programs

Summer at SAM

A large crowd lounges at the Olympic Sculpture Park on the tiered lawn leading toward Richard Serra's large metal sculpture in the distance.

About

When Juneuary ends (iykyk) and the sun finally comes out to glint off the Salish Sea—that’s when the summer season at the Olympic Sculpture Park kicks off! Get outside, play, picnic, and create. Summer at SAM presents activities and experiences that combine visual art, music, and community. Summer programs at SAM’s waterfront location feature a range of activities and experiences that explore place-making, cultural confluences, and learning from our local environment.

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What to know

All Summer at SAM programs are free, public, and suitable for all ages.

Events take place on Thursday evenings and daytime Sundays.

Thursdays feature live music, food trucks, and art making.

Sundays feature movement classes, tours of the Olympic Sculpture Park, and activities with our community partners.

We welcome your furry friends! All pets must stay on a leash and owners must clean up after them. In the amphitheater, pets are not allowed on the grass and must stay on the concrete paths.

There is no outside alcohol permitted in the Olympic Sculpture Park.