Happenings.
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This is your definitive guide to everything happening on island.
From community gatherings and celebrations to art exhibits, holiday festivities to live music and the performing arts, festivals and special events to farmers market news, self-care workshops and wellness retreats to local shopping promotions and food & drink specials, this page is your go-to source for discovering all the happenings.
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The Event Calendar.
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National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest On Screen at Orcas Center
Orcas Center-On Screen
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Holy Week at Orcas Island Community Church: Come and Go Prayer Vigil
Orcas Island Community Church
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Holy Week at Orcas Island Community Church: Easter Sunday Service
Orcas Island Community Church
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Dive into the details...
April 2025
Science Fair Workshop
Need help with your project for the Funhouse Science Fair? Workshops will be held every Tuesday afternoon in April to provide help! All ages are welcome. Free supplies & snacks!
Beginner Violin Music Classes at The Funhouse (Ages 5-8)
Spring music classes will run from the beginning of April through the end of May. Instruments provided! Enroll today! Beginner Violin (ages 5-8 and 7-11), Group Ukele ages (7-11), Beginner Guitar (ages 8-12), and Kids’ Chorus (ages 6-11). Las clases de música de primavera se impartirán desde principios de abril hasta finales de mayo. ¡Instrumentos […]
Exploring Grief Through Poetry
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 16 at 1pm at Orcas Senior Center for a heartfelt gathering exploring the journey through grief. Nancy and Fred Reas moved to Orcas Island in 2011, having spent 25 years visiting Nancy’s father, Bill Urschel here on Orcas. After Fred passed away in 2016 from Alzheimer’s, Nancy found solace […]
Beginner Guitar Music Classes at The Funhouse (Ages 8-12)
Spring music classes will run from the beginning of April through the end of May. Instruments provided! Enroll today! Beginner Violin (ages 5-8 and 7-11), Group Ukele ages (7-11), Beginner Guitar (ages 8-12), and Kids’ Chorus (ages 6-11). Las clases de música de primavera se impartirán desde principios de abril hasta finales de mayo. ¡Instrumentos […]
Se’Si’Le presents “A Welcoming”
As part of its series of International Indigenous Forums, Se’Si’Le is honored to work with Batani: International Indigenous Fund for Development and Sovereignty to bring to the Orcas Center indigenous leaders from Siberia and the Russian Far East exiled by the Russian government. These leaders are holding a retreat on Orcas Island from April 14-April 18 facilitated […]
Beginner Violin Music Classes at The Funhouse (Ages 7-11)
Spring music classes will run from the beginning of April through the end of May. Instruments provided! Enroll today! Beginner Violin (ages 5-8 and 7-11), Group Ukele ages (7-11), Beginner Guitar (ages 8-12), and Kids’ Chorus (ages 6-11). Las clases de música de primavera se impartirán desde principios de abril hasta finales de mayo. ¡Instrumentos […]
Group Ukulele Music Classes at The Funhouse (Ages 7-11)
Spring music classes will run from the beginning of April through the end of May. Instruments provided! Enroll today! Beginner Violin (ages 5-8 and 7-11), Group Ukele ages (7-11), Beginner Guitar (ages 8-12), and Kids’ Chorus (ages 6-11). Las clases de música de primavera se impartirán desde principios de abril hasta finales de mayo. ¡Instrumentos […]
Doe Bay Open Mic Night
The Doe Bay Café invites you to one of Doe Bay’s longest standing traditions…..Open Mic! Doors open at 5p. Music at 6:30p! Weekly on Thursdays!
Out There: A National Parks Story
A young filmmaker sets out on a 10,000-mile exploration of the national parks with his childhood friend during the centennial year of the formation of the National Park Service. Along the way, they share experiences of the people that work in the parks and those that come to enjoy them, as part of the rich […]
Holy Week at Orcas Island Community Church: Maundy Thursday
Orcas Island Community Church invites the community to journey together through Holy Week. This sacred week of reflection, remembrance, and celebration marks the heart of the Christian story — the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. All are welcome to participate in any or all of the following services: Palm Sunday – April 13 […]
Floating Ukulele Jam
Happy Spring! The Floating Ukulele Jam is back! Grab your uke, your voice, a song or two to share, and your friends and relations and join your friends on the interisland ferry on the traditional Third Thursday – April 17. Boat is scheduled to depart Friday Harbor at 5:40pm, Orcas at 6:55pm, Shaw at 7:10pm. […]
Kids’ Chorus Music Classes at The Funhouse (Ages 6-11)
Spring music classes will run from the beginning of April through the end of May. Instruments provided! Enroll today! Beginner Violin (ages 5-8 and 7-11), Group Ukele ages (7-11), Beginner Guitar (ages 8-12), and Kids’ Chorus (ages 6-11). Las clases de música de primavera se impartirán desde principios de abril hasta finales de mayo. ¡Instrumentos […]
Holy Week at Orcas Island Community Church: Good Friday
Orcas Island Community Church invites the community to journey together through Holy Week. This sacred week of reflection, remembrance, and celebration marks the heart of the Christian story — the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. All are welcome to participate in any or all of the following services: Palm Sunday – April 13 […]
Holy Week at Orcas Island Community Church: Come and Go Prayer Vigil
Orcas Island Community Church invites the community to journey together through Holy Week. This sacred week of reflection, remembrance, and celebration marks the heart of the Christian story — the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. All are welcome to participate in any or all of the following services: Palm Sunday – April 13 […]
Build a Basket at The Market Garden
Stop by The Market Garden between 10am-5pm on Saturday or Sunday, April 19 and 20. Choose your basket and your plants from their full selection, and use their “potting bar” to plant! The Market Garden will provide the soil, and their team is ready to help you with design tips and to answer questions. After […]
Easter Sunday Sunrise Service on Mount Constitution
Orcas Island Community Church invites the community to journey together through Holy Week. This sacred week of reflection, remembrance, and celebration marks the heart of the Christian story — the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter Sunday – April 20 at 5:45am The day will begin with a Sunrise Service on Mt. Constitution, […]
Holy Week at Orcas Island Community Church: Easter Sunday Service
Orcas Island Community Church invites the community to journey together through Holy Week. This sacred week of reflection, remembrance, and celebration marks the heart of the Christian story — the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. All are welcome to participate in any or all of the following services: Palm Sunday – April 13 […]
Build a Basket at The Market Garden
Stop by The Market Garden between 10am-5pm on Saturday or Sunday, April 19 and 20. Choose your basket and your plants from their full selection, and use their “potting bar” to plant! The Market Garden will provide the soil, and their team is ready to help you with design tips and to answer questions. After […]
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