Family Friendly Places in and around Olympia!

FUN FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

Hands On Children’s Museum Voted “Best Place to Take Kids!”

Featuring 60+ fun, interactive exhibits for kids ages birth to 12 and their parents or caregivers.
11th Ave & Capitol Way, Olympia    956-0818

Capital Playhouse

Youth ages 8 through 18 can participate in energy-filled Fall theater classes. Registration is now open. Classes begin mid-September  and fill up quickly. Check out Capital Playhouse's website for more details.
612 E 4th Ave, Olympia    943-2744

Olympia Farmer’s Market District

2nd largest open-air market in the state featuring locally-grown produce, handmade crafts, food vendors, performance stage, shops and restaurants.
Open: Thu-Sun Apr-Oct. / Sat-Sun only Nov. & Dec.
700 N Capitol Way, Olympia    352-9096

State Capitol Campus

View Tivoli fountain, memorials, government buildings and the landscaped grounds where plaques identify numerous species of trees.
14th & Capitol Way, Olympia    586-8687

Timberland Regional Library

Five branches    1-800-562-6022

The Painted Plate

Drop in and create a one-of-a-kind work of art.
412 Washington St. SE, Olympia    705-2103

Wolf Haven

Hourly guided walking tours. Observe wolves in a natural setting on this 80-acre preserve.
3111 Offut Lake Road, Tenino    (360) 264-4695

Nisqually Wildlife Refuge

Hiking trails, wildlife, fishing and year-round environmental education opportunities.
100 Brown Farm Rd, off I-5, exit 114    753-9467

Olympic Flight Museum

7637 Old Hwy. 99 SE, Olympia    705-3925

Bigelow House Museum

918 Glass Ave NE, Olympia    753-1215

State Capitol Museum

Exhibits focus on Native Americans and pioneers
211 W 21st Ave, Olympia    753-2580

For a list of parks in the area, click here.

For a list of places to shop and eat with kids, click here.