This March 2023 offers so many fun events and happenings on Whidbey Island! Outdoor adventures, arts events, performances, community gatherings, and more are all on the horizon this month.

This February on Whidbey Island brings us a diverse range of events and happenings! You’ll find plenty of both theater and music performances to choose from, as well as events that show off the amazing work of our local artists. Fort Ebey Kettles Trail Run is this month as well, as is the annual Coupeville Chocolate Walk!

This week’s Local Lift is all about easy local gift-giving—in addition to being able to enter the giveaway, here you’ll find a ton of inspiration for your holiday shopping!

Holiday markets, seasonal performances, and festive community events are all on the horizon this December 2022 here on Whidbey Island. There is no shortage of things to do and see, whether you love shopping local and supporting local artists, or your vision of a personal holiday season is attending performances (like The Nutcracker!) that get you in the holiday spirit!

This month brings us a full calendar of fun and festive things to do on Whidbey Island! Theatre and musical performances, holiday markets, and local traditions are all on the horizon.

Autumn is officially underway, and October always brings us so many fun traditions and spooky happenings here on Whidbey Island. There are still a few farmers markets to check out, and of course there are many, many Halloween and harvest-themed things to do for people of all ages!

This week’s Local Lift is all about delicious food and indulgent drinks! Homemade desserts, Southern homecookin’, and unique beverages from coffee to smoothies are all on the “menu.” Keep scrolling to learn more about each of the featured businesses this week, and check them all out on social media to give them a “like” and a “follow”!

In September 2022, we have so much to look forward to here on Whidbey Island! Music festivals, markets featuring local businesses, annual happenings that have become cherished traditions, and more all await.

What events are happening on Whidbey Island in August 2022? Summer always brings us a full calendar of fun and festivities! This month we have several farmers markets to check out, a huge variety of concerts to attend, annual events that have become local traditions, and so much more.

What events are happening on Whidbey Island in July 2022? We have so many fun things to do this summer! Of course, July begins with a bang—there are many 4th of July festivities to check out. Throughout the rest of the month, you’ll find lots of outdoor music to enjoy, several farmers markets, art shows, and annual events like the Whidbey Island Fair.

For details on each event featured in the graphic, keep scrolling!

This week’s Local Lift features popular Whidbey Island businesses that serve up delicious drinks and tasty treats! Thanks for stopping by to learn more about these businesses, all of which are in Oak Harbor. This ongoing Local Lift feature is something that I started at the beginning of Covid as a way to give small businesses a “boost.”

With each Local Lift feature, we buy gift cards to local Whidbey Island businesses to give away to the community while spotlighting each business, too. This week, take a moment to learn more about Seabolt’s Smokehouse, The Seaside Spa & Salon in Oak Harbor, and Seagull Coffee Shop!

Summer is on the horizon, and Whidbey Island is especially gorgeous during the summer months! June of 2022 brings us a ton of events, from several farmers markets and musical performances to community events where you can meet your neighbors.

This May 2022, you’ll find a huge variety of events and happenings to enjoy on Whidbey Island! Farmers market season on Whidbey Island is officially underway, and this month brings us several other artists markets as well. You’ll also find several annual events on the calendar as well, including festivals and celebrations. Happy May!

Thanks for stopping by to check out the most recent Local Lift giveaway! Take a moment to learn more about why each of these Oak Harbor businesses are so special, give them a follow on social media, and share them with your friends!

Happy Spring! April 2022 brings us so many fun and festive events here on Whidbey Island, and there’s something for everyone. There’s theatre and musical performances of all types, there are a few great markets happening (farmers market season is beginning!), and there are some great ways to get outside in the fresh air. And of course, there are a TON of Easter events to enjoy with the whole family—Whidbey Island has a full schedule of 2022 Easter egg hunts on the calendar!

We’re excited to share another Local Lift feature! This week we are shining the spotlight on Whidbey Island businesses located in Oak Harbor. If you’re checking out our Local Lift feature for the first time, welcome! This “small business boost” started at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to lift up our important small business community here on Whidbey Island.

Happy March! This month brings us a full calendar of events here on Whidbey Island. In addition to several musical performances throughout March, we also get to enjoy annual Musselfest festivities and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, too!

Welcome to another Local Lift giveaway! This week features 3 very different types of small businesses, but each one is located in Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island. If you’re new to my Local Lift feature, I’m glad you stopped by! I started this reoccurring “small business boost” feature at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic as a way to support the local Whidbey Island economy. With each Local Lift, I purchase gift certificates to small businesses here on Whidbey Island and give them away to the community while spotlighting each business in the process. Thank you for stopping by to check out these amazing small businesses, and thank you for shopping local when possible!

Happy February! This month brings us many events and happenings on Whidbey Island, with somethings to do for all ages and interests. There are several performances on the calendar, there are some great options for getting out and meeting your neighbors, there are festive ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day, and much more.

This week’s Local Lift features small businesses on Whidbey Island that are all located right on Pioneer Way in Oak Harbor. For those who might not be familiar with the area, Pioneer Way in Downtown Oak Harbor is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. You’ll find a ton of great shopping, top-notch dining, waterfront parks, and more in this treasured community.

Happy New Year, Whidbey Island! This January 2022 brings us some fun Whidbey Island traditions, along with many ways to stay cozy and warm, like trivia nights, craft nights, and game nights where the whole family can join in. I’m also excited to share a new Local Lift on Thursday, January 6! If you’re not familiar with Local Lift, click here to see many of the previous Local Lift giveaways I’ve done in previous years!

Welcome to my Local Lift giveaway! Thanks for stopping by to check out what is included in this latest giveaway. In case you are new here, let me give a brief overview of how it works: With each Local Lift, I purchase gift cards to local Whidbey Island businesses to give away to the community. And with each giveaway, I highlight the businesses in a blog post and on social media. This all started back at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic as a “small business boost.” Local businesses still need our help, and the holidays are a great time to shop local!

The holiday season is in full swing, and Whidbey Island is filled with festive fun this December 2021! Christmas parades, holiday markets, magical performances, and more are all on the calendar this month.

The theme of this week’s Local Lift is “Comfort in Coupeville”! This past weekend was Daylight Savings, and since it’s time to “fall back,” this means the days get darker earlier. This also means (in my opinion!) that it’s definitely time for some comfort food! All of the Whidbey Island businesses featured in this Local Lift know how to do delicious comfort food, and they are local favorites.

… And just like that, November is here! This month brings many fun events and happenings to enjoy here on Whidbey Island, from performances to community gatherings. There are especially several holiday markets to visit, and this is a fantastic way to support our local economy and #ShopLocal this holiday season.

This week’s Local Lift is an extra special edition! We are just focusing on one Whidbey Island business this week, and that is Chrysalis Yoga Shala in Oak Harbor.

This Local Lift has DOUBLE the amount of giveaways as usual, just for fun! In case you’re new to this Local Lift feature, welcome! This is a feature that I started at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic as a “small business boost.” I purchase gift cards to local small businesses to give away to the Whidbey Island community, and spotlight the businesses along the way.

Happy October! We are officially in the midst of fall, and that means it’s spooky season and time for everything pumpkin spice! It also means it’s time for some of the most cherished seasonal events that Whidbey Island has to offer. This month brings us a full calendar of events, and you’ll find everything from pumpkin patches and corn mazes to explore, to spooky performances to enjoy and memorable community events to attend.

As the school year starts and we enjoy the last few days of summer, it’s time to look ahead and begin a new season! As you know, it is still just as important as ever to support our community and local businesses, and this Local Lift feature is all about giving Whidbey Island businesses a boost!