Community News & Events

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Here's the full assembled list:

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.

Moonlight Market
August 7 and September 4, 2026 | 5 – 9 p.m.
280 Madison Avenue N | Free event
A night market with local art, food trucks, and a DJ.
Website: Learn more about the Moonlight Market on Bainbridge Island.

BIMA Block Party
August 8, 2026 | 12 – 8 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way East | Free event
A full day of live music across five stages, plus food, local vendors, beer and wine, a market, art activity stations, and open exhibitions. Family friendly.
Website: Learn more about the 2026 BIMA Block Party at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art.

Sova Coding Free Summer Camps
August 10 – 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, with sessions for beginner through advanced levels. Remaining camps: Python (August 10–15), JavaScript (August 17–22), and USA Computing Olympiad (August 24–29).
Website: Learn more about Sova Coding's free classes and camps.
Registration: Register for a Sova Coding summer camp.

The ReUse Depot School Supply Swap
August 12, 19, and 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.
Website: Learn more about The ReUse Depot from Sustainable Bainbridge.

Ovation! Performing Arts Northwest Glee Camp
August 17 – 21, 2026 | 2 – 6:30 p.m.
600 NE Ericksen Avenue, Suite 103 | $175
Campers explore singing in harmony and choreography while performing arrangements of popular songs, with separate sessions for juniors (ages 8–12) and teens (ages 13–18).
Website: Learn more about Ovation! Performing Arts Northwest Glee Camp.

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.
Website: Learn more about Curated Conversation: Suquamish Style — Past, Present & Futurism at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art.

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.