Special Events

Summer registration opens April 29 at 7am for residents and open registration begins May 1 at 7am

Teen Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt

Grab a flashlight and a bag for a challenging egg hunt amongst the driftwood. Bonfire and hanging out on the beach after.
Jackson Beach

Friday                                  8-9pm                                       Mar 29
FREE
Grades 5-12

 

Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing Party   New!

Join us for a warm beverage and a fun view! The SJI Library and Island Rec will be at John O. Linde Park ready to watch the Partial Eclipse with the community. Don’t forget your eclipse glasses!
Linde Park                              

Monday                               11am                                     Apr 8
FREE
All Ages

 

“Throwback to 1984” All Ages Dance Party New!

Never forget the best decade ever, the decade Island Rec was formed! Join us for the ultimate 80’s themed dance party. Bring your favorite people, dress in your favorite 80’s attire and dance the night away celebrating 40 years of Island Rec fun!
Brickworks

Saturday                                           6:30-8:30pm                         Apr 20
Early Fee: $15/$20 at the door per couple. $8 for additional people
All Ages

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!
All Ages

 

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. Sign up by clicking this link and filling out the google doc. Let’s do this!
Virtual                                 

May 1 – 31
FREE!
All Ages

 

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! Event Guideline PDF.
Brickworks

Friday                                  4–5:30pm                            May 10
Early Fee: $25/$30 per booth
Grades 4 – 12

 

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!
All Ages

 If you would like to be a vendor at this years festival please fill out the attached google doc.
CHILDREN’S FEST VENDORS

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. FREE!     
Know Your Island Walks will resume in April and run through October. 

FREE!
All Ages     

 

 

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.

Mar-Jun
FREE!
Ages 8+

 

Family Open Skate Theme Nights

Drop in the Fair Building for music, friends, and free-wheeling fun and exercise. You bring the wheels; we’ll bring the tunes. Every week is a different theme! Youth under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Helmets required for those under 18. 

Fairgrounds Main Building

Saturday              6-8:30pm               Jan 6             Cosmic           

Saturday              6-8:30pm               Jan 20           80’s Night

Saturday             6-8:30pm               Feb 3             Disco

Saturday             6-8:30pm            Mar 9            90’s Night

Saturday               6-8:30pm        Mar 23          Dreaming of Summer

Register online or pay cash at the door.
$5 skater/$20 family/friend (6 max.) 
All Ages