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January 2026
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Winter Wings

Washington’s winter wonderland may not always feature snow, but it is always brimming with birds! Join us and Puget Sound Estuarium staff as we paint miniature bird houses and enjoy activities that will familiarize you with local birds and their winter adaptations.
Jan 24
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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Up in the Clouds

From towering cumulus formations to misty marine layers, the Pacific Northwest has an incredible diversity of clouds. Deepen your appreciation for these often-overlooked parts of our skies as we create cloud viewers, capture clouds in bottles, and much more.
Jan 31
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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February 2026
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Testing the Waters

Clean water is vital to the health of all living things on this planet, but we can’t always tell the quality of water just by looking at it. Fortunately, there is a whole slew of tests we can use to learn what’s going on inside this critical resource. Come give […]
Feb 07
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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Two birds perched on a rock

Love is in the Sea + Tour

Ever wonder how the animal kingdom expresses its love? From a penguin’s pebble to a pufferfish’s sand art, learn more about aquatic courtship and care through crafts and hands-on activities. If you’re looking for a truly unique Valentine’s date, take a tour of LOTT’s wastewater treatment plant at 10am! Tour […]
Feb 14
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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Seal

Marine Mammal Rescue

From seals to cetaceans, learn about local marine mammals and how we can help them, all while enjoying hands-on activities, crafts, and biofacts. Join us at 2pm for a presentation by SR3 (Sealife Response, Rehabilitation and Research) to hear more about their work, research, and stories of sea life rescues. […]
Feb 21
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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Building block bridge with walking hands

Building Bridges

Put on your thinking caps and your hard hats, because we’re building bridges – literally! We’ll provide all the blocks, paper, craft sticks, and even the spaghetti you’ll need to build the longest and strongest bridges you can.
Feb 28
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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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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