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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. Please note that this is not a comprehensive list of all events. Check out the three Chamber of Commerce calendars here: Lopez Island, Orcas Island, and San Juan Island.

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Friday, May 1, 2026
April Show at Chimera Gallery: Two Friends Making Art
Friday, May 1, 2026
Opening Reception - 5:00 - 7:00 pm; See description for regular hours
Chimera Gallery
211 Lopez Road, Lopez Island, WA 98261
First Friday Art Walk
Friday, May 1, 2026
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Various Locations - Downtown Friday Harbor
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Ha Ha Da Vinci: Music, Magic, and Mayhem
Friday, May 1, 2026
7:00 pm
Lopez Center for Community and the Arts
204 Village Rd. , Lopez Island, WA 98261
Indivisible
Friday, May 1, 2026
Orcas Center
917 Mount Baker Road, Eastsound, WA 98245
Live Music - First Fridays at The Galley!
Friday, May 1, 2026
8:00 pm
Setsunai at the Galley
3365 Fisherman Bay Road, Lopez Island, WA 98261
San Juan Islands Museum of Art Spring 2026 Exhibitions
Friday, May 1, 2026
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
San Juan Islands Museum of Art
540 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
The Kitchen Pop-Up at Odd Fellows
Friday, May 1, 2026
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Odd Fellows Hall
112 Haven Road, Eastsound, WA 98245
The Whale Museum Open House
Friday, May 1, 2026
4:00 - 7:00 pm
The Whale Museum
62 First St. N., Friday Harbor, 98250
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Beltane - Baby Goat Petting Zoo
Saturday, May 2, 2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Talking Horse Ranch
652 Halvorsen Road, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Family Art Days - The Illustrated Word with John Nippolt
Saturday, May 2, 2026
12:00 - 2:00 pm
San Juan Islands Museum of Art
540 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

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April Show at Chimera Gallery: Two Friends Making Art
Friday, May 1, 2026
Opening Reception - 5:00 - 7:00 pm; See description for regular hours
Chimera Gallery 211 Lopez Road, Lopez Island, WA 98261
Occurs: Every week on Sunday Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, from April 04, 2026 until May 01, 2026
First Friday Art Walk
Friday, May 1, 2026
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Various Locations - Downtown Friday Harbor Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Occurs: The First Friday of every 1 month(s) from October 01, 2025 until December 04, 2026
Ha Ha Da Vinci: Music, Magic, and Mayhem
Friday, May 1, 2026
7:00 pm
Lopez Center for Community and the Arts 204 Village Rd. , Lopez Island, WA 98261
Indivisible
Friday, May 1, 2026
Orcas Center 917 Mount Baker Road, Eastsound, WA 98245
Occurs:  05/02/2026, 05/03/2026, 05/07/2026, 05/08/2026, 05/09/2026
Live Music - First Fridays at The Galley!
Friday, May 1, 2026
8:00 pm
Setsunai at the Galley 3365 Fisherman Bay Road, Lopez Island, WA 98261
Occurs: The First Friday of every 1 month(s) from March 06, 2026 until June 05, 2026
San Juan Islands Museum of Art Spring 2026 Exhibitions
Friday, May 1, 2026
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
San Juan Islands Museum of Art 540 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Occurs: Every week on Sunday Monday, Friday, Saturday, from March 06, 2026 until June 01, 2026
The Kitchen Pop-Up at Odd Fellows
Friday, May 1, 2026
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Odd Fellows Hall 112 Haven Road, Eastsound, WA 98245
The Whale Museum Open House
Friday, May 1, 2026
4:00 - 7:00 pm
The Whale Museum 62 First St. N., Friday Harbor, 98250
Beltane - Baby Goat Petting Zoo
Saturday, May 2, 2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Talking Horse Ranch 652 Halvorsen Road, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Family Art Days - The Illustrated Word with John Nippolt
Saturday, May 2, 2026
12:00 - 2:00 pm
San Juan Islands Museum of Art 540 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
First Saturday Art Walks on Lopez Island
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Lopez Library & Village 2225 Fisherman Bay Rd, Lopez Island, WA 98261
Occurs: The First Saturday of every 1 month(s) from January 01, 2026 until December 05, 2026
Island Rec Pickleball Tournament
Saturday, May 2, 2026
9:00 am-4:00 pm
FHHS Tennis Courts FHHS Tennis Courts , Friday Harbor, WA 89250
San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild - Orcas Farmers' Market
Orcas Island Farmers Market
Saturday, May 2, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Eastsound Village Green Eastsound Village Green, Eastsound, 98245
Occurs: Every week on Saturday from May 01, 2026 until September 26, 2026
San Juan Island Farmers Market - Display
San Juan Island Farmers Market
Saturday, May 2, 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
UW Friday Harbor Labs Open House
Saturday, May 2, 2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday Harbor Labs 620 University Road, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Alchemy Art Center: May Beginning Wheel Throwing (4 Sundays)
Sunday, May 3, 2026
