# Best Events & Things To Do In Olympia Today | AllEvents

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- **Event Name**: The Wailin' Jennys
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at The Wailin' Jennys, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Washington Center For The Performing Arts in vibrant Olympia, WA transfor
  - **Date**: Thu, 14 May at 04:00 pm (-08:00)
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  - **Venue**: Washington Center For The Performing Arts
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## today Events in Olympia

- **Event Name**: The Wailin' Jennys
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at The Wailin' Jennys, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Washington Center For The Performing Arts in vibrant Olympia, WA transfor
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  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 04:00 pm (-08:00)
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  - **Venue**: Washington Center For The Performing Arts
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- **Event Name**: Gateway Show - Olympia, WA
  - **Description**: Standup comics tell their BEST jokes then they go to an undisclosed location to get WAY TOO HIGH then come back to attempt to tell you more!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/4S-yqoSWMBE?si=kPl0PohSQp9rZj5b-----------
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  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu May 14 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
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  - **Venue**: Rhythms Coffee
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  - **Price**: USD 23 to 34
  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music, comedy, Business, performances
- **Event Name**: Pier Peer at Boston Harbor Marina
  - **Description**: Come discover the mysterious creatures that live below the pier at Boston Harbor Marina! Underwater lights attract spectacular estuary creatures for you to observe, while our volunteers help you discover, identify and learn more about what you’ve found. F
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  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 07:30 pm (-07:00)
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  - **Venue**: Boston Harbor Marina
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- **Event Name**: Making Space: A Fundraiser for Arbutus Folk School
  - **Description**: Join Arbutus Folk School for our 2026 fundraising event, Making Space.

This event will raise funds toward our facilities and equipment to support the crafts, learning, and community-building that define us.

Together we are making space: making space for
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  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu May 14 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/olympia/making-space-a-fundraiser-for-arbutus-folk-school/200029874291856
  - **Venue**: Cove Olympia
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  - **Categories**: art, nonprofit, charities
- **Event Name**: JBF Olympia Kids' Pop-Up Resale Event
  - **Description**: Kid's grow so fast! JBF sales is best way to keep up with growth spurts! Save 50-90% off retail prices. The Biggest and Best selection of gently loved and new kids and maternity items in Thurston County.
Come shop our public sale, which begins on Thursday
  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 03:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/olympia/jbf-olympia-kids-pop-up-resale-event/200030051790938
  - **Venue**: 2725 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia, WA 98502-4585, United States
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- **Event Name**: Medieval Food by Medium AEvum
  - **Description**: Do you love meat pies and turkey legs? Medium AEvum is a medieval food pop-up that will be joining us at Cup of Swords Tavern outside on the patio. Vegetarian and gluten free options are also available. This is one delicious event that you will not want t
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  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/olympia/medieval-food-by-medium-aevum/200030034530613
  - **Venue**: 1005 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA, United States, Washington 98506
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## Trending Events in Olympia

- **Event Name**: Capital Lakefair 2026
  - **Description**: The 69th Annual Capital Lakefair opens Wednesday, July 15, 2026, and concludes with our spectacular fireworks show on Sunday, July 19!

We’re thrilled to announce this year’s theme:
🎉 “Let the Medieval Madness Begin!” 🏰⚔️

Join us for five days of fun, fo
  - **Venue**: Heritage Park Olympia
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- **Event Name**: Marc Maron Live at Capitol Theater, Olympia!
  - **Description**: Sunday August 16! Cozy Comedy Presents: Marc Maron Live at Capitol Theater, Olympia! 

Marc Maron has released five hit stand-up comedy specials throughout his career. His most recent, “MARC MARON: PANICKED” premiered on HBO in August 2025, which received
  - **Venue**: Capitol Theater - Olympia
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- **Event Name**: Olympia Dragon Boat Festival
  - **Description**: Free to the public! The Olympia Dragon Boat Festival will be taking place again on July 11, 2026. Join us for a day of entertainment clubs from around the sound compete in head-to-head races along the Olympia waterfront.
  - **Venue**: 701 Columbia Street Southwest, Olympia, WA
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- **Event Name**: 2026 4th Annual Thurston County Pride Festival
  - **Description**: Lady L’s Promotions is honored to bring back the 2026 4th Annual Thurston County Pride Festival to the Thurston County Fairgrounds located at 3054 Carpenter RD SE in Lacey, WA 98503 on Sunday, June 7th starting at 12 noon - 6 pm!  Free Admission/Free Park
  - **Venue**: Thurston County Fairgrounds and Event Center
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- **Event Name**: Capital Lakefair Car Show 2026
  - **Description**: Please mark your calendars for friday, July 17th 2026 for the annual Capital Lakefair Car Show!

