Community Events and Programs
Summer registration for San Juan Islanders begins April 28th at 7am.
Open registration begins April 30th at 7am.
Information on summer programs will be available at the beginning of April.
If you need to cancel a registration or add dates to a flex program please call 360-378-4953 or email frontdesk@islandrec.org Scholarships are available for all Island Rec programs, for more information please see the Scholarship page.
Events posted chronologically, please scroll down.
Co-ed Soccer
NEW TEAMS WELCOME! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the sport, our league offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills, make new friends, and experience the thrill of competition. This league is focused on fair play, sportsmanship and ensuring our matches are enjoyable for participants of all levels.
Linde Park
REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 1
Games Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-8:30pm-May 20-July 17
$40
Resolution Run 5k & Salish Splash
Start your year off right by sprinting into the New Year at Island Rec’s annual Resolution Run/Walk 5k! The route starts and ends at Jackson Beach so you can enjoy the optional polar dip in the Salish Sea after your run. Fires will be lit, and snacks will be available. Please make sure to bring a warm change of clothes if you plan on splashing with us. Beanies available for the first 80 registered!
Jackson Beach
Jan 1, 2026 at 10 am
$15 for ages 11+ / Ages 10 and under free
January 50 Mile Virtual Challenge
Walk, run, or convert another fitness activity into mileage for January’s 50 mile challenge! Track your distance using your smartphone, watch or any fitness app. Start 2026 off strong by participating in the Resolution Run on January 1! Go 50 miles or choose your own mile goal.
Virtual
Jan 1-31
Free!
Riders of the Nite
The 1st Wednesday of each month we’ll gather and ride our bicycles together, decked out with fun lights and optional costumes or noisemakers. No matter the weather, no matter the light. Riders under 16 must have an adult participant with them.
Brickworks Plaza
First Wednesday of each month
Free!
Youth Basketball Leagues
Games played on Sundays at Turnbull Gym. Previous team experience not required. Leagues: 2/3 grades, 4/5 grades, and 6/7/8 grades. Volunteer coaches, assistant coaches, team assistants, scorekeepers and referees are needed!
Girls: Practice starts the week of January 5 at the FHES gym. Games are on Sundays, Jan 18 – Feb 8
$50
Mindfulness Workshops
Mindful Pause Workshop- Distress to De-Stress
Are you curious about mindfulness? Looking for a way to work with and bounce back from stress? Join local mindfulness instructor Teresa Johnson for an hour to pause, breathe, and simply be.
Island Rec House
Jan 7 from 7-8pm
Free!
Starting the Year With Gratitude Afternoon Retreat
What if each morning we could put on a set of glasses to view the day through a lens of wonder, appreciation, and even joy? S
Island Soul Studio
January 18 from 12:30pm-4:30pm
$80
Yoga
Gentle Morning Flow Yoga with Katherine
Thursdays from 7-8am
Evening Unwind Yoga with Katherine
Mondays from 5:15-6:15 pm
$12/ session
Roller Skate Nights
The Fair Building gets transformed into a roller rink for the night, complete with music and lights. Youth 12 and under must have a guardian onsite. Under 18, helmets required. Roller skates/blades only in the big loop. Scooters and strider bikes in the smaller loop.
Fairgrounds Main Building
January 10 from 6-8:30pm- Cosmic
February 21 from 6-8:30pm- 80’s Night
March 14 from 6-8:30pm- 90’s Night
April 11 from 6-8:30pm- 00’s Night
$5 skater/$20 family/friend (6 max)
Art Programs New!
Join Island Rec for a variety of seasonal art classes.
Island Rec House
Paper Marbling –
January 29 from 5-7pm $20
Mini Watercolor Cards –
February 12 from 5-7pm $25
Poured Resin Suncatchers –
March 26 from 6-8pm $20
Digital Photography with Chase Anderson –
Tuesdays May 5-26 from 5:30-7:30pm $98
All Ages Paint Nights
Relax, connect, and get creative with us! Step-by-step guidance will help you bring a full painting to life. All skill levels welcome. Ages 8-14 accepted with a registered adult.
Island Rec House
Thursdays 6-8pm
January 22- Winter Moon
February 19- Love You Deer-ly
March 19- Field of Green
April 23- Monet’s Cat
May – Mother of Dragons
June – Water Lilies
$20
K-2 Arthouse After School
Welcome to a space where young creators can experiment, explore, and express themselves through hands-on, process-based art! Each session invites kids to dive into new techniques, play with exciting materials, and follow their curiosity wherever it leads. We’ll focus on the joy of creating rather than the final product, encouraging confidence, bold choices, and a whole lot of fun along the way. No experience necessary—just bring your imagination and a readiness to get a little messy!
