Top 15 Fall Things to Do in Olympia & Beyond
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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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Timberland Regional Library
Read, explore, create, and learn at the Timberland Regional Library!
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Olympia Farmers Market
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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
WET Science Center (LOTT)
500 Adams St. NE Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 664-2333
What-Nots
599 Sussex Avenue W, A Tenino, Washington 98589 (360) 918-3731
White Horse Tavern
107 E Yelm Ave Yelm, Washington 98597
The Wiggle Room
117 Columbia St NW Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 704-7666
Wild Heart Sipping Vinegar
291 Sussex Ave W Tenino, Washington 98589 (360) 239-0817
William A. Bush Park
4400 Chardonnay Drive SE Lacey, Washington 98503
Winged Victory Monument
416 Sid Snyder Ave SW Olympia, Washington 98507
Wolf Haven International
3111 Offut Lake Rd SE Tenino, Washington 98589 (360) 264-4695
Wonderwood Park
5304 32nd Avenue SE Lacey, Washington 98503
Woodard Bay Conservation Area
Woodard Bay Rd Olympia, Washington 98507
Woodland Creek Community Park
6729 Pacific Avenue SE Lacey, Washington 98503
World War II Memorial
416 Sid Snyder Ave SW Olympia, Washington 98507
Yauger Park
3100 Capital Mall Drive SW Olympia, Washington 98507
Yelm Area Chamber of Commerce
138 Prairie Park Lane Yelm, Washington 98597 (360) 458-6608
Yelm Bike & Skate Park
105 W Yelm Ave Yelm, Washington 98597
Yelm Cinemas
201 Prairie Park Ln. SE Yelm, Washington 98597 (360) 458-3456
Yelm Farmers Market
301 2nd St. SE Yelm, Washington 98597 Not Available
Yelm Historical Museum
207 3rd Street SE Yelm, Washington 98597 (360) 458-4114
Yelm Prairie Lanes
202 East Yelm Ave Yelm, Washington 98597 (360) 458-2695
Yelm Rainier Tenino Trail
105 W Yelm Ave Yelm, Washington 98597
Zittel’s Marina
9144 Gallea St. NE Olympia, Washington 98516 (360) 459-8984