The Calendar
What's up Orcas?!
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.
Download our food & drink guide for current hours of operation, print out the weekly itinerary, explore detailed event descriptions below, or scroll to the calendar and list of annual events for a look ahead.
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The Event Calendar.
Monthly Weekly Daily List
Events
November 10, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Orcas Business Smart Workshops presented by OCRC and the Orcas Chamber
Orcas Public Library
November 14, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Orcas Island Farmers Market Fall Market
Orcas Island Public School Cafeteria
November 21, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Orcas Island Farmers Market Fall Market
Orcas Island Public School Cafeteria
December 5, 2026
4:00 pm
Holiday on the Green Tree Lighting and Tractor Parade
Eastsound Village Green
December 5, 2026
7:00 pm
Orcas Choral Society presents “The Many Moods of Christmas”
Orcas Center Main Stage
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November 2026
Brewery Round Up at the Tav
When you have a lot of taps you can host an epic tap takeover! Are you a fan of El Suenito, Yonder Cider, Bellingham Cider, Fremont Brewing, San Juan Brewing, Beach Cat Brewing, Mirage Beer, and Orcas Wine Co.?! The Lower will be serving it all up on Friday night to wet your whistle and […]
Island Hoppin’ Hops-Eve Partay
Our very own Island Hoppin’ Brewery will be throwing down to help kick of Hops weekend with an epic Hops-Eve Party Friday night!! There will be food from The Kitchen and music galore! Run for the Roses, Charlie Eon, The Cheeseburger Alleycats. So swing by IHB from 4-9pm on Friday night and get things started […]
Hops on the Rock Weekend at Orcas Hotel Bar
Keep the Hops on the Rock festivities going all weekend at Orcas Hotel Bar! Friday, November 6 | 4pm-late Enjoy New Orleans-style jazz from The Dust Bunnies, plus Terramar beers and cocktail specials all night. Saturday, November 7 | 4pm-late Lilo Sanchez & Pedro bring piano bar pop covers from the 1960s through the 2000s, […]
Single Hill Brewing at Doe Bay Wine Co.
Single Hill “Pre-Funk” party at Doe Bay Wine Co. Make it funky with a visit to Doe Bay Wine Co. for the Single Hill pop-up on Friday night from 5-7pm. The tunes will be jammin’ and the place will be rockin’ for Hops weekend!
Highland Park Brewery Returns to Lone Pine Larder
After a fabulous summer of beer garden fun, Highland Park Brewery is back for Hops on the Rock weekend and will be pouring at the friendly confines of Lone Pine Larder! You won’t want to miss the special drop of cans plus beer on tap, Friday evening from 5-8pm. Come for the beer, stay for […]
Meet the Maker: Chuckanut Brewery at The Barnacle
The Barnacle welcomes Mari Kemper, co-founder of Chuckanut Brewery, to The Barnacle for a special Hops on the Rock evening. Doors open at 5pm, with a Meet the Maker introduction and Q&A at 6pm—a chance to hear directly from Mari about Chuckanut, their beers, and the craft behind one of the Northwest’s most celebrated breweries. […]
Stories of Change
Join storyteller Leah Lamb for An Evening of Stories of Change on Friday, November 6, from 6:30–8:30pm at Held Space Studio. Enjoy community storytelling, a dash of magic, and a few surprises while reflecting on what has changed, what is changing, and what’s ready to change. Come listen, laugh, and share if you feel inspired—no […]
Orcas Island Farmers Market Fall Market
The Orcas Island Farmers Market has moved indoors to the Orcas School Cafeteria and will run every Saturday from October 3 through November 21. Enjoy live music, local produce, handcrafted goods, and plenty of community connection—all in a warm, inviting space with ample seating. The market is also accepting vendors for its fall season! Local […]
Hops on the Rock Beer Festival
The best damn beer festival in the world™ is back! Raise a glass to the 9th Annual Hops on the Rock Beer Festival, returning to beautiful Orcas Island for another unforgettable celebration of craft beer, great food, live music, and good company! Join us for an island-style celebration featuring an incredible lineup of craft breweries […]
