Top 15 Fall Things to Do in Olympia & Beyond
Blaze Your Own Trail
We can’t wait to discover what part of us speaks to you – whether it’s tasting a new cuisine, embracing your inner artist, or one-upping your greatest outdoor adventure, there’s a trail here waiting just for you.
Here, handcrafted is a way of life from our farmers markets to our local coffee to our small-batch beer, wine, and spirits.
Get rejuvenated by nature on a hike or, for the more adventurous, paddle boarding in the bay. Then take in the creativity and culture that exudes through not only our shops, entertainment, and nightlife, but also the people.
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Free Things to Do Around Olympia
Timberland Regional Library
Read, explore, create, and learn at the Timberland Regional Library!
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Summertime in the Olympia Region
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Olympia Farmers Market
The Olympia Farmers Market is one of the only vendor-owned and operated farmers markets in The State of Washington. Visit…
Thurston Bountiful Byway Takes E‑Bike Riders Through Scenic Chehalis Western Trail and Yelm-Rainier-Tenino Trail
Kayaking in Olympia: Woodard Bay Conservation Area
See a bat nursery while enjoying a serene kayaking adventure in Thurston County
Our Communities
When you're ready to venture beyond Olympia, it’s easy to head in any direction and be instantly welcomed by the small towns and rural communities of Thurston County.
Active Families
Families of all shapes and sizes will find endless opportunities to make lasting memories here.
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Things to Do in the Olympia Area
23 Kitchens
2440 Marvin Road NE Lacey, Washington 98516
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422 Carpenter Rd SE Lacey, Washington 98503 (360) 915-9920
507 Taproom and Filling Station West
106 Prairie Park Street Yelm, Washington 98597
A Cottage Farm
9640 Gate Rd SW Olympia, Washington 98512 (360) 273-8269
A Rusty Rooster
1708A, 1053, 93rd Ave SE Tumwater, Washington 98501 (360) 357-9809
Airbound Arts
312 Columbia St NW Olympia, Washington 98501
Airport Golf & Batting Center
8080 Center Street SW Tumwater, Washington 98501 (360) 786-8626
Alaffia
8109 River Drive SE Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 866-0080
Arbutus Folk School
705 4th Ave E. Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 350-0187
Archibald Sisters
406 Capitol Way S Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 943-2707
Art House Designs
420 Franklin St SE Olympia, Washington 98501
The Artists’ Gallery
2505 4th Ave W Suite 105 Olympia, Washington 98502 (360) 357-6920
Ashley Creek Farm
9221 Littlerock Rd. SW Olympia, Washington 98512 (360) 556-9950
Avonlea Park
4112 Inglewood Loop SE Lacey, Washington 98503
Axis Meads
2633 Willamette Dr NE, Suite B Lacey, Washington 98516 (360) 764-8196
Aztec Lanes
2825 Martin Way E Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 357-8808
B. Natural Nails & Spa
625 Black Lake Blvd Olympia, Washington 98502 (360) 705-3310
Ballaura Wellness Spa
1017 4th Ave E, Olympia Olympia, Washington 98606 +13605397726
The Bandha Room
119 1/2 Capitol Way N Olympia, Washington 98501
Between Sisters Boutique
1202 E Yelm Ave Ste C Yelm, Washington 98597 (360) 960-8648
Bigelow House
918 Glass Ave NE Olympia, Washington 98506
Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
100 Brown Farm Rd NE Olympia, Washington 98327 (360) 753-9467
Black River Blues Blueberry Farm
17132 Moon Rd SW Rochester, Washington 98579 (360) 273-3489
Black Tortoise Tattoo
203 Central Street NE Olympia, Washington 98506 (360) 556-1496