Winter may slow the pace on Bainbridge Island, but it doesn’t pause what’s happening locally. This week brings a mix of music, film, and cultural gathering—each offering a reason to step out, show up, and spend time in shared spaces. These events aren’t about big crowds or big production; they’re about connection, creativity, and stories worth sitting with.

This Week’s Events:

🖼️ Black History Month Soirée

🎶 Django’s Birthday with Ranger and the ‘Re-Arrangers’

🎬 A Most Beautiful Thing

🎉 Happy New Year, Bainbridge Island! Kick off 2025 with some amazing local events that’ll make your week memorable. From films to nature walks and creative workshops, there’s something for everyone. Check out what's happening this week:

Featured events:

🎬 Island Film Group: To Catch a Thief Screening
🌲 IslandWood: Winter Skills of a Naturalist
🎨 Corks & Canvas: Vintage Skis Painting Workshop

🎄 Kick off the holiday season on Bainbridge Island! 🌟 This week is packed with events for shopping, food, and fun. Whether you’re finding the perfect gift, connecting over family recipes, or supporting local artisans, there’s something for everyone.

Featured Events:

🍷 Sip & Shop Holiday Market

🍲 History Huddle: Home Cooked

🛍️ BARN Holiday Bazaar

Summer may be winding down, but Bainbridge Island is heating up with exciting events you won’t want to miss! Whether you're a teen looking to spark your creativity, a family in the mood for a fun outdoor movie night, or a foodie ready to indulge in some mouthwatering BBQ and pasta, we've got you covered.

Featured Events:

🎨 Teens Take Care Afternoon
Unleash your creativity with art, writing, and crafting at the Bainbridge Public Library -- snacks included!

🍿 Movies in the Park - Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Enjoy a free outdoor movie at Battle Point Park.

🍖 Food Pop-Up: Da “Q” Shack
Treat yourself to delicious Texas-style BBQ and customizable pasta.

Mark your calendars and join the fun!

Experience an exciting week on Bainbridge Island with a fantastic lineup of events celebrating art, cinema, and community! From captivating theater to outdoor movie nights and creative activities for tweens, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and connect with our vibrant local scene.

🎭 Ten-Minute Play Festival: Dive into a whirlwind of dynamic short plays at the Island Theatre.

🍿 Movies in the Park - Barbie: Enjoy a classic summer movie experience under the stars at Battle Point Park.

🎨 Tween Space After Hours: For tweens in grades 5 to 8, the Bainbridge Island Library offers an evening of engaging games, crafts, and snacks.

Get ready for an unforgettable week on Bainbridge Island! Join us at Grace Episcopal Church for an enchanting Scholarship Concert featuring Sophie Naden-Johns on cello and Abby Herrick on violin. Then, explore the vibrant Bainbridge Bazaar at BARN, where local artisans showcase their talents and creativity in a bustling marketplace. And don't forget to bring the whole family for a day of bubbly fun at ICP Bubble Day!

Featured Events:

🎶 May 10: Kids In Concert Scholarship Concert

🎨 May 11: BARN Spring Bazaar and Open House

🫧 May 11: ICP Bubble Day

Get ready for a weekend of cultural celebration and artistic inspiration on Bainbridge Island! From the vibrant Cinco de Mayo Festival at Pleasant Beach Village to The After Party with Mark Pickerel at the BI Art Museum, and the enchanting Bainbridge Island Art & Artisan Home Fair at the Moonlight Market, you can’t go wrong with any of these events!

Featured Events:

🎉 May 3: Cinco de Mayo Festival

🎸 May 3: The After Party: Mark Pickerel

✨ May 6: Moonlight Market

Get ready to groove to the soulful rhythms of Jazz Jam Thursdays at the Marketplace, experience the electrifying performances of Cabaret at the Bainbridge Performing Arts Center, and discover the art of Highland dance with Discover Highland Dance. There's something for everyone on Bainbridge Island's vibrant cultural scene!

Featured Events:

🎷 Apr 24: Jazz Jam Thursdays at The Marketplace

🎭 Apr 25: Cabaret

💃 Apr 28: Discover Highland Dance

Get ready for a week of creativity and connection! Explore the art of woodworking while crafting your own charcuterie board, delve into the unexpected and humorous side of nature with Haiku EW!, and unwind to the smooth sounds of Chill & Groove.

Featured Events:

🧀 Apr 19: Charcuterie Board Woodworking Workshop

🦠 Apr 20: HAIKU EW!

🎸 Apr 20: Chill & Groove

Discover the wonders of science, indulge in exquisite culinary delights, and embrace sustainability at Bainbridge Island's upcoming events! From Open Mic Science to Pretty in Pink Dinner and Rosé Pairing and Fix-It Saturday, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Featured Events:

🔬 Apr 9: What is Open Mic Science?

🍷 Apr 12: Pretty in Pink Dinner and Rosé Pairing

🔧 Apr 13: Fix-it Saturday

Discover Bainbridge Island's vibrant cultural scene with a blend of mindfulness, laughter, and creativity! Experience serenity at Bloedel Reserve's "Mindfulness Meditation" sessions, immerse yourself in laughter with "Groucho" at Bainbridge Performing Arts, and unleash your creativity at "The After Party: Day Soul Exquisite" at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. Come along and be part of the fun.

