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Cover Photo: Kayakers near Deception Pass Bridge taken by photographer Pam Headridge

PUBLISHER & EXECUTIVE EDITORKeven R. Graves

ASSOCIATE PUBLISHERKimberlly Winjum

EDITOR Megan Hansen

STORIES & PHOTOSMegan Hansen, Justin Burnett, Ron Newberry, Jessie

Stensland, Evan Thompson, Jim Waller, Debra Vaughn, Kate Daniel & Dan Richman SALES CONSULTANTS

Phil DuBois, Nora Durand & Teri Mendiola

ADMINISTRATIVEHeather Schmidt & Jill Lighty

CREATIVE TEAMJen Miller, Michelle Wolfensparger & Nick Rouser

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Oak Harbor 6

Wildlife Watching 9

Coupeville 11

Greenbank 13

Parks 14

Freeland 16

Events Calendar 40

Thrifty Shopping 18

Agriculture 20

Bayview 22

Restaurant Maps 23-26

Recreation 28

Beer/Wine/Spirits 31

Langley 33

Arts & Festivals 36

Clinton 38

IslanderWHIDBEY & FIDALGO2016

Whidbey Island is a magical place, unique in that it's accessible by scenic Deception Pass Bridge to the north, and iconic state ferries to the south. Just a quick drive from Whidbey is equally beautiful Fidalgo Island and

Anacortes.The two islands are just a short drive from Seattle and other metropolitan areas,

making it an ideal getaway for a day or a weekend.Millions of visitors come to the island every year, drinking in the scores of scenic

vistas, grabbing the endless photo opportunities and enjoying the many great events held throughout the course of the year.

The Islander is the premier visitors' guide for Whidbey and Fidalgo islands. Published for nearly 30 years now, it is produced by the award-winning staff of Whidbey News Group. The Islander is found at visitor centers along the Interstate 5 corridor, from Canada to the Oregon border, as well as on state ferries.

Peruse your Islander, find great ideas for things to do and places to see, and start thinking about your next visit.

Send us your stories about your time on Whidbey, we'd like to share them with others.

You can email them to me at [email protected] your visit to our island paradise.

— Keven R. Graves, Executive Editor and Publisher

WELCOMEto a little piece of paradise

Whidbey Island has five state parks, which feature scenic walking trails in the woods, along the beach and high up along a waterfront bluff.


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OAK HARBORThe City of Oak Harbor is the closest thing

to an urban environment that Whidbey Island offers.

It is the commercial center of the island, home to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island and sup-portive of a growing industrial core.

In fact, it has just a little bit of every-thing. Restaurants range from fine dining to fast food, and recreation opportunities abound. The city has many parks, including the waterfront Windjammer Park and the sports fields and playground of Fort Nugent Park.

Oak Harbor is the only place on the island that has big chain stores, like Walmart, Home Depot and Big Five Sporting Goods.

But the city also has a historic downtown area

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Deception Pass Bridge is located north of Oak Harbor and Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. The bridge brings hundreds of thousands of visitors to the island each year.

City boasts urban necessities with scenic backdrop

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filled with quaint and interesting shops, as well as restaurants and a popular wine bar where locals and tourists alike gather. The Pioneer Way area is within easy walking distance to Windjammer Park, a lengthy waterside walking trail and the Oak Harbor Marina.

The Oak Harbor community is very active and hosts many events throughout the year. In April there's Holland Happening, which celebrates the community's Dutch heritage. There's also the Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration, the nationally known Race Week sailboat regatta, the Oak Harbor Music Festival and the Whidbey Marathon.

Oak Harbor has a wide range of lodging options and is perfectly situated for visitors who want to explore Deception Pass Park with its scenic bridge and the rest of the island.

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Where’s the best place to view wildlife on Whidbey Island?

That’s a trick question because virtually any spot on the island offers opportunities — you just need to look.

“If you want to see more wildlife, get outside and open your eyes,” said Ralph Downes, a state fish and wildlife officer. “Walk on trails and just see what can be seen. Get away from the TV and the Xbox and get outside.”

He spends his days working in some of Whidbey’s most beautiful spots. He also lives on central Whidbey and enjoys the outdoors in his

free time too.Some of the most obvious spots, such as state

parks, are some of the best because they provide easy access to the public, he said.

You could spot a bald eagle swooping around just about anywhere. But also, just for starters, see deer, redtail-hawks, woodpeckers, owls, coy-

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WILDLIFE WATCHINGIsland boasts variety of wildlife watching

opportunities


Whale watching season brings tourists from near and far hoping to catch a glimpse of resident orcas and the seasonal gray whales that pass through Saratoga Passage and Deception Pass.

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otes and even chipmunks.

WHALE WATCHINGMany days Downes is on the water and he

loves motoring around Deception Pass. Boaters need to be careful of the tides ripping through, but observing the shorelines can yield sightings of all kinds of wildlife, especially marine birds perching on rocky ledges and seals lounging on Deception Island.

Watching the whales never gets old.Orcas and gray whales make their way through

Puget Sound as a part of their annual migration and can be spotted from a number of locations on the island's shorelines and within the surround-ing waters.

Orca Network has outlined the best whale-watching points on a map which can be viewed via the website at orcanetwork.org or at the Whale Center in Langley.

There are over 120 designated spots from Olympia to Possession Pass that are ideal for sightings. The San Juan Islands are also an excel-lent spot.

Locations on Whidbey include Boy and Dog Park, Cascade Avenue and Seawall Park in Langley, Shore Meadows in Freeland, Posession Point, Possession Point State Park, Greenbank and Penn Cove as well as Fort Casey State Park and Joseph Whidbey State Park.

Whale-watching charters depart from Langley and Oak Harbor beginning in early spring through early October.

Deception Pass Tours' boat the Island Whaler departs from Deception Pass for gray whale sightings in the spring and sets sail for orca, minke and humpback sightings during the sum-mer. More information about Deception Pass Tours can be found at deceptionpasstours.com

Mystic Sea Charters' boat the Mystic Sea departs for gray whale-watching from Langley in the early spring through mid-May and departs from Anacortes for orca, humpback and minke whale watching tours from mid-May through

early October. More information can be found at mysticseacharters.com

Clipper Vacations offers whale-watching excursions departing from Seattle going north through Deception Pass to Friday Harbor. Clipper Vacations also offers tours from Seattle to Vancouver and Victoria, B.C. More information can be found at clippervacations.com

While bird-watching is a year-round activity, certain birds make their way through the sound seasonally.

BIRD WATCHINGWhidbey's location within the Pacific Flyway

makes it an ideal spot for amateur and expert ornithologists to get a peak at a plethora of avian species.

Migratory birds typically travel through the

Pacific Flyway migratory path during spring and fall, following food sources and heading towards warmer climates and breeding grounds.

The island has five locations which the National Audubon Society has deemed impor-tant bird areas. These are Crockett Lake and Penn Cove in Central Whidbey; Deer Lagoon in South Whidbey; and the Crescent Harbor marshes and Deception Pass on North Whidbey.

Crockett Lake, which is located near the Coupeville-to-Port Townsend ferry, is one of the best places to spot both migratory shorebirds and raptors.

Commonly sighted raptor species include bald eagles, northern harriers and red-tailed hawks.

The Deer Lagoon estuary, near Useless Bay, is home to thousands of shorebirds, raptors, water-fowl and songbirds year-round.

Some of the more common bird species sighted on Whidbey include surf scoters, greater scaups, great blue herons, pelagic and double-crested cormorants, pacific and red-throated loons, gad-walls, gulls, pigeons, belted kingfishers, hum-mingbirds and woodpeckers.

Greenbank Farm, on Central Whidbey, is home to a large concentration of Great Blue Herons.

The island is also populated with a number of deer, including Columbian blacktails and rare white deer.

The white deer's complexion is not due to albi-nism but due to a recessive genetic trait. Some islanders have also caught a glimpse of "pinto" deer with white spots.

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Crockett Lake is a popular location to view the island's abundant migratory fowl.


As the second oldest town in Washington state, Coupeville resi-dents embrace history. In the heart of Ebey's Landing National Historical

Reserve, visitors can stroll through the town, which features numerous historical buildings including some built in the mid-1800s. These historic structures are well-maintained and still used to this day.

Coupeville features many restaurants and gourmet food and wine shops. A main staple in Coupeville are Penn Cove mussels, harvested from the town's waters. Mussels are a centerpiece on most restaurant menus in town.

Each year in March, most of the businesses in town participate in a mussel chowder contest, aimed at publicizing the popular mollusk.

What once started as a small food festival has turned into what is now known as Penn Cove Musselfest, one of Coupeville's most popular events bringing thousands of people into town. Other festivals throughout the year include the Penn Cove Water Festival, which features Native canoe races and the Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival, which brings artists and visitors from all over the country.

Visitors can see the mussel flats to the north as they stroll out onto Coupeville Wharf. On a good day, wildlife such as otters, birds and whales can also be seen in the cove.