Island Rec House
January 13 from 3-4pm – Winter Fox
February 10 from 3-4pm – Valentine Owl
March 10 from 3-4pm – Pot ‘o Gold
April 14 from 3-4pm – Ninja
May 12 from 3-4pm- Flamingo
June 9 from 3-4pm- Happy Crab
$15
Upper Elementary After-School Art
Whether your child is a seasoned art lover or just curious to try
something new, they’ll leave each week with new skills, a boost
of confidence and maybe a little glitter on their sleeves.
Island Rec House
January 15 from 3:30-5pm- Winter Owl
February 5 from 3:30-5pm- Valentine Gnome
March 12 from 3:30-5pm– Ollie Otter
April 16 from 3:30-5pm– Jolly Roger
May 14 from 3:30-5pm- I love Ewe
June 4 from 3:30-5pm- Fish Family
$15
Birdwatching
Explore San Juan Island with our eagle eye birdwatching guide, Tyler Davis. These walking tours will allow for opportunities to learn about the variety of birds and habitats right in our own backyard. No experience needed; but binoculars are highly recommended.
Jan 22 from 8-10am- English Camp
Feb 26 from 7:30-9:30am- Zylstra Lake
March 26 from 7:30-9:30am- American Camp
April 9 from 7-9am- Jakle’s Lagoon
April 23 from 7-9am- Cattle Point / Third Lagoon
April 30 from 7-9am- Zylstra Lake
$12
Indoor Pickleball
Sessions start the week of October 13 and continue through April. Sessions open for registration two weeks in advance. No pickleball 3/26 and 3/28.
Fairgrounds Main Building
Mondays from 5-6:30pm- Level 2.0-3.5 $6
Mondays from 6:30-8pm- Level 3.5+ $6
Tuesdays from 10am-noon- Level 3.0+ $8 New!
Wednesdays from 3-5pm- Level 3.0+ $8
Thursdays from 5-6:30pm- Level 2.0-3.5 $6
Thursdays from 6:30-8pm- Level 3.5+ $6
Saturdays from 10am-12pm- Level 3.0+ $8
Pickleball 101
This class is designed to introduce newcomers to the game and will cover basic rules, techniques and strategies. Develop a solid foundation in a fun and supportive environment. Loaner paddles available. The program guide contained some errors.
Fairgrounds Main Building
Tuesdays, Jan 27- Feb 10 from 6:30-8pm
Tuesdays, Feb 24- March 10 from 6:30-8pm
$38
Intro to Sports
Intro to sports is designed to get your children prepared for organized sports. Island Rec staff will work together with your child in a supportive environment to learn throwing, catching, batting, dribbling and more!
FHES Gym
Ages 3-4 Jan 24-Feb 7 Saturdays from 10-10:45am
Ages 5-7 Jan 24-Feb 7 Saturdays from 11-12am
$25
Children’s Festival Poster Contest
Create a poster for San Juan Island’s 34th annual Children’s Festival to be held on May 16 at Linde Park! Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Entry forms available at the Island Rec office or to download HERE starting Feb 3.
February 3 – March 5
Strong for Life with Mandy 55+
This class will focus on functional training, everyday movements, range of motion, and injury prevention. Improve mobility, build strength, and feel better in your body. No class 2/25 and 2/27.
Studio Jamm
Wednesdays and Fridays Feb 4-March 20 from 10-11am
Father Daughter Dance “Masquerade”
Enjoy a magical evening dancing, enjoying delicious treats and capturing a special photo together. Daughters will take home a lovely memento of the event. Masquerade masks willbe provided. Scholarships are available. Please register in advance.
Fairgrounds Main Building
February 7 from 6-8pm
$35 for one father and daughter /additional daughters $10 each
Doubles Puzzle Tournament
Teams of two compete to see who can complete their 500-piece jigsaw puzzle first and snag an awesome prize! Bring an old puzzle to trade for a new one at our exchange table.
Grange
February 28 from 2-5pm
$25/team
March Mileage Challenge
Walk, run, or convert another fitness activity into mileage for March’s 75 mile challenge! Track your distance using your smartphone, watch or any fitness app.
Go 75 miles or choose your own mile goal.
Virtual
Mar 1-31
Free!
Island Hop and Hike 55+
Jump on the Island Rec shuttle at the ferry landing and explore new landscapes on neighboring islands. Transportation and guide provided for these moderate hikes. Please see program details for pack list.
Island Rec House
March 7 from 8:15am-3pm- Fidalgo Island
March 21 from 8:15am-3pm- Orcas Island
$15
First Aid & CPR
Upon successful completion of this class you will gain life-saving skills and have a certification from the American Heart Association, valid for two years.
Frank Wilson EMS Building
March 12 from 9am-1:00pm
$75
Shamrock Fun Run
Put on your green clothes and join the fun for a St. Patrick’s 5k run / walk to search for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! Everyone is invited to this event where it’s all about having a good time. You’ll enjoy silly activities, like collecting four-leaf clovers along the way. The run will be held at Linde Park and prizes will be collected on each of three loops around the park.
