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March 2026
White rabbit

Winter Rabbits

Bunnies may look like cuddly, defenseless little fluffballs, but they are actually quite tough. During the winter, these incredible critters can survive freezing temperatures and eat twigs! We’ll be celebrating winter rabbits all day with fun games and crafts.
Mar 07
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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Pi symbol on cherry pie

Pi Day!

The number “pi” is used in geometry to help us figure out the area of a circle. This irrational number is crucial to the fields of engineering, architecture, space exploration, and even sports! Stop on by to do some surprisingly cool math, make pi jewelry, and – of course – […]
Mar 14
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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Girl on the grass wearing a hard had and holding a level

Rise to the Challenge

Sea level rise may be frightening, but through a presentation co-led by the City of Olympia, and a fun, team-based game, you will learn strategies to make our city more resilient. No prior knowledge is required. Best for ages 8 and up. The game starts at 2pm, and there will […]
Mar 21
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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Aerial view of a river

Rivers and Lakes and Seas, Oh My!

Whether it be a little puddle, a big pond, or Puget Sound, our water bodies are all connected! Play games to test your water cycle knowledge, run marbles through a miniature river system, and learn about our local watershed with Puget Sound Estuarium staff.
Mar 28
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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April 2026
Sea otter floating on its back looking at you.

Outstanding Otters

What do you call a group of otters? A raft! What do you call a day filled with crafts and activities all about otters? A super fun time! You can explore a sea otter’s kelp forest habitat, make your own otter to take home, help otters dive for urchins, and […]
Apr 04
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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Father and his son fixing a bike

Locomotion Machines

Pedal on over because today is all about bikes! Attend a special presentation by Walk N Roll at 10:30 am to learn how to check over your own bike. Or stop by from 10 am – 4 pm to power a generator via pedaling, see how gears work, learn the […]
Apr 11
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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Secret World of Water

Discover the mysterious, secret lives of water! From water in space and underwater lakes to the “hidden” water in our everyday products. Experiment with saltwater, create an ocean planet, play a virtual water game, and more to uncover water’s secrets!
Apr 18
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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Spring Flower Crafternoon

Join Arbutus Folk School instructor Dannielle Swan for an art sculpting activity exploring native plants. Drop in at 1, 2, or 3 pm to create a relief by pressing leaves, seeds, flowers, and other natural materials into clay. Then, turn your impressions into a decoration or necklace unique to you […]
Apr 25
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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May 2026
Classic rotation circles and patterns.

Test Your Senses

Do you have strong eyesight? A keen sense of smell? Powerful hearing? Put all five of your senses to the test with our interactive experiments and find out just how perceptive you are.
May 02
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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Concentrated boy creating robot at lab.

Robot Buddies

Get ready to make new friends – of the robotic kind! Step into a world of coding, competition, and robot craft construction. Join us from 11 am – 1 pm to drive real robots brought by OlyRobots, Olympia High School’s FIRST Tech Challenge Club.
May 09
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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