Olympia Washington Entertainment & Events

Special Events

• Annual Santa Welcome
  7637-A Old Highway 99 Southeast • Olympia, WA 98501
  Olympia Regional Airport
  360-705-3925
  Santa will make his grand arrival to the Olympic Flight Museum by way of helicopter on Sunday, December 12, 2010, from 1 to 4 p.m. This 11th annual celebration will feature festive performances from the Black Hills High School Choir, Debbie's Dance Etc., Center Stage Dance Academy, and more. more...

• Olympic Air Show [Saturday, Jul. 13, 2013]
  7637-A Old Highway 99 Southeast • Olympia, WA 98501
  Olympic Flight Museum, Olympia Regional Airport
  360-705-3925
  The Western Washington air show season kicks off on Father's Day Weekend at the celebrated Olympic Air Show, hosted by the Olympic Flight Museum at the Olympia Regional Airport. This 13th anniversary event, held June 18-19, 2011, will feature tactical demonstrations including the U.S. Air Forces A-10 West Coast Demonstration Team. Also, visiting for the first time is the Commemorative Air Forces B-17 Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey, and the B-25 Mitchell Maid In The Shade. The Olympic Air Show is recognized for its wide variety of military aircraft, from nostalgic vintage bi-planes to high-performance jets. As the largest warbird-only gathering in the Pacific Northwest, the show features three hours of outstanding aerobatic performances by visiting aircraft, in addition to the low-level aerobatic demonstration by the museums own P-51D Mustang, American Beauty. The museum will also exhibit helicopters from its collection, including a UH-1H Huey, AH-1 Cobra, OH-6 Cayuse Loach, and the only flying example of a Kaman HH-43 Huskie. Military aircraft and displays are represented from all military branches and eras from WWII, Korea and Vietnam. In addition, other event features include a WWII encampment with authentic military vehicles and uniformed personnel, an operational Vietnam Landing Zone, and a festive USO-style show with live band. The Budweiser Beer Garden, food and merchandise vendors, and a variety of youth activities will be onsite as well. This weekend event promises to deliver the excitement of heritage aviation that visitors anticipate. Early hotel reservations are highly recommended.  more...

• Annual Wings & Wheels Car Show [Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013]
  7825 Old Highway 99 Southeast • Olympia, WA 98501
  Jorgensen Air Service - Olympia Regional Airport
  360-705-3925
  Bring your best ride, plane, or bike for an afternoon of fun in the sun. See the museum;s aircraft collection, and get a photo of your ride with the P-51 Mustang. Also featuring the mobile U.S.O. canteen, a restored hydroplane, military vehicles, and your favorite tunes from the sock hop era. Will also feature Big Daddy's food concessions, high-octane soda fountain, a live band, helicopter rides, ample parking and is wheelchair friendly.  more...

Night Life

• Brotherhood Lounge, The
  119 Capitol Way North • Olympia, WA 98501
  360-352-4153
  Open seven days a week from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Happy Hour daily from 4 to 7 p.m. Features live music and casual dining. more...

Concerts & Performances

• Olympia Symphony Orchestra
  3400 Capitol Boulevard Southeast, Suite 203 • Olympia, WA 98507
  360-753-0074
  A vital member of the Olympia Arts Scene, this symphony orchestra was founded in 1947 and performs a regular concert schedule of four season concerts, one pops concert, and one summer concert each season. more...

• Masterworks Choral Ensemble
  512 Washington Street Southeast • Olympia, WA360-491-3305
  "Masterworks Choral Ensemble is dedicated to performance, community service, music education, and leadership in the arts. Masterworks' mission is to perform sacred and secular choral, orchestral, and newly commissioned works; to collaborate with other arts groups; to participate in community service activities; and to provide a leadership role in developing, sponsoring, and broadening the vocal arts."  more...

• Olympia Chamber Orchestra
  PO Box 2637 • Olympia, WA 98507
  360-866-7617
  The Olympia Chamber Orchestra is committed to music, the musicians, and the community. To fulfill those commitments, the OCO presents quality concerts at low prices.  more...

Plays & Productions

• Capital Playhouse
  612 East 4th Avenue • Olympia, WA 98501
  360-943-2744
  Capital Playhouse is a private non-profit, performing arts education and performance organization. The Playhouse operates year round. Seven of the eight separate and distinct programs serve youth between the ages of five and eighteen. Located in the downtown business community, the Playhouse has a 125-seat black box theater on site.  more...

• Harlequin Productions
  202 4th Avenue East • Olympia, WA 98501
  Located in the Historic State Theater
  360-786-0151
  Enjoy wonderful performances at the historic State Theater. Amenities at the theater include a concession stand with beer, wine, soda, coffee, tea, cookies and other treats and assisted listening devices. more...

• Washington Center for the Performing Arts
  512 Washington Street Southeast • Olympia, WA 98501
  360-753-8586
  The Washington Center for the Performing Arts is committed to providing a wide variety of entertainment and cultural activities for the residents of five counties. They present a season of national and international touring artists from a broad spectrum of genres and styles.  more...

Art Exhibits

• Arts Walk
  Downtown Olympia
  360-570-5858
  This art event features exhibits by amateur and professional artists and also includes live music, dancing, and street performers. Maps with listings of venues and artists are available two weeks before the event at participating locations and at The Olympia Center. more...

Festivals & Fairs

• Capital Lakefair [Wednesday, Jul. 17, 2013]
  360-943-7344
  This annual, multi-day summer event features parades, fireworks, sporting events, rides, carnival games and more.  more...