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  • Airbound Arts Pride Show

    Airbound Arts, 312 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 312 Columbia Street NW, Olympia, WA, United States

    SATURDAY JUNE 27TH, 2026 Join us for an incredible night of aerial, variety, and circus arts brought to you by our local and guest performers. These 100% volunteer-led shows helps keep Airbound Arts alive! We aim to make our shows accessible to all. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds! Airbound ...

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  • Lacey Fireworks Spectacular

    Rainier Vista Community Park 5475 45th Avenue SE, Lacey, WA, United States

    For 60 years, Lacey has celebrated the holiday a day early with a free fireworks show, local food vendors, and live music! As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, here’s a few important reminders: - Rainier Vista Park opens to the public at 3pm - Live music from Golden Hour Party Band  - Free 3D glasses courtesy of Lacey ...

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    Free

  • Artist Conversation with Susan Christian and Friends

    Childhood's End Gallery 222 4th Ave W, Olympia

    Join us Saturday, July 11th from 2pm to 3pm for an Artist Conversation with Susan Christian and friends, a relaxed afternoon discussion in the gallery surrounding the current exhibition Slow Work. FREE to attend Childhood’s End Gallery 222 4th Ave W Olympia, WA 98501 childhoods-end-gallery.com info@childhoods-end-gallery.com *Seating is limited

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  • Shaped by Sea and Story: Exploring Washington’s Maritime Identity

    Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma

    Shaped by Sea and Story: Exploring Washington’s Maritime Identity Thursday, September 17, 2026, 5:30 – 7:00 PM Washington State History Museum FREE Join the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area for an evening exploring the many communities and cultures that have shaped, and continue to shape, life along Washington’s waterways. Through storytelling, performance, and conversation, we’ll ...

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    Free

  • Read the Park

    Rebecca Howard Park 911 Adams St SE, Olympia, WA

    A community literacy and storytelling event designed to bring families and residents together for shared reading, poetry, oral history, and cultural storytelling. This event fosters a love of literacy while creating space for stories that reflect the lived experiences of the community.   Activities Include: community book readings, youth literacy activities, poetry and spoken word, cultural ...

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    Free

  • Shelton Art Walk

    Downtown Shelton Shelton

    Join us for the 3rd Annual Shelton Art Walk on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 12–6 PM in historic downtown Shelton. Presented by the Shelton Creative District, this free, all-ages event celebrates the artists, makers, performers, businesses, and community members who make Shelton a vibrant place to live and create. Explore exhibitions, installations, demonstrations, and ...

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    Free

  • Hidden Layers: Women’s Undergarments and How They’ve Shaped Ladies’ Liberties

    Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United States

    Women’s underwear has long reflected society’s views on modesty, femininity, and beauty. From historic styles that restricted the female form to the more liberating fashions of today, women’s undergarments have been symbols of both oppression and empowerment. In this talk, explore how comfort, freedom, and function in women’s undergarments mirrored broader social changes. We ask ...

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    Free