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Home for the Holidays, Langley – Saturday after Thanksgiving-December
Lighting of Langley – Saturday after Thanksgiving-December
Clinton Holiday Bazaar – December
Greenbank Farm Holiday Market – December
Greening of Coupeville and Christmas Parade –
First Saturday in December
Jingle Trail 5k Run and Walk, Coupeville – First Saturday in December
Oak Harbor Magic on Pioneer Way – December
North Whidbey Festival of Trees – December
Holiday Parade, Langley – First Saturday in December
Polar Bear Plunge, Double Bluff Beach – New Year’s Day
First Fridays at Greenbank Farm – Year round
Langley Art Walk – First Saturdays Year-round
Sea Float Scramble, Langley – January
Ways of Whales Conference – January
Sound Waters Conference – Coupeville, First Saturday in February
Northwest Glass Quest, Camano Island/Stanwood – February
Langley’s Murder Mystery Weekend – Last full weekend of February
Port Susan Snow Goose Festival, Camano Island/Stanwood – February
Red Wine and Chocolate Whidbey Island Wine Tour – February
Mussels in the Kettles, Whidbey Island – First weekend in March
Penn Cove Annual Mussel Festival, Coupeville – March
Shamrock 5k Run/Walk – March
Whidbey Master Gardener’s Workshop, Coupeville –
Second Saturday in March
Whidbey Working Artists Art Show – March
WINTER
Harvest Jubilee, Camano Island / Stanwood – September
Northwest Djangofest, Langley – Third weekend in September
Oak Harbor Music & Jazz Festival – Labor Day Weekend
Tour de Whidbey Benefit Bike Ride – Late September
Whidbey Island Farm Tour – September
Whidbey Island Kite Festival, Camp Casey – Last weekend in September
Apple Day and Mutt Strut Dog Parade and Costume Contest, Bayview –
October
Cama Beach Harvest Festival, Camano Island – October
Chili Cook-off and Oktoberfest, Coupeville – Third Saturday in October
Coupeville Harvest Festival – October
Clinton Oktoberfest – October
Halloween Hoedown Barn Dance, Greenbank Farm – October
Halloween Torchlight Parade, Coupeville – October
The Haunting of Coupeville – October
Midway Monster Mash, Street Bash & Zombie Crawl, Oak Harbor –
Saturday before Halloween
Oak Harbor No Tricks Safe Treats – October 31
Red Ticket Event kick-off – October
Scarecrow Corridor, Coupeville – October
Whidbey Island Writers Conference – October
Chili Cook Off, Camano Island – November
Gingerbread House Workshop, Coupeville – November
Uncommon Threads at Greenbank Farm – November
Whidbey Island Autumn Wine Tour – November
Whidbey Weddings and Events Tour – November
FALL
Fall & Winter Events:
Greenbank Farm Sunday Market – June-September
Langley Second Street Market – Fridays, June-September
Brass Band Picnic at the Farm, Greenbank Farm – June
CamOcean, Cama Beach State Park, Camano Island – June
Deception Pass Challenge – June
A Taste of Whidbey – June
Whidbey Island Garden Tour – last Saturday in June
Clinton Thursday Market, Clinton Community Hall – July-August
Art by the Bay, Camano Island – July
Celebrate America Festival, Freeland – July 3rd
Choochokam Arts Festival, Langley – Weekend after July 4th
Flea Market and Antiques Sale, Freeland – 4th of July Weekend
Maxwelton 4th of July Parade, Clinton – July 4th
Old Fashioned 4th of July, Oak Harbor – July 4th
Garden Club & Tea Tour, Oak Harbor – July
Island Shakespeare Festival, Langley – July-September
Langley Half Marathon – Weekend after July 4th
Northwest Passage Relay Race, Langley – Last weekend in July
Open Air Quilts Show, Cama Beach State Park, Camano Island – July
Renaissance at the Farm, Greenbank Farm – July
Whidbey Island FiberQuest with a Summer Twist – July
Whidbey Island Race Week, Coupeville & Oak Harbor – Mid-July
Concerts in the Park, SW Community Park – Thursdays in August
Coupeville Arts Festival – First weekend in August
Driftwood Day, Oak Harbor – Third Weekend in August
Freeland Chamber Open Golf Tournament – August
Highland Games, Greenbank Farm – Mid-August
Hydroplane Races, Oak Harbor – August
North Whidbey Car Show – Second Weekend of August
