Cardboard Kingdom

Freeland Library  -- Dream up and construct using cardboard, tape and our Makedo toolkit. Create forts, cars or games. For ages 6-12.

Rockin,’ Toddlin’ Noon Year’s Eve Party

Freeland Library  -- Dance, shake and wiggle in the New Year. We will spin some of your favorite kid tunes and make some noise (and noisemakers) as we count down to 12. For younger kids and their families.

New Year’s Eve Fireworks

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 […]

First Day Hike

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 […]

2020 Polar Bear Plunge

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 […]

Polar Bear Plunge

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 […]

Hike: Interpreting Fort Casey

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 […]

Hike: Exploring Fort Casey

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 […]

Snowing Ice Cream with The Harmonica Pocket

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 […]

Get-Well Cards for Hospitalized Kids

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.