When the tide is out, there are several beach

accesses from Front Street where visitors can stroll the shoreline.

Just across the highway is Ebey's Prairie, which features Sunnyside Cemetery and Ebey's Landing. Working farms paint the landscape as visitors can take the beautiful countryside from walking trails along the bluff.

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Oak HarborLutheran ChurchNW 2nd Avenue & Heller RoadAcross the street from OHHS Stadium

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Whidbey Island was first set-tled by members of the Lower Skagit, Snohomish, Suquamish and Swinomish tribes, among others. Its first white settler appears to have been Thomas Glasgow, who arrived in the spring of 1848 after exploring Puget Sound in a canoe. He took a Native American wife, planted peas, potatoes and wheat and built a cabin on the island's west side near Penn Cove.

When a huge gathering of Native Americans nearby agreed that sum-mer that white men posed a threat to their existence, Glasgow and fel-low settler Antonio Rabbeson aban-doned their cabin.

Though not the first to file a land claim, Colonel Isaac Neff Ebey was the first settler to permanently move

to the island, after laying claim to 640 acres in central Whidbey in 1850. He claimed the area on the west shore of the island, just south of Penn Cove. That area is now known as Ebey's Landing and Ebey's Prairie, and it is a National Historical Reserve. It was through the efforts of Col. Ebey that Island County came into being in 1853.

Coupeville, where visitors can find Ebey's Reserve, was the first town settled on the island and is the second oldest in the state. It was settled in the early 1850s by sea captains who, after spending years in the waters of Puget Sound, decided to retire.

The town was named for Capt.Thomas Coupe, and became Island County's county seat in 1881.

In 1895, the Island County Fair began as a project of the County Horticulture Society.

The fair is thought to have been a harvest celebration, and was one of many ways the community came together. Since 1920, the fair has been held on the south end of Whidbey Island, mostly in Langley. Now called the Whidbey Island Fair, it's still held in Langley.

The fair takes place this year on Aug. 4-76.

The people of Whidbey Island are proud of their local history. There are many sites to see memo-rializing history.

Oak Harbor, in North Whidbey, is home to a Naval Air Station, which was built in 1942. The Navy has been a central part of Whidbey Island communities ever since. The PBY Memorial Foundation's Naval Heritage Center, on Pioneer Way in Oak Harbor, preserves the city's naval history, featuring aircraft and artifacts from 1942 on that are rel-evant to Whidbey Island.

Central Whidbey, home of Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, is filled with historical sites

to visit, including Fort Ebey State Park, which was built in 1942 as part of the "Triangle of Death," a trio of forts that were tasked with pro-tecting Puget Sound from invasion in World War II. Now a state park, it offers miles of hiking trails and high-bluff views of Port Townsend and the Olympic Peninsula.

Another part of the "Triangle of Death," Fort Casey State Park, located in Coupeville, was originally constructed in 1897. This park is best known for its 10-inch disap-pearing guns, but is also home to the Admiralty Head Lighthouse, which was originally built in 1861 and was rebuilt in 1903. The light-house has been open to the public since the mid-1950s.

Also in Coupeville is the Island County Historical Society History Museum. The museum features exhibits of Island County history, including a 120,000-year-old Ice Age tree trunk, Mammoth remains, rare medical instruments and a 170-year-old canoe that was recently restored thanks to the efforts of the Historical Society and museum director Rick Castellano.

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While the small community of Greenbank revolves around a historic farm, its restaurants and stores offer community gathering places enjoyed by its residents and tourists alike.

The 151-acre former loganberry farm provides space for a popular event center and traditional festivals and provides a picturesque location for weddings, reunions and more.

Onsite is Whidbey Pies & Cafe, a lunch venue for diners looking for fresh fare and legendary pies. Visitors can also peruse the nearby art gal-leries and sample cheeses at Greenbank Cheese Specialty Food & Gifts. Open year-round, the quirky specialty shop offers raw, organic, sheep, goat and cow cheeses; picnic foods and dried meats, candy, gifts and more.

The farm also has an expansive area set aside for offleash dog walkers, and horses and alpacas have grazed on the pasture located next to the highway.

The farm, with its large wetlands, is also a prime spot for wildlife enthusiasts to view great blue herons. They are often seen crossing State Route 525 at dusk to roost at the massive rookery in the fir trees across the highway.

A short distance south of the farm on the highway sits the Greenbank Store & Grille, a community center that wears many hats as a grocery, coffee shop, restaurant, bar and general gathering place.


The historic 1904 barn at Greenbank Farm is often rented out for public and private events. The farm also features a cafe, wine and cheese shops and several art galleries. Visitors can also roam walking trails, which are dog-friendly.

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Whidbey Island is the jewel of Puget Sound, and its beauty is enhanced by the many state, country and city parks that dot the island from north to south. These parks enable visitors to enjoy the wonders of Whidbey while recreating among its natural splendor.

DECEPTION PASS STATE PARK, 10 miles north of Oak Harbor, is the king of parks, not only on Whidbey Island but in the state of Washington. It sits like a crown on the northern tip of Whidbey Island, attracting more visitors — more than 1 million annually — than any other park in the state.

Deception Pass Park is a water-lover’s para-dise, home of three freshwater lakes, 77,000 feet of saltwater shoreline, two docks and five boat ramps. It also includes nearly 50 miles of trails — 38 for hiking, three for biking and six for horse-back riding. Roughly 1.6 miles are ADA rated.

The park includes 200 camp sites, an interpre-tive center and 11 kitchen shelters.

JOSEPH WHIDBEY STATE PARK, three miles west of Oak Harbor, is a day-use facility that offers birdwatching, beach combing and picnicking.

Central Whidbey is the home of the island’s most intriguing state park, FORT CASEY, a former U.S. Army base that opened in 1897 and was decommissioned after World War II. Located five miles south of Coupeville, Fort Casey features old Army structures, battlements and a lighthouse.

The fort’s original guns have been removed, but two 10-inch and two three-inch guns were

re-installed to give visitors an idea of what the fort looked like during its working days.

The Admiralty Head Lighthouse, like the fort, has been decommissioned but now serves as an interpretive center. Built in 1903, the lighthouse was remodeled several years later with 18-inch walls to handle the concussion of the fort’s can-nons.

Fort Casey State Park also features a marine park for scuba diving, two boat launches and RV and camping sites.

Another state park, FORT EBEY, sits five miles northwest of Coupeville, and, along with Fort Casey, was part of the coastal defense system and houses several small battlements.

The central feature of the park is its trail system for hiking, biking and horseback riding. The park also has camping sites and paragliding opportunities.

Fifteen miles south of Coupeville is SOUTH WHIDBEY STATE PARK, a day-use park that offers spectacular views and hikes among old-growth timber.

Several parks near the island’s three towns are also popular recreational stops

In Oak Harbor, WINDJAMMER PARK hugs the city shoreline and offers camping, hik-ing, picnicking and swimming in a saltwater lagoon. The park also has several play fields, basketball courts and sheltered kitchens.

The county’s RHODODENDRON PARK, 1.5 miles south of Coupeville, includes ballfields, hiking trails, picnic areas a sheltered barbecue area. Camping is also available April 1 to Nov. 1.

At the center of Langley’s SOUTH WHIDBEY COMMUNITY PARK is a large wooden play structure for children to explore. The park also has tennis and basketball courts as well as play fields.

Another popular spot on South Whidbey, just west of Langley, is SARATOGA WOODS, a hub for hiking in the Department of Natural Resources and Metcalf Trust trail system.

MEERKERK GARDEN, a private park south of Greenbank, provides five miles of trails through 53 acres of woodland gardens.

Among Whidbey’s parks are those that cater to canines.

The OAK HARBOR DOG PARK, just north of town, is at the end of Technical Drive off Goldie Road.

The CLOVER VALLEY DOG PARK, also north of Oak Harbor, is on the corner of Oak Harbor and Ault Field roads.

PATMORE PIT, south of Coupeville, is the island's largest dog park with 40 acres. From Highway 20, turn on Patmore Road, go past Keystone Hill Road and turn left on the drive leading to the parks maintenance facility.

DOUBLE BLUFF BEACH on Useless Bay offers two miles of shoreline for dogs and humans to explore. From Highway 525, go south to the end of Double Bluff Road.

MARGUERITE BRONS MEMORIAL PARK, is a half mile south on Bayview Road.

GREENBANK FARM includes a dog-friend-ly hiking trail off Highway 525 on Wonn Road.

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A mother and her child enjoy time together as they explore the beach at Joseph Whidbey State Park near Oak Harbor.

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Garden Tour

1 CULTUS BAY NURSERY

A 30 year old Whidbey treasure - come fi nd out why Cultus Bay Nursery has been written up in so many national and regional publications - The New York Times, Sunset, Better Homes and Gardens, Country Homes, Country Gardens, Seattle Times Pacifi c Northwest Magazine, Northwest Best Places, etc. A destination nursery with Victorian style farmhouse, lathe house, potting shed and summer house with pizza oven make this a Whidbey must.

