Location: 228 Wharf Street, Langley Marina, Langley, WA Close your eyes. Feel the Pacific Ocean breeze soothing your skin. Bask in the light mist of the waves as they rhythmically rise and fall. Hear the seagulls beckon to each other overhead. Open your eyes and see the magnificent sunrise on the endless horizon. Look around …
Location: Downtown Oak Harbor Percussion on the Rock lets you explore world music without leaving the island. The sounds of Ghanaian Gyil (xylophone) and percussion ensemble music will be wafting throughout downtown Oak Harbor as part of this summer’s Percussion on the Rock event hosted by Whidbey’s Saratoga Orchestra. This unique workshop focuses on “World Music …
Whidbey Telecom is proud to sponsor this Whidbey Island tradition, organized and run by the Oak Harbor Yacht Club. Whidbey Island’s Penn Cove is known throughout the Puget Sound and Salish Sea as a premier sailing destination. We have a long history of hosting world class sailing regattas, and we want to continue the tradition of more …
Location: Coupeville Whidbey Audubon Society is hosting their first ever festival, Wings over Whidbey. This two-and-a-half-day community birding festival will offer educational and informational presentations, a photography class, guided birding tours, a bird photo contest for children and youth, and the return of the Bird in the Hand event. Watch here and in our newsletter …
If you live on Whidbey Island, especially if you just moved here, this free event will help you settle in. Find out about the best trails, how to live with a septic system and what programs are available for seniors. Learn about the free bus system, how to manage yard waste and recyclables, prepare for emergencies, prune an orchard, start a garden, and more.
Location: Fort Ebey State Park, Coupeville Traverse the hills and scenic views of Whidbey Island and Ebey’s National Historical Reserve in this amazing 5K, 10K and Half Marathon. Proceeds for Race the Reserve support the Coupeville High School Seniors graduation week activities. This is their primary fundraiser. Without these funds, many would not be able …
Location: Clinton Whidbey Telecom is a proud sponsor of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. This year the event will be located at Thirsty Crab Brewery and Event Space. This massive Easter Egg Hunt event includes hundreds of eggs and is great fun for the whole family but focused on ages 0-12. …
Hop your way to Meerkerk Gardens for the Easter Egg Hunt and also experience the Gardens in peak bloom! This family event is Saturday, April 8 with two egg hunts: 11 a.m. and again at 2 p.m. Egg hunts are for children 10 & under. Little ones up to age 5 will have their own …
Location: Deception Pass Take fare free Island Transit to Deception Pass State Park! Hear about the history and ecology. Play Transit Trivia and win prizes on the way. For more information or to reserve your seat visit www.islandtransit.org.
Location: Central and South Whidbey Visit the Coupeville and Bayview Farmer’s Markets. Meet the farmers, purchase food and crafts, buy lunch, hear music and learn about Whidbey’s Organic Farm School. Play Transit Trivia and win prizes on the way. For more information or to reserve your seat visit www.islandtransit.org.
Location: Fort Ebey State Park, Coupeville Join us for the beautiful Fort Ebey Kettles Trail Run! Fort Ebey State Park is a scenic destination in the middle of Whidbey Island. Runners will line up at the Gun Battery picnic area and follow a mostly rolling route through and among forested kettle depressions. Many of the trails flow …
Location: Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank Join us at Meerkerk Gardens for our annual Octoberfest! Dogs on a leash are welcome. Wander Meerkerk Gardens and enjoy the changing fall scenery. The festival happens from 11 am to 3 pm on Saturday, October 7 just as the gardens start flashing fabulous fall color. Enjoy the sights, sounds and …
