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.

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November, 2025

Community Thanksgiving Dinner San Juan Island

Thursday, Nov 27, 2025
Noon - 5:00 p.m.

Friday Harbor Suites 680 Spring St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Community Thanksgiving Potluck Meal

Thursday, Nov 27, 2025
4:00 doors open; 4:30 meal

Odd Fellows Hall 112 Haven Road, Eastsound, WA 98245

Holiday Cocktail Competition - Lopez Island

Thursday, Nov 27, 2025

Various Locations - Lopez Island Lopez Island, WA 98261

Occurs: Every day from November 21, 2025 until January 05, 2026

Thanksgiving at New Leaf Cafe

Thursday, Nov 27, 2025
4:30-7:00 pm

New Leaf Cafe at Outlook Inn 171 Main St S, Eastsound, WA 98250

Thanksgiving Day Feast: Gather at Our Table - Coho Restaurant - San Juan Island

Thursday, Nov 27, 2025
Seatings: 3:00 pm or 6:00 pm

Coho Restaurant 120 Nichols St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot

Thursday, Nov 27, 2025
Registration at 8:00 a.m., Race at 9:00 a.m.

Friday Harbor Suites 680 Spring St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

"Shop the Rock" Holiday Passport - Orcas Island

Friday, Nov 28, 2025

Various locations Orcas Island, WA

Occurs: Every day from November 28, 2025 until December 24, 2025

Fall Exhibitions

Friday, Nov 28, 2025
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 September 26, 2025 until December 01, 2025

San Juan Island Artisans Holiday Marketplace, Photo by Deborah Hopkins Buchanan

Island Artisans Holiday Market - San Juan Island

Friday, Nov 28, 2025
TBD

San Juan County Fairgrounds 849 Argyle Ave, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Occurs: Every day from November 28, 2025 until November 29, 2025

Orcas Island Pottery Holiday Tea

Friday, Nov 28, 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Orcas Island Pottery Gallery 338 Old Pottery Rd, Eastsound, WA 98245

Occurs: Every day from November 28, 2025 until November 29, 2025

The Olga Symphony

Friday, Nov 28, 2025
7:00 pm

The Grange 3398 Orcas Rd, Eastsound, WA 98245

Occurs: Every day from November 28, 2025 until November 29, 2025

Village Gathering and Holiday Lighting - Lopez Island

Friday, Nov 28, 2025
TBD

Lopez Village Village Park, Lopez Island, WA 98261

Winter Faire at The Boardwalk Collective

Friday, Nov 28, 2025
11:00 am - 6:00 pm

The Boardwalk Collective 8292 Orcas Rd, Orcas, WA 98280

Occurs: Every day from November 28, 2025 until November 30, 2025

Gift Sale: Haul Out The Holly!

Saturday, Nov 29, 2025
10:00 am-3:00 pm

San Juan Island Library 1010 Guard Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Lopez Children's Center Annual Holiday Bazaar

Saturday, Nov 29, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Lopez School Gym 86 School Road, Lopez Island, WA 98261

Silent Auction: Haul Out The Holly!

Saturday, Nov 29, 2025
During Library Hours

San Juan Island Library 1010 Guard Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Occurs: Every day from November 29, 2025 until December 06, 2025

Sunday, Nov 30, 2025
Sunday 11am-4pm, Monday 5pm-8pm, and Ladies Night's

Climb San Juan 327 Argyle Avenue, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Occurs: Every week on Sunday Monday, from December 01, 2024 until December 29, 2025

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