10/02/2026 - Arts Walk Weekend, Fall Recreation, Decatur Woods Playground Selection, and more...

There's plenty still ahead this fall, with classes and programs for all kinds of interests. Whether you're looking to get creative, stay active, learn something new or just mix up your routine, take a look at the Fall catalog and see what's coming up next.

Adult

• Contemplative Day Retreat | Ages 18+ | Oct 3
• Life Drawing | Ages 18+ | Oct 7-21
• Fundamental Kayaking Techniques | Ages 18+ | Oct 17
• Tranquil Old Growth Forest Walk | Ages 18+ | Oct 17
• Self Publishing: Facts, Fiction & Features | Ages 18+ | Oct 17
• British Rock Invasion Ukulele | Ages 18+ | Oct 21-Dec 2

Adult & Teen

• Zen Doodles | Ages 16+ | Oct 3
• Nature Photography Workshop | Ages 16+ | Oct 3
• Meet Olympia's Biggest Trees | Ages 16+ | Oct 3
• Beginning Fly Tying | Ages 12+ | Oct 5-Dec 7
• Enticing Your Personal Writing Muse | Ages 16+ | Oct 6-20
• Adult & Teen Aikido | Ages 13+ | Oct 6-29
• Painting with Water Soluble Colored Pencils | Ages 16+ | Oct 7-28
• Traveling Altar | Ages 16+ | Oct 10
• Intermediate Astrology | Ages 14+ | Oct 10-24
• Color Your Canvas Painting | Ages 16+ | Oct 15
• Conflict Crash Course | Ages 16+ | Oct 17
• Suminagashi - Floating Ink Collage | Ages 16+ | Oct 17
• Glass Abstract Mask Workshop | Ages 7+ | Oct 17

Youth & Teen

• Glass Abstract Mask Workshop | Ages 7+ | Oct 17
• Gymnastics | Ages 5-10
  Flip out this October in our October gymnastics classes, plus a Halloween Kids Night In with costumes, games, crafts, pizza and a movie.
• Kidz Love Soccer | Ages 5-10
• Taekwondo | Ages 5+ | Oct 5-29
  Build confidence, coordination and fitness with an introduction to Taekwondo. Great for youth, teens, adults or the whole family.
• K-pop Dance | Ages 14+ | Oct 24

Early Childhood

• Preschool by the Bay 2026 | Ages 3-5
• Baby & Toddlergym | Ages 1 mo-2y | Oct 5-28
• Kidz Love Soccer | Ages 2-5
  Build soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive setting. Experienced coaches keep everyone involved and focused on learning, movement and fun.
• Gymnastics | Ages 1-5
• Trail Time for Tots | Ages 2-5 | Oct 6-27

For the most up-to-date details and to register, visit olympiawa.gov/experienceitonline.

Arts Walk Starts Tonight!
Join us tonight and tomorrow in Downtown Olympia for Fall Arts Walk.
Friday, October 2 from 5-10 PM
Saturday, October 3 from noon-6 PM.
Plan your outing at artswalkoly.com.

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day at Squaxin Park
Join the Squaxin Island Tribe and the City of Olympia to celebrate local Indigenous culture, history and communities. Learn more here.
Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on
Squaxin Park Picnic Shelter #4, 2600 East Bay Drive N.E. Olympia, WA.

Crowdsourced Poetry Night: Lost, Recorded, Found, Read
Come for an evening of crowdsourced poetry, where the audience shapes the reading, hosted by Olympia's Poet Laureate, Ocean. Bring a poem you love or a recording from a passed poet. Together, we'll put a ton of poems and words in a room and see what happens. For more information, contact [email protected].

Thursday, October 22, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Orca Books Cooperative, 315 5th Ave SE
FREE, All Ages, No Registration Required

Help Choose the New Decatur Woods Park Playground!
The playground at Decatur Woods Park is getting replaced next year, and we'd love your help choosing the new design. Six proposals are up for consideration, each offering different play experiences. Visit Engage Olympia to check out the options and vote for your favorite.

2026 Percival Plinth Project Peoples' Choice Award Announced
This year's Peoples' Choice Award goes to Liberty Wept by Christine Rose. Selected through a public vote that drew 917 responses, the 6'3" sculpture is forged from reclaimed steel and was approved for purchase by the Olympia City Council on September 15. After its year-long display at Percival Landing, Liberty Wept will spend a year at City Hall before moving to a permanent location in the community. See it now alongside the other 2026-2027 Percival Plinth Project sculptures, on display through June 2027.

Volunteer Opportunities
Join us for an upcoming Parks Stewardship Volunteer Opportunity! Tools, gloves, and light refreshments provided. Youth under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Learn more or sign up at Volunteer Olympia.

• Madison Scenic---Fri., Oct. 9
• LBA Woods---Sat., Oct. 10
• Orca Recovery Day---Sat., October 17
• Springwood---Fri., Oct. 23
• Chambers Lake---Fri., Oct. 30
• Chambers Lake---Sat., Oct. 31

Event Facilities Available
Looking for a space to host your next meeting, class, or event? The Olympia Center, Harbor House, and Park Shelters are here to meet your needs. For more information, call 360.753.8380 or visit our Facilities Page.