8th Annual Teddy Bear PicnicPresented by Dance Theatre NorthwestJuly 16, 1 – 4pmBring your picnic lunch, blanket, and your favorite teddy bear (or other favorite animal) to the orchard to meet the bears,  pay tribute to our military families, listen to music, watch the teddy bears frolic, and get your face painted.Curran Apple Orchard Park3920 […]

Story Time for Little Spark PlugsJuly 18, 10 – 11amToddlers and their caregivers are invited to attend a brand new, in-person Storytime for Little Spark Plugs! Join us to meet new friends, enjoy interactive stories and action songs, and play in ACM’s hands-on Family Zone.LeMay America’s Car Museum2702 E D St, Tacoma253.779.8490, americascarmuseum.org

Home Selling ClassJuly 18, 6 – 7pmFree·Learn how to sell your home fast and for top dollar!The class will be online and in-person.Federal Way Keller Williams.33434 8th Ave S, Ste 103, Federal Wayhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/home-selling-class-tickets-608807107447?aff=odcleoeventsincollection253-449-8088

Summer Nights at the Pavillion ConcertsJuly 18, 6:30 – 8pm“I-5” (part of America’s First Corps Band)Set up lawn chairs or throw down a blanket and enjoy live music at Fort Steilacoom Park! Our outdoor concerts follow the Lakewood Farmers Markets on Tuesdays this summer. Bring a snack from the market, claim your spot, enjoy a […]

Summer Sounds at The ParkCasey & CompanyJuly 18 – August 29, Tuesdays 6 – 8pmJoin us by land or sea for the 2023 Summer Sounds Concert Series.Skansie Brothers ParkHarborview Dr, Gig Harborgigharborchamber.net/events

Drive with Pride: Clay Day at LeMayJuly 20, 5pmArtist in residency at Olympia’s Artbutus Folk School, Liz Mauro (they/ them) will be teaching a one-night clay sculpting event for participants to design and sculpt their very own car. Guests aged 21+ are invited to arrive early and enjoy happy hour beverages and snacks from 4 pm […]

Long Table Dinner & AuctionLaissez Les Bons Temps RoulerJuly 21, 8 – 10pmLet the good times roll at this year’s Long Table Dinner & Auction! Enjoy small bites from local restaurant partners, grab a specialty cocktail, and bid on some special items before being escorted down to dinner. Experience unique cuisine in a three-course dinner, […]

Karaoke Oly Celebrates 15 YearsJuly 21, 7 – 9pmEnjoy Karaoke at TC Media Studios with a community celebration of airing 15 years of Karaoke.TC Media Studios440 Yauger Way SW, Suite C, OlympiaVisit karafun.com for our song list360.956.3100

An Evening with Daniel ChampagneJuly 21, 7:30pmAustralian singer, songwriter and one-of-a-kind guitar virtuoso, Champagne first picked up his instrument of choice as a five-year-old following in the footsteps of a musical father. He began writing songs at 12, training classically throughout his teens and performing solo wherever he could, honing his craft and developing what […]

Olympia Senior Center Turns 50July 21 – 2pmFree and open to the community.Learn about the all the services the center provides and learn how you can benefit.Olympia Senior Center222 Columbia St NW, 2nd Floor, Olympia360.586.6181, sound seniors.org

Bee ExtravaganzaJuly 22, noon – 5Education event to teach people about and the importance of Bees.Medicine Creek Winery947 Old Pacific Hwy SE, Olympiawww.medicinecreekwinery.com360-701-6284

Point Defiance Park Fun Run – Owl Together NowAugust 22, 7 – 9pmLace up your shoes and join us for an evening fun run or walk through the forest at Point Defiance Park. Choose your route:4-mile run takes place on the outer loop of Five Mile Drive1-mile guide nature walk will be led by Zoo staff on […]