Summer nights are made for moments like these 🌅 From inflatable obstacle courses to 80s prom vibes and golden-hour forest hikes, Bainbridge Island is buzzing with ways to connect, unwind, and make memories this week.

Featured Events:

🚓 National Night Out
🕺 Footloose at Movies in the Park
🔥 Open Hike Night & Community Campfire

🎉 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

Get ready for a festive season on Bainbridge Island! 🎄✨ Whether you're exploring nature, enjoying holiday traditions, or hunting for hidden elves, there’s something for everyone. Here are some can't-miss events to get you in the holiday spirit:

🌲 Afternoon on the Trails at IslandWood
🎤 Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
🛍️ Search for the Downtown Elves

Don’t miss out on these magical moments! 🌟

As November begins, Bainbridge Island offers a blend of unique cultural and seasonal experiences for everyone! Whether you're in the mood for spooky thrills, fall festivities, or live music, there’s plenty to explore.

Featured Events:

🧛 Teen Fright Night Lock-In at the Library

🍂 Cider and Squash at Bloedel Reserve

🎶 COS.MO.SIS Latin & Funk Night at Rolling Bay Hall

As Halloween weekend approaches, Bainbridge Island is packed with festive fun for all ages! From spooky lock-ins to outdoor adventures, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Featured Events:

👻 Teen Fright Night Lock-In at the Library

🎃 Cider and Squash at Bloedel Reserve

🦉 Howl-O-Ween at IslandWood

Embrace creativity, family bonding, and live music on Bainbridge Island this March! Join us for Drink & Draw, where you can unleash your artistic flair, experience the joy of family at Fam Jam, and groove to live tunes at Eleven Winery.

Featured Events:

👩‍🎨 Drink & Draw, Mar 21

🎶 Fam Jam 2024, Mar 23

🎸 Live music at the Winery: Ian Skavdahl, Mar 24

This week, Bainbridge Island is delivering culinary delights, cultural experiences, and live music performances! Learn the art of sushi-making on Mar 12, then indulge in culinary delights at Dine & Discover—An Islandwood Dinner Series on Mar 16, and wrap up the festivities with a musical journey with JUN IIDA: Evergreen Tour also on Mar 16.

Featured Events:

🍣 Sushi-Making Class, Mar 12

🌿 Dine & Discover—An Islandwood Dinner Series, Mar 16

🎺 JUN IIDA: Evergreen Tour, Mar 16

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

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

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

So many more new events are starting to pop up on the Island - which are good indications we are into Spring and beginning to get ready for Summer! Learn how to confidently identify wild spring plants that are edible and medicinal at IslandWood, feast on delicious grubs and a glass of wine with Southern BBQ at Eleven Winery, or enjoy a handpicked flight + a 4-course meal farmhouse style in Heyday Farm’s festive barn.

Featured Events:

Spring Skills of a Naturalist April 13, 9.30am-11.30am

Double D’s BBQ & Smokery Food Truck at Eleven Winery, April 15, 12pm-5pm

Frichette Winery Winemaker Dinner, April 15, 6pm-9pm

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