Events in the San Juan Islands

Our calendar includes a wide variety of events and festivals visitors may be interested in throughout the year on Lopez, Orcas and San Juan islands. They're managed and promoted by an assortment of wonderful island organizations. Please note that this is not a comprehensive list of all events. Also find major annual events. Check out the three Chamber of Commerce events calendars here: Lopez Island, Orcas Island, and San Juan Island.

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Alchemy Art Center: Introduction to Batik (3-part class)
Friday, Nov 13, 2026
2:00 - 6:00 pm
Alchemy Art Center Field Campus
45 Hawthorne Ln, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Alchemy Art Center: Mother's Art Circle
Friday, Nov 13, 2026
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Alchemy Art Center
1255 Wold Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Critical Distance Exhibit
Friday, Nov 13, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Whale Museum
62 First St N, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Holiday Wine Weekend at Roche Harbor
Friday, Nov 13, 2026
Roche Harbor Resort Pavilion
248 Reuben Memorial Dr, Roche Harbor, WA 98250
Lopez Original Theater Presents: Cloud 8
Friday, Nov 13, 2026
Fridays and Saturdays 7:00 pm and Sundays 2:00 pm
Lopez Center for Community and the Arts
204 Village Road, Lopez Island, WA 98261
Seven Sisters
Friday, Nov 13, 2026
See description for schedule
Brickworks
150 Nichols Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Alchemy Art Center: Handbuilding with Textures (2-part class)
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026
12:00 - 3:00 pm
Alchemy Art Center
1255 Wold Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Critical Distance Exhibit
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Whale Museum
62 First St N, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Family Art Days: Pocket Book for Collage Pictures
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026
12:00 - 2:00 pm
San Juan Islands Museum of Art
540 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Holiday Wine Weekend at Roche Harbor
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026
Roche Harbor Resort Pavilion
248 Reuben Memorial Dr, Roche Harbor, WA 98250

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"Shop the Rock" Holiday Passport - Orcas Island
Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026
Various locations Orcas Island, WA
Occurs: Every day from November 27, 2026 until December 24, 2026
A Holly Jolly Silent Auction
Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026
During Library Hours
San Juan Island Library 1010 Guard Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250-6999
Occurs: Every day from November 28, 2026 until December 05, 2026
Couples Night
Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026
5:00 pm - close
Climb San Juan 327 Argyle Ave, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Occurs: Every week on Tuesday from December 01, 2025 until December 29, 2026
Holiday Cocktail Competition - Lopez Island
Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026
Various Locations - Lopez Island Lopez Island, WA 98261
Occurs: Every day from November 27, 2026 until January 01, 2027
Alchemy Art Center: Figure Drawing Nights
Wednesday, Dec 2, 2026
6:00 - 8:30 pm
Alchemy Art Center 1255 Wold Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Occurs:  11/18/2026, 12/02/2026, 12/09/2026, 12/16/2026
Critical Distance Exhibit
Thursday, Dec 3, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Whale Museum 62 First St N, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Occurs: Every week on Sunday Thursday, Friday, Saturday, from October 23, 2026 until May 01, 2027
Ladies Night at Climb San Juan
Thursday, Dec 3, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Climb San Juan 327 Argyle Ave, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Occurs: Every 2 weeks on Thursday from December 01, 2025 until December 31, 2026
First Friday Art Walk
Friday, Dec 4, 2026
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Various Locations - Downtown Friday Harbor Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Occurs: The First Friday of every 1 month(s) from October 01, 2025 until December 04, 2026
Live Music: Mr. Interspecies Meets Human Jazz
Friday, Dec 4, 2026
7:00-8:30 pm
Alchemy Art Center Field Campus 45 Hawthorne Ln, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
"The Christmas Tree" Lighting in Friday Harbor
Saturday, Dec 5, 2026
6:00 pm
Friday Harbor 305 Argyle Ave, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
2026 Winter Artisans Faire
Saturday, Dec 5, 2026
Odd Fellows Hall 112 Haven Road, Eastsound, WA 98245
Occurs:  12/05/2026, 12/06/2026
Eastsound Holiday on the Green Tree Lighting & Tractor Parade - Orcas Island
Saturday, Dec 5, 2026
4:00 pm
Eastsound Village Green Park 203 N Beach Rd, Orcas Island, WA 98245
First Saturday Art Walks on Lopez Island
Saturday, Dec 5, 2026
Lopez Library & Village 2225 Fisherman Bay Rd, Lopez Island, WA 98261
Occurs: The First Saturday of every 1 month(s) from January 01, 2026 until December 05, 2026
Holiday Garden Party & Local Artisan Shop at Primavera
Saturday, Dec 5, 2026
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Primavera Orcas Island 238 N Beach Rd., Eastsound, WA 98245
San Juan Island Farmers Market - Fall/Winter Markets
Saturday, Dec 5, 2026
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Brickworks 150 Nichols St., Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Occurs:  11/21/2026, 12/05/2026, 12/19/2026
Winter Flea & Craft Market
Saturday, Dec 5, 2026
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
San Juan County Fairgrounds 849 Argyle Ave, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Alchemy Art Center: Artists Critique Group
Wednesday, Dec 9, 2026
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Alchemy Art Center 1255 Wold Road, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Occurs: Every 2 weeks on Wednesday from February 04, 2026 until December 23, 2026
Alchemy Art Center: Mother's Art Circle
Friday, Dec 11, 2026
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Alchemy Art Center 1255 Wold Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Occurs:  12/11/2026, 01/08/2027, 02/12/2027
Brickworks Old Fashion Holiday Market
Friday, Dec 11, 2026
Brickworks Event Center 150 Nichols St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Occurs:  12/11/2026, 12/12/2026, 12/13/2026
Piedmonte Wine and Truffle Dinner
Friday, Dec 11, 2026
6:00 pm
Coho Restaurant 120 Nichols Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
2026 Christmas Concert: John Reischman & Eli West w/ Caleb and Reeb
Saturday, Dec 12, 2026
5:00 pm
Victorian Valley Chapel 883 Victoria Valley Dr, Eastsound, WA 98245
Infuse | Follow Your Senses
Saturday, Dec 12, 2026
2:00-6:00 pm (Multiple Time Slots)
Orcas Island Distillery Tasting Room 123 North Beach Road, Eastsound, WA 98245
Handel's Messiah - San Juan Master Chorale
Tuesday, Dec 15, 2026
Doors Open: 6:20 pm; performance 7:00-8:00 pm
San Juan Island Presbyterian Church 425 Spring St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Occurs: Every day from December 15, 2026 until December 16, 2026
Christmas Dinner at Coho
Friday, Dec 25, 2026
2:30 or 5:30 pm seatings
Coho Restaurant 120 Nichols St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
New Year’s Eve Dining Event at Coho: Ring in 2027 with Us!
Thursday, Dec 31, 2026
Seatings at 5:00 & 8:00 pm
Coho Restaurant 120 Nichols St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration
Thursday, Dec 31, 2026
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Brickworks 150 Nichols St W, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
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