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Alchemy Art Center 1255 Wold Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Ha Ha Da Vinci
Sunday, May 3, 2026
4:00 pm
Odd Fellows Hall 112 Haven Road, Eastsound, WA 98245
Opening Day Boat Parade and Party
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Parade 3:40 Yacht Club 4:40
San Juan Island Yacht Club Parade Spring St Landing - SJI Yacht Club 273 Front St, Friday Harbor , WA 98250
Alchemy Art Center: Sgraffito Storytelling Platters (2-part class)
Monday, May 4, 2026
5:30-8:30pm
Alchemy Art Center 1255 Wold Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Sufi Poetry Night - Hosted by Island Verse Collective
Monday, May 4, 2026
8:00-10:00 pm
Alchemy Art Center Dome 1255 Wold Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Adult Art Class: Joy Jar with Simona Burla
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
4:00 - 8:00 pm
San Juan Islands Museum of Art 540 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Alchemy Art Center: Intro to Darkroom Photography (6-session class)
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
6:00-9:00 pm
Alchemy Art Center 1255 Wold Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Alchemy Art Center: Intro to Spinning (6-part class)
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
6:30-8:30 pm
Alchemy Art Barn 45 Hawthorne Lane, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Alchemy Art Center: May Art Club (4 Tuesdays)
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
3:30 - 5:30 pm
Alchemy Art Center 1255 Wold Road, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Couples Night
Tuesday, May 5, 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
Salish Sea Early Music Festival - Orcas Island Spring/Summer Concerts
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
5:00 pm
Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church 107 Enchanted Forest Road, Eastsound, WA 98245
Occurs:  05/05/2026, 06/10/2026, 06/30/2026
Wine and Cheese Tasting May
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Doe Bay Wine Company Tasting Room - Eastsound 109 N Beach Rd d1, Eastsound, WA 98245
Alchemy Art Center: May Clay Club (4 Wednesdays)
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
2:30 - 4:30 pm
Alchemy Art Center 1255 Wold Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
An Artist Talk with Lauren Boilini
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
6:00 - 7:00 pm
San Juan Islands Museum of Art 540 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Bird Walks at the San Juan Islands Sculpture Park
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
8:00-10:00 am
San Juan Islands Sculpture Park 9083 Roche Harbor Rd, Roche Harbor, WA 98250
Occurs: The First Wednesday of every 1 month(s) from April 01, 2026 until October 07, 2026
Forest Bathing
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Island Rec Zylstra Lake, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Occurs:  05/06/2026, 05/09/2026
Susan Grout presents Small Town Therapist's Red Hot Tips
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
7:00 pm
Griffin Bay Bookstore 155 Spring St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Tiny Alley Tasting: Eastern European Wines with Puget Street Imports & Doe Bay Wine Co.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
4:00 pm
Doe Bay Wine Company Tasting Room - Eastsound 109 N Beach Rd d1, Eastsound, WA 98245
Ladies Night at Climb San Juan
Thursday, May 7, 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
Photo Walk with Chase Anderson
Thursday, May 7, 2026
6:00-7:00 pm
Island Rec Surina Business Center, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Alchemy Art Center: Sculptural Elements on Ceramic Forms (3 Fridays)
Friday, May 8, 2026
10:00 am-1:00 pm
Alchemy Art Center 1255 Wold Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Island Kids Maker Fair
Friday, May 8, 2026
4–5:30 pm
Brickworks Brickworks, Friday Harbor, WA 89250
Phelps Creek Winemaker’s Dinner
Friday, May 8, 2026
Coho Restaurant 120 Nichols St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Spring Musical: Man of La Mancha
Friday, May 8, 2026
Thursdays - Saturday @ 7:30pm, Sundays @ 2:00pm
San Juan Community Theatre 100 2nd Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Occurs: Every week on Sunday Thursday, Friday, Saturday, from May 08, 2026 until May 24, 2026
Alchemy Art Center: Intro to Floor Loom Weaving (4 Saturdays)
Saturday, May 9, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Alchemy Art Barn 45 Hawthorne Lane, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Family Art Days - Mirror Shapes: What's Missing Makes The Picture with John Nippolt
Saturday, May 9, 2026
12:00 - 2:00 pm
San Juan Islands Museum of Art 540 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Orcas Center Spring Gala: Indivisible Through Art
Saturday, May 9, 2026
5:00 pm
Orcas Center 917 Mount Baker Road, Eastsound, WA 98245
Rooftop Waterfront Wine Tasting with Owner of Phelp's Creek Vineyards
Saturday, May 9, 2026
2:00-4:00 pm
Friday Harbor SKYBAR, Waterfront Rooftop 1 Front Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Lopez Island Flock & Fiber Festival
Sunday, May 10, 2026
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lopez Center for Community & the Arts 204 Village Road, Lopez Island, WA 98261
Mother's Day Brunch