Inspiringly arranged shrubs, perennials, herbs, trees, vines and grasses will give you ideas for your own plantings and expert help for making informed choices. Garden design and wedding fl ower service too.

Open April - September 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Closed Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday.7568 Cultus Bay Rd., Clinton.Sign up for our email newsletter atwww.cultusbaynursery.com

2 BAYVIEW FARM & GARDEN

Award winning and nationally recognized Bayview Farm & Garden is pleased to be an integral part of Island life, serving up beautiful gardens to Whidbey Island and the mainland. Voted Whidbey’s favorite place to buy plants, we are two and a half acres of gardener’s paradise. With trained and experienced staff, we are equipped to advise you in gardening, landscaping, pet and livestock care. Treat your senses as you wander through our extensive nursery yard and display gardens. Choose from an yard and display gardens. Choose from an abundance of healthy and vigorous plants. From the classic to the extraordinary, you will be pleased to fi nd what you need to create the garden of your dreams. And visit create the garden of your dreams. And visit our Flower House Cafe for fresh espresso and more! Just off Hwy 525 at Bayview Road. (360) 321-6789www.bayviewfarmandgarden.com

3 EARTH SANCTUARY

A sanctuary for both people and wildlife, the 72-acre Earth Sanctuary (earthsanctuary.org), near Freeland at 2059 Newman Road, offers nature trails, bird watching, and sacred spaces for quiet meditation.www.earthsanctuary.org

4 LAVENDER WIND FARM

Give your senses a treat with stunning vistas, fi elds of intense color, the heady scent of lavender and mouth-watering ice cream and baked goods we offer. Wander cream and baked goods we offer. Wander the farm, with lavender labyrinth, pond and gazebo, or visit our Town Shop, residing in a beautifully restored 1916 bungalow. Both farm and town shops are fi lled with gifts, farm and town shops are fi lled with gifts, personal care, household products and decor, baked goods and nursery products. Visiting the last weekend in July? Enjoy wine, music, art and our lovely surroundings at our annual Lavender Wind Festival at the farm. Find out more about us and everything lavender, plus shop our products from our website.Farm: 2530 Darst Road,Coupeville.(360) 678-0919 • Open June - Aug 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Town Shop: 15 Coveland St., Coupeville(877) 242-7716 • Daily all year 10 a.m.-5 p.m.www.lavenderwind.com

5 MAILLIARDS LANDING NURSURY

For all your landscape and gardening needs, come explore our 5 acre family owned nursery voted Best of Whidbey for the last two consecutive years. We love to the last two consecutive years. We love to recycle, so bring your yard waste to our licensed compost facility for a small fee! With it we produce our own compost, fertile mulch and soil blends. We also carry a wide variety of plants, bark, rock and garden supplies. Located at 3068 N. Oak Harbor rd. In Oak Harbor, Open year round, come visit us today! (360) 679-8544www.mailliardslanding.com

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Using the MapStart at either end of the

island & take a scenic tour: Visit all the beautiful places showcasing different aspects of Northwest gardening.

For a detailed map showing roads, please see the centerfold map.

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One recent commercial addition to the area is Rite Aid Pharmacy, located in the shopping complex that's also home to Payless Foods, Ace Hardware and Linds.

Freeland also has a handful of thrift stores with a guaranteed good find ahead. Senior Services Community Thrift Store, Habitat for Humanity Store and WAIF Thrift Store are filled with treasures. The area also includes many family activities where you can paint your own pottery, go on a hike or visit local farms. Enjoy a variety of culinary experiences from fine dining at Gordon's on Blueberry Hill and first-class Chinese food at China City restaurant to home-style meals at Freeland Cafe and healthy alternatives at Thrive Vegan Café.

If you don’t want to break the bank Freeland is filled with areas for a great adventure. Double Bluff Beach, South Whidbey State Park and Freeland Park offer beautiful outdoor scenes to enjoy all Whidbey has to offer.

Holmes Harbor is also an awesome place for outdoor activities. There’s a boat launch at Freeland Park, and the harbor is filled with Dungeness crab. Clamming is also now allowed during harvesting season in the spring.

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One of the best kept secrets of Whidbey Island shopping is the quality of merchandise at the thrift stores.

Most of the thrift shops on Whidbey Island are run by non-profit organizations to raise funds for benevolent causes such as local food banks and animal shelters.

Many donations come from folks who are retiring to their summer homes and downsiz-

ing their households. This brings many high- quality items that are truly gently used.

These stores also act as the general stores of the more rural areas of Island County.

When you go on vacation and forget some-thing important like beach toys, you can generally find what you are looking for at the local thrift shop.

The other big draws to our thrift stores are

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Small groups of vendors sharing space in antique "malls" are also very popular on Whidbey Island and a great place to find unique gifts.

Islanders highly value reuse and recycling as a way of life. Happy treasure hunting!

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One of the best ways to get your hands on vegetables grown on Whidbey Island — and to eat with the season — is to go to one of the many farm-ers markets that run from spring to fall each year. Dozens of growers and farmers bring their best produce to the markets. In addition, vendors offer all kinds of handmade items, artwork, honey, jewelry, kettle corn, baked goods, lotions, jelly and much more.

According to the Whidbey Island Conservation District, farmers markets on Whidbey Island include the following:

BAYVIEW FARMERS MARKETSaturdays, 10 a.m - 2 p.m.

April 30, 2016 - Oct. 29, 2016Bayview Road at Highway 525

360-321-4302www.bayviewfarmersmarket.com

COUPEVILLE FARMERS MARKETSaturdays, 10 a.m. - 2 pm,

April 2, 2016 - Oct. 8, 2016Alexander Street by the Coupeville

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2812 Thompson Road and Highway 525, Langley

360-544-2278www.southwhidbeytilth.org

Other Outdoor Markets:CLINTON THURSDAY MARKET

Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.July through August

LANGLEY SECOND STREET MARKET

Second Street in downtown LangleyMay 6, 2016 - September 30, 2016

Fridays, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

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Agriculture on Whidbey Island has changed over the years, but it remains a vital part of the island way of life.

The epicenter of farming on Whidbey is Central Whidbey’s prairies, where agriculture is encouraged and protected by the establishment of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve. The working rural landscape encompasses thousands of acres of rich and scenic farmland, much of which is privately owned but permanently pro-tected from development.

Throughout the island, large-scale farming operations have mostly been replaced with small-er farms and niche enterprises, such as squash, vegetable seed, llama wool and replacement heif-ers for off-island dairies.

The island’s natural prairies, rich loam, marine air and a temperate climate make it a perfect place for growing vegetables and berries. In fact, the Greenbank Farm once was home to more than 100 acres of loganberries, making it the largest grower of the raspberry-blackberry hybrid in the country at the time.

The mild climate, lack of pesky bugs and open spaces also make the island a great place to raise animals. Cows, horses, pigs, chickens, ducks, turkeys, llamas, goats, sheep, bees and even bison call Whidbey home.

Since it’s an island, a different kind of farmer harvests the water of Puget Sound.

Penn Cove Shellfish grows and and harvests Penn Cove mussels, clams and oysters.

Farmers and growers across the island have taken advantage of people’s renewed interest in locally grown food.

Buying local helps the economy and helps to reduce carbon emissions associated with ship-ping, but the advantage most people seek is that of quality and ease.

Fruit and vegetables grown on the island make their way to farmers markets, roadside stands and grocery stores.

The 3 Sisters Market in San de Fuca and the seasonally open Dugualla Bay Farm north of Oak Harbor both specialize in offering produce, meat and other foods grown or produced on the island.

A long list of growers are involved in com-munity supported agriculture in which people buy “shares” or a subscription and receive a box of vegetables in a regular basis.

A list of the farms and other information about agriculture on Whidbey Island is at www.whid-beycd.org, which is Whidbey Island Conservation District’s website.

Many restaurants on the island incorporate local vegetables and meats into their menus. Some notable examples include Frasers Gourmet Hideaway in Oak Harbor, the Oystercatcher in Coupeville, Gordon’s on Blueberry Hill in Freeland and the Inn at Langley.


Farms up and down the island supply restraurants and homes with locally grown produce and other agricultural products such as meat, poultry and dairy.

