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Tuesday–Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm
October 2025

Wolves Shape Ecosystems

Wolves affect their ecosystems in many ways, from limiting diseases to changing rivers! Learn more during a presentation by Wolf Haven International staff at 11 am. Wolf crafts will be available all day.
Oct 18
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501

Decomposition Isn’t Gross!

Let’s give some recognition to decomposition! From earthworms in the soil to zombie worms in the deep sea, decomposers are important recyclers of nutrients. Learn how delightful decomposition really is through games and hands-on fun, including a bin full of live wiggler worms at work!
Oct 25
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
November 2025

From Flush to Table

Pop quiz: What do your toilet and Washington-grown wheat have in common? LOTT’s wastewater treatment plant! Through hands-on activities and experiments, you’ll learn all about the surprising role that LOTT plays in nutrients’ amazing journey from flush to table.
Nov 01
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501

Searching for Sasquatch

Believers and skeptics alike use the scientific method to prove or disprove the existence of Sasquatch. But extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. Join us as we explore this captivating cryptid and decades of unverified proof through fun games and activities!
Nov 08
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501

Monster Lab

Make your way to the secret laboratory to build your own monster! Will it be spooky, adorable or totally alien? We’ll have a mishmash of monster parts to experiment with and assemble into something new.
Nov 15
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501

Follow Your Flush + Tour

Think before you flush! Experiment with flushability and hands-on activities that teach the dos and don’ts of flushing. Join us at 2 pm to tour LOTT’s wastewater treatment plant and see what happens to water after it’s flushed. Tour participants must be aged 10+ and wear closed-toe, closed-heel shoes.
Nov 22
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
December 2025

The Power of Stories

Storytelling is a fundamental part of being human. Stories connect us to our past, help us empathize with others, let us imagine other possibilities, and so much more! We all have stories to tell, and we’ve got just the activities to help you get started. Tell a story with us […]
Dec 06
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501

Scientist for a Day

What does a scientist do? Time to put on a lab coat and find out! Whether you love insects, dinosaurs, chemistry, biology or all the above, we have the -ologists for you! Enjoy a variety of activities exploring the work of all sorts of scientists.
Dec 13
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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