Community Events
Summer registration opens April 29 at 7am for residents and open registration begins May 1 at 7am
Teen Field Days New!
Join us for teen afterschool field days at Linde Park. We will be offering activities such as ultimate frisbee, soccer, and other structured games as part of our afterschool program!
Linde Park
W 2-4:30 March 27
W 2-4:30 April 3
W 2-4:30 April 10
W 2-4:30 April 17
W 2-4:30 May 1
Free!
Tour d’ Family
A family bike ride for all ages, coordinated by San Juan County Health and Community Services, The Trails Committee, and Island Rec. Bike together around Pear Point Loop and back. No pre-registration required, just come with your helmets and bikes! All young riders must have a parent or guardian with them. Limited loaner bikes available.
Skatepark Parking Lot
Sunday 10am-noon Apr 28
Free!
Know Your Island Walks
Join the Trails Committee for group hikes on San Juan Island on the last Saturday of each month at 10am. Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and sturdy walking shoes. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please see the Island Rec calendar for more detailed information.
Zylstra Lake Preserve – Beaver Damn Analog Emmerling Creek Restoration Tour
Saturday 10-1pm April 27
Ihiya Preserve *registration required, registration opens May 1
Saturday 10-1pm May 25
Westside Preserve – Fire Ecology and Wildflowers
Saturday 10-1pm June 29
TBD
Saturday 10-1pm July 27
Explore the remnants of the Old Military Road at English Camp
Saturday 10-1pm August 31
Beaverton Marsh Trail Loop
Saturday 10-1pm September 28
Free!
100 Mile “Get Ready for Summer” May Challenge
Join us for the May 100 mile challenge. Walk, run, or turn any other fitness activity into miles. Just grab your smartphone, watch, or any app you have and track your distance. Let’s do this! Registration is now available through Island Rec’s registration system and not google docs.
Virtual
May 1 – 31
Free!
Register by clicking this link.
Island Kid’s Maker Fair
Island Rec is hosting the annual Island Kid’s Maker Fair providing kids a forum to showcase their work. Booths are available for kids grades 4–12. With the help of parental supervision, young participants can produce their own products, set up their own booths, market their wares, interact with customers, manage money and build confidence and entrepreneurial skills! Event Guideline PDF.
Brickworks
Friday 4–5:30pm May 10
Fee: $25 per booth
Pickleball Tournament
Calling all pickleball players for our annual pickleball tournament! Doubles tournament, prizes will be awarded to the first place winners in each bracket. All players must register individually with Island Rec
FHHS Tennis Courts
Mixed Doubles – May 11
Open Doubles – May 12
Women’s Doubles – May 12
Sat / Sun 9am – 4pm May 11,12
Fee: $17 per player
Children’s Festival “Island Rec Birthday Party”
Save the date for Island Rec’s annual Children’s Festival and help us celebrate our 40 birthday! A day of entirely FREE activities brought to you by Island Rec and many community businesses and organizations.
Linde Park
Saturday 10am-2pm May 18
FREE
If you would like to be a vendor at this years festival please fill out the attached google doc.
CHILDREN’S FEST VENDORS
Special Olympics
In partnership with Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center and YAAS!, Island Rec is excited to announce another spring season of Special Olympics Washington on San Juan Island. This free opportunity gives individuals with disabilities the opportunity to train and compete in year-round sports activities. If you are interested in participating or coaching, please contact Jen Henry, jen@islandrec.org for details about registration.
April – June
Free!
100 Hours Outside New!
Join us for the summer 100 Hours Outside Challenge. Sign up online and then stop by the Island Rec Office or download your tracking sheet at home and spend 100 hours outside. When you complete the form bring it back to Island Rec to pick up your completion prize!
Virtual
June 1-August 31
Free, registration required
Art in the Park with Alchemy Art Center
Join Alchemy Art Center and guest artists for fun and FREE community art days! Professional artists will lead an exciting roster of activities. Space is limited, so register in advance to save your spot! Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Please see islandrec.org for full project descriptions.
Each Sunday will have TWO timeslots offered to choose from:
11:00-12:30pm, and 1:00-2:30pm.
Free, but pre-registration is required!
Linde Park
- Sunday June 2 – Acrylic Motifs on Wood Canvas
- Sunday June 16 – Ceramic Basket Making
- Sunday July 14 – Scrap Fabric Doll + Puppets
- Sunday July 28 – Cyanotype Tapestries
- Sunday August 11 – Clay Exquisite Corpse
- Sunday August 25 – Indigo/Tie Dye Day
Summer Kickoff Beach Party New!
Schools out for summer! Join Island Rec in hanging at the beach and celebrating the start of summer with bonfires and smores!
