It’s St. Patrick’s Day! My mother just called to wish me a happy day, and thanks to her, I didn’t walk out of my house wearing all blue like I’d intended to. The tradition of pinching might sound like a high school thing, but if you’re heading into downtown Olympia tonight, I’d advise you to wear something green. You never know what might happen! What are your plans? Dressing up? Going dancing? Hitting the Ave? Whatever you do today, have fun and be safe! [more]

It’s Valentines Day weekend, and you know what that means! Candy and gifts and flowers and… all that crap. I just want to encourage everyone to shop for their sweethearts locally this V-day. If you’ve got someone to buy gifts for, buy them in downtown Olympia! [more]

The Olympia Toy Run, a benefit for needy children, was kicked off today at 11am with performances by the Seattle Cossacks Stunt & Drill Team and the T90 Drill Team. The Seattle Cossacks put on quite a show with their human pyramid. The famous ride started at 1pm at South Sound Center on Sleater-Kinney Road and is set to end at Marathon Park on Deschutes Parkway after the cyclists rev down Capital Way. [more]

It’s that time of year again, where the darkness is light up by twinkling lights and trees are being dressed up in candycanes and bows. Yesterday in downtown Olympia was no different. Holiday spirit washed over the city as music and dance surrounded Sylvester Park and families came out to enjoy the festivities and play in piles of leaves. [more]

HOLIDAY City Services on November 26 and 27, 2009 – All City offices will be closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27. Read on for a list of PROVIDED city services, and a list of the offices that will be closed. [more]

‘What’s to Love?’ is a weekly article featuring interviews of random local passersby to find out what people love and hate about downtown Olympia and of the many things Olympia has to offer. Our city has recently won multiple awards. [more]

Just a reminder that Tuesday, Nov 17th the General Administration staff and the Fort Lewis 593rd Sustainment Brigade will be delivering and tethering our holiday tree at Sylvester Park in downtown Olympia at 11:30am. The weather is expected to be rainy and windy but this great crew will still carry out the installation of the holiday tree! Please come and support them. [more]

The Antique Vintage Association of Olympia and the Greater South Sound will be holding their annual Holiday Sale from Nov 14-22. All 22 shops will be hosting different specials and discounts. All 16 antique stores downtown will be participating as well as Furniture Works. [more]

First Friday in December will be on December 5th.

!! ++ This will be the First Anniversary for First Friday in Downtown ++ !!

Here is a selection of events that will happen in Downtown stores, galleries and restaurants.

This is the perfect day to start your Holiday Shopping (or continue, or finish – just come!) [more]