Olympia's Arts Walk happens twice a year, but the fall edition has always been the little sister, bundled up and toting her umbrella, not as glamorous as spring's costumed, sandaled walk.

This time around, though, the autumn version of Arts Walk has grown to two days. Waterproof gear is still a good precaution, but there's twice as much time to see the art. There are also more businesses participating (106 compared to last fall's 101) and performances happening both days.

Besides visual art, music, dance and street performance, Arts Walk offers the chance to see and be seen. And many participating businesses offer snacks, desserts and even wine. (That's not listed in the guide, though; think of it as a scavenger hunt of sorts.)

Click here to discover some of the outrageous offerings.

Arts Walk XLIII

Friday, Oct. 7, from 5 to 10 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 8, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
free throughout downtown Olympia, 360.753.8380