Welcome
Welcome to the Thurston County Absolutely Free Sharing Market, where we meet to share our goods and talents, protect our environment and pocketbooks, and build our community!
Next Event: Sat Nov 22
The next Absolutely Free Sharing Market will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the Thurston County Fairgrounds in Sokolik Hall.
Donations
Want to enjoy the Free Market without juggling your donations? We will be preemptively accepting small donations (no furniture, please!) at the following dates and locations:
November 14- 12pm - 3pm at Tumwater Historical Park
- 3pm - 7pm at Woodruff Park (West Olympia)
- 9am - 1pm at Lions Park
- 12pm - 4pm at Lacey Civic Plaza, near the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (521 Sleater Kinney Rd SE)
Reminder: You can also bring in your items during the Free Market!
Please no broken/damaged items, opened food or toiletries, and absolutely no weapons.
FAQ
- How does the Free Market work?
- Imagine one of those free piles you might see outside of someone's house after they finished their spring cleaning. Only instead of one pile, it's hundreds of piles, all in one place, and full of nice-quality, new-to-you items. No one exchanges any money - they just share what they no longer need or want, and take what they do!
- What can I bring?
- Any items in good working order! Clothes, toys, books, plants, tools, decor, gardening supplies, seeds, pet supplies, furniture, etc.
- What can't I bring?
- No weapons of any kind, no opened toiletries or food packages, no large appliances or mattresses, and no garbage, please - if something is torn or stained, it's unlikely to find a home!
- What skill-sharing is allowed?
- We welcome your skills! Can you trim bangs? Sew on a button? Give dog-training advice? Read palms? Please stop by and contribute as much or as little of your time and talents as you'd like!
- What happens to the items that don't find a home?
- You are welcome to take home anything you find! Items left behind at the end of the day will be cleaned, sorted, and donated to various local charities.
- How can I volunteer?
- See below!
Volunteering
Want to help with the event? We're looking for people who can help sort donations, greet and direct visitors, and more. If you're interested, please contact us!
Contact Us
Need more information? Contact us by email at: Oly-FreeMarket@proton.me