Linde Park
March 15th at 10 am
$20
St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt
Join us this St. Patrick’s Day for a fun adventure! Hunt for 4-leaf clover painted rocks in Island Rec’s Linde Park, Family Park and the Lafarge Open Space. Follow clues to a well-marked treasure box to find a special Island Rec treat!
Linde Park, Family Park and the Lafarge Open Space
March 17th from 10am – 4pm
Free!
Future Hoopsters Basketball
Get ahead of the game with this 4-week developmental basketball program. This program is an excellent opportunity to learn about and enjoy the game. Children will improve their skills through a variety of fun drills, games and activities.
FHES Gym
K-1 Grade- March 17-31 Tuesdays from 3-3:45pm
2nd-3rd Grade- March 17-31 Tuesdays from 4-5pm
$35
Messy Me
Your toddler’s chance to touch and explore to their heart’s content! There will be sensory bins filled with fun materials and textures and a myriad of ways to interact and learn. Co-hosted by the San Juan Island Library and Island Rec.
FHES Gym
March 18 from 2-3:30pm
Free!
Teen Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
Bring your flashlight and your bag for a challenging nighttime Easter egg hunt amongst the driftwood. Afterwards you can hang out around the bonfire and enjoy your treats! Keep an eye out for the Golden Eggs—they’ll have gift cards inside! Remember to bring a flashlight and a bag to carry your eggs in.
Jackson Beach
April 3 from 8-9pm
Free!
Wheels for All
Learn some basic bike maintenance and rider safety before joining a ride around Linde Park. No registration required, just bring your helmets and bikes! All young riders must have a parent or guardian with them. Group ride around Pear Point starts at 12pm.
Linde Park
April 19 from 10am-1pm
Pear Point Loop Ride leaves at noon
Free!
Know Your Island Walks
Join the Trails Committee for group hikes on San Juan Island one 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 San Juan Island Trails website for more detailed information.
Saturdays from 10am-1pm
Walks will resume in April
Free
May “Get Ready for Summer” Mileage Challenge
Walk, run, or convert another fitness activity into mileage for May’s 100 mile challenge! Track your distance using your smartphone, watch or any fitness app. Go 100 miles or choose your own mile goal.
Virtual
May 1- 31
Free!
Pickleball Tournament
Calling all-level pickleball players for our annual pickleball doubles tournament! Prizes will be awarded to the 1st place winners in each bracket. Each player must register individually.
FHHS Tennis Courts
Mixed Doubles– Saturday, May 2 from 9am-4pm
Women’s Doubles– Sunday, May 3 from 9am-4pm
Open Doubles – Sunday, May 3 from 9am-4pm
$17/person
Forest Bathing with Tony Held
Forest Bathing is a gentle, guided sensory walk — not a hike — designed to help you slow down, unplug, and mindfully relate to nature. You’ll move a short distance (~1mi) while a guide offers simple invitations to engage your senses and notice what’s here: light, scent, sound, texture, and breath. Research suggests time in nature may support stress reduction, improved mood and improved immunity. Rain or Shine! In partnership with the Land Bank.
Zylstra Lake Preserve
May 6 at 10 am and May 9 at 10am
Free! Registration Required
Island Kids 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!
Brickworks
May 8 from 4–5:30pm
Community Whale Watch
Jump on board the whale watch event, generously sponsored by San Juan Safaris and IPS. You’ll have the chance to witness marine life in their natural habitat. This tour offers an unforgettable experience for local residents, combining marine education with the thrill of spotting whales and other marine life.
San Juan Safaris
May 10 at 11am
$5
Children’s Festival
“Wonders of Flight”
Come and enjoy Island Rec’s 34th annual Children’s Festival. A fun day of entirely FREE activities, based around this year’s flight theme. Brought to you by Island Rec and many community businesses and organizations.
Linde Park
May 16 at 10am-2pm
Free!
To apply to have a booth please fill out this FORM
Locals Kayak Journey
Enjoy a day on the water paddling! All skill levels are welcome for a fun, guided sea kayak experience with opportunities to learn new techniques and appreciate nature. All gear provided. Ages 11-15 accepted with registered adult.
Roche Harbor
May 31 from 10am-1pm
$25
Spring Puzzle Hustle
Come be part of a fun-filled morning! Gather your friends and form a team of 2-4 and race to complete a 500 piece jigsaw puzzle first. The two quickest teams will snag some awesome prizes! Plus, don’t forget to check out our puzzle exchange table — bring your old puzzles to share and take home some new ones. Make sure to pre-register to secure your team’s spot!
Grange
May 31 from 10:30am – noon
$25/team