Community Events

Registration is now open for lacrosse in the South Sound! Join in this fast-paced, exciting, and rapidly growing sport that starts up again in 2019. All ages. www.olympialacrosse.org

During the entire month of October you can visit BOOcoda, the best Halloween Town in the Pacific Northwest, located 20 miles south of Olympia and featuring the Scary-Nights Haunted House, casket races, a Thriller dance, and pumpkin pancake breakfasts every Saturday. For more information call the Bucoda Town Hall at 360-278-3525 IF YOU DARE!

Is there an elephant in your office? There will be a special breakfast workshop presented by the Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston County titled “Prevent and Resolve Workplace Conflict” on Wednesday, October 24th from 8-9:30am. This workshop is presented by Oriana Noel Lewis to provide you with insights and skills that you can apply immediately to your organization. Breakfast provided by Budd Bay Cafe; cost is $35.

Thurston County Medic One Adult Compression Only CPR with AED training

This is a free event beginning at 7 PM on Wednesday, October 24, at the South Bay Fire Station, 3506 Shincke Rd. NE

Please call  to register. 360-704-2790

Attend a chat by author Alan Nasser, who has written a new book, “Overripe Economy: American Capitalism and the Crisis of Democracy”! The emeritus professor from The Evergreen State College will answer audience questions. This event is for adults. Wednesday, October 24th, 7:30-8:45pm.

All Hallows Eve comes to life with BodyVox! See this astounding group of dancers, ghosts and zombies in a dance theater performance like no other! It’s delightfully creepy and a must see for the entire family! Thursday, October 25th, 7:30pm. 360-753-8586

The children’s classic The Velveteen Rabbit will be presented live between October 25th and November 9th. It is the story of a stuffed rabbit’s desire to become real through the love of his owner.  For more information call the Lakewood Playhouse at 253 588-0042.

Join a Chief Hazard Geologist from the Department for Natural Resources for a presentation! Corina Forson will present an illustrated program about how the land we live on was formed – she will focus on the Mount Saint Helens seismic zone. FREE (donations are welcome)! Thursday, October 25th, 12-1pm.

Four authors will discuss the romance genre! Lauren Dane, Piper Drake, Rose Lerner and Olivia Waite will talk about the public’s love of romance novels and what makes a romance a romance. For adults. Thursday, October 25th, 2-5pm.

The Triad Arts Theater will be turned into “Yell Manor,” the scariest haunted house in the Pacific Northwest, on the last two weekends in October, the 19th, 20th, 25th, 26th and 27th, from 6 until 10 pm. The cost is $5 per person, with family package deals available. Children under age 4 are free but may be eaten … well, just nibbled on. For more information you can call  360 458 3140.

Modern saxophone quintet Five Sax comes to Shelton! Rooted in classical music, these players from all over the world blend American jazz, South American Latin styles and more into a stunning presentation that is driven by their ability to push the limits of live performance. Thursday, October 25th, 7pm.

Friday, October 26th-Sunday, November 11th, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2 pm, “Bell, Book and Candle” will be performed. Halloween is the perfect time for this bewitching love story, a tale of witchcraft and romance. For ticket prices call 253 272-2281.

Don’t miss out on the next Oly Bingo Night at the Olympia Senior Center Friday, October 26! As always, game packs are only $15 and gets you a full night of fun. Join them for dinner at 6pm for $5. Games start at 7pm. Participate in 50/50 raffle, costume contest, or partake in the full bar (21+). If you are bringing a group of 6 or more, it is highly recommended that you make a reservation ahead of time by calling 360.586.6181. Great fun for birthday celebrations, date night, office parties and family time!  Special thanks to 2018 Bingo Night sponsor Olympia Federal Savings.

Dead Ending Haunted House is open Fridays and Saturdays in October and Tuesday and Wednesday the week of Halloween, 6:30-10:30pm. PG-13. Free parking! $8 to get in. $7 for students and military.

Don’t miss the Boocoda Spook-tacular, as the town of Bucoda puts on storytelling contests, casket races, the Thriller Dance and lots more! The Scary Nights Haunted House is spooky fun for all and proceeds support the town’s community center and the 1939 gymnasium. September 28th-October 31st, 7-11pm Fridays & Saturdays and 7-10pm Tuesday & Wednesday October 30 and 31.

