Attend

Mark your calendars for Friday, April 25, from 5-10pm and Saturday, April 26, from 12-6pm for a vibrant two-day celebration of community, culture, and the arts! This Spring Arts Walk features the Earthbound Productions presentation of the Procession of the Species Celebration, along with artists, makers, and performers showcasing 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 7-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.
  • Arts Market: Shop for unique, handcrafted items from talented artisans.
  • Luminary Procession: Friday, 8:30PM
  • Procession of the Species: Saturday, 4:30PM.

Don’t miss out! Add the Olympia 2025 Spring Arts Walk & Procession of the Species Celebration 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!

Fall 2025 Arts Walk: October 3-4
Spring 2026 Arts Walk: April 24-25