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  • Nocturnal – Artist Reception

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

    Nocturnal Sept 25 - Nov 15, 2026   Inspired by the world that emerges after the light fades, Childhood’s End Gallery presents “Nocturnal” featuring new paintings by Liza Brenner and Jonathan Happ, alongside mixed media sculpture by Loralin Toney.    Arts Walk Reception: Oct 2nd 5-9pm Arts Walk continues Oct 3rd 12-6pm   FREE Childhood’s ...

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    Free

  • Our Town & Sanctuary City

    Our Town & Sanctuary City
    State Theater 202 4th Avenue East, Olympia, WA, United States

    Winner of the 1938 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Thornton Wilder's Our Town has stood as a timeless pillar of the American stage, while Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok’s Sanctuary City asks the question: in a nation built on the promise of opportunity, how do we determine who benefits? See both productions for a deeper understanding ...

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    $5 – $49

  • Seymour’s Kids Club: Show-and-Tell

    Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma

    Seymour’s Kids Club: Show-and-Tell Saturday, October 3, 2026 – 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Admission is included with advance registration or general admission.  Children aged 5 and under are always free! Hot Wheels, LEGOs, and stuffed animals are among today’s favorite show-and-tell treasures—but what were children’s favorite toys long ago? Bring your favorite toy and join us ...

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    $17

  • Lacey Children’s Day

    Huntamer Park 618 Woodland Square Loop SE, Lacey, WA, United States

    Celebrate Children’s Day with Lacey Parks, Culture & Recreation! This free, family-friendly event takes over Huntamer Park with a day of fun inspired by this year’s Mythical Creatures theme. Kids can explore activity booths, shop creations from young local makers at the Children’s Market, dance inside the Dance Dome, take on the obstacle course and ...

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    Free

  • SRO Theater presents Little Shop of Horrors

    SRO Theater presents Little Shop of Horrors
    Yelm High School 1315 W Yelm Ave, yelm, WA, United States

    Little Shop of Horrors SRO Theater brings the cult‑classic musical comedy to Yelm this October as Skid Row comes alive with doo‑wop energy, outrageous characters, and one very hungry plant. Running October 2 thru 25, the production features Friday and Saturday shows at 7 PM and Sunday matinees at 2 PM. Tickets available at srotheater.org/shows.

    $25

  • Brotherhood Takes Flight

    The Brotherhood Lounge 119 Capitol Way N, Olympia

    Season opener of the Brotherhood takes flight aerial showcase! 21+

    $20

  • Gandhi’s wife tells her side of the story

    Traditions Fair Trade Cafe 300 5th Ave SW, Olympia, WA, United States

    Who was Kasturba Gandhi? As Mahatma Gandhi’s wife, Kasturba Gandhi was an activist, a freedom fighter in her own right, and an inspiration to many in India’s struggle for independence.  South Sound Story Guild zooms in storyteller Roopa Mohan, a native of India, now from San Francisco, California. Roopa takes on the persona of Kasturba ...

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    Free

  • Artist Meet and Greet Power of Place, The Governor’s Mansion

    The Governor's Mansion

    Meet artists, chat about their art, and enjoy an early afternoon reception with appetizers and dessert at the Governor's Mansion! Get ready to connect in person with amazing artists at the Power of Place Meet and Greet! Whether you're an art lover, history enthusiast, or simply curious about Washington's rich heritage, this is a unique chance to experience the ...

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    $34 – $40

  • Welcome to the Void: a Countershade Introduction and Drag Show

    Olympia Timberland Library 313 8th Ave SE, Olympia

    The world is circling down the drain. At least it feels like it is! In this new world of flux and flow, new alternative methods of thinking are required, stat. A queer publishing press is popping up in Olympia, specializing in speculative fiction (scifi, fantasy, horror, etc). But what's this got to do with the ...

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    Free

  • The Music of Billy Joel

    The Music of Billy Joel
    Traditions Fair Trade Cafe 300 5th Ave SW, Olympia, WA, United States

    Terry Shaw and His Band play the hits of Billy Joel.  Dinner service is available at 5:45 (dinner sold separately).  Reservations HIGHLY recommended.

    $15 – $25

  • Free Range Drag and Variety Show

    421 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501 421 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501, Olympia

    Come and join us for October's edition of Free Range Drag and Variety Show! With Vanessa The Witch hosting, and performances by Anita Range(Portland), O'rion Hollywood, Luna Tikke, Vida Catastrophe, and Luna DeLyte! Wear your Halloween Costume to be a part of our annual Costume Contest Doors 730 PM

    $10 – $15

  • Olympia Symphony Presents LIFT: Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue

    The Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia

    LIFT opens Olympia Symphony’s 2026/27 season, Kaleidoscope, with American music in full color. From Jessie Montgomery’s Banner, a searching reimagining of the national anthem, to Wynton Marsalis’s sweeping Blues Symphony, this concert listens to America through joy, memory, resilience, and hope. Guest artist Calder Failla joins the orchestra for Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, where classical ...

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    $10 – $72