Saturday, August 22, 2026 4:00–7:00 pm Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls Free Admission Join Olympia Tumwater Foundation for another unforgettable evening of music, food, and community at beautiful Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls. Enjoy live performances by Kendl Winter and Marshall Tinnermeier & Cera Impala, savor delicious food from Wattle, and stop by the Well […]
Saturday, September 5, 2026 4:00–7:00 p.m. Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls 🎟️ Free Admission Celebrate the close of summer with an evening of live music in one of our region's most beautiful settings. Join Olympia Tumwater Foundation at Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls for the final Friends of the Falls: Evenings at the Falls of […]
Free guided tours of the historic Schmidt House are offered throughout the year. Tours typically last 60 to 90 minutes and include multiple flights of stairs. Have a small group of up to 10 people interested in touring the Schmidt House on another day? Contact Karen at 360-890-2299 or karen@olytumfoundation.org to inquire about scheduling a […]
Date: Saturday, September 19Time: 3:00 pmLocation: Brewery Park at Tumwater FallsCost: FreeMeet at: Park Office Experience the changing season at Brewery Park while learning about the natural history of the Deschutes River. During this guided Riverwalk, Grant Gilmore will share stories of water, habitat, ecology, and restoration while exploring how natural systems evolve over time. […]
Join us for a free Riverwalk Tour led by local tour guide, Don Trosper—offered twice a month from April through September! Each tour begins at 5 pm, departing from the park office at 110 Deschutes Parkway SW in Tumwater. These fun, informative walks are family-friendly and open to all ages, proudly sponsored by the City […]
Free guided tours of the historic Schmidt House are offered throughout the year. Tours typically last 60 to 90 minutes and include multiple flights of stairs. Have a small group of up to 10 people interested in touring the Schmidt House on another day? Contact Karen at 360-890-2299 or karen@olytumfoundation.org to inquire about scheduling a […]
Join the Olympia Tumwater Foundation for History Talks on Thursday, October 1, at noon, featuring author and historian Ira Wesley Kitmacher presenting Lincoln, Civil War, and the Pacific Northwest. Abraham Lincoln never visited the Pacific Northwest—but his presidency had a lasting impact on the region, and the West played a surprising role in the struggle […]
Free guided tours of the historic Schmidt House are offered throughout the year. Tours typically last 60 to 90 minutes and include multiple flights of stairs. Have a small group of up to 10 people interested in touring the Schmidt House on another day? Contact Karen at 360-890-2299 or karen@olytumfoundation.org to inquire about scheduling a […]
Free guided tours of the historic Schmidt House are offered throughout the year. Tours typically last 60 to 90 minutes and include multiple flights of stairs. Have a small group of up to 10 people interested in touring the Schmidt House on another day? Contact Karen at 360-890-2299 or karen@olytumfoundation.org to inquire about scheduling a […]
Thursday, November 5, 2026 | Noon How did mail reach Olympia in the 1800s? Join the Olympia Tumwater Foundation for a fascinating look at the transportation routes, people, and businesses that connected early Olympia to the rest of the world. Stamp collector and postal history enthusiast Gerry Smith will explore 19th-century commerce and mail routes, […]
Free guided tours of the historic Schmidt House are offered throughout the year. Tours typically last 60 to 90 minutes and include multiple flights of stairs. Have a small group of up to 10 people interested in touring the Schmidt House on another day? Contact Karen at 360-890-2299 or karen@olytumfoundation.org to inquire about scheduling a […]
Free guided tours of the historic Schmidt House are offered throughout the year. Tours typically last 60 to 90 minutes and include multiple flights of stairs. Have a small group of up to 10 people interested in touring the Schmidt House on another day? Contact Karen at 360-890-2299 or karen@olytumfoundation.org to inquire about scheduling a […]
