Events in the San Juan Islands

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.

Find Events on Each Island During Your Stay

October, 2026

September, 2026 | November, 2026

Doe Bay Artist in Residence - October 2026

Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
See Event Website for Detailed Dates & Lineup

Doe Bay Resort & Retreat 107 Doe Bay Rd, Olga, WA 98279

Occurs: Every day from August 07, 2026 until October 13, 2026

First Friday Art Walk

Friday, Oct 2, 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

First Saturday Art Walks on Lopez Island

Saturday, Oct 3, 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

Orcas Island Fall Farmers Market

Saturday, Oct 3, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Orcas School Cafeteria Eastsound, WA 98245

Occurs: Every week on Saturday from October 01, 2026 until November 21, 2026

San Juan Island Farmers Market - Display

San Juan Island Farmers Market

Saturday, Oct 3, 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

Tuesday, Oct 6, 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

Bird Walks at the San Juan Islands Sculpture Park

Wednesday, Oct 7, 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

Ladies Night at Climb San Juan

Thursday, Oct 8, 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

Alchemy Art Center: Artists Critique Group

Wednesday, Oct 14, 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: Community Art Nights at the Art Barn

Tuesday, Oct 27, 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, Oct 29, 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

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