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  • LoveOly Music in the Park 2026

    LoveOly Music in the Park 2026
    Sylvester Park, 615 Washington Street, Olympia, WA 98501 615 Washington St SE, Olympia +1 more

    The Olympia Downtown Alliance is excited to bring back Music in the Park, presented by Olympia Federal Savings, a beloved summer tradition featuring live, local music in beautiful downtown settings. Join us for four Wednesdays of free outdoor concerts at Sylvester Park and Port Plaza. Whether you're dancing with friends or relaxing on a picnic ...

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  • 2nd Annual Olympia Tree Hugging Fest 2026

    Garfield Elementary School Woodruff Park 1500 Harrison NW, Olympia, WA, United States

    Join our 2nd outdoor community celebration of our glorious trees with friends and family of all ages. Listen to storytellers and watch dancers move to the music of trees. Trees sing in real time using a device called Plants Play that converts the tree’s electric signals into notes; the music will be amplified for dancers ...

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    Free
  • Rushadicus the Cello Goblin

    Rushadicus the Cello Goblin
    Rhythms Coffee 210 4th Ave W, Olympia, OR, United States

    Rushadicus the Infamous Cello Goblin returns to Rhythms Coffee! Two shows - 7pm (doors at 6:30pm) & 9pm (doors at 8:30pm). Ticket price includes $5 drink ticket. Rushadicus the Infamous Cello Goblín is a post-medieval metal jester of otherdimensional glee who prefers precarious perches to dazzle and delight. With mystical language of Sneth and textural ...

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    $25
  • Olympia Harbor Days Maritime Festival and Tugboat Races

    Downtown Olympia Waterfront 217 Thurston Ave NW, Olympia

    The Olympia Harbor Days Festival, a free event offered every Labor Day Weekend, is an award winning free and family friendly event that showcases many of the vintage tugboats of the Puget Sound with a walk aboard show at the docks and races in the bay. Festival attendees will enjoy great food, great music, great ...

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    Free
  • Auditions for Capital City Chorus of Olympia

    Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 1515 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia, WA, United States

    Capital City Chorus of Olympia welcomes new singers to join our community chorus. You don't need to prepare anything, just yourself. We have people of all skill levels and experience auditioning. Monday, September 7 and Tuesday, September 8 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1515 Harrison Ave., Olympia.