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Great Decisions Foreign Affairs Discussion Series
Sundays: February 15, 22; March 8, 15, 22, 2026 | 2–3:30 p.m.
Bainbridge Public Library — 1270 Madison Ave N
Join community discussions on key global issues led by academic moderators. Refreshments provided.
Website: Learn more about the Great Decisions Foreign Affairs Discussion Series at Bainbridge Public Library


Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestra 2026 Winter Concert
March 1, 2026 | 3 p.m.
Bainbridge Performing Arts
Pay-what-you-can
Join us for an hour of inspiring and uplifting music with performances by the Debut, Philharmonia, and Chamber Orchestra.
Website: Learn more about the Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestra 2026 Winter Concert


5th–8th Grade Bainbridge Wrestling Program
March 2 – April 30, 2026
BHS Wrestling Room
Free after-school wrestling program focused on athletic growth, discipline, and teamwork.
Contact: Dan Pippinger


Fix-It Fair: Sustainable Bainbridge & BARN
March 7, 2026 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
BARN — 8890 Three Tree Ln NE, Bainbridge Island
Need something fixed? Bring it by 12:30 p.m. to this free community repair event.
Website: Learn more about the Fix-It Fair hosted by Sustainable Bainbridge


Mikey the Rad Scientist Family Concert
March 21, 2026 | 10 a.m.
Woodward Middle School — 9125 Sportsman Club Rd NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Tiered pricing: $15–$45
A family-friendly concert where science and nature come to life through creative, interactive music.
Website: Learn more about Mikey the Rad Scientist family concert


Environmental Symposium (YMCA Earth Service Corps)
March 27, 2026 | 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
University of Washington campus
Hands-on environmental workshops, networking, lunch provided, and a free raffle.
Website: Learn more about the YMCA Earth Service Corps Environmental Symposium


Bainbridge Island Environmental Conference: Rising Seas
March 29, 2026 | 1–4 p.m.
IslandWood — 4450 Blakely Ave, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
$15
Learn about sea level rise, its impacts, and how our community can respond.
Website: Learn more about the Bainbridge Island Environmental Conference: Rising Seas


Tethered: Artist Talk with Aimee Lee
March 14, 2026 | 3–5 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way E
Artist Aimee Lee explores Korean hanji paper traditions, heritage, and contemporary practice.
Website: Learn more about the Tethered artist talk with Aimee Lee at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art


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


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


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; limited spots).
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
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


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


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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