Port Susan Farmer’s Market – August
Race the Reserve, Ebey’s Landing – August
Stanwood/Camano Community Fair – First weekend in August
Walk ‘N Wag Fest, Greenbank Farm – August
Whidbey Island Area Fair, Langley – August
Whidbey Island Fabulous Fun Sessions – August
Whidbey Triathlon, Langley – First weekend in August
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SUMMER
Port Susan Home and Garden Show – March
Bayview Earth Day Celebration – April
Bayview Farmers Market – Saturdays from April-October
Chicken Coup Tour – April
Coupeville Farmer’s Market, Saturdays – April-October
Holland Happening, Oak Harbor – Last Weekend in April
Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens Peak Bloom Season – April and May
Welcome the Whales, Langley – Mid-April
Whidbey Island Marathon, Oak Harbor – Mid-April
Antique Show & Sale, Greenbank – Memorial Day Weekend
Antique Show & Sale, Langley – IC Fairgrounds, Memorial Day Weekend
Camano Climb Bike Ride, Camano Island – First Sunday in May
Camano Island Beer Brats and Biz – May
Camano Island Studio Tour – Mother’s Day Weekend and the next
Flea Market and Antiques Sale, Freeland – Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day Parade & Concert, Coupeville – May
Mother’s Day Concert at Meerkerk Gardens – May
Mother’s Day Sail, Cama Beach – May
Oak Harbor Public Market – Thursdays May-October
Penn Cove Water Festival, Coupeville – Second Saturday in May
Savor Spring Whidbey Island Wine Tour – May
Tilth Farmers Market, Langley – Saturdays from May – Labor Day
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1
Deception Pass State Park – The iconic bridge and park are
great for amazing views, trails, beaches, bird-watching, fishing in
Cranberry Lake and in the surrounding waters; plus tent and RV
camping available year round. A popular activity is the Deception
Pass jet boat tour. A welcome wagon offers visitor information.
2
Ala Spit – A special favorite of bird watchers. A broad, open area
with splendid views. Follow Troxell Road or Jones Road to Geck, and
turn toward water to enter parking area.
3
Joseph Whidbey State Park – This is a great place to stroll the
beach, enjoy the scenery, and watch winter and spring migrating birds.
Picnic facilities near the beach: day use only.
4
Oak Harbor – Located at the water’s edge, the active community
is designed for family-friendly fun and lodgings. Oak Harbor is home
to NAS (Naval Air Station) Whidbey and you may learn more at the
Naval History Center at the Sea Plane Base. Visit Pioneer Way for
charging stations, shopping, wine tasting, and dining. The playhouse
showcases local talent. The surrounding area boasts miles of pedestrian
friendly waterfront plus an indoor swimming pool, skating rink in a
historic barn, a working drive-in theater with go-karts, off-leash dog
parks, and several golf courses.
5
Windjammer Park & Oak Harbor Marina – The waterfront
park includes miles of paved walking, a salt water swimming hole,
RV camping and life-sized windmill, kayaking, as well as a vibrant,
full service, first rate marina.
6
Fort Ebey State Park – One of two historic forts on the island,
this park offers miles of hiking trails. From Libbey Road, turn left onto
Hill Valley Road which takes you to the park entrance.
7
Coupeville – The second oldest town in Washington state, and
Island County seat, the town has over 100 buildings on the National
Historic Register including turn of the century Victorian homes.
Located on Penn Cove, home of the famous Penn Cove mussels, many
of charming Coupeville’s historic buildings house lodgings, restaurants
and shops. Things to see include numerous festivals, the Island County
Historical Museum, the Coupeville Wharf and a retro bowling alley.
8
Kettles Trail – Connecting Coupeville and Fort Ebey’s State Park,
this trail skirts unusual Ice Age geologic formations known as kettles.
With over 243 acres and 35 miles of trail, the Kettles is a popular spot
for hiking and mountain biking. The paved Kettles Trail, spanning
2.16 miles along SR20, provides easy access.
