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.

Find Events on Each Island During Your Stay

Alchemy Art Center: Artists Critique Group

Wednesday, Oct 14, 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

Orcas Island Film Festival 2026 - October 14-18

Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026

Multiple Venues- Eastsound, WA Eastsound, WA 98245

Occurs: Every day from October 14, 2026 until October 18, 2026

Paul Hayden Kirk and Midcentury Modern NW Architecture

Thursday, Oct 15, 2026
6:30 pm

Lopez Center for Community and the Arts 204 Village Rd, Lopez Island, WA 98261

SJCT Fall Play: You Can't Take it With You

Thursday, Oct 15, 2026
Thurs-Sat Evenings 7:30 pm; Sun Matinee - 2:00 pm

San Juan Community Theatre 100 2nd St N, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Occurs: Every week on Sunday Thursday, Friday, Saturday, from October 02, 2026 until October 18, 2026

Alchemy Art Center: Sip N' Sculpt

Friday, Oct 16, 2026
6:00 - 8:00 pm

Alchemy Art Center 1255 Wold Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Haunted Forest Cemetery Tours

Friday, Oct 16, 2026
See Description

Roche Harbor Mausoleum Trail 664 Afterglow Dr, Roche Harbor, WA 98250

Occurs: Every week on Friday Saturday, from October 16, 2026 until October 30, 2026

Cider Pressing with Kwiaht

Saturday, Oct 17, 2026
12:30-2:30 pm

Orcas Island Historical Museum 203 North Beach Road, Eastsound, WA 98245

Family Art Days: Hand-Painted Zipper Pouches with Gail Leschine-Seitz

Saturday, Oct 17, 2026
12:00 - 2:00 pm

San Juan Islands Museum of Art 540 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

First Ever Golden Hour Variety and Talent Show at Orcas Hotel

Saturday, Oct 17, 2026
4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Orcas Hotel 18 Orcas Hill Rd, Orcas, WA 98280

Orca Recovery Day

Saturday, Oct 17, 2026
11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Center for Whale Research - Outreach & Education Center 185 First St N, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Orcas Island Fall Farmers Market

Saturday, Oct 17, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Orcas School Cafeteria Eastsound, WA 98245

Occurs: Every week on Saturday from October 01, 2026 until November 21, 2026

Rebecca Woolf Presents All of This: A Memoir of Death and Desire

Saturday, Oct 17, 2026
7:00 pm

Griffin Bay Bookstore 155 Spring St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

San Juan Island Farmers Market

Saturday, Oct 17, 2026
9:30 am - 1:30 pm

Brickworks 150 Nichols St., Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Occurs: Every week on Saturday from April 01, 2026 until October 31, 2026

Science Uncorked: Sea Squirts, Gene Networks, and a Warming Ocean.

Saturday, Oct 17, 2026
5:00 - 7:00 pm

Madrone Bar + Kitchen 40 First Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

The Wonderful World of Oz Dance Party

Saturday, Oct 17, 2026
8:00 - 11:00 pm

Odd Fellows Hall 112 Haven Road, Eastsound, WA 98245

Live Bluegrass, Country, Folk & Oysters

Sunday, Oct 18, 2026
Every Sunday 4:00 - 8:00 pm

Orcas Hotel 18 Orcas Hill Rd, Orcas, WA 98280

Occurs: Every week on Sunday from June 21, 2026 until October 25, 2026

Seaside Supper Series: Prime Rib Sundays

Sunday, Oct 18, 2026
5:00 - 8:00 pm

New Leaf Cafe 171 Main St, Eastsound, WA 98245

Occurs: Every week on Sunday from September 27, 2026 until November 15, 2026

Woven World: A Hands-On Workshop Inspired by the Site-Specific Sculptures of Alison Stigora

Sunday, Oct 18, 2026
1:00 - 3:30 pm

San Juan Islands Museum of Art 540 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Couples Night

Tuesday, Oct 20, 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

Friday Harbor Film Festival 2026 - October 22-25

Thursday, Oct 22, 2026
10:00 am - 9:00 pm daily

San Juan Community Theatre and The Palace Theatre 100 2nd St., 209 Spring St., 152 First St., 10 First St. (office), Friday Harbor , WA 98250

Occurs: Every day from October 22, 2026 until October 25, 2026

Ladies Night at Climb San Juan

Thursday, Oct 22, 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

Opening Night: Behind the Lens, Films by Meg Partridge

Thursday, Oct 22, 2026
5:00 - 7:30 PM

Palace Theatre 209 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Murder Mystery Weekend

Friday, Oct 23, 2026
Arrive Friday at 5pm - leave Sunday by noon

The Kirk House - 1907 Bed & Breakfast 595 Park Street, Friday Harbor , WA 98250

Alchemy Art Center: LeatherCraft: Make Your Own Wallet (2-part class)

Saturday, Oct 24, 2026
3:30 - 7:30 pm

Alchemy Art Barn 45 Hawthorne Ln, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Artistic Workshop Series at the Whale Museum: “Digging into Bones!”

Saturday, Oct 24, 2026
10:30 am to 2:30 pm

The Whale Museum 62 First St. N., Friday Harbor, 98250

Family Art Days: Magical Memory Box with Amy Plant

Saturday, Oct 24, 2026
12:00 - 2:00 pm

San Juan Islands Museum of Art 540 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Grabbing the Hammer Lane: A Trucker Narrative

Saturday, Oct 24, 2026
7:00 pm

Lopez Center for Community and the Arts 204 Village Road, Lopez Island, WA 98261

TAIKOPROJECT

Saturday, Oct 24, 2026
7:00 pm

Orcas Center 917 Mt Baker Rd, Eastsound, WA 98245

Alchemy Art Center: Mother's Art Circle

Sunday, Oct 25, 2026
2:00 - 5:00 pm

Alchemy Art Center 1255 Wold Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Farm to Table Classes with WOW Farm

Sunday, Oct 25, 2026
5:00 - 7:00 pm

Houlme - Orcas Island 460 Main St, Eastsound, WA 98245

Occurs: Every week on Sunday from October 25, 2026 until November 15, 2026

Grabbing the Hammer Lane: A Trucker Narrative

Sunday, Oct 25, 2026
7:00 pm

Orcas Center 917 Mount Baker Road, Eastsound, WA 98245

Alchemy Art Center: Community Art Nights at the Art Barn

Tuesday, Oct 27, 2026
12:00 - 4:00 pm

Alchemy Art Barn 45 Hawthorne Lane , Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Occurs: The Last Tuesday of every 1 month(s) from February 24, 2026 until October 27, 2026

Alchemy Art Center: Ceramics Community Art Night!

Thursday, Oct 29, 2026
6:00 - 8:00 pm

Alchemy Art Center 1255 Wold Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Occurs: The Last Thursday of every 1 month(s) from February 26, 2026 until October 29, 2026

Orcas Improv Show

Thursday, Oct 29, 2026
7:00 pm

Orcas Center 917 Mt Baker Road, Eastsound, WA 98245

Cedar Hill's Haunted Barn

Friday, Oct 30, 2026
7:00 - 10:00 pm

The Cedar Hill Barn 191 Cedar Hill Rd, Orcas Island, WA 98245

Occurs: Every day from October 30, 2026 until October 31, 2026

Eastsound Halloween & Trunk or Treat

Saturday, Oct 31, 2026
4:00 - 7:00 pm

Eastsound Village Eastsound, WA 98245

San Juan Vineyard 2026 Halloween Bash

Saturday, Oct 31, 2026
2:00 - 10:00 pm

San Juan Vineyard 3136 Roche Harbor Rd., Friday Harbor, WA 98250

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