The wacky Dunwoody family…who will they murder next? “Clockwork” is a tale of disappearing frogs, drunken uncles and dithering relatives. After hearing an hysterical tale, ones of them dies – literally. This comedy-mystery, with its frantic twists and turns, will keep audiences guessing until the end! Friday-Sunday, October 26th-November 11th. 

The enormously popular “Guys & Dolls” plays at Centralia’s Evergreen Playhouse! The classic oddball romantic comedy, which takes audiences from Times Square to Havana, has won multiple awards since its opening on Broadway in 1950. Friday-Sunday, October 12th-28th.

Some of earth’s spookiest creatures live in the deepest parts of the ocean. Throughout the day at WET Science Center Saturday, October 27th, get inspired by enchanting photos and videos of mesmerizing bioluminescence. Then get creative and make anglerfish hats and other bioluminescent crafts that are perfect for Halloween.

For fans of the “Genealogy Roadshow,” the Olympia Genealogical Society presents “Ask the Experts” of the Puget Sound Chapter Association of Professional Genealogists on Saturday, October 27 10am-2pm. If you register before September 22 you pay only the $20 member registration fee. For more information you can call 360-754-6230.

Bring your friends and family to the Harvest Festival at The Evergreen State College’s Organic Farm and enjoy fun activities such as face painting, pumpkin carving, and squash tasting! There will also be food vendors, live music, and more! Free and open to the public. Saturday, October 27th, 11am-5pm.

Kids up to age 12 can compete for prizes at the Harvest Halloween Costume Contest and Trick or Treat at the Olympia Farmers Market! It’s a great family event, with the $5 costume contest entry fee going toward delivering market-direct products to local families in need! Saturday, October 27th, 12-3pm.

Sail off on a fantastic musical excursion when a band of comical pirates land at North Beach looking for an expert digger to join their crew. Presented by the Tacoma Musical Playhouse Family Theater from Saturday, October 27 until Sunday, November 4. Call 253-565-6867 for performance times and ticket prices.

Puddles the Sad Clown with the Golden Voice is returning with a suitcase full of emotional anthems and a pity party performance Saturday, October 27 at 7:30 pm. 360 753 8586. Bring plenty of Kleenex!

Tacoma Opera presents Donizetti’s tragic masterpiece “Lucia di Lammermoor”! In the foggy atmosphere of Medieval Scotland, the pure and passionate love between Lucia and Edgardo emerges – a love like that of Romeo and Juliet which was too beautiful to last and too dangerous for their families. The climax of the opera is graphic and with majestic music. Sunday, October 28th & November 4th at 2pm, Friday, November 2nd at 7:30pm. 253-627-7789

The 43rd annual Miss Thurston County Scholarship Pageant is a local preliminary to Miss WA and Miss America.  Come for a night of entertainment and awards as they crown Miss Thurston County 2019.  This year’s theme is a 90s/2000s Dance Party – can’t wait to relive all the boy band and girl band goodness of the era!

Nine young women in our community are competing for the title of Miss Thurston County 2019, as well as thousands in scholarships and awards and entry into the Miss Washington competition next June.  Find out who will represent our community on Sunday, October 28th at 3pm!

Local panelists will highlight state and federal issues important to the Alzheimer’s community, including unpaid family caregivers, to educate  community members on the Washington State Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias, on Monday, October 29th from 2 until 3:30 pm at the Olympia Senior Center, 222 Columbia Street NW. For more information call Carrie McBride at 206 529 3880.

Experience “The Rocky Horror Show” musical in the flesh – presented live and onstage by Broadway Olympia! The real-life version of this campy B-movie classic continues the wild ride of the film rendition and makes a deep impression with the music, too! Wednesday-Sunday, October 31st-November 4th. Wednesday-Saturday 8pm, with an 11:55 (midnight) performance Saturday, November 4th and a 2pm matinee Sunday, November 4th. 360-754-6670

Thurston County Medic One Adult Compression Only CPR with AED training

This is a free event beginning at 7 PM on Wednesday, October 31 at the South Bay Fire Station, 3506 Shincke Rd. NE

Please call  to register. 360-704-2790