9
Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve – The nation’s
first historical reserve, and part of the National Park Service, this area
is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of historic lands
(over 17,500 acres) and over 400 buildings.
10 Fort Casey State Park, Admiralty Head Lighthouse,
Coupeville Ferry – This pre-WWII fort now welcomes visitors
to explore its battlements and tunnels, as well as century old
Admiralty Head Lighthouse.
11
Greenbank and Greenbank Farm – Once the largest
loganberry farm in the nation, this tiny community and heritage farm
offers wine tasting, art galleries, shopping and dining. Breathtaking
views of Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges can be seen from
off leash dog-friendly walking trails.
12
Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens – Whidbey Island’s
peaceful woodland garden and forest preserve is famous for its
collection of mature rhododendrons and companion plantings.
Explore woodland trails on 10 acres.
13
South Whidbey State Park – An impressive old growth
forest surrounds secluded campsites with picnic areas and barbecue
pits. Walk along numerous forest trails or take the high bluff trail
down to a secluded sandy beach.
14
Freeland – With beautiful views of Holmes Harbor and a
wonderful playground, beachside park, and meeting hall, Freeland
is home to many antique shops, bookstores, banks, services, charging
stations and restaurants. This town is a popular shopping district
with locals and visitors.
15
Double Bluff Park – Miles of sandy, off-leash, dog-friendly
beaches offer sweeping views of ships, Mt. Rainier and the distant
Seattle skyline. The beach is popular with skim and kite boarders.
Gray whales visit the area and sometimes can be spotted from the
shore each spring.
16
Bayview Corner – The site of the historic Bayview Cash Store,
built in 1924, the location includes Good Cheer, a restaurant, shops,
wine tasting, nursery and more. Enjoy year round events and Saturday
farmers’ markets each spring, summer and fall.
17
Langley – Overlooking the waters of Saratoga Passage and the
Cascade Mountains, Langley’s charming streets are lined with historic
buildings, shops, bistros, art galleries, wine tasting bars, a coffee roaster,
flower-filled walkways, restaurants, a performing arts center and vintage
theatre. A museum offers local history. Ring the whale bell when you
see one from the shore. Festivals throughout the year celebrate the arts,
nature, music, the holidays and more. Explore the Langley Loop.
19
Camano Island State Park – Visit the 134-acre park
offering year round saltwater fishing, excellent seasonal
clamming, secluded wooded campsites including actual cabins,
a half-mile self-guided nature trail, and a series of loop trails for
hiking and beachcombing. Plus enjoy an underwater park for
scuba diving.
20
Cama Beach State Park – The new Cama Center offers
meeting space and the new Cama Beach Café. Step back in time
to a 1930s-era Puget Sound fishing resort complete with waterfront cedar cabins and bungalows. These have been refurbished,
with modern conveniences added, and are available for rent year
round to individuals and groups.
21
Elger Bay Elementary Preserve – The Elger Bay Nature
Trail Head is located by Elger Bay Elementary School’s parking
lot. The Friends of Camano Island Parks maintain the trail and
educational signage.
22
Cavalero Beach – A county park offering beach access,
a boat launch, and views of Stanwood and the Stillaguamish
River delta.
23
Four Springs Lake Preserve – This 50-acre nature preserve
offers a peaceful setting for the public to explore 1.6 miles of wooded
trails, a large open meadow area, and a small lake. There is also a
meeting facility and lodge available for weddings and events.
24 Iverson Spit Preserve – Port Susan and Livingston Bay
birding area.
25
Utsalady Bay and Vista Point Park – Once the busiest
port in Puget Sound, Utsalady still shows traces of its lumber/
sawmill past. Amazing views of Whidbey, the Skagit River Delta,
and the Cascade Mountains.
26 Camano Island Chamber’s Visitor Information Center –
First stop? Terrys Corner for the visitor’s center located next to
the Camano Marketplace and coffee roaster. Get information and
directions to the many island attractions including the zipline,
winery, farms, brewery, inn, state parks, and more.
18
Clinton – At Whidbey’s southern tip you’ll find sweeping
water and mountain views, nearby farms and wineries, country roads
and beaches to explore. Ken’s Korner is home to a visitor’s kiosk, as
well as various services, shopping and dining.
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