PNW 'Sound of Music'

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Aug 20, 2026

PNW 'Sound of Music'
The Olympia Mile and Fest
Ina's Favorite Summer Recipes

Leavenworth Summer Theater celebrates 30 years of 'The Sound of Music'

Weekend Events

Schirm Loop Homestead Lavender Farm

📅 Date: Saturday, August 22

🕒 Time: 11:00 AM–4:00 PM

📍 Location: 2434 Schirm Loop Rd. NW, Olympia

🎟️ Admission: Check with the farm for individual activity costs

📄 Details: A picturesque summer outing with blooming lavender, views toward the South Salish Sea and Mount Tahoma, U-pick lavender, local makers, a gift shop, wreath-making opportunities and lavender oil distillation demonstrations. Find more here!

Olympia Mile and Festival

📅 Date: Saturday, August 22
🕒 Time: 9 a.m.–noon
📍 Location: Capitol Way, finishing at Sylvester Park, 615 Washington Street SE, Olympia
🎟️ Admission: Free
📄 Details: Runners, walkers and bicyclists of all abilities are invited to complete a one-mile course down Capitol Way. A post-race festival at Sylvester Park will feature live music, food trucks, a beer garden, local activity clubs and family-friendly entertainment. Get more details here!

Upcoming Events

South Sound Block Party

📅 Date: Friday–Saturday, August 28–29
🕒 Time: Performance schedule varies by day
📍 Location: Port of Olympia NorthPoint, 1210 Marine Drive NE, Olympia
🎟️ Admission: Ticketed; children younger than 12 are admitted free
📄 Details: This all-ages waterfront festival features 14 live performances across two days, with local, regional and nationally touring artists. Food, retail and community vendors round out one of Olympia’s largest late-summer music weekends. Buy tickets here!

Family Fun

Hands On Children's Museum

Downtown Olympia

🎟️ Admission: Museum admission applies - Click here for deails!
One of the best options for families with younger children. Interactive exhibits, maker spaces, outdoor play areas, and seasonal activities make it a popular weekend destination.

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Olympia Farmers Market

Olympia Farmers Market Weekend

Saturday, August 15 & Sunday, August 16

Morning through afternoon

Percival Landing & Olympia Farmers Market

🎟️ Admission: Free entry

Spend part of your weekend along Olympia’s waterfront enjoying fresh local produce, handmade crafts, live music, coffee vendors, and scenic marina views at the Olympia Farmers Market and nearby waterfront activities. Grab details here!

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Joint Animal Services holds walk-in adoptions Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. — but call ahead to confirm availability, as listings change quickly.