registration will only be available on the official Lakefair website at www.lakefair.org.  So please do not pay any attention to scammers in the comments. Tha
  - **Venue**: Marathon park, Olympia, wa
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- **Event Name**: The Wailin Jennys at Washington Center for the Performing Arts
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at The Wailin Jennys at Washington Center for the Performing Arts, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Washington Center for the Performing Arts nestled in bust
  - **Venue**: Washington Center for the Performing Arts
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- **Event Name**: Capital LakeFair
  - **Description**: https://www.lakefair.org/events?fbclid=IwRlRTSAPRYmxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeV4cZSyjOrXZhsQlM4BE9C0bnQH45sKVFaXG25uDT73SRtSlyxG2_VlNBFBo_aem_9a4Pqgz6tDYwDxTDXAmAaA
  - **Venue**: Olympia Capital
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- **Event Name**: South Sound Block Party 2026 in Olympia
  - **Description**: 🎶 Get Ready for Shannon & The Clams Live at Port of Olympia on Friday, August 28, 2026! 🎶
This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. Shannon & The Clams is set to light up Port of
  - **Venue**: Port of Olympia
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- **Event Name**: Strawberry Festival at the South Bay Grange
  - **Description**: Come celebrate 90th year of the Strawberry Festival at the South Bay Grange on Saturday June 13, 2026, 10am-4pm! Located at 3918 Sleater Kinney Rd. NE. Olympia, WA. The festival has been an annual tradition at the South Bay Grange since 1936! Delicious Sp
  - **Venue**: 3918 Sleater Kinney Rd NE, Olympia, WA, United States, Washington 98506
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- **Q**: What are the top today events in Olympia?
  - **A:** The Wailin' Jennys (Thu May 14 2026 at 04:00 pm at Washington Center For The Performing Arts), Gateway Show - Olympia, WA (Thu May 14 2026 at 06:30 pm at Rhythms Coffee), Pier Peer at Boston Harbor Marina (Thu May 14 2026 at 07:30 pm at Boston Harbor Marina), Making Space: A Fundraiser for Arbutus Folk School (Thu May 14 2026 at 06:00 pm at Cove Olympia), JBF Olympia Kids' Pop-Up Resale Event (Thu May 14 2026 at 10:00 am at 2725 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia, WA 98502-4585, United States).
- **Q**: What today events are happening in Olympia today May 14, 2026?
  - **A:** The Wailin' Jennys (Thu May 14 2026 at 04:00 pm at Washington Center For The Performing Arts), Gateway Show - Olympia, WA (Thu May 14 2026 at 06:30 pm at Rhythms Coffee), Pier Peer at Boston Harbor Marina (Thu May 14 2026 at 07:30 pm at Boston Harbor Marina), Making Space: A Fundraiser for Arbutus Folk School (Thu May 14 2026 at 06:00 pm at Cove Olympia), JBF Olympia Kids' Pop-Up Resale Event (Thu May 14 2026 at 10:00 am at 2725 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia, WA 98502-4585, United States).
- **Q**: What today events are happening in Olympia in May 2026?
  - **A:** The Wailin' Jennys (Thu May 14 2026 at 04:00 pm at Washington Center For The Performing Arts), Gateway Show - Olympia, WA (Thu May 14 2026 at 06:30 pm at Rhythms Coffee), Pier Peer at Boston Harbor Marina (Thu May 14 2026 at 07:30 pm at Boston Harbor Marina), Making Space: A Fundraiser for Arbutus Folk School (Thu May 14 2026 at 06:00 pm at Cove Olympia), JBF Olympia Kids' Pop-Up Resale Event (Thu May 14 2026 at 10:00 am at 2725 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia, WA 98502-4585, United States).
- **Q**: How can I find today events in Olympia?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming today events in Olympia on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
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  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for today events in Olympia?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting today events in Olympia include Washington Center For The Performing Arts, Rhythms Coffee, Boston Harbor Marina.
- **Q**: What is the price range for today events in Olympia?
  - **A:** Prices for today events in Olympia range from USD 23 to USD 34. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for today events in Olympia?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting today events in Olympia include Ticket Network Events, The Gateway Show, Puget Sound Estuarium.
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  - **A:** Yes, many today events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
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