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March 2025

Marvelous Mosses

You may see moss as just a green, wet carpet covering trees and brick walls, but there’s so much more than meets the eye. Mosses have been on our planet for over 400 million years, and there are around 12,000 species worldwide! Come discover the incredible diversity of these tiny […]
Mar 29
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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April 2025

A Trip to the Stars

Ready, set, blast off with crafts and activities that are out of this world! Explore the stars with guest educators from the Museum of Flight during a 1-hour Portable Planetarium program. Planetarium shows are at 10:15 am, 11:30 am, 1:15 pm, and 2:30 pm. Each show has limited space and […]
Apr 05
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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Jellyfish Jamboree

Some jellyfish are considered immortal – they can essentially have fun forever! Join us and the Nisqually Reach Nature Center for a day of science and crafts that will teach you all about these marvelous floating sea creatures. You’ll feel like the fun goes on forever, just like a jellyfish! […]
Apr 12
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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Secret Life of Puget Sound

Nearshore habitats are the “nurseries” of the ocean, where many baby fish and sea creatures start their lives before venturing into deeper waters. Investigate what lies beneath the surface with us and the Puget Sound Estuarium with activities that explore the fascinating nearshore habitats of Puget Sound.
Apr 19
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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Procession of the Microbes

Did you know the tiniest creatures on Earth might just be the most important? Without microbes, most other forms of life wouldn’t survive! Uncover the heroic work of microbes and design a luminary lantern to shine light on these tiny but mighty species we should celebrate!
Apr 26
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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May 2025

Robot Buddies

Get ready to make new friends – of the robotic kind! Step into a world of coding, competition, and robot craft construction. Join us from 11 am – 3 pm to drive real robots brought by OlyRobots, Olympia High School’s FIRST Tech Challenge Club.
May 03
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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The Story of a Flush + Tour

From Roman troughs to chamber pots, toilets have totally transformed! Come experiment with flushability and get a glimpse into the history of toilets. Join us at 1 pm to take a tour of LOTT’s Budd Inlet Treatment Plant and learn what happens to wastewater after it’s flushed. Tour participants must […]
May 10
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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Endangered Species Day

Discover how we can help protect some of our planet’s most vulnerable creatures! With fun activities and hands-on learning, you’ll leave inspired to make a difference for the endangered animals that depend on us. (No live animals will be attending.)
May 17
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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Green Spring Cleaning

Let’s scrub a sparkle into life while creating a healthier home! Enjoy eco-friendly hands-on activities and make a cleaning product that is safer for your family, pets, and the planet. Join us at 10:30 am and 2 pm for a presentation hosted by Thurston County Public Health.
May 31
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WET Science Center
500 Adams St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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