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Magic Curtain Mornings: THE PUMPKIN LANTERN

Olympia Family Theater 612 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA, United States

Join us for a sweet and silly morning of live theater made just for little ones! Whether it’s your child’s first theater experience or a favorite tradition, we welcome you to come be part of the magic! For toddler's, preschoolers and beyond! This new, original story by OFT is an interactive theater experience created especially ...

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$5

Olympia Tree Hugging Fest 2025

Sylvester Park, 615 Washington Street, Olympia, WA 98501 615 Washington St SE, Olympia

Come celebrate our magical PNW trees at the 2025 Tree Hugging Fest! Listen to trees communicate through song--and change their tune when you hug them! Connect with yogis, storytellers, poets, and dancers as we come together in our tree-loving community!  12-2 Bird-nest building: Come see childrens' multimedia nest art and build a nest yourself!… Ancient Futures Pre-school 12-1 Vibrational ...

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Free

Steve and Kristi Nebel perform at Steilacoom Apple Squeeze Festival

While eating apple goodies, take time to listen to the music of Kristi and Steve Nebel, residents of Tacoma. They are an Americana/ Bluegrass group with country, folk, and pop oriented acoustic music. Alternating and playing with them all day will be Dave Harmonson, Seattle singer and musician known for similar genres, on acoustic and ...

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The Brotherhood Takes Flight Season Opener

The Brotherhood Lounge 119 Capitol Way N, Olympia

Your favorite local aerial extravaganza is baaaaack for the season! Come get wowed by our season opener Sunday, October 5th!! Sirens, knotty acts, everything you need to get ready for this sparkly spidery time. Doors at 4, show at 5, at the Brotherhood Lounge (119 Capitol Way N.)  Come early to get a seat! $15 ...

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$15

The Capitol Fools

Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United States

The Capitol Fools hold up a mirror to our crazy political culture, providing hilarious song parodies and foolish reflections that inspire belly-laughter as both sides of the aisle get skewered. Cast members from past seasons of the Capitol Steps perform all the beloved bits, the mind-boggling backward talking spoonerisms, break-neck costume changes, over-the-top impressions, and ...

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$29 – $75

Yell Manor Haunted House and Escape Rooms

Gordon's Garden Center 308 Yelm Ave E, Yelm

This year YELL MANOR visits the HAUNTED CARNIVAL and 2 Escape Rooms.  Step into a world of twisted thrills and eerie chills. Ride the spine-tingling Virtual Roller Ghoster - a ghostly coaster experience like no other - and brave two all-new escape rooms where every shadow hides a secret.  Freaks. Frights. And surprises around every corner. Haunted ...

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$5 – $15

Pigs on the Wing: ANIMALS tour

Capitol Theater 206 5th Ave. SE, Olympia, WA, United States

Friday, October 10th 2025Pigs on the Wing: ANIMALS tourCapitol Theater - Olympia, WA7:00 pm doors / 8:00 pm show$37.25 ADV / $34.25 OFS members / $42.25 at door DOSGA / two sets Pigs on the Wing 20th anniversary tour 2025-2026! Portland, Oregon based Pink Floyd tribute Pigs on the Wing announce the band's 2025-2026 production, ...

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$37.25 – $42.25

Refuge & Remedy: Artist Talk with Marilyn Frasca

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

Childhood’s End Gallery presents “Refuge & Remedy: Drawings by Marilyn Frasca” Marilyn Frasca presents a brand new collection of her monotype and pastel drawings. Explore the artists’ unique open-ended process, developed over 50 years, that unveils dreamlike imagery. Sept 26 - Nov 16   Fall Arts Walk Artist Reception: 10/3 5-9PM Arts Walk continued: 10/4 ...

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Free

Mariachi Herencia de México

Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United States

The historic tradition of mariachi music has its roots of origin in cities such as Guadalajara and México City. As the ever-evolving genre's influence spread, it reached Chicago and birthed Mariachi Herencia de México. The 2x Latin GRAMMY®-nominated band has issued five chart-topping albums and has performed all across the North American continent paving the ...

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$29 – $85

Buhay: The Filipino American Experience

Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma

Join us at the Washington State History Museum to commemorate Filipino American History Month. The word buhay means “alive” or “life” in Tagalog, so this community event will explore how the Filipino community lives and finds happiness in Washington. Curated by the Filipino American National Historical Society – Greater Puget Sound Chapter, this afternoon and evening ...

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Free

Buhay: The Filipino American Experience

Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma

Join us at the Washington State History Museum to commemorate Filipino American History Month. The word buhay means “alive” or “life” in Tagalog, so this community event will explore how the Filipino community lives and finds happiness in Washington. Curated by the Filipino American National Historical Society – Greater Puget Sound Chapter, this afternoon and evening ...

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Free

October Third Thursdays

Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma

Enjoy free admission, special events, and extended hours from 3:00 to 8:00 PM every third Thursday of the month, courtesy of Umpqua Bank.

Free
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