Community News & Events
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KiDiMu Summer Camps
Through August 28, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Curiosity Lab School at KiDiMu — 502 Cave Avenue
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.
BIMA Summer Camps
Through 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.
Sova Coding Free Summer Camps
August 24 – 29, 2026 | 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Online | Free event
Free online coding camps for students in grades 3–12, taught by trained high school volunteers. One session remains: USA Computing Olympiad (August 24–29).
Website: Learn more about Sova Coding's free classes and camps.
The ReUse Depot School Supply Swap
August 26, 2026 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Battle Point Park, at the Summer Concert Series | Free event
Bring unopened or gently used school supplies, backpacks, lunch bags and boxes, and clean children's clothing to the ReUse Depot booth and swap for new-to-you gear for the school year. No swimsuits, underwear, scarves, or hats.
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.
Moonlight Market
September 4, 2026 | 5 – 9 p.m.
280 Madison Avenue N | Free event
A night market with local art, food trucks, and a DJ.
Red Pine Park Work Party
Second Tuesdays, September – November 2026 (September 8, October 13, November 10) | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Red Pine Park — 418 Wood Avenue SW
Help the Park District's horticulture staff put the historic orchard and edible perennials to bed for the fall; well suited to children six and up who are comfortable with small hand tools. No on-site parking — park in Winslow and walk to the park.
Website: Learn more about the Red Pine Park Work Party from Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District.
Conservation Work Party
Second Saturdays, September – November 2026 (September 12, October 10, November 14) | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Fort Ward Park, Upper Fort Ward Parking Area — Fort Ward Hill Road NE
Join the Park District's natural resource stewardship team at Fort Ward Park, walking roughly one mile over the course of the work party; well suited to children ages six and up who are comfortable with small hand tools and walking off trail.
Website: Learn more about the Conservation Work Party from Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District.
The Magic of Science
September 12, 2026 | 7 p.m.
Battle Point Observatory — 10800 Battle Point Drive NE | $5 general admission, free for BPAA members
Guest speaker Marshall Bonow combines a science lecture with a magic show, followed by a planetarium show and a star party if skies are clear; all ages welcome, recommended for ages 13 and up.
Website: Learn more about The Magic of Science from the Battle Point Astronomical Association.
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.
Mom's Morning Retreat
First and third Thursdays during the school year, beginning September 17, 2026 | 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Grace Episcopal Church — 8595 NE Day Road | Suggested annual membership $149; full and partial scholarships available
A non-faith-based community group where moms of all ages and stages connect and are heard; childcare is available and visitors may attend a session before registering.
Website: Learn more about Mom's Morning Retreat or register.
Moritani Preserve Work Party
Third Thursdays, September – November 2026 (September 17, October 15, November 19) | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Moritani Preserve — 542 Winslow Way W
Care for the woods and meadows of Moritani Preserve with the Park District's stewardship team by managing invasive species, maintaining garden beds, and planting natives; volunteers meet at the SE Hayano Trailhead, with parking on Shepard Way NW.
Website: Learn more about the Moritani Preserve Work Party from Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District.
Trails Work Party
Third Saturdays, September – November 2026 (September 19, October 17, November 21) | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Fort Ward Park, Upper Fort Ward Parking Area — Fort Ward Hill Road NE
Join the Park District's trails team at Fort Ward; tasks are best suited to children ages eight and up who are comfortable using tools and walking a mile or so during the two-hour work party.
Website: Learn more about the Trails Work Party from Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District.
The Plastic Detox: Film Screening
September 20, 2026 | 12 – 2 p.m.
Historic Lynwood Theater — 4569 Lynwood Center Road NE | Free event
Zero Waste presents a documentary on the effects of plastics and toxic chemicals on our health, followed by audience Q&A with toxicologists Dr. Shirlee Tan and Dr. Elinor Fanning and a raffle courtesy of Town & Country Market.
Website: Learn more about The Plastic Detox and reserve free tickets from Sustainable Bainbridge.
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.
Bainbridge Island Beach Cleanup
September 26, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Various shoreline locations, Bainbridge Island
Join the 11th annual island-wide beach cleanup and help make our shorelines healthier for people and wildlife.
Website: Learn more about the Bainbridge Island Beach Cleanup from Sustainable Bainbridge.
Youth Mental Health Workshop
October 15, 2026 | 3:15 p.m.
Bainbridge Youth Services — 8533 Madison Avenue N | Free for local youth ages 15–18
An age-appropriate workshop developed with youth mental health expert Dr. Janis Whitlock, PhD, MHP, helping young people recognize when a friend may be struggling, learn healthy coping strategies, and know when and how to reach a trusted adult.
Website: Learn more about the Youth Mental Health Workshop at Bainbridge Youth Services.
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.
Bainbridge Island School District does not sponsor these events, and the district assumes no responsibility for them. In consideration of the privilege to distribute materials and notices, the Bainbridge Island School District shall be held harmless from any cause of action filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these notices, including costs, attorney's fees, and judgments or awards.