In this edition of Local Lift, I’m thrilled to show off a few of my favorite small businesses in Oak Harbor. Learn more about Mai Thai Restaurant (a Whidbey Island favorite!), Cafe De Lisio (they offer so many unique and delicious beverages), and Polished Studio (where you’ll find an extensive selection of hair, skin, and nail treatments!)
Read MoreWe’ve got a full calendar of events on Whidbey Island this November 2024! World-class performances, several holiday markets where you can shop local, and of course our annual Veteran’s Day Parade all offer fun and festive opportunities to enjoy all that our communities have to offer.
Read MoreHalloween parties, trick-or-treating, Oktoberfest events, and much more are all on the calendar this month on Whidbey Island! There’s something for everyone, whether you want to head to a farm for harvest festivities or have fun at Halloween happenings on Main Street. Happy October!
Keep scrolling for ALL of the details on each event featured here on the calendar!
Read MoreThis month brings us a full schedule of fun events and happenings here on Whidbey Island! Annual festivals, world-class musical and theatre performances, farmers markets, and more are all on the calendar.
Read MoreAugust of 2024 is packed with fun and festive happenings on Whidbey Island, and you’ll find everything from music and theater performances to golf tournaments and farmers markets. At the end of the month, be sure to check out the Oak Harbor Music Festival—I’m the Title Sponsor again!
Read MoreJuly 2024 on Whidbey Island brings us several fun and festive events and happenings. Of course, there are some epic 4th of July celebrations happening, and that’s only the beginning.
Read MoreJune 2024 brings us the official start of summer! Whidbey Island especially shines during these warm months, and there are several upcoming events and happenings that offer fun and festive ways to get outside and meet your neighbors. Several farmers markets, musical performances, the Oak Harbor carnival, tours, and more are all on the horizon.
Read MoreThanks for stopping by! I’m excited to shine the spotlight on a few Whidbey Island businesses with this latest edition of my Local Lift series. Get to know Sand + Stone (a brand new boutique in Oak Harbor), Mailliard’s Landing Nursery (a longtime Whidbey Island mainstay), and The BBQ Joint (a popular restaurant with the most delicious menu!).
Read MoreApril showers bring May flowers… and this month brings Whidbey Island plenty of opportunities to get outside, smell the roses, and appreciate the beautiful outdoors! Catch a musical performance, meet your neighbors at community events (like the Penn Cove Water Festival), and enjoy the start of farmers market season!
Read MoreApril 2024 brings Whidbey Island a full calendar of events and happenings. Musical performances, educational experiences, and the return of farmers markets are just a few of the fun things to do this month.
Read MoreHappy March! The first day of spring this year is March 19, and there are already a few glimmers of spring here and there. This month brings Whidbey Island a full calendar of events and happenings; everything from holiday celebrations and performances to festive gatherings where you can get out and meet your neighbors.
Read MoreHappy February! This month brings us some great ways to get out and explore our community and meet your neighbors! Musical performances, outdoor activities, learning opportunities, and more are all on the calendar.
Read MoreHappy 2024! I hope your new year is off to a wonderful start and that you’re staying warm as the weather gets colder and colder! This month, Whidbey Island’s event calendar is more laidback, but there are still some awesome events and happenings to check out. Meet your neighbors, learn something new, enjoy world-class entertainment, and have fun exploring all that our island has to offer!
Read MoreHappy holidays! I hope you’re having a wonderful holiday season. I love celebrating all of Whidbey Island’s amazing small businesses all year long, but I especially like to give our island’s many independent businesses some extra love this time of year.
Read MoreThe holiday season is officially here, and winter is on its way! This month brings us so many fun and festive ways to celebrate, connect with our neighbors, and make memories to last a lifetime.
Read MoreNovember 2023 brings us so many things to do and see here on Whidbey Island! Musical performances and holiday markets make up much of November’s calendar, and we also have a few wonderful ways to celebrate Veterans Day.
Read MoreA new Local Lift giveaway is here! This week, I’m excited to feature Varner Candle Company Candle Bar & Boutique, Hello Beautiful Medical Spa, Sushimoto, and K&R Farms, all wonderful Whidbey Island businesses. Keep reading to learn how you can win a gift certificate to each of these amazing spots.
Read MoreOctober 2023 brings us SO many fun + festive events and happenings to enjoy here on Whidbey Island! You can still visit our farmers markets, there are a few great musical and theatrical performances on the horizon, and of course, Whidbey Island goes all out for Autumn and Halloween celebrations.
Read MoreThanks for stopping by to check out my latest Local Lift! This week I’m excited to give away gift certificates to a few wonderful Whidbey Island businesses including Kraken Cove, Mad Batter, and Book Rack.
Read MoreHappy September! This month we are heading back to school, and autumn officially begins on September 23! Our calendar of events and happenings on Whidbey Island is a full one this month; farmers markets, theater performances, annual traditions, opportunities to enjoy the local arts scene, musical performances and so much more are all on the horizon.
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