Community News & Events

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Deeply Rooted: Artists’ Talk & Film Screening with George & David Lewis
April 4, 2026 | 3–5 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way E
A conversation and film screening reflecting on decades of garden design, sculpture, and place-making. Website: Learn more about the Deeply Rooted artists’ talk and film screening at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
Crafting Futures: Artist Panel Discussion
April 11, 2026 | 4–6 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way E
Panel discussion exploring the meaning of “emerging artists.” Website: Learn more about the Crafting Futures artist panel at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
Free Dark Sky Movie Night
April 14, 2026 | 6:45–8:15 p.m.
Historic Lynwood Theatre — 4569 Lynwood Center Rd NE
Join us for a family-friendly movie night to kick off International Dark Sky week, featuring short films about protecting our natural darkness. Website: Learn more about the Free Dark Sky Movie Night
Geared for Girls: Bainbridge Island Mountain Bike Club
April 15 – June 3, 2026 | 3:30–4:30 p.m.
$100 A safe, inclusive, and fun environment for elementary-aged girls to try mountain biking and get out on the trails. Website: Learn more about Geared for Girls and the Bainbridge Island Mountain Bike Club
Finding Yourself in Art: Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop
April 19, 2026 | 2–3:30 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way E
Creative writing workshop connecting art, observation, and storytelling. Website: Learn more about the Finding Yourself in Art workshop at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
Manzanita Watershed BioBlitz
April 25, 2026 | 1–4 p.m.
Manzanita Park — 7644 NE Day Road W
Join the Bainbridge Island Land Trust to record living plants and animals as part of the global City Nature Challenge using iNaturalist. Website: Learn more about the Manzanita Watershed BioBlitz
ReFashion Show
April 26, 2026 | 5:30–8 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way E
$15–$50
Celebrate the 10th annual ReFashion Show featuring artists showing designs created with repurposed materials. Runway starts at 6:30 p.m. Website: Learn more about the ReFashion Show
Ricardo Ruiz: Poetry Reading & Reception
April 30, 2026 | 6–8 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way E
Bilingual poetry exploring migration, labor, and resilience. Website: Learn more about the Ricardo Ruiz poetry reading at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
Working the Remanent: Artist Talk with Alisa Banks
May 2, 2026 | 4–6 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way E
Exploring memory, history, and cultural heritage through book arts. Website: Learn more about the Working the Remanent artist talk with Alisa Banks at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
Nature onto Silk: Korean Eco-Print Master’s Lecture
May 3, 2026 | 2–3 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way E
Fiber artist Youngnam Kim shares her process using plants, indigo, and silk. Website: Learn more about the Nature onto Silk Korean Eco-Print Master’s Lecture at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
Prime Time Family Reading
Wednesdays, May 6 – June 10, 2026 | 5:30–7 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way E
Free weekly family program with dinner, storytelling, and a free book each week (registration required). Website: Learn more about Prime Time Family Reading at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
Pacific Island & Melanesian Heritage Celebration
May 17, 2026 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way E
Community-led celebration of storytelling, culture, and creative expression. Website: Learn more about the Pacific Island & Melanesian Heritage Celebration at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
Strawberry Fields Forever: Picker Cabin Stories
May 17, 2026 | 2–5 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way E
Film screening and discussion sharing farmworker community stories. Website: Learn more about Strawberry Fields Forever: Picker Cabin Stories at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
Asian Monologues 2026
ay 17, 2026 | 5–7 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way E
Local Asian American artists share personal stories through performance. Website: Learn more about Asian Monologues 2026 at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
EVE: Screening + Conversation
June 6, 2026 | 2–3:30 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way E
Animated film and conversation exploring identity and acceptance. Website: Learn more about the EVE screening and conversation at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
Hiring for Student Conservation Corps (SCoCo)
June – August 2026 |
Varied Times Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Applications are open for high school students interested in hands-on environmental work, leadership, and community stewardship. Website: Learn more about the Student Conservation Corps and apply online
BIMA Summer Camps
July 6 – August 28, 2026 | 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way E
Week-long art camps for children ages 6–11; scholarships available. Website: Learn more about BIMA Summer Camps at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
Fort Ward parkrun
Every Saturday | 9 a.m.
Year-round Lower Fort Ward Trail A free weekly 5K open to walkers, runners, volunteers, and spectators. Website: Learn more about the Fort Ward parkrun weekly 5K community run
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