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Farming part of island life


Bell FarmFamily owned farm since 1946. Famous for its market fresh strawberries and now its low-sugar strawberry jam made exclusively from our strawberries. U-pick and picked to order strawberries available in season, usually mid-June. Honesty stand located on the farm is � lled with our sustainably grown produce open daily 8 am to 7 pm. Find and follow us on Facebook for updates or visit our website for more information.www.bells-farm.com

Bayview Farmers MarketAward winning and nationally recognized Bayview Farm & Garden is pleased to be an integral part of Island life, serving up beautiful gardens to Whidbey Island and the mainland. Voted Whidbey’s favorite place to buy plants, we are two and a half acres of gardener’s paradise. With trained and experienced staff, we are equipped to advise you in gardening, landscaping, pet and livestock care. Treat your senses as you wander through our extensive nursery yard and display gardens. Choose from an abundance of healthy and vigorous plants. From the classic to the extraordinary, you will be pleased to � nd what you need to create the garden of your dreams. And visit our Flower House Cafe for fresh espresso and more! Just off Hwy 525 at Bayview Road. (360) 321-6789www.bayviewfarmandgarden.com

Coupeville Farmers Market3rd oldest market in the 2nd oldest town in Washington, the Coupeville Farmers Market has dedicated to bringing the best in locally grown produce since 1979. Located on the Community Green in Coupeville, the market is a non-pro� t, vendor member run market based upon the principle of providing the best in locally produced foods, crafts and produce. Saturday 10 am to 2 pm, April through mid-October. Find us on Facebook for weekly updates or visit our website for more information.www. coupevillemarket.com

A Knot in ThymeHolly Farm • Family Fun • Gift Shop4233 DeGraff Road • Oak HarborOpen: 11/19/16 thru 12/24/16Mon-Sat 9-5 • Sun 1-4 (Closed 11/23-11/24)

FREE Draft Horse Wagon Rides & Carolers SAT & SUN ONLY (weekend rides open Nov 23)Fresh-Cut Christmas Trees (2-18 ft.) 4 varietiesHolly Wreaths • Bulk Holly • Centerpieces & Swags • Soaps & Sachets • Herbs • Home & Holiday Décor • Local Products360-240-1216 or 360-298-0443 www.aknotinthyme.com

Langley 2nd St MarketOpen Fridays, May 6 - Sept. 30 from 2 to 6 P.M.This year the market is located on Second Street in Langley. The market offers fresh produce from our local farmers, arts & crafts. E-Mail us at: [email protected]

Meerkerk GardensIn the mid 60’s, the Meerkerks began hybridizing rhododendrons and collecting unique specimens of rhododendrons, exotic trees and conifers. Specimens are displayed from world renown hybridists and historic leaders such as Lem, Brandt & Ostbow and modern hybridists: Fujioka, Watson, Barlup, Simmons-Otness, O’Donnell, Berg, Stipe, Workman, Hachman and others.The 10-acre display Gardens, 43 acre forest preserve, and specialty nursery is open to the public and operates as a 501(c)3 organization. The Meerkerk is a four-season attraction.3531 Meerkerk Lane, Greenbank, WA 98253360-678-1912 www.meerkerkgardens.org

Oak Harbor Public MarketThe Oak Harbor Farmers Market has been providing the best in locally grown produce since 1997. A vendor member non-pro� t cooperative located on Highway 20 next to Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce. Thursday 4-7 pm, mid-May through September. Local produce, artisans and baked goods. Find us on Facebook for weekly updates.

Shipki Farm7331 Holst Road, Clinton(360) 579-2416Hours open - Mon-Sun, 10am-6pmShipki Farm is an Eastern European inspired mini-farm, using French and Biointensivemethods to grow the best Paci� c Northwest &

European varieties of vegetables, herbs and fruits.We invite you to enjoy our bounty by becoming a subscriber to the farm and participating in our CSA. By purchasing a share, not only will you receive a weekly box of fresh, local produce, but you will help to support the growers in your community. We also offer the option to order “a la carte” from our weekly market sheet.www.shipkifarm.com

South Whidbey TilthFarmers’ MarketMay 3 to October 25Open Sundays 11 A.M. to 2 P.M.GMO-free, local produce, artisans, live music, picnicking, farm skilling, children’s activities.2812 Thompson Road, Langley360-381-0012market@southwhidbeytilth.orgwww.southwhidbeytilth.org/market

Three Sisters Farm & Market

779 Holbrook Road, CoupevilleOpen 7 Days a Week9:00AM - 6:00PM3 Sisters Market sells: 3 Sisters Family Farms 100% grass fed beef, all natural pork, and cage free eggs, along with vegetables, jams, dairy, baked goods, books, health and beauty, wine, and beer. The products at 3 Sisters Market are all produced in WA. We focus on local, sustainable, and unique to our area!www.3sistersfamilyfarms.com

Wildwood Farm2326 Happy Valley Road, Oak Harbor(360) 679-3474Hidden in a quiet and remote valley, Wildwood Farm offers tranquil enjoyment with an Equestrian � air. Set amidst a real working horse ranch, guests to our farm can enjoy our many activities that include cozy B&B rooms inside the main lodge for the perfect weekend getaway; Guided trail rides, riding lessons and educational camps for full Equestrian immersion; and peaceful walking trails to observe nature at its � nest. Wildwood Farm – come listen to silence.www.equestrianlifestyle.comwww.wildwoodfarmbandb.com

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BAYVIEW

As one of the strongest farming and gardening communities on the South Whidbey as well as a hub to thriving businesses, Bayview provides many reasons for passerbys to stop their cars and scoop things out.

Bayview Corner is the crown jewel of the area, which sits on Highway 525 and Bayview Road, and acts as a home to many businesses. Bayview Farm & Garden, Bayview Bicycles, Sojourn Studios and La Salon Bella cater to a wide variety of interests.

Known for its world-renowned Laburnum Arbor, a visually intoxicating “Golden Chain Tree,” Bayview Farm & Garden is a full-ser-vice center, spanning two and a half acres. Construction on a new main store was recently completed. It contains a gift department, tools, foods, a houseware section and house plants. The Flower House Cafe, which serves locally roasted, organic and fair trade coffee from the Useless Bay Company as well as a wide assortment of natural foods, is nearby.

For more dining options, Basil Cafe just around the corner offers asian cuisine.

Other nearby businesses include Fine Balance Imaging Studios. A local bar, Taproom @ Bayview Corner, is a hot destination for those looking to indulge in a brew.

The Bayview Farmers Market is another popu-lar attraction, which is open from May through

Community may be small, but offers mighty good time

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Bayview Farmers Market offers a central hub for South Whidbey's agricul-tural and small business community.

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BAYLEAFWines, cheeses and delicacies

101 Coveland Street | Coupeville360-678-6603 • www.bayleaf.us

KNEAD & FEEDOld-fashioned family bakery with breakfast, lunch & water views since 1974. 4 NW Front Street | Coupeville360-678-5431 • www.kneadandfeed.com

THE OYSTERCATCHERSimply Good Food901 Grace Street | Coupeville360-678-0683 • www.oystercatcherwhidbey.com

CENTRAL WHIDBEY

1907

GREENBANK GRILLENew American cuisine 25189 State Route 525 | Greenbank360-678-3300

CAPTAIN WHIDBEY INNFine Dining at the Inn

2072 W Captain Whidbey Inn Road | Coupeville360-678-4097 • www.captainwhidbey.com

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Restaurant Guide

SPECIAL PULL OUT MAP - TAKE ME WITH YOU


NORTH WHIDBEYAPPLE-A-DAY CAFE

Old fashioned soda fountain, located inside Island Drug32170 State Route 20 | Oak Harbor

360-679-3219

APPLEBEE’S Hearty American chain bar & grill

31810 State Route 20 | Oak Harbor360-679-6100

THE BBQ JOINTSouthern BBQ, hospitality, & real sweet tea

601 NE MIdway Blvd | Oak Harbor 360-679-3500 • www.thebbqjoint.com

CHINA CITY - OAK HARBOR American Chinese style cuisine

33185 State Route 20 | Oak Harbor360-279-8899 • www.chinacityrestaurant.com

DOMINO’SDelivery or carryout pizza, plus chicken wings & other sides.

270 SE Cabot Drive, #1 | Oak Harbor360-679-4141

EL CAZADORMexican grill & cantina

32195 State Route 20 | Oak Harbor 360-675-6114 • www.el-cazador.com

ESTEBAN’S MEXICAN RESTAURANTClassic Mexican cuisine

1351 SW Barlow Street | Oak Harbor 360-675-4800

FRASERS GOURMET HIDEAWAYFine Dining, Steak and Seafood 1191 SE Fidalgo Avenue, #101 | Oak Harbor(360) 279-1231 • www.frasersgh.com

JUMBO BURRITOMexican Taqueria31780 State Route 20 | Oak Harbor 360-682-5857

LOTUS TEA BAR & STUDIOTea bar, cafe & yoga studio710 SE Fidalgo Avenue | Oak Harbor 360-240-8888

PITA PITFresh thinking, healthy eating.32650 State Route 20, #B104 | Oak Harbor360-675-5111

RIVERSIDE CAFEAmerican cuisine serving breakfast all day705 SE Pioneer Way | Oak Harbor 360-240-0250

SAN REMO GRILLMediterranean Restaurant421 NE Midway Blvd | Oak Harbor 360-240-1302

SEABOLT’S SMOKEHOUSEFresh wild caught local seafood31640 State Route 20, #3 | Oak Harbor360-675-6485 • www.seabolts.com

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BAYVIEW FARM & GARDENNever enough coffee. Never enough flowers.

