Attend

Mark your calendars for Friday, October 4th, from 6-10pm and Saturday, October 5th, from 12-6pm for a vibrant two-day celebration of community, culture, and the arts! This Fall Arts Walk, artists, makers, and performers will showcase art of all forms—from exhibits and events to interactive activities—at more than 100 neighboring business locations, transforming downtown Olympia into a bustling hub of creativity you won’t want to miss!

What to Expect:

• Over 100 artist exhibits and events to explore: Discover new and original works of art, attend artist receptions, live demonstrations, and participate in interactive opportunities.
• Live Performances: Enjoy music, dance, comedy, circus arts, and dramatic performances throughout downtown Olympia.
• Outdoor Features: A 5-block downtown street closure to create a pedestrian-friendly space where people can gather, celebrate, and engage in the following amenities:
  • Activity Area: Hands-on activities for all ages, Buskers welcome.
  • Food Village: Savor delicious offerings from local food vendors.
  • Arts Market: Shop for unique, handcrafted items from talented artisans.

Don’t miss out! Add the Olympia Fall Arts Walk 2024 to your calendar now and take part in this incredible community celebration.

Create your own Arts Walk Adventure using the itinerary feature, which users can save upcoming events and activities of interest to. The itinerary can then be emailed, printed or remain saved online, and includes a map and schedule of the prioritized events.

bUILD YOUR ITINERARY

Take the Bus!
Intercity Transit is fare-free - just hop on and go!
Planning a route is easy with tools like IT’s trip planner or the transit option
from Google Maps.

Bike in!
Bike Racks are staioned throughout Downtown, or bring a
lock and store your bike in a Secure Covered Bike Locker at the
Olympia Transit Center.
Find a route with the Thurston County Bike Map.
Bonus! If you like, put your bike on a bus and get a ride for the trip uphill!

Stroll in!
If you live nearby, consider walking or rolling into town. Several of Olympia’s
neighborhoods are within a mile of Downtown. And bonus! If you want, you can
take the bus on your trip home

Park and go!
Park your car outside the downtown core and travel the last few block in on-foot.
Make sure to look for street closure signs when you arrive. There is so much going
on that we need to clear the streets, and towing cars is absolutely the last thing we
want to do!

5 blocks of Olympia's downtown streets will be closed for Arts Walk. If you plan on driving to the event, please make sure
not to park along any streets marked with no parking signage to avoid being towed, because no one needs that!

Expect traffic delays and heavy pedestrian traffic throughout downtown Olympia during event hours of
Friday, 6-10pm and Saturday, 12-6pm.

2025
Spring Arts Walk: April 25-26
Fall Arts Walk: October 3-4