Alternative School Fair

Looking for the right school for your child?

Come to the fair on January 24, 2026 to meet local schools, preschools, and programs from preschool to high school—all in one place!

When: January 24, 2026
            11AM - 2PM

Where: At NOVA, in the Trow Auditorium
              Find our parking lot off of Wilson Ave. Our main entrance will be marked!

There is no sign-up required to attend! Come anytime during the event to visit with Olympia-area programs, schools, and businesses.

Are you a school, preschool, or youth-focused business?

You are invited to join us to showcase the amazing educational options our community has to offer. Each participant will be provided a booth space to share marketing materials, meet prospective families, and highlight what makes your school or service truly special.

Want in? Complete the registration form by Saturday, January 10, 2026 to save your spot.

Save my spot!

Land Acknowledgement

NOVA is located on the ancestral lands of the Steh-Chass band of the Squaxin Island Tribe and Nisqually Indian Tribe, who have long been stewards of the region’s waters, plants, and animals. The southernmost point of the Salish Sea, these lands were—and still are—a place of gathering, trade, and community for many Coast Salish peoples. We recognize that all who are not Salish peoples are visitors here. We commit to join these peoples to share their history, build relationships, increase representation, and restore the living world around us.