Hops on the Rock Weekend at Orcas Hotel Bar
Keep the Hops on the Rock festivities going all weekend at Orcas Hotel Bar! Friday, November 6 | 4pm-late Enjoy New Orleans-style jazz from The Dust Bunnies, plus Terramar beers and cocktail specials all night. Saturday, November 7 | 4pm-late Lilo Sanchez & Pedro bring piano bar pop covers from the 1960s through the 2000s, […]
Roller Skate Night
Orcas Island Park & Recreation District invites the community to enjoy Roller Skate Nights in the Orcas School Old Gym on select Saturdays: October 3, October 17, November 7, November 21, and December 5. All ages are welcome from 5-7pm, followed by a session for ages 13 and older from 7-9pm. Roller skates will be […]
Take a Magical Trip with “Ha Ha Da Vinci”
A tuba lights the way, paintings come to life, and a time machine sends a grad student back to the Renaissance! Join Phina Pipia for “Ha Ha Da Vinci” at Orcas Center on Saturday, November 7, at 7pm. This award-winning solo show blends illusion, music, puppetry, and theater as its heroine solves a 15th-century mystery […]
Assignment North Korea
Join nuclear nonproliferation expert Mark Schanfein on November 7 at 7pm at Odd Fellows Hall for “Assignment North Korea: The Failed Attempts to Halt Their Nuclear Weapons Program.” Drawing on nearly five decades of experience, including work in North Korea during the Six-Party Talks, Schanfein offers a firsthand look at the technical and diplomatic challenges […]
Hops on the Rock Weekend at Orcas Hotel Bar
Keep the Hops on the Rock festivities going all weekend at Orcas Hotel Bar! Friday, November 6 | 4pm-late Enjoy New Orleans-style jazz from The Dust Bunnies, plus Terramar beers and cocktail specials all night. Saturday, November 7 | 4pm-late Lilo Sanchez & Pedro bring piano bar pop covers from the 1960s through the 2000s, […]
Second Sunday Suppers at Cafe Aurora
Cozy up this November with Second Sunday Supper at Cafe Aurora! Gather around for good food and great company on Sunday, November 8, with seating starting at 6pm. It’s a great way to put the cherry on top of Hops weekend! Reservations are required, so save your seat! Find the full menu and tickets here.
Two Jazz Greats, One Stage
Join acclaimed jazz guitarists Frank Vignola and Pasquale Grasso at Orcas Center on Sunday, November 8, at 7pm. Vignola has performed with artists ranging from Ringo Starr to the Boston Pops, while Grasso captivates audiences with his dazzling blend of bebop and classical technique. Together, they promise an evening of extraordinary musicianship—six strings each, endless […]
Orcas Business Smart Workshops presented by OCRC and the Orcas Chamber
The Orcas Chamber of Commerce and Orcas Community Resource Center are presenting four workshops designed to provide Orcas small business owners training and skill development. The series will be held in the community room at the Orcas Library. October 13 and October 27, 5:30–7:30 p.m.: First Aid for Small Business Preparing Your Business—and Your Household—for […]
Instrument Gym for 4th-8th Graders
Just like hitting the field or court for sports practice, building confidence and skill on an instrument takes consistent repetition – and it’s a whole lot more fun when you do it with friends! Designed for 4th through 8th graders, Instrument Gym is a low-pressure, drop-in afternoon session where kids can swing by the music […]
Orcas Youth Chorus is Back
You don’t want to miss this fabulous opportunity to work with local musician, Stormy Hildreth, for a reboot of the Orcas Youth Chorus! Middle and High School Students are welcome to attend this weekly class on Wednesdays beginning October 7 thru December 16 from 3:30-4:30pm in the Black Box to expand their musical theory and […]
Community Lantern Walk
As the days grow shorter, gather with family and neighbors for a gentle celebration of the light we each carry within. Children and parents are invited to the Village Green on November 11 at 4pm for an evening of song, story, warm soup, and glowing lanterns. As dusk settles, participants will light their handmade lanterns […]
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