2780 Marshview Avenue | Langleywww.bayviewfarmandgarden.com

THE BRAEBURNFull menu all day, including breakfast!

197 Second Street | Langley 360-221-3211 • www.braeburnlangley.com

CAFE LANGLEYMediterranean Grill Since 1989

113 First Street | Langley 360-221-3090 • www.cafelangley.com

CHINA CITY - FREELANDAmerican Chinese style cuisine

1804 Scott Road | Freeland360-331-8899 • www.chinacityrestaurant.com

FREELAND CAFE AND LOUNGE“Since 1974”

1642 East Main Street | Freeland360-331-9945 • www.whidbey.com/freelandcafe

THE GLASS ALLEYVintage meets modern, art meets cuisine

5575 Harbor Avenue | Freeland360-331-0343

KALAKALA MERCANTILEHandcraft goods & hearty provisions

138 Second Street | Langley360-221-0161 • www.kalakala.co

NEIL’S CLOVER PATCHLocally grown and sourced homestyle cuisine

14485 State Route 525 | Langley360-321-4120

ORCHARD KITCHENFarm-to-Table farmhouse dining

5574 Bayview Road | Langley 360-321-1517 • www.orchardkitchen.com

PORTICOLatin Bistro220 First Street | Langley 360-221-8141

PRIMA BISTROClassic French inspired bistro201 ½ First Street | Langley 360-221-4060 • www.primabistro.com

SWEET MONA’S“Living the Sweet Life”221 Second Street | Langley 360-221-2728 • www.sweetmonas.com

THE TIPSY GOURMENTSpecialty grocery & liquor store221 Second Street, #9A | Langley 360-221-4520

WHIDBEY ISLAND BAGEL FACTORYFresh bagel bakery with coffee shop11042 State Route 525, #124 | Clinton 360-341-4302

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NORTH WHIDBEYAPPLE-A-DAY CAFE

Old fashioned soda fountain, located inside Island Drug32170 State Route 20 | Oak Harbor

360-679-3219

APPLEBEE’S Hearty American chain bar & grill

31810 State Route 20 | Oak Harbor360-679-6100

THE BBQ JOINTSouthern BBQ, hospitality, & real sweet tea

601 NE MIdway Blvd | Oak Harbor 360-679-3500 • www.thebbqjoint.com

CHINA CITY - OAK HARBOR American Chinese style cuisine

33185 State Route 20 | Oak Harbor360-279-8899 • www.chinacityrestaurant.com

DOMINO’SDelivery or carryout pizza, plus chicken wings & other sides.

270 SE Cabot Drive, #1 | Oak Harbor360-679-4141

EL CAZADORMexican grill & cantina

32195 State Route 20 | Oak Harbor 360-675-6114 • www.el-cazador.com

ESTEBAN’S MEXICAN RESTAURANTClassic Mexican cuisine

1351 SW Barlow Street | Oak Harbor 360-675-4800

FRASERS GOURMET HIDEAWAYFine Dining, Steak and Seafood 1191 SE Fidalgo Avenue, #101 | Oak Harbor(360) 279-1231 • www.frasersgh.com

JUMBO BURRITOMexican Taqueria31780 State Route 20 | Oak Harbor 360-682-5857

LOTUS TEA BAR & STUDIOTea bar, cafe & yoga studio710 SE Fidalgo Avenue | Oak Harbor 360-240-8888

PITA PITFresh thinking, healthy eating.32650 State Route 20, #B104 | Oak Harbor360-675-5111

RIVERSIDE CAFEAmerican cuisine serving breakfast all day705 SE Pioneer Way | Oak Harbor 360-240-0250

SAN REMO GRILLMediterranean Restaurant421 NE Midway Blvd | Oak Harbor 360-240-1302

SEABOLT’S SMOKEHOUSEFresh wild caught local seafood31640 State Route 20, #3 | Oak Harbor360-675-6485 • www.seabolts.com

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2780 Marshview Avenue | Langleywww.bayviewfarmandgarden.com

THE BRAEBURNFull menu all day, including breakfast!

197 Second Street | Langley 360-221-3211 • www.braeburnlangley.com

CAFE LANGLEYMediterranean Grill Since 1989

113 First Street | Langley 360-221-3090 • www.cafelangley.com

CHINA CITY - FREELANDAmerican Chinese style cuisine

1804 Scott Road | Freeland360-331-8899 • www.chinacityrestaurant.com

FREELAND CAFE AND LOUNGE“Since 1974”

1642 East Main Street | Freeland360-331-9945 • www.whidbey.com/freelandcafe

THE GLASS ALLEYVintage meets modern, art meets cuisine

5575 Harbor Avenue | Freeland360-331-0343

KALAKALA MERCANTILEHandcraft goods & hearty provisions

138 Second Street | Langley360-221-0161 • www.kalakala.co

NEIL’S CLOVER PATCHLocally grown and sourced homestyle cuisine

14485 State Route 525 | Langley360-321-4120

ORCHARD KITCHENFarm-to-Table farmhouse dining

5574 Bayview Road | Langley 360-321-1517 • www.orchardkitchen.com

PORTICOLatin Bistro220 First Street | Langley 360-221-8141

PRIMA BISTROClassic French inspired bistro201 ½ First Street | Langley 360-221-4060 • www.primabistro.com

SWEET MONA’S“Living the Sweet Life”221 Second Street | Langley 360-221-2728 • www.sweetmonas.com

THE TIPSY GOURMENTSpecialty grocery & liquor store221 Second Street, #9A | Langley 360-221-4520

WHIDBEY ISLAND BAGEL FACTORYFresh bagel bakery with coffee shop11042 State Route 525, #124 | Clinton 360-341-4302

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2908 Commercial Avenue | Anacortes360-293-3443 • www.fidalgodrivein.com

PITA J'SCustom pita sandwiches and snacks to order

408 Commercial Avenue | Anacortes360-293-4484

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PIZZA FACTORYSpecialty pizzas & other Italian basics 3219 Commercial Avenue | Anacortes360-293-1000 • www.pizzafactory.com

THE SHRIMP SHACKHome of the oysterburger!

6168 State Route 20 | Anacortes360-293-2531 • www.shrimpshack.us

CALICO CUPBOARD CAFE & BAKERYMade from scratch, farm-to-market cafe & bakery 901 Commercial Avenue | Anacortes360-293-7315 • www.calicocupboardcafe.com

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October. Whidbey produce and locally made goods populate the market, making the market a fun experience for the whole family to enjoy.

Fun events such as the Mutt Strut Parade, held annually, offer folks a chance to adorn their fuzzy companions in creative costumes.

A collaborative farm between the South Whidbey Good Cheer Food Bank and South Whidbey School District across the street hopes to act as an abundant resource for the community. Known as “The Big ACRE,” it is currently being built behind the old Bayview School building.

For consumer goods, The Goose grocery store, Sebo’s Do-It-Center and a gas station offer every-thing a shopper may need. Neil’s Clover Patch Cafe is beloved by community members, while Joe’s Wood Fired Pizza is equally as satisfying.

Lone Lake, located nearby, provides anglers with a chance to catch stocked rainbow trout.

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One of Bayview's most popular events is the Mutt Strut, which is held each fall at Bayview Corner.


Three words: Whidbey is awe-some.

For a sleepy and rural communi-ty, this is a place where fun abounds. Kite surfing, premiere diving, kay-aking, salmon fishing and crab-bing, whale watching, hiking, bird watching, hunting, skydiving, para-gliding; whether it’s by sea, land or air, the list goes on and on.

WAYS TO THE WAVESOf course, Island County offers

a multitude of possibilities for get-ting out on the water. Water lovers can rent Kayaks on Whidbey at the historic Coupeville Wharf (Harbor Gift & Kayak Rental, 360-678-3625) and tour the famous mussel rafts of Penn Cove Shellfish.

On South Whidbey, Whidbey Island Kayaking offers sea kayak-ing tours and kayak rentals. The tours are by reservation. The com-pany offers tours out of the Langley Marina, Possession Beach as well as custom or group tours. Located at the Langley Marina in the warmer months, the company also offers paddle board rentals and bike tours. The website is www.whidbeyisland kayaking.com or call 360-632-9754.

Also out of Langley are whale watching opportunities. Gray Whale season is hot in the spring time, but you may also get lucky and spot a few Southern Resident orcas swimming around Whidbey’s

shores. Although rare, they are seen in Holmes Harbor and in Penn Cove.

Paddle boards and lessons are also now available for rent at Oak Harbor Marina at Harbor on a sea-sonal basis. Visit www.harborsup.net for details.

BEST OF THE OUTDOORSFor a quieter experience,

Whidbey Island is home to hun-dreds of miles of trails, five state parks as well as bountiful county, municipal and community parks and beaches.

Some offer spectacular views of Puget Sound, others cool walks through lush and ancient forests — several areas host old growth such as South Whidbey State Park's 500-year-old cedar.

