) 923-0973
Olympic Flight Museum
7637 Old Hwy 99 SE Tumwater, Washington 98501 (360) 999-3639
Olyphant Art Supply
601 Capitol Way S Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 481-7643
Omnia Yoga
219 Legion Way SW #202 Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 999-6437
Orca Books Cooperative
315 5th Ave SE Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 352-0123
Ossa Skinworks
109 Capitol Way N Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 584-9394
Overlook Point Park
1205 Barnes Blvd Tumwater, Washington 98512
Painted Plate
412 Washington Street SE Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 705-2103
Party City
2315 4th Avenue W Olympia, Washington 98502 (360) 338-7555