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  • Spring Arts Walk Instrument Petting Zoo

    Washington Center Black Box 512 Washington Street SE, Olympia, United States

    Free and open to the public, join us for Arts Walk and the Instrument Petting Zoo at the Washington Center. Kids of all ages are invited to experience bowing and plucking the string instruments of the orchestra. You will have a roaring good time! Sponsored by: Washington Center, Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry.

    Free
  • CapCity Presents: Fern Spores + Seola Station + Yarrow at Wild Child

    Wild Child 414 4th Ave E, Olympia, Olympia

    Celebrate Olympia’s vibrant live music scene with a showcase of the Pacific Northwest’s most soulful up-and-coming rock storytellers, presented by CapCity Presents. Yarrow opens the night with a lush set drawing equally from the psychedelic rock movement of the 60s and electric blues of the 50s to create new sounds, songs and music. Yarrow lays ...

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    $10 – $15
  • Steve and Kristi Nebel at Olympia Farmer’s Market

    Olympia Farmer's Market 700 Capitol Way N, Olympia

    The Tacoma duo returns to celebrate spring and the market with their seasoned harmonies and original songs, on guitar and bass.

    Free
  • There & Back Again: OFT 2026 Hobbit Themed Fundraiser!

    Olympia Family Theater invites you to journey through Middle Earth on May 2, 2026 at 5:30pm for a night to remember as we celebrate storytelling and community! Step into an immersive experience as you enjoy drinks at the Green Dragon, feast in true Hobbit style in the Shire, and more! Throughout the evening, guests will ...

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