Windjammer Park  -- Oak Harbor rings in the new year with fireworks and a party in the park. This annual tradition in Oak Harbor lights up the sky to mark the new year! And yes, it’s at 9 p.m. Created by the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, this family-friendly event is a wonderful way to […]

Deception Pass State Park, West Beach shelter  -- Start the New Year with a healthy hike.  Many of our state parks have organized hikes to give people a smart, fun, and healthy way to start 2020. It’s also a “free day,” when a Discover Pass is not required to visit a state park. First Day […]

Rocky Point Recreation Area, Oak Harbor  -- Come out and celebrate the new year with us! FREE! FREE S'mores & Drinks! PRIZES! FREE blankets for the first 125 at the event! GROUP PLUNGE at Rocky Point Recreation Area: 10:15 am Registration deadline is Friday, Dec. 27 at the NASWI Fitness Center or with myFFR #610226 […]

Double Bluff Beach, Freeland   --- $15  ---- Some things are just done without reason, and well, here’s exhibit “A” – the Polar Bear Plunge. This “charge” into the new year takes place mid-day at Freeland’s Double Bluff Beach. Well-wishers, family, friends, and total strangers will have a great time marveling at the display of […]

Fort Casey State Park  -- Start the New Year with a healthy hike.  Many of our state parks have organized hikes to give people a smart, fun, and healthy way to start 2020. It’s also a “free day,” when a Discover Pass is not required to visit a state park. Name of trail:  Battery Loop […]

Fort Casey State Park  -- Start the New Year with a healthy hike.  Many of our state parks have organized hikes to give people a smart, fun, and healthy way to start 2020. It’s also a “free day,” when a Discover Pass is not required to visit a state park. Name of trail:  Battery Loop […]

Freeland Library  -- Put on a cozy hat and celebrate the magic of winter with books, ukuleles and silly-sweet seasonal songs about snowmen, warm woolen mittens, and ice cream falling from the sky. Families with kids are invited to learn finger plays, sing-alongs, and to wiggle and giggle with catchy tunes about snowmen, warm woolen mittens, and ice cream falling from […]

Coupeville Library  -- Drop in and make a card for kids who are in a hospital. Library staff will mail them after the program. The program starts with a short video with guidelines and suggestions to spur creativity. Materials will be provided. No registration is necessary. For ages 6 and up.

Langley  -- It’s a treasure hunt and to the quickest go the prize! It’s a Langley tradition as the you and the young-at-heart dash for hand blown glass balls at Langley’s Seawall Park. You hear the words, “On your mark, get set, Go!” and you’re off to find your treasure a beautiful glass orb courtesy […]

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley  -- Northwest favorites Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel perform their annual Twelfth Night concert at WICA. Tickets and information: www.wicaonline.org