Jackson Beach
Sat 5-7 pm June 22
Free!
Paws in the Park
Join Island Rec for this fun pet event co-hosted by the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor. Grab your favorite pet and join us for a community pet “parade” and art activity. On-leash well behaved pets of any kind can register to participate. Prizes will be given for Best Pet Costume, Most Original, Best in Show and Best Partner Costume (Pet/Owner Costume Theme). After the “parade,” pets are invited to create pet safe original artworks. Pre-registration is required, but all are welcome to come and watch the fun!
Linde Park
Sat 10-11am July 27
Fee: $10
Music on the Lawn
Island Rec’s free outdoor summer concert series! Bring blankets or lawn chairs, a picnic and enjoy an evening of great music on the lawn at the San Juan Historical Museum. FANS will offer treats and beverages for sale at each concert. Please, no pets or alcohol. Pack it in, pack it out. For musician and band info visit
Music on the Lawn – Island Rec
San Juan Historical Museum at 405 Price St.
Wednesdays 6:30pm July 10, 17, 24, 31 and Aug 7
Free!
Shaw Island Bike Ride
Join Island Rec for a FREE summer ride on lovely, bike friendly Shaw Island! Take the ferry for free on your bike and choose to ride either the longer loop, or ride the easy two-mile fairly level, paved roads to the Shaw County Park. Bring a picnic and enjoy an afternoon at the sandy beach! If you’ve never had the chance to check out Shaw Island, this is a great way to do so. No pre-registration required, just come with your helmets and bikes! All young riders must have a parent or guardian with them. Check in with Island Rec Staff on ferry. Ferry time subject to change.
Depart FH ferry terminal
Sat 8:25 ferry / return on 3:55 ferry July 20
Free!
Saturday Night Sports New!
Whether you’re an avid sports enthusiast or just looking to have some fun, this program offers something for everyone to enjoy. Grab your friends and join us for an evening of friendly competition, laughter, and sportsmanship. Most equipment provided. See registration page for details.
A minimum of 18 participants are needed for the activity to run.
Linde Park
Kickball Sat 6-7:30pm July 20 Fee: $5
Dodgeball (FHHS) Sat 6-7:30pm July 27 Fee: $5
Flag Football Sat 6-7:30pm Aug 3 Fee: $5
Slow Pitch Softball Sat 6-7:30pm Aug 10 Fee: $5
Family Camping Trip New!
Escape to nature with our overnight family camp trip at Odlin Park on Lopez Island. This beginner-friendly event will rekindle your love for the outdoors. Bring friends or family; all are welcome. Registration includes dinner, continental breakfast, and activities for the whole family! Limited tents available upon request. Packing list and program details will be provided.
Odlin County Park
Saturday Aug 10 Fee: $36 per person
Family Outrigger Canoe Fun
Our 40-foot-long Hawaiian-style outrigger canoes are the ideal size for families with kids aged 4-10. These rock-solid boats are a perfect way to introduce your young kids to paddling in a supportive group environment. Each boat can take up to six people so most families can pile into the same boat for a loop around shipyard cove or Browne Island with a steersperson from the Hui Wa’a canoe and kayak club. Each participant must be registered.
Shipyard Cove Marina
Sa 10-11:30am June 22 Fee: $5
Sa 11:30am-1pm June 22 Fee: $5
Brad Pillow 8.8K Run
47 years running! Be part of this Island tradition, now named in memory of our friend Brad Pillow, who never missed a race. The race begins at 9:00am on Spring Street and ends at the County Fair. A fun run/walk for all ages! Race fee includes a wristband for entry into the San Juan County Fair. The first 130 registrants receive a commemorative t-shirt and the first 130 through the finish line receive a finisher medal. Awards ceremony following the race with ribbons awarded for first three places in 5-year age categories.
Day Before Race: Aug 16: Pick up your Race # and t-shirt at the Island Rec office between 8am-5pm
Day of Race: Aug 17, 8-8:45am: Pick up your race bib at Wells Fargo Bank parking lot.
Day-of registrations will also be accepted but pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
Wells Fargo Parking Lot
Sa Aug 17 Race starts at 9:00am
Fees: 12 and under $20; 13 and over $30
Ice Cream Bike Ride New!
Join us for a sweet adventure on a Fidalgo Island ice cream bike ride! Pedal through just over 20 miles of scenic routes and charming neighborhoods while stopping at Lopez Creamery along the way. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to combine the joy of cycling with the irresistible allure of ice cream! Registration includes your ferry ticket, a single-scoop cone, and a sweet sticker.
Depart FH ferry terminal
Saturday 9:55 ferry / return on 4:30 ferry Aug 24 Fee: $50
