LoveOly Winter Fest
Visitors can browse a local artisan market featuring handcrafted gifts and enjoy live entertainment from school and community groups on the mainstage. Families can participate in free crafts, cozy up for storytelling where children receive a book, and visit with Santa. The celebration also features a community jingle bell parade, pop-up tree shopping, seasonal refreshments, and an evening tree lighting.
Sun, Nov 29, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
10 am – 4 pm.
Neighborhood
Downtown Olympia
Food & Drink
Free coffee and hot cocoa with a festive toppings bar are available while supplies last; spiced wassail is offered at the tree farm pop-up.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Arrive early for free coffee or hot cocoa, since refreshments with the toppings bar are available only while supplies last.
- Choose a viewing spot on Legion Way between Cherry Street and Sylvester Park for the Jinglebell Parade.
- Visit Olympia Ballroom Lobby during the 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. storytelling sessions; children can take home a free book.
- Go to Chelsea Farms Annex for a free Santa photo and to share children's holiday wish lists.
- Bundle up for the outdoor parade and tree lighting, and visit the tree pop-up early because petite trees are available until sold out.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children can take home a free book at holiday storytelling.
- Free seasonal refreshments are available while supplies last.
- Visitors can take a free photo with Santa.
- The Jinglebell Parade takes place on November 29.
- The annual tree lighting takes place on November 29.
Links & Contact
Run by Experience Olympia & Beyond
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can children do at Winterfest?
Families can take part in free crafts and attend holiday storytelling, where children can take home a book.
Can we meet Santa or take a photo?
Visitors can take a free photo with Santa at the Chelsea Farms Annex.
What food and drinks are available?
Seasonal refreshments from Batdorf & Bronson Legacy Café and Sofie’s Scoops are free while supplies last, and there is a festive toppings bar.
What can I shop for at the event?
The local artisan market features handcrafted gifts from local makers.
What entertainment is planned?
Local schools and community groups perform on the mainstage, and a separate Jinglebell Parade takes place along Legion Way.
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