They are also home to abundant wildlife, and both islands are popu-lar locations for bird watchers. Hit Crocket Lake on Central Whidbey for a diversity of birds, from ducks and shorebirds to large birds of prey, and Deer Lagoon on South Whidbey for song birds and other waterfowl.

For wildlife harvesters, Whidbey Island is a hunting and fishing hot spot as well. Pheasant release sites in Bayview on South Whidbey; Ebey's Landing, Arnold Farm, and OLF Coupeville on Central Whidbey; and two areas at the Seaplane Base on North Whidbey are open sea-sonally. Several public forests are open for deer hunting as well. As for fishing, locations such as Bush Point on the west side of the island and Deception Pass on the northern tip have been favorites of angles for generations.

UNDER THE SEAPuget Sound offers scuba divers

some of the best dive sites in the nation and beyond. The large tidal exchanges provide a wealth of nutri-ents that feed a diverse ecosystem of undersea creatures, from such oddities as sea cucumbers to slow-moving lingcod to frisky seals and otters. Perhaps the most popular for divers to encounter is the giant Pacific octopus, the largest octopus in the world.

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A windsurfer takes advantage of decent wind and waves this spring near Joseph Whidbey State Park.

RECREATIONGreat outdoors provide backdrop for countless hours of fun

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Several businesses will rent kayaks to visitors as well as lead kayak trips.

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Fishing is a popular activ-ity all around the island.


USELESS BAY GOLF &COUNTRY CLUBPrivate, 18-hole, par-72 courseCountry Club Drive, Langley360-321-5960 www.uselessbaygolf.comA private Club featuring one of the Northwest’s � nest 18-hole golf courses. An all-weather, year-round gol� ng facility on Whidbey Island, the course utilizes the foliage, topography, and natural water hazards of the Island. With par for men a 72 and par for women 74, players of all abilities will be challenged and charmed by the quality golf o� ered in this beautiful setting.Useless Bay Golf Course o� ers a full service golf pro shop, driving range, practice putting

green, golf carts and cart storage, knowledge-able professionals, lessons, men’s and women’s associations, tournaments and events. Golf and Social memberships available.

HOLMES HARBOR GOLF COURSEPublic, 18-hole, Par-64 course5023 Harbor Hills Drive, Freeland360-331-2363www.holmesharborgolf.comSpectacular Water views are everywhere. Re-cently reopened and in great shape. Challeng-ing level of play for beginners to pros for all ages. Summer lessons available. Winter Rates are $25 on weekdays with Cart. Summer Rates are $32 on Weekdays with Cart

ISLAND GREENS GOLF COURSE AND RANGEPublic, 9-hole, Par-3 course3890 French Road, Clinton360-579-6042www.whidbeyislandgreens.comIsland Greens is about community Convenient-ly located on South Whidbey Island, Island Greens is an amazing par 3, 9 hole golf course, that has been called one of the best courses of it’s type in the state. Come visit Island Greens, for a fun day of golf. We o� er the only public driving range on South Whidbey Island, plus

9 holes of scenic, and challenging par-3 golf. Dogs are always welcome on our course, so bring out your furry friend to join you for your round. We are open dawn to dusk and run the course on the honor system, so be sure to bring cash or check to pay for your golf. 9/18 Holes Weekday: $9/$14, 9/18 Holes Weekend or Holiday: $10/$15, Driving Range Tokens: $3 (Available at Critters and Co. Pet Store at Ken’s Corner – Directions Here)

WHIDBEY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUBPrivate, 18-hole, par-72 courseFairway Lane, Oak Harbor360-675-5490www.whidbeygolfclub.com� e course is private yet allows public play a� er 1 p.m. during peak season. Formerly the Whid-bey Golf & Country Club, the club shortened its name this year to try to eliminate the mis-conception that the public couldn’t play there. � e club now o� ers a variety of memberships. Carved out of an old dairy farm, the course is surrounded by woods and sprinkled with spectacular water hazards. No. 10 is a scenic, intimidating, 442-yard, par-4 hole with water on both sides of a narrow fairway.

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Fortunately, Whidbey Island has some of the best dive sites around.

Keystone Underwater Park in Central Whidbey is one of the most popular shore dives around. It’s located on the other side of a rocky jetty from the Coupeville-to-Port Townsend ferry dock and is positively teeming with life. There’s schooling perch, tube snouts, a plethora of crab, a cascading wall of anenomes and — if you’re lucky — a wolf eel or octopus.

Other popular shore and boat dives include the Possession Point Ferry Wreck, the Langley Tire Reef, Strawberry Point and Ebey’s Landing. There’s also Deception Pass, a legendary dive site where currents are strong and divers should use caution.

For equipment, lessons and good advice, visit Whidbey Island Dive Center in Oak Harbor. Check out www.whidbeydive.com or call 360-675-1112.

OTHER STUFFFor those with their own watercraft, both

islands have a legion of small boat ramps and public beach access points which can be found with a simple web search.

Public beaches are great clamming hotspots as well — Grasser's Lagoon on Central Whidbey attracts people from as far away as Bellingham.

For complete list, visit wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shell-fish/beaches/MapArea/08

Whidbey Island is also home to what some hail as Puget Sound's best place to surf. Located at Fort Ebey State Park, the spot breaks best on a west northwest swell.

Finally, for those looking to duck the waves, Central Whidbey is renowned for it's diving. Keystone Underwater Park, which includes "The Jetty" and "The Pilings," is recommended for divers of all skill levels, though beginners should only attempt them at slack tide.

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Each year visitors and residents take to the waters in hopes of striking it rich with their crab pots.


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Though the Pacific Northwest is perhaps best known for its coffee, Whidbey Island is quickly becoming a popular haven for those who enjoy beverages with a little more spirit.

Perhaps it’s the climate — that of South Whidbey, in particular, is ideal for growing certain types of grapes, used to produce fine wines like Spoiled Dog Winery’s award-winning pinot noir. Or maybe it’s the natural beauty of the island, which pairs well with a cool beverage.

For these and any number of other reasons, “We are finding more and more that people are coming here for wine,” said Karen Krug, who with her husband and two amicable Australian shepherds, owns and operates Spoiled Dog Winery in Langley.

The winery is one of several on Whidbey, and is a part of the Whidbey Island Vintners and Distillers Association, of which Jack Krug is president.

The Krugs and their fellow association members produce the majority of their products on-site. All

association members also have tasting rooms located on-site, enabling visitors to sip with a view of the very vines — or trees, in the case of an apple pear wine produced by the Krugs — from whence their beverage began.

Other association members are Comforts of Whidbey, Blooms Winery, Holmes Harbor Cellars and Whidbey Island Distillery.

The association puts on three annual events: Red Wine and Chocolate Tour, which takes place the second and third weekends of February; Savor

Spring Food, Wine and Spirits Tour, which takes place the weekend after Mother’s Day; and Autumn on Whidbey Wine, Spirits and Art Tour, which takes place the second weekend of November.

Island wineries, distilleries and tasting rooms also often put on their own events throughout the year, pairing their specialties with music, art and food.

Other wineries on the island include Whidbey Island Winery, Useless Bay Winery, Ott and Murphy Winery, Rain Shadow Cellars and Greenbank Cellars.

Unlike in most industries, Krug said, “Everyone is in a good mood” in the wine business, customers and vintners alike.

So too, positivity permeates many of the island’s distilleries, taprooms and breweries, as well as its meadery, Strix Varia, which produces a melomel, mead and cyser.

Cadée a distillery and tasting room which opened in fall 2015, is one of the newest additions, owned and operated by Colin Campbell, a native of Scotland with a 500-year family history in the distilling industry.

The Heising family, owners of Whidbey Island Distillery, also appear to have a knack for distilling encoded in their DNA. The distillery, located in Langley, is operated by three generations, according to its website.

For those who prefer beer, the island contains a treasure trove of locally-produced craft brews and taprooms in which to enjoy them.

Taprooms include Flyers Restaurant and Brewery in Oak Harbor, Taproom@Bayview Corner and Penn Cove Brewery in Coupeville, all of which serve a hardy selection of local beer and ciders, rotating

their taps on a seasonal basis. Penn Cove Brewery is the newest of the bunch,

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Whidbey Island is home to several wineries, which collaborate to hold events and tours throughout the year.

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From wineries to taprooms, optionscontinue to grow for great libations

Photo by Kate Daniel

Taprooms and small brewing com-panies have been cropping up all over the island in the last year.


and opened its doors in early spring. Whidbey Beer Works in Oak Harbor is also

well-regarded for its expansive collection, and is Whidbey’s only specialty beer store. The shop contains over 600 beers, ciders, wines and meads, according to its website.

Flyers also operates its own brewery, and Penn Cove Brewery co-owner Marc Aparicio said he has his sights set on doing the same some time in the future.

Other breweries on the island include Double Bluff Brewing Company in Langley and Thirsty Crab Brewery in Freeland.

