February is here, and there is no better time to celebrate the heart of our city. The Olympia Downtown Alliance is proud to announce the return of LoveOly Shop & Dine, offering more ways than ever to connect, explore, and support the local businesses that make Olympia unique.
Beginning February 1st through February 28th, you are invited to participate in two interactive letter-writing events, visit three love-inspired selfie murals, and support local small businesses through the popular Shop & Dine passport program.
Shop & Dine
The fan-favorite passport program is back! Participation is simple:
- Pick up a passport at any participating location or download one online at our website.
- Collect five stickers by making purchases at local shops and restaurants.
- Turn it in to unlock a LoveOly branded gift and get entered into a grand prize rafflefor gift card packages to downtown businesses.
Love Letters to Olympia
The Alliance is hosting two Love Letters to Olympia pop-up events, where neighbors can pen heartfelt notes to the city and add them to the community board. Join the fun at:
- Ossa Skinworks: Friday, February 13th, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Batdorf & Bronson: Saturday, February 21st, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Snap & Share Selfie Murals
Local artist Ayda Rose has designed three love-inspired selfie murals for the perfect photo-op while you stroll downtown.
Find them at:
• Sound and Vision Living: 112 Capitol Way N
• The Olympia Bed Store: 418 Washington St SE
• Peacock Vintage: 512 4th Ave E
Use the hashtag #LoveOly to get featured on social media!
A Direct Investment
“When you choose to spend locally, you are making a direct investment in our community. The Shop & Dine program is a fun, engaging way for people to connect and to support our independent small businesses. Every sticker collected on a passport represents a meaningful contribution to downtown.”— Desiree Freeland, Executive Director
We invite you to fall in love with downtown Olympia all over again this February. Every visit, every love letter to Olympia, and each tagged selfie supports local business and represents the strength of our community.