LoveOly Winterfest kicks off Downtown for the Holidays - Presented by WSECU

    Sunday, November 29, 2026

    Time
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Venue
    Fifth Avenue & Washington Street downtown Olympia, Olympia, WA, 98501
    Price
    Free Community Event

    Wonder at LoveOly Winterfest. This festive, family-friendly street celebration brings together free crafts, live entertainment, local shopping, and beloved seasonal traditions to make downtown a destination for holiday magic.

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    Local Artisan Market
    5th Ave & Washington St
    10 am - 4 pm
    Shop handcrafted gifts and support local makers. Enjoy unique holiday finds for everyone on your list! Celebrate the season by choosing thoughtful treasures crafted by local artisans.

     

    Live Stage Entertainment

    5th Ave & Washington St
    10 am - 4 pm
    Enjoy performances from local schools and community groups throughout the day at our mainstage.

     

    Hot Cocoa & Coffee

    5th Ave & Washington St
    10 am - 4 pm
    Warm up with free, seasonal refreshments provided by Batdorf & Bronson Legacy Café and Sofie’s Scoops! Be sure to personalize your treat at our festive toppings bar (while supplies last).

     

    Visits with Santa

    222 Capitol Way N
    10 am - 4 pm
    Snap a free photo with Santa for your holiday card! Tell Jolly Old St. Nick what’s at the top of your wish list and make a merry memory to cherish all season long.

     

    Tree Farm Pop-Up

    Olympia Federal Savings,
    421 Capitol Way S

    10am - 4 pm (or until sold out)
    Find your perfect petite tree (four feet and under)! Enjoy spiced wassail courtesy of the Olympia Host Lions Club.

     

    Holiday Storytelling

    Olympia Ballroom Lobby,
    116 Legion Way SE

    11 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 2 pm
    Settle in for cozy stories in the Olympia Ballroom Lobby hosted by the South Sound Reading Foundation. As a free gift, children can also take home a free book!

     

    Jinglebell Parade

    Legion Way,
    Cherry St to Sylvester Park

    2 pm - 3 pm
    The beloved Jinglebell Parade, presented by Little Creek Casino Resort, is back! Grab a spot along Legion Way from Cherry Street to Sylvester Park to cheer participants.

     

    Annual Tree Lighting

    Sylvester Park,
    615 Washington St SE

    4:30 pm - 5 pm
    Gather for a spirited countdown as Sylvester Park lights up for the season. The annual tree lighting is presented in partnership with the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES).

     

    Venue

    Fifth Avenue & Washington Street downtown Olympia
    423 Washington St SE
    Olympia, WA
    98501

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