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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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A lake in the shape of human footprints

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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Creation of stencil ceramics with flowers, leaves of lavender and other plants by pressing on table

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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A ground squirrel in the hole

The World Beneath Your Feet

The underground world is filled with caves, burrowing animals, and 12% of the freshwater on Earth. Enjoy an edible aquifer while you play games and make crafts exploring life beneath our feet!
May 16
4:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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Child pouring water on himself. in silhouette with blue sky background.

Beat the Heat!

What does a warming climate mean for us? Find out through crafts and hands-on experiments, like building a greenhouse in a jar and using sunlight to make art. Join us and Thurston Climate Action Team at 11:00 am or 2:30 pm for a presentation on staying safe in hot weather, […]
May 30
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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June 2026
Nettle tea in glass. Fresh and dry nettle.

Native Plant Tea Party

You are cordially invited to our tea party where we’ll sip, savor, and celebrate the wonders of native plants. Taste teas brewed with native plants, and make some stylish crafts so you can take the tea party with you.
Jun 06
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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