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Tuesday–Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm
October 2026
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
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
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
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
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
Outhouse toilet with wooden seat and lid open

Tankful for Toilets!

There’s a lot to be grateful for this season of thanks, but we’re especially tankful for toilets! Design a chamber pot, play toilet toss, experiment with flushability, and celebrate the porcelain throne with hands-on activities.
Nov 21
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
December 2026
a girl drawing watercolor blue clouds on a blank white paper, artistic creation at home, makes creative artwork

Rainy Crafternoon

It wouldn’t be the Pacific Northwest without rain, so why not celebrate it? Whether it falls as snow, sleet, hail, or just plain-Jane rain, precipitation is what keeps this region so verdant and bursting with life! Enjoy crafts and games that are sure to make a splash.
Dec 05
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
A black capped chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) perching on winter berries.

Winter Wildlife

How are animals able to thrive in the cold and snow? Find out this Saturday with fun activities! Stockpile acorns like a squirrel, build a cozy den, and play fun games all about winter wildlife.
Dec 12
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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