Olympia Downtown Alliance

10/13/2026

We've got un-boo-lievable news: Halloween fun is starting EARLY in Downtown Olympia! 🎃

The haunting begins this Saturday, October 17th, with our 2-Week Halloween Scavenger Hunt! Grab a passport, track down hidden costumed rubber duckies at local shops, and collect stickers for your chance to win an eerie-sistible downtown gift card prize package! Turn in your completed passport by 6 PM on October 31st to enter.

Mark your calendar for more Halloween day thrills (Oct 31):
🍬 Family Friendly Trick-or-Treating: 3:00–6:00 PM at participating local businesses
🐶 Pet Costume Contest: 4:00–5:00 PM at 5th & Washington (Pre-register at tinyurl.com/2026petcostumecontest!)

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👉 Download your passport & get full details at: loveolydowntown.com/events/loveoly-downtown-for-halloween

10/09/2026

Today, we’re raising a toast to Desiree as she celebrates 5 years with the Olympia Downtown Alliance! 🥂

Desiree’s journey began five years ago as Project Manager, and for the past two years, she has led the Alliance with purpose and vision as our Executive Director. A strong advocate for our downtown business owners and a master community connector, she brings true heart and dedication to everything she does.

Desiree, thank you for your leadership, your passion, and your unwavering commitment to Downtown Olympia. Happy 5-year workiversary! 🌟

09/24/2026

Our Halloween Pet Costume Contest is back this year and we want to see you (and your costume-clad pets) downtown!

Join us on Saturday, Oct. 31 between 3:30–5:30 pm at 5th Ave & Washington for a fang-tastic lineup of FREE community booths packed with treats and activities:

📸 Washington Center: Halloween photo booth

🎨 Hands On Children’s Museum: Take-home craft for kids

🐱 Oly Camp Kitties: DIY cat toys & stickers

🦴 The Pet Works: Dog treats & tennis balls

🍦 Concern for Animals: Pup cup station

🔮 Oly Paws: Pet fortunes!

Stop by each booth to grab fun goodies for the whole family! A huge thank you to these amazing local partners for helping us keep this event free for our community.

Want your pet to strut their stuff on stage? Registration spots are limited, so be sure to sign up early! tinyurl. com / 2026 petcostumecontest

09/23/2026

Something wickedly fun is brewing in Downtown Olympia! 🪄🫧

Gather your ghosts, goblins, and best-dressed beasts for LoveOly Downtown for Halloween, presented by Captain Little.

From a rubber ducky hunt and downtown trick-or-treating to a paws-itively adorable pet costume contest, we’ve got fang-tastic fun around every corner.

Here’s the lineup:

🦆 Oct. 17–31 | Halloween Scavenger Hunt
🍭 Oct. 31, 3:00–6:00 PM | Downtown Trick-or-Treating
🐶 Oct. 31, 4:00–5:00 PM | Pet Costume Contest

Free & family-friendly!

Full details + your scavenger hunt passport (coming soon!) at loveolydowntown.com/events/loveoly-downtown-for-halloween

Explore the heart of Olympia, where community, culture, and commerce converge. Join us in celebrating our city's thriving downtown district.

09/19/2026

Something eerie-sistible is brewing in downtown Olympia!

Gather your goblins, ghouls and best-dressed beasts for LoveOly Downtown for Halloween, presented by Captain Little.

We’re conjuring up a trifecta of free, family-friendly Halloween fun for all ages. Whether you’re hunting for hidden rubber ducks, filling your candy stash, or cheering on the most paws-itively fabulous pets in town, there’s plenty of fun to get you in the Halloween spirit!

TWO-WEEK SCAVENGER HUNT | October 17–31

Grab a passport and hit the streets of downtown to hunt down hidden costumed rubber duckies at participating shops and restaurants. Collect your stickers, complete your passport, and turn in your entry by 6 PM on October 31 for a chance to win local prize packages.

DOWNTOWN TRICK OR TREAT | October 31 from 3–6 PM

On Halloween afternoon, participating downtown businesses will be ready to greet trick-or-treaters of all ages. Families are invited to dress up, and experience a safe, walkable downtown adventure, all while making sweet memories.

PET COSTUME CONTEST | October 31 from 4–5 PM

Paws, claws, scales, and tails welcome! 🐶🐱🐍
Costumed companions will take center stage at 5th & Washington, where judges will award 1st and 2nd place prizes for costume creativity and overall crowd enthusiasm. Then the competition goes online through November 2, when the community gets to crown the People’s Choice winner! Advance registration is strongly encouraged.

Three events. Zero tricks. ALL treats. Come support your downtown!

Visit loveolydowntown.com/events/loveoly-downtown-for-halloween for details.
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MediaRoom
The Pet Works Olympia
Oly Paws
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts
Lolli Llama Candy
Olympia Federal Savings
Puget Sound Energy
Olympia Computer
Archibald Sisters
Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar
Heritage Bank
Providence Swedish
Batdorf & Bronson Legacy Cafe

09/04/2026

Fall is right around the corner, and with Arts Walk coming October 2–3, it’s the perfect time to give downtown Olympia a little extra care.

Join the LoveOly Fall Cleanup on Saturday, September 26, from 9–11 am. Volunteers will meet at the event check-in behind Legends Arcade before heading out to tackle trash and cigarette butt pickup, rake leaves, spruce up sidewalks and assist with targeted graffiti removal.

It’s an easy way to spend a couple of hours making a visible difference in the heart of our community.

Join our volunteer list here: https://loveolydowntown.com/about-us/volunteer-sign-up/

09/01/2026

is rolling into downtown!

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an unforgettable arts & culture celebration featuring art, cars, and live music at the Capitol Theater on September 26 from 1–9 PM.

Come for the culture, stay for the cars, dance to the music—and please leave the farm animals at home. 😉 Registered service animals only in the theater!

¡Viva Lulafest! ❤️

08/25/2026

Join us for LoveOly Business Connect on Wednesday, September 9 at Olympia Family Theater!

OFT is excited to open their doors and welcome you into their little corner of the Olympia arts community. Come hang out with us and get a little taste of theater magic! Take a peek around the theater, grab some snacks and drinks, try a fun theater activity, make a little art, WIN A PRIZE, and meet the theater kitty, MOO!

Whether you’re already part of the LoveOly business community or joining us for the first time, this is a chance to connect with fellow local businesses, get to know OFT a little better (and each other!) and have some fun along the way.

RSVP here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/n6a4kc3

We can’t wait to welcome you!

📅 Sept 9
⏰ 5:15 - 6:30 pm
📍 612 4th Ave E