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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

 

Visible Voices: Beyond Silence Film

May 2, 2026 | 7 p.m.

Lynwood Center Theater 

Join us on Saturday, May 2nd, at the Lynwood Center Theater for "Visible Voices: Beyond Silence," an inspiring event featuring an impactful film screening to support ADWAS and the Joyful Heart Foundation.  Purchase tickets to this event.

 

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

 

Kid’s Night In & Parent’s Night out

Saturday, May 9 | 5–9 p.m.

Grace Episcopal Church — 8595 NE Day Rd

$15 per child

Parents, leave kid fun up to us while you enjoy an evening out! Children (preschool - grade 4) are invited to Grace for a prehistoric party which will include a DIY volcano activity, floor-is-lava obstacle course, caveman dinner (no utensils—dress for mess!), and so much more. We’ll wind down with the animated movie The Croods (7-9 pm).  Website: Learn more about Kid’s Night In

 

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

May 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

 

Empower Her to Uplift All Gala

May 30, 2026 | 6-9 p.m.

Stan Pocock Legacy Rowing Center — Bainbridge Island

The evening will feature authentic Pakistani cuisine and captivating live music, alongside a vibrant bazaar perfect for unique finds. Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in our highly anticipated live and silent auctions.  Purchase Tickets at the PAAS Foundation website.

 

BIMA Treasure Treek

June1-30, 2026 | Dawn to Dusk

Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way E

Grab your galoshes and get ready to discover art where you least expect it in BIMA’s Treasure Trek: A Glass Float Seek & Keep!This summer, 200 pink hand-blown glass orbs will be hidden on public lands across Kitsap County just waiting to be discovered and treasured by intrepid art lovers like yourself. The rules are simple: you find it, you keep it! (Please only take one per person so more people can enjoy the hunt.)

 

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