October 2026 brings a full calendar of fall fun to Whidbey Island, with pumpkin patches, harvest celebrations, and all kinds of Halloween happenings for every age.
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This week's Local Lift has a little bit of everything: Southern BBQ, a DIY candle bar, steak and seafood in one of Oak Harbor's oldest buildings, and a bakery that just moved to town.
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This week's Local Lift is all about Oak Harbor: a vintage shop full of one-of-a-kind finds, a bakery that changes its theme every few weeks, hand-dyed clothing made right here on the island, and a tea bar that's also a yoga studio. I'm excited to share these four special businesses with you!
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Your guide to September 2026 events and happenings on Whidbey Island is here! This month is filled with harvest celebrations, music performances, community events, farmers markets, and more. I’m also especially excited for the Oak Harbor Music Festival and I’m proud to be a sponsor again this year!
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The event calendar for August of 2026 on Whidbey Island is absolutely packed with things to do. As locals and visitors know, Whidbey is especially beautiful during the summer months, and our gorgeous island offers a huge variety of ways to enjoy the outdoors. From outdoor concerts to farmers markets, there are also plenty of ways to get out and meet your neighbors!
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July 2026 is absolutely packed with events and happenings on Whidbey Island! Several 4th of July celebrations are on the calendar, along with many other ways to get out and meet your neighbors. The Whidbey Island Fair, festivals, several farmers markets, opportunities to enjoy live music and theatre, and so much more all await!
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This week's Local Lift has a little bit of everything: A much-loved bakery that Oak Harbor has loved for decades, a charming new floral and gift shop, some seriously good tacos, and a coffee spot that locals are completely obsessed with. So excited to highlight these four Oak Harbor small businesses!
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Whidbey Island is home to dozens and dozens of amazing restaurants, and this includes some extra-special waterfront restaurants. The Restaurant at Captain Whidbey, Toby's Tavern, Front Street Grill, and Callen's Restaurant are all right alongside the shimmering Puget Sound waters, and the views are just as good as the food!
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Whidbey Island is especially spectacular during the summer months, and June 2026 brings us sunshine, summer traditions, and plenty of ways to spend time outside!
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This week's Local Lift is a fun mix of much-loved local Whidbey Island businesses, from a sweet treat stop and a popular new restaurant, to a beloved pet grooming salon and a local gift shop. There’s something for everyone (including pets!) in this one!
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Parks and playgrounds are aplenty on Whidbey Island—you won’t struggle to find a scenic picnic spot, a grassy field to toss around a football in, or a fun playground to help little ones get out all of that extra energy. But there are a few stand-out, must-visit playgrounds on Whidbey Island that are *definitely* worth going out of your way for!
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PNW Vibes Market in Downtown Oak Harbor is a locally owned gift shop on Whidbey Island specializing in Pacific Northwest goods, handmade products, and exclusive Whidbey Island-inspired gifts.
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May 2026 brings us a full calendar of events and happenings on Whidbey Island, with everything from community celebrations to many different ways to enjoy the outdoors.
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If you're looking for something fun and a little different to do on Whidbey Island, Tossin' Axes in Oak Harbor needs to be on your radar!
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This week's Local Lift is a fun mix of Whidbey Island favorites! From a beloved garden center to a great local shop, a family farm market, and a downtown restaurant that's been packing the place since the day it opened, this Local Lift has something for everyone!
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Frasers Gourmet Hideaway in Oak Harbor, Washington is one of Whidbey Island's most beloved fine dining restaurants, and one visit will tell you exactly why locals keep coming back.
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Whidbey Island is home to some of the most beautiful wedding venues in the Pacific Northwest. Explore our guide to gorgeous barn, farm, winery, and waterfront wedding venues on Whidbey Island, Washington.
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Mad Batter Bakehouse in Oak Harbor, Washington is one of the most fun and unique bakeries on Whidbey Island with delicious cookies, specialty drinks, and rotating themes.
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Looking for things to do on Whidbey Island in April 2026? This month brings Easter celebrations, garden tours, live theater, Earth Day events, and the beloved Holland Happening, plus plenty more in between.
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Mailliard's Landing Nursery in Oak Harbor is Whidbey Island's favorite garden center, voted best 11 years in a row. Explore plants, landscape supplies, classes, gifts, and more.
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