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Calling all superheroes, villains, ghosts, and goblins! Downtown Olympia is the place to be this Halloween. On October 31, gather your little ones for an adventure filled with treats, surprises, and plenty of Halloween spirit!

What to Expect:

Week-Long Scavenger Hunt: Kick off the festivities early with a thrilling scavenger hunt at participating downtown businesses from Friday, October 25, to Wednesday, October 31! Grab your passport at loveolydowntown.com or participating businesses and explore for a chance to win:

• Visit 20 businesses for two chances to win including a shot at the grand prize—curated packages from local favorites! The grand prize includes close to $1,000 worth of gifts from local businesses!
• Visit at least 10 businesses to enter the regular drawing. There will be eight winners for the regular drawing. Each gift bag includes close to $250 in gifts from local businesses! Click here for the list of participating businesses and a map to get started! The drawing for the raffles begins at 6 pm at the Halloween Block Party!

Halloween Block Party: On October 31, from 4-7 PM, join the fun on Washington Street (between Legion and 5th). Enjoy a DJ, dancing, a raffle from the scavenger hunt, a free Captain Little photo booth, Lolli Llama Candy surprises, and more!

Safe, Family-Friendly Trick-or-Treating: Visit downtown shops offering treats from 4-7 PM on Halloween. For a list of participating merchants visit loveolydowntown.com.

Presented by LoveOly | Olympia Downtown Alliance, with support from Media Sponsor KXXO 96.1 this event promises a magical experience for all ages. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details on how to plan your perfect trick-or-treat route.

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(brought to you by the South Sound Block Party, Thurston EDC and a dedicated group of Volunteers)

Sunday, November 17

The Olympia Ballroom

116 Legion Way SE

Join the the South Sound Music Summit - an event for bands/performers and music industry professionals to exchange ideas, make new relationships, learn, share resources and more.

Panels, break-out sessions and topics we’ll cover include but are not limited to:

> Modern methods of releasing music and albums.

> De-mystifying the processes and metrics that industry professionals use when signing and booking bands.

> Marketing, fan and community building 101.

> What are music festivals/venues/booking agents and more looking for in bands?

> Band resources for all levels: the products, apps, groups and affiliations that can help you navigate the industry.

> The Team: what is a manager, agent, talent buyer and promoter and how do I work with them to grow my career?

This is a free event, but please register in advance.

Join SOGO for an exhilarating afternoon kicking off SOGO’s 25th anniversary season, featuring our Conservatory, Philharmonic, and Academy orchestras as well as the Brass Choir! Experience the stirring rhythms of Johannes Hanssen’s Valdres March, the dramatic flair of Mozart’s Symphony No. 25, conducted by Conservatory student Adeline Rice, and the vibrancy of Florence Price’s Dances in the Canebrakes, featuring dancers from Ballet Northwest. Plus, be captivated by Mark Thome’s inventive variations on America the Beautiful, featuring the rich tapestry of American musical heritage. This dynamic program of classical and contemporary compositions promises to inspire and uplift, celebrating the remarkable talents of over 160 young musicians from across the South Sound region. Don’t miss this extraordinary showcase! Sponsored by Olympic Dermatology.

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Plankton Workshop

October 29, 2024

Join Pacific Shellfish Institute to explore the Discover Plankton lendable kits available at the Tumwater, Olympia, & Lacey libraries. Learn about local monitoring & stewardship, view plankton under microscopes, and create plankton greeting cards.

Voter Assistance @ Your Library

November 1, 2024 to November 5, 2024

You can still register to vote in-person at the Library all the way up until 8pm. onElection Day, Tuesday, November 5! On that day, we'll be open for special hours, 8am to 8pm, and can also help you print your ballot. Our ballot drop box will be installed on Friday, November 1.

Get Ready for Medicare Open Enrollment

Monday, November 4, 4 to 5:30pm

Join us in the meeting room for a free, unbiased presentation on Medicare, provided by staff from the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) and sponsored by Senior Services for South Sound

Discovery Speaker Series: Save Our Salmon

Thursday, November 7 at 6:30pm

Columbia-Snake River Salmon: So much more than a fish! Join us for a conversation with Joseph Bogaard, executive director of the Save Our Wild Salmon Coalition to learn about what's working - and what isn't - as our region strives to rebuild healthy salmon populations and the many benefits they bring to our communities and lands and waters.

Lantern Lights the Library: Live Music

Friday, November 8 at 7pm

This series of events makes local music accessible to people of all ages in a safe, fun environment. Come get loud at the Library! Sponsored by Lantern Records and the Friends of the Olympia Library.



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