Bob Stallone, owner and operator of Thirsty Crab, as well as Daniel Thomis, owner and opera-tor of Double Bluff Brewing Company, have been brewing for decades.

Both men apply their backgrounds in science and chemistry to the art of the brew, and often visit one another to exchange ideas and discuss their most recent concoctions.

Stallone has been brewing since the 1970s, but it was a sort of happy accident that led him to brewing on a larger scale.

“It’s kind of like penicillin was discovered by accident,” he said, explaining that for years, he made small batches for friends, all of which were well-received and oft-requested.

Upon moving to the island after retirement, he, like Thomis, stepped up his production a bit, and now produces for a few local restaurants.

Though demand is high, Stallone said he is keeping his operation small so that it remains enjoy-able. One career — as an L.A. police officer — was enough, he said.

Thomis, on the other hand, is working to meet the increasing demand of his customers, as the brewery — which, along with its corresponding taproom, is located in downtown Langley — has become his second career, after ending a longtime term as a biochemist.

Stallone still hosts semi-regular gatherings at his brewery a.k.a. his Freeland home.

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A short ferry ride takes you from the Seattle metro area to the scenic beauty and tranquility of Whidbey Island, the largest of the Puget Sound’s island gems.

Small family wineries and a craft distillery set in spectacular rural countryside offer critically acclaimed

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The incorporated city’s business district spans roughly 12 blocks between First and Third Streets and Park and Camano Avenues. Though it lacks in size, it has a plethora of art galleries and shopping opportunities to fit a wide range of interests and includes a variety of gift shops, restaurants and other attractions.

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and Murphy Wines offers a large selection of wines. The Tipsy Gourmet dabbles in wine and cheese as well. Dining options include Cafe Langley, Prima Bistro, Village Pizzeria and the Braeburn Cafe.

Several coffee shops can be found around the town, such as Useless Bay Coffee Company, Mukilteo Coffee Roasters and Kalakala Co. Mercantile, all of which provide coffee and tea, as well as assorted food items.

Sweet Mona’s satisfies her customer’s sweet tooth. There are also boutique pet stores, as well as a grocery store, coffee roaster, bakery, wine

shops and more. The Star Store, a half-grocery store, half-department store in the Star Store fulfills a variety of shopping needs and offers specialty clothing items.

A vibrant arts community allows for plenty of entertainment opportunities. The city features galleries, shows at a performing arts center, chil-dren’s theater, dance theater, Island Shakespeare Festival and various other locales. It is also home to beloved events in the Northwest like Choochokam and DjangoFest Northwest. One of Langley’s biggest attractions occurs during the summertime when it hosts the Whidbey Island

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Community gatherings and celebrations held annually include Deck the Doors at Christmastime, Halloween trick-or-treating, Art Walks, Sea Float Scramble and parades, such as the Holly Jolly Parade, held in early December.

For those who fancy a sit down movie, The Clyde Theatre is a destination for many locals. It is both a relic and a reliable movie theater, having been open for more than 75 years. It’s known for its showings of both independent and critically acclaimed movies.

A public beach is accessible for pedestrians walking the streets of downtown. The recently expanded Langley Marina provides easy access for boaters.

The post office, library and Star Store are each centrally located to provide visitors with quick access points for convenient basic needs.

Those looking to spot Langley’s nationally acclaimed bunny population should look no further than Langley Middle School, the Island County Fairgrounds or nearby neighborhoods. Bunny Daze, a shop hop to help drive business in the city’s downtown business core held in March, came as a result of the bunnies.

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Choochokum is a festival dedicated to the arts, held in Langley every summer.


Whidbey Island is a haven for creative spirits, with a smorgasbord of festivals and visual and performing arts events happening year-round.

The Choochokam Arts Festival July 9-10 in Langley and the Oak Harbor Music Festival Sept. 2-4 are two of the area’s most popular live music events, attracting performers and festival-goers from around the globe.

Each also features an array of vendors, includ-ing artisans and eateries.

The Saratoga Orchestra and Whidbey Island Community Orchestra each perform several live concerts as well.

Langley is oft-regarded as Whidbey’s arts hub, and is home to Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, South Whidbey's largest performing arts venue.

WICA hosts a number of concerts, workshops, plays and performing arts events. These include DjangoFest Northwest Sept. 21-25, one of the most popular gypsy jazz festivals in the nation, and PianoFest in the spring, as well as a series featuring local artists.

The Village by the Sea is also home to the Island Shakespeare Festival, which produces two plays each year, performed outdoors in an old-world style theater tent.

The festival runs from July 17 to Sept. 13. All

shows are free. Whidbey Children’s Theater and Whidbey

Island Dance Theater, also located in Langley, showcase youth talent. Each produces a number of performances throughout the year.

Outcast Productions offers socially conscious, edgy and thought-provoking theatrical experi-ences.

Whidbey Playhouse in Oak Harbor is North Whidbey's main performing arts venue, and produces about seven shows each year, including musicals and dramas.

The scenic isle is home to artists and crafters in just about every media imaginable, including glassblowers, painters, sculptors, jewelers, fiber artists and many more.

Langley contains numerous art galleries clus-tered within the downtown core, while Front Street in downtown Coupeville, Pioneer Way in Oak Harbor, Greenbank Farm and downtown Freeland are also excellent stops for gallery-goers.

Check out the Whidbey Art Trail for a self-guided visit to art spaces throughout the island.

The Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival keeps in sync with the historic town in being one of the state’s oldest. The event features a cornucopia of handmade items.

For a bit of intrigue, stop by Langley for Mystery Weekend, where characters roam the street as participants scout out the town, seeking clues to crack a murder mystery case.

The Sea Float Scramble at Seawall Park is also a popular attraction. Colorful sea floats, provided by Callahan’s Firehouse, are hidden throughout the park. Finders keepers for kids and families.

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Accessed mainly by commuters traveling between the island and mainland via the ferry terminal, the unincorporated area features agri-culture, beaches, arts and business. Though resi-dents are working diligently to give Clinton a more solidified identity, there are several festive events throughout the year to be enjoyed, such

as the Clinton Town Picnic held annualy in September, which features food, music, games, prizes and the world’s largest outdoor lawn scrabble game. There is also a free community potluck in Dan Porter Park, Clinton Thursday Market and an annual Easter egg hunt.

Utilized by those keen for the outdoors, the Fishing Pier-Dock Facility is located just off the ferry terminal on Clinton Beach. A day-use dock allows people to tie up boats, but there is no launch ramp. Nearby, a fishing pier is also popular among crabbers hoping for a catch using nets and pots.

Thirty-three acres of forest and wetlands, 26 acres of beach and tidelands and 2,000 feet of shoreline were purchased by the Whidbey Camano Land Trust by way of a $1 million grant. The waterfront property on Possession Sound can be accessed just north of the ferry terminal and east of the highway.

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Every Thursday through July and August, the Clinton Farmers Market features local artists, craftsmen, local services, food, music and fun.

Also included at the market, held at the Clinton Community Hall, are fresh-cut flowers, artisan goods, farm-fresh produce and culinary creations.

As one of the more serene and peaceful locales on Whidbey Island, Deer Lake offers a small boat ramp and dock that is used for fishing and swim-ming alike.

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MAYMay 1: First Fridays at the Farm, 5-8 p.m., at Greenbank Farm. Wine tasting, special events, culinary delights, art presentations, through Dec. 4. 360-678-7710.

May 7: First Saturday Art Walk, downtown Langley.

May 8: Mother’s Day concert at Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank. www.meerkerkgar-dens.org

May 13-14: WICA’s 20th Anniversary Celebration featuring special anniversary guests. wicaonline.org

May 14: Penn Cove Water Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Historic Front Street, Coupeville. Celebrating Coupeville and its Native American heritage. www.penncovewaterfes tival.com

May 14-15: Savor Spring with Whidbey Island Vinters and Distillers Association. www.whidbeyislandvintners.org

May 15: Hedgebrook Women Playwrights Festival, 3-5 p.m., at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts. wicaonline.org

May 21: Wine and Rhodies at Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank. Enjoy the spring splendor of the gardens with wine and

appetizers. www.meerkerkgardens.org

May 24: Tuesdays on the Town, 5-9 p.m., downtown Oak Harbor. www.oakharbor chamber.com

May 23-Sept.7: Jacob Ebey House open to public, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, Ebey's Reserve, Coupeville. 360-678-6084 or www.nps.gov/ebla

May 28: Memorial Day Parade & Remembrance Ceremony, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., in historic downtown Coupeville. A quintessential small-town parade honor-ing America’s veterans with music, food and celebration. www.coupevillechamber.com

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June 3: First Fridays at the Farm, 5-8 p.m., Greenbank Farm. Wine tasting, special events, culinary delights, art presentations, through Dec. 4. 360-678-7710.

June 4: First Saturday Art Walk, downtown Langley.

