Enjoy a month of festive fun in Downtown Olympia! Downtown for the Holidays, a month-long celebration running December 1-24, features the “LoveOly Holiday Edition: Shop & Dine Promotion,” where you earn LoveOly merch by shopping downtown! There are also over a mile of garlands and holiday decorations, snowfall at The Washington Center for the Performing Arts, Nutcracker-themed selfie scenes, and 12 Days of Free Parking (Dec. 12-24) at 2- and 3-hour meters.
Downtown for the Holidays: Ongoing Festivities
- LoveOly Holiday Edition: Shop & Dine Promotion (Nov 29 – Dec 24): Pick up or download a LoveOly passport at any participating shop or restaurant. For every $10 you spend, collect a sticker. Redeem five stickers for a special LoveOly gift, with options like a power bank, fanny pack, or beanie.
- Holiday Lights and Décor: Enjoy over a mile of garland and holiday decorations brightening storefronts throughout Downtown Olympia.
- Snowfall at The Washington Center for the Performing Arts: Experience the magic of snowfall in Olympia.
- Nutcracker-Themed Selfie Scenes: Perfect for holiday photos, including themed backdrops like the Land of Sweets, a Gingerbread House, and Winter Wonderland.
- 12 Days of Free Parking (Dec 12 – 24): Courtesy of the City of Olympia, enjoy complimentary parking at 2- and 3-hour meters.
