Kids Storytime at the Orcas Island Library
August 29th from 11:00am-12:00pm
Join Jenny for storytime in our kids section!
Fun in the Park: American Ninja Warrior
August 29th from 12:00-2:00pm at Buck Park
Come have fun in Buck Park throughout the Summer on Fridays from 12-2pm. Free for all ages!
10th Annual Orcas Island Jazz Festival
August 29th-31st at 7:00pm at Orcas Center
The Orcas Island Jazz Festival (OIJF) lights up Orcas Center every Labor Day weekend to celebrate and share the music of jazz. As a program of Orcas Center under the artistic direction of Martin Lund, OIJF consistently showcases superb jazz. There will be performances from Greta Matassa on August 29th, EntreMundos Quintet on August 30th, and Martin Lund & the Off-Island All-Stars on August 31st. More information can be found about each event at: https://orcascenter.org/
Art with Carla at the Orcas Senior Center
Fridays from 1:00-3:00pm
Led by experienced artist Carla Stanley, this lighthearted class focuses on the creative process with a strong belief in your artistic potential, regardless of skill level. The class is $10 (or $8 for OSC members). Contact Carla at 360.317.5652 or onlyonorcas@gmail.com to secure your spot. Uncover your artistic potential and join creative Fridays at Orcas Senior Center!
Teen Anime & Manga Fridays
Fridays from 2:00-3:00pm at the Orcas Library
This program runs June 20-August 22. This summer, we’re diving into Delicious in Dungeon—where fantasy meets food in the most unexpected (and hilarious) ways. Join us each week for episodes, manga chats, snacks, and hangouts. All teens welcome. Come nerd out with us!
Needlework Circle at The Orcas Senior Center
Fridays from 2:00-6:00pm
Join this weekly gathering for knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and all needleworkers at Orcas Senior Center, every Friday at 2pm. Come hang out—no project required! Whether you haven’t knitted in years, want to learn to crochet, or just want to relax and chat, you’ll find a wonderful selection of donated yarn, needles, books, and plenty of friendly advice. For more information, contact Edy Hansen at edy@orcasseniors.org or 206.413.6167
Friday Night Writes at the Orcas Library
August 29th from 6:00-9:00pm
Are you working on a novel, short story, poem, or song? Join us to work in a creative and supportive space with like-minded folks!
Teen Movie Night & Mocktails
August 29th from 6:30-9:30pm
Ages 12-18. Step into the OASIS for a special after-hours movie night featuring Ready Player One! Enjoy themed mocktails, light snacks, and an epic sci-fi adventure in the teen room. Questions? Contact Angie at areed@orcaslibrary.org
Orcas Island Farmers Market
Saturdays from 10:00am-2:00pm at the Village Green
The 2025 Summer Farmers Market promises to be better than ever! All Summer long you can head down to the Village Green every Saturday from 10am-2pm and support your favorite vendors, farmers and food growers, and catch some amazing musical talent from the stage. Featuring live music by Summer Barbone.
Orcas Island Community Church Summer Concert
August 30th at 2:00pm
With performances by Almost Classical, and Stephen Baker & Friends.
American Legion Pancake Breakfast
August 31st from 8:00am-12:00pm
Join the American Legion on Sunday for pancakes, 2 eggs, and your choice of bacon or sausage. The breakfast includes coffee, tea, and orange juice.
Live Music at the Orcas Hotel
August 31st at 1:00pm
Featuring Baker & West.
Woody Guthrie in the Pacific Northwest: That Ribbon of Highway
August 31st at 2:00pm at Odd Fellows Hall
Donations towards upkeep of the hall are welcome. Folksinger and activist Woody Guthrie composed 26 songs in 30 days while riding along the Columbia River and touring the Grand Coulee Dam Project in 1941. With his unique, authentic voice, he chronicled both the grandeur and the perils of what he called “The Greatest Thing That Man Has Ever Done” as an employee of the Bonneville Power Administration. His time here in the Pacific Northwest inspired a swell of patriotism that led Guthrie to enlist in the U.S. Merchant Marine in World War II, after which he returned home to fame and notoriety, but also to tragedy and tremendous personal loss.
