Community News & Events
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Rotary Auction Green Team Open House
May 28, 2026 | 6 – 7 p.m.
BARN — 8890 Three Tree Lane | Free event
Interested in volunteering during Rotary Auction collection week and sale day? Join the Green Team Open House to learn more about opportunities including recycling, sorting, meal support, and more. Teens and adults are welcome.
Website: Learn more about the Rotary Auction Green Team Open House.
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, live music, a vibrant bazaar, and live and silent auctions.
Website: Learn more about the Empower Her to Uplift All Gala at the PAAS Foundation.
Community Star Party
May 30, 2026 | 9 – 11 p.m.
Battle Point Observatory — 10800 Battle Point Drive NE | Free event, donations welcome
If skies are clear, community members are invited to enjoy an evening of stargazing with telescopes and volunteer astronomers on hand for questions. Bring your own telescope if you have one. This event is weather dependent.
Website: Learn more about the Community Star Party at Battle Point Observatory.
BIMA Treasure Trek
June 1 – 30, 2026 | Dawn to Dusk
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way East
Discover hidden hand-blown glass orbs across Kitsap County during BIMA’s Treasure Trek: A Glass Float Seek & Keep adventure. Find one and keep it!
Website: Learn more about BIMA Treasure Trek at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art.
BHS Cross Country Waffle Feed / Info Session
June 6, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Battle Point Park Picnic Shelter | Free event
All interested Bainbridge 8th graders are invited to learn more about BHS Cross Country at this fun community event. Enjoy free waffles with toppings, play games, meet coaches and teammates, and learn about optional summer base training opportunities. No prior experience required. Bring your friends, family members, appetite, and questions!
Hosted by BHS Cross Country coaches and team members.
Fix-it Fair
June 6, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
BARN — 8890 Three Tree Lane
Skilled volunteers will help diagnose and repair broken household items including clothing, small appliances, jewelry, electronics, bikes, and more. Bring up to two clean items and arrive by 12:30 p.m. Repairs are first-come, first-served.
Website: Learn more about the Fix-it Fair at Sustainable Bainbridge.
EVE: Screening + Conversation
June 6, 2026 | 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way East | Free event
This special screening of EVE, an animated short film exploring identity and acceptance, will be paired with a conversation featuring the filmmakers and a reception following the screening.
Website: Learn more about EVE: Screening + Conversation at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art.
BI Youth Orchestra 2026 Spring Concert
June 7, 2026 | 3 p.m.
Bainbridge Performing Arts — 200 Madison Ave N | Pay-what-you-can
Join the Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestra for an afternoon of uplifting music, including the world premiere of Wings on the Water, commissioned for the orchestra’s 25th anniversary.
Website: Learn more about the BI Youth Orchestra 2026 Spring Concert.
3, 2, 1, Summer Kickoff!
June 13, 2026 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Kitsap Regional Library – Bainbridge Island — 1270 Madison Avenue N | Free event
Kick off summer learning with space-themed crafts and activities for the whole family.
Website: Learn more about 3, 2, 1, Summer Kickoff! at Kitsap Regional Library.
KiDiMu Summer Camps
June 15 – August 28, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Curiosity Lab School at KiDiMu — 502 Cave Ave
KiDiMu’s summer camps offer hands-on STEAM adventures for children ages 3–9 with themes including dinosaurs, engineering, climate science, farming, and space exploration. Half-day and full-day options are available.
Website: Learn more about KiDiMu Summer Camps at KiDiMu.
4th of July Booth
July 4, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Across from the Senior Center on the grassy lawn (look for the KiDiMu tent)
Celebrate Independence Day with patriotic crafts, slime, bubble wands, glow tattoos, fireworks art, and more family-friendly activities hosted by KiDiMu.
Website: Learn more about the 4th of July Booth at KiDiMu.
BIMA Summer Camps
July 6 – August 28, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way East
Week-long art camps for children ages 6–11. Scholarships available.
Website: Learn more about BIMA Summer Camps at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art.
Gretchen Yanover in Concert
July 25, 2026 | 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way East | $27.33
Experience an immersive evening of live electric cello performance paired with dynamic visual projections.
Website: Learn more about Gretchen Yanover in Concert at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art.
Object Lessons: Artist Talk with Carletta Carrington Wilson
August 1, 2026 | 4 – 5:30 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way East | $15.23
Join exhibiting artist Carletta Carrington Wilson for an artist talk exploring how objects shape memory, meaning, and creative practice.
The Abundance of Salalberries pədt’aqa: Celebrating the Suquamish Tribe
August 22, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way East | Free event
A museum-wide celebration honoring the Suquamish Tribe through art, fashion, storytelling, demonstrations, and community connection.
Website: Learn more about The Abundance of Salalberries pədt’aqa at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art.
Curated Conversation: Suquamish Style — Past, Present & Futurism
August 22, 2026 | 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way East | $15.23
Join Robin Little Wing Sigo and Suquamish Tribal Members for a conversation exploring Coast Salish fashion, Indigenous futurism, and cultural identity.
Meet the Artist: Carletta Carrington Wilson
August 26, 2026 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way East | Free event
Connect with exhibiting artist Carletta Carrington Wilson while viewing her exhibition, Object Lessons.
Website: Learn more about Meet the Artist: Carletta Carrington Wilson at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art.
Migration of the Seebound Heart: Film Screening & Panel Discussion
September 13, 2026 | 2 – 4 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way East | $15.23
Experience a screening of Migration of the Seebound Heart followed by a panel discussion, audience Q&A, and reception.
Website: Learn more about Migration of the Seebound Heart at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art.
MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival
September 24 – 27, 2026 | Multiple showtimes daily
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way East | $17.04
View 10 acclaimed short films from around the world and vote for your favorites as part of the internationally celebrated MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival.
Website: Learn more about the MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art.
Fort Ward parkrun
Every Saturday | 9 a.m.
Lower Fort Ward Trail | Free event
A free weekly 5K community run/walk open to all ages and abilities. Volunteers and spectators welcome.
Website: Learn more about Fort Ward parkrun.
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