Featured Events:

🧘‍♂️ Mindfulness Meditation & Poetry, Apr 3

🎭 Frank Ferrante's "An Evening with Groucho", Apr 4

🎉 The After Party: Day Soul Exquisite, Apr 5

Are you ready for an eclectic mix of experiences this week on Bainbridge Island? Dive into the thought-provoking world of empathy and music with "Omoiyari: A Song Film by Kishi Bashi". Then, get ready to groove with DESEO CARMIN's fusion of Latin, Flamenco, and Funk music, promising an electrifying performance led by bandleader Stella Rossi. Finally, join the festivities at Pleasant Beach Village's Easter Brunch Scavenger Hunt, where culinary delights and family-friendly adventures await against the island's picturesque backdrop.

Featured Events:

🎶 Omoiyari: A Song Film By Kishi Bashi, Mar 30

🎤 DESEO CARMIN, Mar 30

🧺 Easter Brunch & Scavenger Hunt, Mar 31

The holiday season continues with New Years celebrations for the entire family to enjoy. Noon Year's Eve crafts and countdown, the glamorous Noon Year's Eve Gala with a balloon drop, and the invigorating New Year's Day Polar Bear Plunge. It's a celebration of joy, community, and a splash of island magic. Ring in the new year with your fellow islanders!

Featured events:

Noon Year's Eve Gala, Dec 30

Noon Year's Eve, Dec 31

New Year's Day Polar Bear Plunge, Jan 1

The week before Christmas offers a variety of festive, cozy, and health-focused events. Bring your little ones to Pajama Storytime, exploring the world of literature through special nighttime storytime with books, songs, and rhymes for the winter season. Try your hand at architecting the best gingerbread house at Pleasant Beach Village’s Gingerbread House parties. Lastly, get outdoors with the Fort Ward Parkrun, taking in the beauty of Bainbridge Island.

Featured Events:

Pajama Storytime, Dec 19

Gingerbread House Parties, Dec 22

Fort Ward Park Run, Dec 23

Do you hear what I hear? It’s the Bainbridge Holiday Music Fire Truck! Starting on December 13, the Holiday Music Fire Truck will be driving through the island to spread holiday cheer. And on December 15, attend BPA’s captivating production of Disney’s “Beauty and The Beast”. Lastly, snap a photo with Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the Manor House. Don’t miss these fun-filled events and add joy to your holiday season.

Featured events:

Bainbridge Holiday Music Fire Truck, Dec 13

Disney's "Beauty & The Beast", Dec 15

Santa at the Manor House, Dec 16

Magic, dancing dreams, and wreath-making wonders await on this week’s list of featured events on Bainbridge Island! Craft holiday magic at the Winslow Art Center's "Holiday Art and Cards Extravaganza" from December 4th to 8th, where every brushstroke becomes a festive delight. Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of dance with the Bainbridge Dance Center's "Nutcracker 2023," a visual feast transporting you to a world of sugar plum fairies and toy soldiers. Join IslandWood's "Holly Days Wreath-Making" on December 10th, a celebration of sustainability and creativity where natural elements become the canvas for your unique holiday wreath.

Featured Events:

Holiday Art and Cards Extravaganza: Five Days of Work-Alongs, Dec 4

BDC Nutcracker 2023, Dec 7

Hollydays Wreath Making & Plant Walk, Dec 10

Immerse yourself in holiday magic on Bainbridge Island! From picking your perfect Christmas tree to wandering through the enchanting "Winter Wonders" light display at Bloedel Reserve and dancing through the whimsical Winter Night Market. Whether you're after festive traditions, dazzling lights, or unique treasures, these events will take you on a joyful journey into the heart of the season.

Featured Events:

Winter Night Market, December 1

Santa on the Farm, December 2

Winter Wonders Holiday Event, December 2

‘Tis the season for magical celebrations here on the island! We’re bringing you three festive events happening this week on Bainbridge Island. Strap on your running shoes for the Helpline House Turkey Trot, channel your inner artist at Pleasant Beach Village's Gingerbread House Parties, and ignite your holiday spirit at the enchanting Bainbridge Island Holiday Tree Lighting Festivities. Creativity, community, and joy. Don’t miss out.

Featured Events:

Turkey Trot, November 23

Gingerbread House Parties, November 25

Bainbridge Island Holiday Tree Lighting Festivities, November 25

This week is dedicated to all Mothers! Mother's Day is Sunday May 14 but why not celebrate Mothers all week? Venture out to the City with the whole family for Shrek 2 in Concert with Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall - choose from various times on Thursday, Friday or Saturday. Bainbridge Island celebrates "Wine on the Rock” so treat yourself or your mom to Wine & Cheese at four participating Wineries on Friday thru’ Sunday. For the finale, have Brunch on Mother’s Day at Islandwood after enjoying learning about Nature’s Nurturers: a Celebration of Mothers.

Featured Events:

• Shrek 2 in Concert with Seattle Symphony - May 11-13

• Wine on the Rock: Wines & Cheese - May 12-14

• Nature's Nurturers: A Celebration of Mothers - May 14, 10am-2pm

As summer approaches, the number of events is increasing and this week’s events highlight three that showcase the diversity of things to do on Bainbridge Island. Attend an award-winning play, dine in the woods for dinner (or stay the night and grab breakfast too!), and attend the final “First Sunday” concert series until September. You won’t want to miss any of these events – get the details below and block out your calendars!

Featured Events:

• The Humours of Bandon - May 5, 7.30pm-9.30pm

• Dinner in the Wood - May 6, 4.30pm-10pm

• Violin, Harpsichord & Cello - May 7, 4pm-5.30pm