Sunday, May 10, 2026
10:00 am-2:00 pm
Madrone Bar + Kitchen 40 First Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Mother's Day Brunch & Dinner
Sunday, May 10, 2026
5:30 - 8:00 pm
The Restaurant at Friday Harbor House 130 West St., Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Mother’s Day brunch
Sunday, May 10, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ursa Minor 210 Lopez Rd, Lopez Island, WA 98261
Adult Art Class: Colorful Mandalas with Simona Burla
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
4:00 - 8:00 pm
San Juan Islands Museum of Art 540 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
On Screen: Eugene Onegin (Met Opera)
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
1:00 pm
Orcas Center 917 Mount Baker Road, Eastsound, WA 98245
Alchemy Art Center: Artists Critique Group
Wednesday, May 13, 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
Alchemy Art Center: Pewter Keepsakes: Mold Making and Metal Pouring (3-part class)
Friday, May 15, 2026
12:00 - 3:00 pm
Alchemy Art Barn 45 Hawthorne Lane, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
10th Annual Steve Resch Memorial Golf Tournament
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Orcas Island Golf Course 2171 Orcas Road, Eastsound, WA 98245
2026 Spring Great Island Garage Sale
Saturday, May 16, 2026
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
San Juan County Fairgrounds 849 Argyle Ave, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Occurs: Every day from May 16, 2026 until May 17, 2026
Gathering of the Eagles Canoe Journey - Lopez, San Juan, & Orcas Island Events
Saturday, May 16, 2026
See Description
Occurs:  05/16/2026, 05/18/2026, 05/20/2026, 05/22/2026
Island Rec Children’s Festival “Wonders of Flight”
Saturday, May 16, 2026
10:00 am-2:00 pm
Linde Park 565 Carter Ave, Friday Harbor, WA 89250
Lopez Island Farmers Market
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Lopez Village Village Rd, Lopez Island, 98261
Occurs: Every week on Saturday from May 16, 2026 until September 19, 2026
Luminous Weaving Circle
Saturday, May 16, 2026
12:00-3:00 pm
Luminous Gallery | Studio 100 Front Street S, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Orcas Choral Society: An American Choral Tapestry
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Orcas Center 917 Mount Baker Road, Eastsound, WA 98245
Occurs:  05/16/2026, 05/17/2026
Salish Sea Early Music Festival - Lopez Island Spring/Summer Concerts
Saturday, May 16, 2026
6:00 pm
Grace Episcopal Church 70 Sunset Lane , Lopez Island, WA 98261
Occurs:  05/16/2026, 06/06/2026, 06/27/2026
Salish Sea Early Music Festival - San Juan Island Spring/Summer Concerts
Saturday, May 16, 2026
12:30 pm
St David's Episcopal Church 760 Park St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Occurs:  05/16/2026, 06/06/2026, 06/27/2026
Science Uncorked
Saturday, May 16, 2026
5:00-7:00 pm
Madrone Bar + Kitchen 40 First Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Alchemy AIR Artist Talk Series
Sunday, May 17, 2026
5:00 - 7:00 pm
San Juan Islands Museum of Art 540 Spring St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Occurs:  05/17/2026, 06/21/2026, 08/09/2026
Island Verse Presents: Rena Priest, Lummi Nation Poet
Saturday, May 23, 2026
6:30-9:30pm
Brickworks 150 Nichols Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Memorial Day Weekend - Baby Goat Petting Zoo!
Saturday, May 23, 2026
12:00 - 5:00 pm
Women Who Stare at Goats 652 Halvorsen Road, Friday Harbor, Wa 98250
Occurs:  05/23/2026, 05/24/2026
Seagrass at San Juan Vineyard
Saturday, May 23, 2026
6:00 - 8:00 pm
San Juan Vineyard 3136 Roche Harbor Road, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Skybar Live Band Sat Memorial Weekend: Barecode
Saturday, May 23, 2026
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Friday Harbor SKYBAR, Waterfront Rooftop 1 Front Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Tara Craig Trio at San Juan Vineyard
Saturday, May 23, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
San Juan Vineyard 3136 Roche Harbor Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Memorial Day Parade Photo credit Sharon Kivisto San Juan Islander
Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
Monday, May 25, 2026
11:00 am
Downtown Friday Harbor Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Alchemy Art Center: Community Art Nights at the Art Barn
Tuesday, May 26, 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, May 28, 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
OrcasFest
Thursday, May 28, 2026
See Description
Various Venues - Eastsound, WA Eastsound , WA 98245
Occurs: Every day from May 28, 2026 until May 31, 2026
Art Opening: Victoria Smith & Capturing the Moment
Friday, May 29, 2026
5:30 pm
Orcas Center 917 Mount Baker Road, Eastsound, WA 98245
Esja Winemaker’s Dinner
Friday, May 29, 2026
Seating at 6:00 pm
Coho Restaurant 120 Nichols St, Friday Harbor, 98250
Mattlock and the Keys at San Juan Vineyard
Saturday, May 30, 2026
6:00 - 8:00 pm
San Juan Vineyard 3136 Roche Harbor Road, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Met Opera Live in HD presents: Tristan und Isolde
Sunday, May 31, 2026
1:00 pm
San Juan Community Theatre 100 2nd Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
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