Olympia Attractions Near The Sequoia Assisted Living Community
The Sequoia Assisted Living is set in the heart of beautiful downtown Olympia Washington. Our city offers views of the magnificent Capital and Mt Rainier. A mere hour and a half West nestles you among the evergreens and majestic Pacific Ocean along the Pacific Coast Highway. Day trips ranging from Mt. Rainier or Mt. St. Helens clear to the Pacific Ocean or even a colorful tulip festival outing will be just some of the many reasons Olympia Washington is an exciting retirement city of choice. You will find unsurpassed natural beauty and a unique Northwest identity alongside the conveniences of large retail stores and coffee shops with high speed Internet. You will find one-of-a-kind gift shops, murals, antiques, galleries and intriguing restaurants ranging from four-star establishments to roadside stands.
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Annual Events in Olympia/Lacey
January - February - March
Saturday, January 29: OSHOGATSU IN OLYMPIA (10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.), at The Olympia Center, 222 Columbia Street SE, Olympia. Traditional Japanese family celebration of New Year's sponsored by the Olympia-Kato Sister City Association . Play and craft area for children; demonstrations of Aikido, Kendo/Taido (Japanese fencing), and performances of Taiko drumming, shamisen orchestra, kobo, classical dance, tea ceremony; arts and crafts; exhibits; traditional Japanese food. Contact phone number for information: 360-888-6977.
Saturday, January 29: OSHOGATSU IN OLYMPIA (10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.), at The Olympia Center, 222 Columbia Street SE, Olympia. Traditional Japanese family celebration of New Year's sponsored by the Olympia-Kato Sister City Association . Play and craft area for children; demonstrations of Aikido, Kendo/Taido (Japanese fencing), and performances of Taiko drumming, shamisen orchestra, kobo, classical dance, tea ceremony; arts and crafts; exhibits; traditional Japanese food. Contact phone number for information: 360-888-6977.
April – May – June
April 1st Olympia Famers Market Opens on Weekends For a true taste of our region, join us at the Olympia market where local grower sell produce and artisans sell their handcrafted items. There are many local bands and music entertainers all day long. You will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch at some of the local restaurants food booths.
Saturday and Sunday, May 7-8: OLYMPIA WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL (Mother's Day weekend) at Percival Landing Boardwalk, downtown Olympia. Sponsored by the Olympia Wooden Boat Association.
Sunday, May 15: CAPITAL CITY MARATHON . Start and finish in downtown Olympia at Sylvester Park. Sponsored by the Capital City Marathon Association. Ranked by Marathon Guide as one of the top 30 races to run for a qualifying time for the Boston Marathon.
Saturday and Sunday, June 18-19: OLYMPIC AIR SHOW , Olympic Flight Museum as the Olympia Regional Airport, 7637 A Old Hwy 99 SE.
Thursday thru Sunday, June 23-26: GREATER OLYMPIA DIXIELAND JAZZ FESTIVAL , The Worthington Center at St. Martin's University, 5300 Pacific Avenue SE, with a free outdoor performance at Olympia's Farmer's Market on Friday, June 25 at 11:00 a.m. Sponsored by the Greater Olympia Dixieland Jazz Society.
July – August – September
Wednesday evenings July 6 thru the month of August: MUSIC IN THE PARK at Sylvester Park, downtown Olympia. Sponsored by the Olympia Downtown Association.
Wednesday thru Sunday, July 13-17: CAPITAL LAKEFAIR FESTIVAL AND PARADE (5 day festival; parade on Saturday of the Festival). Main venue at Heritage/Capital Lake Park , downtown Olympia.
Friday thru Sunday, July 21-24: WASHINGTON STATE SENIOR GAMES (July 23-25, 2010). Various venues in Thurston County/Olympia. Sponsored by Puget Sound Senior Games.
August 3-7th Thurston County Fair where you can enjoy many activities, rides
Friday thru Sunday, August 26-28: SAND IN THE CITY at Port Plaza and adjacent streets, downtown Olympia. Many local artists and business will sculpt castles animals and other fun things out of sand.
Friday thru Sunday, September 2-4: OLYMPIA HARBOR DAYS (Labor Day Weekend) at or near Percival Landing Boardwalk and Columbia Street in downtown Olympia. Sponsored by the Sound Sound Maritime Heritage Foundation.
October – November – December
Friday, October 7: FALL ARTS WALK at various locations in downtown Olympia. Arts Walk is sponsored by the City of Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation Department and the City of Olympia Arts Commission. Experience It!
Thursday, November 24 (8:00 - 11:00 a.m.): TURKEY TROT 4 MILE THANKSGIVING DAY RUN , 4 mile road race beginning and ending at the Olympia Farmers Market. Sponsored by South Sound Running.
Sunday, November 27: DOWNTOWN FOR THE HOLIDAYS CELEBRATION AND PARADE (Sunday after Thanksgiving) at Sylvester Park and Capitol Way in downtown Olympia. Entertainment, tree lighting, and holiday parade. Sponsored by the Olympia Downtown Association.
Saturday, December 3: OLYMPIA TOY RUN MOTORCYCLE RALLY (1st Saturday). Gathers at South Sound Center, with road rally to downtown Olympia. Sponsored by the Olympia Toy Run Coalition.
For more information regarding Olympia, visit the local Olympia website at www.olympiawa.gov
