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September 2026
Collage of children's drawings of colorful microbes

Magnificent Microbes + Tour

From beneficial bacteria that break down waste to tiny tardigrades that can survive in space, we love microorganisms! Look under a microscope and celebrate the work of microbes through fun, hands-on activities. Join us at 1:30 pm for a tour of LOTT’s wastewater treatment plant to see how we put […]
Sep 19
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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October 2026
Indoor close up photography from dominoes.

Rube Goldberg Gadgets

Explore the whimsical world of physics and engineering by creating a Rube Goldberg Machine – a complex chain reaction to complete a simple task. We’ll have all the supplies you need to tinker!
Oct 03
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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Tractor in Eastern Washington applying biosolids to field growing feed crops

Harvest Fest  + Tour with ASL Interpretation

Join us at 10:30 am for a tour of LOTT’s wastewater treatment plant, which will include ASL interpretation. Tour participants must be aged 10+ and wear closed-toe, closed-heel shoes. And visit us anytime today to explore how LOTT supports local agriculture. You can plant a seed in biosolids, learn to […]
Oct 10
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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Pacific Northwest Orca jumping out of the water.

Orca Recovery Day

Celebrate Puget Sound’s own Southern Resident Orcas with us! Practice your skills in protecting orca habitat, make an orca to take home, and learn a little more about our beloved local whales.
Oct 17
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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Wolf standing in a forest

Wolves in the Wild

Did wolves really restore Yellowstone? Can they limit disease? Change rivers? Learn this and more during a presentation by Wolf Haven International staff at 2 pm. Wolf crafts will be available to make and take home all day.
Oct 24
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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Boy creates something from toothpicks and gum drop candy

Candy Science

Candy is certainly delicious, but did you know it can also help us learn about science? We’ll have all kinds of experiments and activities to help you explore a new side of these sweet treats. Costumes welcome!
Oct 31
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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November 2026
Aurora Borealis - northern lights - southeast Alaska

Lights in the Night

From high in the sky to deep in the sea, learn what lights up when the sun goes down with fun activities. Go star gazing indoors, make glowing slime, discover why fireflies shine, and more!
Nov 07
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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Colored paper sheets, scissors, pencil, autumn colored paper leaves on wooden background. Cutting with scissors. Development of skill for a toddler or preschooler. Top view

Autumn Art

After the rich greens of summer, autumn arrives with a spectacular array of reds, oranges and browns. Today, we’ll be celebrating the beauty of the season through crafts and activities. Come make a leaf crown, build a nature sculpture, explore fabulous fungi, and more!
Nov 14
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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