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Fort Ward parkrun
Every Saturday, year round | 9 a.m.
Lower Fort Ward Trail
A free, weekly 5k open to walkers, runners, volunteers, and spectators.
Website: Fort Ward parkrun

Bainbridge Boys Lacrosse – Registration Open
Extended deadline: January 15, 2026
Location / Times: Visit the website for team-specific details
An opportunity for players to join one of the fastest-growing sports in the region, focused on skill-building, teamwork, and community connection.
Website: Bainbridge Boys Lacrosse

Artist Talk & Film Screening: Storytime with Mare Blocker
February 7, 2026 | 2–3 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way E
Please join BIMA for an afternoon of artists’ books and stories by Mare Blocker. Mare will discuss her latest artwork, Let the Water Hold You, followed by a screening of Storytime With Mare, a short autobiographical film produced by Trial and Error Productions.
Tickets: $10 members / $12 non-members
Website: BIMA – Artist Talk & Film Screening: Storytime with Mare Blocker

MLK Jr. Day Community Celebration
January 18, 2026 | 2:30–5 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way E
A celebration of Dr. King’s legacy through poetry, music, dance, and youth presentations, in partnership with local organizations.
Website: BIMA – MLK Jr. Day Community Celebration

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
January 19, 2026 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Blakely Harbor Park — NE Country Club Rd & Blakely Ave NE, Bainbridge Island
Join BI Metro Parks and community partners for a “day on, not a day off.” Volunteers will help restore Blakely Harbor Park by removing invasive plants and supporting ongoing environmental restoration efforts.
Website: BI Metro Parks – Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

ReFashion Show 2026 – Call for Artists
Now through January 31, 2026
Open to all ages
Enter this year’s ReFashion Show, scheduled for April 26, 2026. Choose from five categories: Pants & Pockets, Birthday Party, Mystery Challenge, Rotary Remix Challenge, and Shoddy Challenge.
Website: ReFashion Bainbridge – Show Information
Website: ReFashion Bainbridge – Entry Guidelines

Black History Month Soirée 2026
February 21, 2026 | 6–9 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way E
An annual soirée celebrating Black culture with music, performances, art-making, and community connection.
Website: BIMA – Black History Month Soirée 2026