As October unfolds, there’s no shortage of exciting local events on Bainbridge Island to enjoy! From outdoor art experiences to book swaps, and live music, there’s plenty to keep you entertained this week.

Featured Events:

🎨 Plein Air Painting at Bloedel Reserve

📚 Sip & Swap at Eleven Winery

🎶 Songbird Acoustic Folk-Pop Trio

As the days get shorter and the air crisper, it's the perfect time to dive into some local events here on Bainbridge Island. Whether you're looking for outdoor family fun, creative inspiration, or a literary evening out, there’s a little something for everyone this week!

Featured Events:
🎃 Squash Hunt at Bloedel Reserve
🎨 A Night at BARN
📚 Bainbridge Book Festival Launch Party

Autumn is in the air, and Bainbridge Island has plenty of events to get you into the seasonal spirit! Whether you're exploring nature, supporting local vendors, or diving into some fall festivities, there’s something for everyone.

Featured Events:

🌳 KiDiMu Walks at Bloedel Reserve
🍎 Bainbridge Island Farmers Market
🎃 Winney Farm Fall Festival

Mark your calendars and enjoy everything the island has to offer this week!

Are you ready for a week full of art and culture? We’re bringing you 3 events to celebrate the diversity and talents of Bainbridge Island.

📚 Poetry Reading & Open Mic: An evening of poetry hosted by Poet Laureate Michele Bombardier, featuring guest poet Uche Nduka.

🎬 Movies in the Park - Twister: Enjoy a summer movie night under the stars with the action-packed classic

🎶 Live Music at Eleven Winery - Made by Ottimo: Unwind with live music, wine, and good vibes at Eleven Winery, featuring the soulful sounds of Made by Ottimo.

This week is full of thrilling events with the chance to expand your artistic skills, deepen your knowledge, and discuss poetry. The Senior Center has teamed up with BIMA for an opportunity to dive into the art of papermaking. Bainbridge Yoga House has lined up a discussion group for lovers of poetry and reading. Last but not least, Islandwood has planned a three course meal accompanied by teaching you about sustainable food sources.

Featured Events:

🎨 Art in Action @ BISCC

📚 Being Together: Reading and Discussion Group

🍲 Dine & Discover — An Islandwood Dinner Series

The weather’s heating up which can only mean one thing…backyard BBQ time! With all the fun and excitement, it’s easy to skip steps in the setup or cooking process. This can lead to improperly cooked up or shortening the lifespan of your grill. Avoid these 5 common BBQ mistakes to serve up the juiciest and safest grilled delights.

It’s fun to be spontaneous and try something new, but sometimes it’s comforting to have a routine in your life. This week we focus on our Bainbridge Island Calendar’s weekly recurring events, which you can add to your regular plans for the family to enjoy. Here are just a few of our favorites! Every Monday enjoy live piano and wine at Earth & Vine and on Tuesdays they continue the fun with Half Price Wine by the bottle! On Wednesdays stop by Fletcher Bay’s Copper Top location for “Wine Down Wednesdays” with live music, wine specials, a food truck and importantly they have a kids' play area in the loft! On Fridays, children can play at being Mermaids and Mermen at the Mermaid Cove Aquatic Center.

Featured Events:

• Earth & Vine - Piano Bar Mondays and Half Price Wine Tuesdays

• Fletcher Bay - Wine Down Wednesdays (inc a Kids Loft Area)

• Mermaids and Mermen at Aquatic Center on Fridays

This is going to be a fun week! Support our wonderful Island by attending one or more of these events, starting with Dine and Discover at IslandWood on Thursday evening. The evening begins with a Docent-led Hike around the Trails, followed by a delicious dinner prepared by Chef Jim White, which is accompanied by beer and wine. Indulge your passion for art and adventure at two amazing events in support of Bainbridge Island Museum of Art - BIMA Bash! Silent and Live Auctions on Friday and Saturday Nights; pick your preferred event or night or attend both. On Saturday afternoon, get creative and have fun dressing up your dog(s). All proceeds from the admission and raffle support Bainbridge Boys & Girls Club.

Featured Events:

• Dine and Discover at IslandWood - Thursday, June 8

• BIMA Bash Auction - Friday & Saturday, June 9-10

• Dogs UnLeashed - A Dog Fashion Show - Saturday, June 9

Wow, that winter seemed to go by quickly because we’ve got Spring events starting back up! Join the Bainbridge Island Farmers’ Market x April Fools’ Day this Saturday; get your bellies rolling at the Seattle International Comedy Competition taking place at Bainbridge Cinemas, The Pavilion on Friday night; and come together with your community to remember the lives impacted by the forced removal of Japanese Americans from Bainbridge Island on Thursday morning.

Featured Events:

Farmers’ Market - Saturday, April 1, 10am-2pm

Commemoration of the 81st Anniversary of the Exclusion - Thursday, March 30, 11am-12pm

Best of the Seattle International Comedy Competition - Friday, March 31, 7.30 pm-9.30pm

It’s time to start planning this year’s garden and that is our focus for next week’s featured events. Whether you want to nurture beautiful flowering shrubs or grow plants you can eat, Bainbridge Island has experts who will teach you how to have a healthy flourishing garden and a rewarding growing experience.

Learn how to buy the right type of plants to preserve water and maximize your productivity in the garden, graft your own fruit trees, and impress your family and friends with home-grown healthy vegetables.

Featured Events:

Drought-Tolerant Gems for the Low Maintenance Garden at Bainbridge Gardens - Saturday, March 25

Graft an Apple Tree at Bainbridge Gardens - Sunday, March 26

Veg Club: Gardening Classes at the Library - 1st Tuesdays ‘thru October.

Spring is coming, the clocks have sprung forward giving us lighter evenings and it’s time to embrace this new season on Bainbridge Island. Start by discovering the natural beauty that is Bainbridge Island by signing up for one of Bainbridge Gardens’ Spring Events or Classes. Bainbridge Gardens is a family-owned garden center located on a historic site and their events encourage you to learn how to become more self-sufficient in growing your own vegetables and maintaining a healthy garden. IslandWood is excited to launch their 2023 quarterly Dinner Series, starting with their March Dinner. To fill one of those Spring rainy days, book to see Bainbridge Performing Arts’ latest production The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Featured Events:

Plant What You Eat at Bainbridge Gardens - Sunday, March 19

Dine & Discover Dinner at IslandWood - Saturday, March 18

Curious Incident of Dog in the Night Time - Various Days, March 16-26