National Library Week is right around the corner — April 7 – 13 — and in celebration, we’re highlighting downtown Olympia bookstores, shops that sell books and, of course, our local downtown library!

Downtown Olympia’s Third Thursdays are a community celebration of local culture, art, food, music and unique shopping experiences. Participating businesses give special Third Thursday discounts, extend happy hours and hold artist receptions. Shoppers enjoy live music from buskers and the mood is vibrant.

We’re lucky to live in a city with a unique culture and a variety of theater and live performance options right at our fingertips! We’ve put together a list of not-to-be-missed performances coming up over the next 30 days. Mark your calendar!

What did we miss? Send us an email to marketing@downtownolympia.org and we'll add it to our NEWS page here. 

After a long, tiring day at the office, many folks like to relax with good friends, good food, and a good (reasonably-priced) drink. Luckily, downtown Olympia bars and restaurants are happy to oblige, providing happy hour menus that help people unwind without breaking the bank.

Here are a few local bars and restaurants with happy hour menus worth a try.

Did we miss your favorite? Please send an email to marketing@downtownolympia.org and we'll add them to our blog here.