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. They're managed and promoted by an assortment of wonderful island organizations. Please note that this is not a comprehensive list of all events. Also find major annual events. Check out the three Chamber of Commerce events calendars here: Lopez Island, Orcas Island, and San Juan Island.

Find Events on Each Island During Your Stay

Alchemy Art Center: Big Coil Vases (2-part class)

Thursday, Oct 8, 2026
5:30-8:30pm

Alchemy Art Center 1255 Wold Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Doe Bay Artist in Residence - October 2026

Thursday, Oct 8, 2026
See Event Website for Detailed Dates & Lineup

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

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

Feminist Authors Present Their Short Story Collections

Thursday, Oct 8, 2026
7:00 pm

Griffin Bay Bookstore 155 Spring St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Japanese Music Masters Také to Ito Perform at Odd Fellows

Thursday, Oct 8, 2026
6:30 pm

Odd Fellows Hall 112 Haven Road, Eastsound, WA 98245

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

SJCT Fall Play: You Can't Take it With You

Thursday, Oct 8, 2026
Thurs-Sat Evenings 7:30 pm; Sun Matinee - 2:00 pm

San Juan Community Theatre 100 2nd St N, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Occurs: Every week on Sunday Thursday, Friday, Saturday, from October 02, 2026 until October 18, 2026

Annual Oktoberfest at San Juan Island Brewing Company

Saturday, Oct 10, 2026

San Juan Island Brewing Company 410 A Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Family Art Days: Indigenous Talking Sticks with Memes Bouwman

Saturday, Oct 10, 2026
12:00 - 2:00 pm

San Juan Islands Museum of Art 540 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Orcas Island Fall Farmers Market

Saturday, Oct 10, 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

Saturday, Oct 10, 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

Alchemy Art Center: Stitch & Bitch at Sea

Sunday, Oct 11, 2026
See above ferry schedule

Onboard the Interisland Ferry Friday Harbor, WA 98250

David Rothmiller Presents His Short Story Collection - AN ACT OF FAITH

Sunday, Oct 11, 2026
2:00 pm

Griffin Bay Bookstore 155 Spring St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Fourth Annual Heritage Apple Day & Community Press

Sunday, Oct 11, 2026
1:00 - 4:00 pm

Lopez Island Historical Society & Museum 28 Washburn Pl, Lopez, WA 98261

Live Bluegrass, Country, Folk & Oysters

Sunday, Oct 11, 2026
Every Sunday 4:00 - 8:00 pm

Orcas Hotel 18 Orcas Hill Rd, Orcas, WA 98280

Occurs: Every week on Sunday from June 21, 2026 until October 25, 2026

Seaside Supper Series: Prime Rib Sundays

Sunday, Oct 11, 2026
5:00 - 8:00 pm

New Leaf Cafe 171 Main St, Eastsound, WA 98245

Occurs: Every week on Sunday from September 27, 2026 until November 15, 2026

Argentine Wine Night

Monday, Oct 12, 2026
6:00-7:00 pm

Doe Bay Wine Company Tasting Room - Eastsound 109 N Beach Rd d1, Eastsound, WA 98245

Couples Night

Tuesday, Oct 13, 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

National Theatre Live in HD Presents: Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026
7:00 pm

San Juan Community Theatre 100 2nd St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

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

Orcas Island Film Festival 2026 - October 14-18

Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026

Multiple Venues- Eastsound, WA Eastsound, WA 98245

Occurs: Every day from October 14, 2026 until October 18, 2026

Paul Hayden Kirk and Midcentury Modern NW Architecture

Thursday, Oct 15, 2026
6:30 pm

Lopez Center for Community and the Arts 204 Village Rd, Lopez Island, WA 98261

Alchemy Art Center: Sip N' Sculpt

Friday, Oct 16, 2026
6:00 - 8:00 pm

Alchemy Art Center 1255 Wold Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Haunted Forest Cemetery Tours

Friday, Oct 16, 2026
See Description

Roche Harbor Mausoleum Trail 664 Afterglow Dr, Roche Harbor, WA 98250

Occurs: Every week on Friday Saturday, from October 16, 2026 until October 30, 2026

Family Art Days: Hand-Painted Zipper Pouches with Gail Leschine-Seitz

Saturday, Oct 17, 2026
12:00 - 2:00 pm

San Juan Islands Museum of Art 540 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Rebecca Woolf Presents All of This: A Memoir of Death and Desire

Saturday, Oct 17, 2026
7:00 pm

Griffin Bay Bookstore 155 Spring St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Science Uncorked: Sea Squirts, Gene Networks, and a Warming Ocean.

Saturday, Oct 17, 2026
5:00 - 7:00 pm

Madrone Bar + Kitchen 40 First Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Woven World: A Hands-On Workshop Inspired by the Site-Specific Sculptures of Alison Stigora

Sunday, Oct 18, 2026
1:00 - 3:30 pm

San Juan Islands Museum of Art 540 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Friday Harbor Film Festival 2026 - October 22-25

Thursday, Oct 22, 2026
10:00 am - 9:00 pm daily

San Juan Community Theatre and The Palace Theatre 100 2nd St., 209 Spring St., 152 First St., 10 First St. (office), Friday Harbor , WA 98250

Occurs: Every day from October 22, 2026 until October 25, 2026

Opening Night: Behind the Lens, Films by Meg Partridge

Thursday, Oct 22, 2026
5:00 - 7:30 PM

Palace Theatre 209 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Murder Mystery Weekend

Friday, Oct 23, 2026
Arrive Friday at 5pm - leave Sunday by noon

The Kirk House - 1907 Bed & Breakfast 595 Park Street, Friday Harbor , WA 98250

Alchemy Art Center: LeatherCraft: Make Your Own Wallet (2-part class)

Saturday, Oct 24, 2026
3:30 - 7:30 pm

Alchemy Art Barn 45 Hawthorne Ln, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Artistic Workshop Series at the Whale Museum: “Digging into Bones!”

Saturday, Oct 24, 2026
10:30 am to 2:30 pm

The Whale Museum 62 First St. N., Friday Harbor, 98250

Family Art Days: Magical Memory Box with Amy Plant

Saturday, Oct 24, 2026
12:00 - 2:00 pm

San Juan Islands Museum of Art 540 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Alchemy Art Center: Mother's Art Circle

Sunday, Oct 25, 2026
2:00 - 5:00 pm

Alchemy Art Center 1255 Wold Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

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

San Juan Vineyard 2026 Halloween Bash

Saturday, Oct 31, 2026
2:00 - 10:00 pm

San Juan Vineyard 3136 Roche Harbor Rd., Friday Harbor, WA 98250

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