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

May, 2026

June, 2026

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

Tiny Alley Tasting with Brian Martin & Prufrock

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
4:00-6:00 pm

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

Spring Musical: Man of La Mancha

Thursday, May 14, 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: 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

San Juan Islands Museum of Art Spring 2026 Exhibitions

Friday, May 15, 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

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

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

San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild - Orcas Farmers' Market

Orcas Island Farmers Market

Saturday, May 16, 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

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

San Juan Island Farmers Market

Saturday, May 16, 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

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

Adult Art Class: Reflection Portrait with Simona Burla

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
4:00 - 8:00 pm

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

Couples Night

Tuesday, May 19, 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

Doe Bay Artist in Residence - May 2026

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
See Event Website for Detailed Dates & Lineup

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

Occurs: 05/20/2026, 05/21/2026, 05/22/2026, 05/23/2026, 05/24/2026, 05/25/2026, 05/26/2026, 05/30/2026

Lunar Archetypes with Erin Heydenreich

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
5:30 - 8:30 pm

Luminous Gallery | Studio 100 Front Street S, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Ladies Night at Climb San Juan

Thursday, May 21, 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

Crow Valley School Museum Opens for the Season

Friday, May 22, 2026
12:00-4:00 pm

Crow Valley School Museum 1701 Crow Valley Rd, Eastsound, WA 98245

Film Screening & Local Female Farmer Panel: Women’s Work, The Untold Story of America’s Female Farmers

Friday, May 22, 2026
See Description

San Juan, Orcas & Lopez Islands - See Description San Juan Islands, WA

Occurs: 05/22/2026, 05/24/2026, 05/29/2026

The Last Dive - Free Documentary Screening (Friday Harbor)

Friday, May 22, 2026
7:00 pm

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

The Last Dive - Free Documentary Screening (Lopez Island)

Friday, May 22, 2026
7:00 pm

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

Antidote Dance Party

Saturday, May 23, 2026
7:00 pm

Orcas Center 917 Mount Baker Road, Eastsound, WA 98245

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

Tarot Over Tea with Helen Halverson

Sunday, May 24, 2026
2:00 - 3:30 pm

Luminous Gallery | Studio 100 Front St, 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

Adult Art Class: Artist Journal with Simona Burla

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
4:00- 8:00 pm

San Juan Islands Museum of Art 540 Spring Street, 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

Tiny Alley Tasting with Joyous Society and Jon Marvin

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
4:00-6:00 pm

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

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

Our Voices Together: An LGBTQ+ Story-Sharing Event

Thursday, May 28, 2026
6:00-8:00 pm

Orcas Island Public Library 500 Rose St, Eastsound, WA 98245

Art Opening: Victoria Smith & Capturing the Moment

Friday, May 29, 2026
5:30 pm

Orcas Center 917 Mount Baker Road, Eastsound, WA 98245

Art Opening: Victoria Smith & Community Show: 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

An Artist Talk with Dan Brown

Sunday, May 31, 2026
6:00 - 7:00 pm

San Juan Islands Museum of Art 540 Spring Street, 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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