June 4-5: Purple Passion Sale at Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank. www.meerkerkgar-dens.org

June 11: WAIF Spring Fling, 5 p.m., Useless Bay Golf and Country Club. waifanimals.org

June 18: Whidbey Island Garden Tour. Tour four or five of the island's finest gardens. www.wigt.org

June: Deception Pass Challenge, includes swimming, biking and running at Deception Pass State Park. 360-720-2756.

June 28: Tuesdays on the Town, 5-9 p.m., downtown Oak Harbor. www.oakharbor chamber.com

JULYJuly 1: First Fridays at the Farm, 5-8 p.m., at Greenbank Farm. Wine tasting, special events, culinary delights, art presentations, through Dec. 4. 360-678-7710.

July 2: First Saturday Art Walk, downtown Langley.

July 3: Celebrate America, all day in Freeland Park, culminating with a fireworks

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July 4: Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration; parade, carnival, food, fireworks show at dusk. Downtown Oak Harbor.

July 4: Maxwelton Independence Day Parade starts at 1 p.m. , at Maxwelton Beach, Clinton. An eclectic mix of partici-pants followed by kids' games afterwords, with ice cream and pie.

July 9: Fairy House Festival at Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank. Children of all ages bring their imaginations and build fairy houses from natural materials. www.meerkerkgardens.org

July 9-10: 41st Langley Choochokam Arts Festival, combining juried art exhibitors, musical entertainment and food providers. www.visitlangley.com

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July 11-15: Whidbey Island Race Week, Oak Harbor. www.whidbeyislandraceweek.com

July 15-16: Ragnar Relay begins in Blaine, ends in Langley, www.ragnarrelay.com

July 8 to Sept. 11: Island Shakespeare Festival, Langley, shows start at 6 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. www.islandshakespearefest.org

July 23: Yogafest, Windjammer City Beach Park, Oak Harbor. www.oakharborchamber.com

July 23: Forest Music Festival at South Whidbey State Park will be an all-day event featuring local groups representing a wide range of styles, instruments and vocals. Visit www.FOSWSP.org for more information.

July 23: Friends of Meerkerk Picnic, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank.

July 26: Tuesdays on the Town, 5-9 p.m., downtown Oak Harbor. www.oakharbor chamber.com

AUGUSTAug. 4-7: Whidbey Island Fair, Langley.Musical, carnival, animals, games and other country fun. 360-221-4677. www.whidbey islandfair.com

Aug. 6: Shakin' the Vines Summer Concert Series, begins with a performance by 3 Cent Stamp, at 6 p.m. at Whidbey Island Winery, Langley.

Aug. 6: First Saturday Art Walk, downtown Langley.

Aug. 7: First Fridays at the Farm, 5-8 p.m., at Greenbank Farm. Wine tasting, special

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Aug. 8: Shakin' the Vines Summer Concert Series featuring Pearl Django, 6 p.m. at Whidbey Island Winery, Langley.

Aug. 12-14: Queer Pride, downtown Langley. Parade, conference, poetry slam, potluck and Friday night soirée.

Aug. 13: 31st Annual North Whidbey Car Show at Windjammer Park, Oak Harbor. www.oakharborchamber.com

Aug. 13: Race the Reserve, Ebey's Landing National Historial Reserve. Half-marathon, 10K and 5K. www.racethereserve.com

Aug. 13-14: Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival, Coupeville. 360-678-5116. www.coupevillefestival.com


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Aug. 14: Oak Harbor Pigfest, Fidalgo Avenue, Oak Harbor. Free barbecue pork, kids’ games, music, fun for the whole family. www.oakharborpigfest.com

Aug. 20: Bluegrass Concert, at Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank, bring your blanket, wine and cheese, and relax to the music of some of the area;s favorite artists. Bluegrass workshop and open mic. www.meerkerk gardens.org

Aug. 20: Shakin' the Vines Summer Concert Series featuring KrashZen, at 6 p.m. at Whidbey Island Winery, Langley.

Aug. 20: Tour de Whidbey, begins and ends at Greenbank Farm. Annual ride ben-efits Whidbey General Hospital Foundation. www.tourdewhidbey.com

Aug. 21: WAIF's Wag 'n' Walk, 11 a.m. to 3

p.m., at Greenbank Farm. www.waifanimals.org

Aug. 21: Soup Box Derby, Langley. visitlang ley.com

Aug. 21: 17th Annual Greater Freeland Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic and Dinner, at the Useless Bay Golf and Country Club, 2-7 p.m. 360-331-1980.

Aug. 23: Tuesdays on the Town, 5-9 p.m., downtown Oak Harbor. www.oakharbor chamber.com

Aug. 27-28: Whidbey Working Artists Studio Tour, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, various studios island-wide. [email protected]

Aug. 27: Island Classic Mustang Club Horsepower at the Harbor show, at City Beach in Oak Harbor. www.islandclassicmus tangclub.com

SEPTEMBER Sept. 2: First Fridays at the Farm, 5-8 p.m., Greenbank Farm. Wine tasting, special events, culinary delights, art presentations, through Dec. 4. 360-678-7710.

Sept. 3: First Saturday Art Walk, downtown Langley.

Sept. 2-4: Oak Harbor Music Festival, his-toric downtown Oak Harbor. Live music on various stages. www.oakharborfestival.com

Sept. 3-4: Labor Day Sale at Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank. www.meerkerkgar-dens.org

Sept. 10: Military Appreciation Picnic, 12-4 p.m. at Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor.

Sept. 17: Whidbey Island Raptor Day, at the Pacific Rim Institute for Environmental Stewardship. pacificriminstitute.org

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Sept. 17-18: Whidbey Island Kite Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fort Casey. Enjoy kite-flying, competitions, kids kitemaking, teddy bear drop and kite lessons. Free indoor kite-flying competition at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, at Coupeville High School. www.whidbeykite club.org or 360-678-5434.

Sept. 21-25: DjangoFest Northwest, at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts. DjangoFest Northwest is the premier show-case of gypsy jazz in North America. visit langley.com

Sept. 27: Tuesdays on the Town, 5-9 p.m., downtown Oak Harbor. www.oakharbor chamber.com

Sept.: Artists of South Whidbey 42nd Annual Show and Sale, Island County

Fairgrounds, Langley.

OCTOBERAll month: The Haunting of Coupeville and HarvestFest, featuring Scarecrow Corridor, weekend corn maze at Engle Farm, Sherman Pioneer Farm pumpkin patch, ghost walks through historic down-town and the great pumpkin race. www.coupevillechamber.com

Oct. 1: First Saturday Art Walk, Langley.

Oct. 1-2: Fall Garden Fest at Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank. Other nurseries and local artists join to present special items for your garden. www.meerkerkgardens.org

Oct. 7: First Fridays at the Farm, 5-8 p.m., at Greenbank Farm. Wine tasting, special events, culinary delights, art presentations,

through Dec. 4. 360-678-7710.

Oct. 25: Tuesdays on the Town, 5-9 p.m., downtown Oak Harbor. www.oakharbor chamber.com

Oct. 28: Midway Monster Mash Street Bash & Zombie Crawl, 4-8 p.m., Midway Boulevard in Oak Harbor.

Oct. 28: Halloween Torchlight Parade through downtown Coupeville, 4 p.m. start-ing at Cook's Corner Park. www.coupevillehis toricwaterfront.com

Oct. 31: Spooktacular Langley. www.lang leymainstreet.org

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Nov. 4: Friends of Ebey's Community Potluck. 360-678-6633.

Nov. 4-5: Whidbey Weavers Guild Uncommon Threads Sale, at Greenbank Farm. whidbeyweaversguild.org

Nov. 5: First Saturday Art Walk, Langley.

Nov. 12-13: Autumn on Whidbey with Whidbey Island Vinters and Distillers Association. www.whidbeyislandvintners.org

Nov. 12: 16th Annual Nordic Fest, spon-sored by Daughters of Norway Ester Moe Lodge 39, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at South Whidbey High School. Enjoy the sights, tastes and sounds of Scandinavia. www.daughter sofnorway.org

Nov. 26: Sip N’ Shop on the Cove, a Small

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Nov. 26: Lighting of Langley at Langley Park. Carols, Santa and Whidbey's own alpaca-reindeer. www.visitlangley.com

Nov. 27: Tuesdays on the Town, 5-9 p.m., downtown Oak Harbor. www.oakharbor chamber.com

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Dec. 3: First Saturday Art Walk, Langley.

Dec. 3: Greening of Coupeville, all day in Coupeville. Jingle Trail Run, parade, tree light-ing. www.coupevillehistoricwaterfront.com

Dec. 3: Langley Holiday Parade, 11 a.m., downtown Langley. Float contest and many fun, festive entries. www.visitlangley.com

Dec. 3: Lighted Boat Parade. www.oakhar borchamber.com

Dec.17: Langley Holiday Giveaway, www.visitlangley.com

Dec. 17: Christmas Bird Count, North Whidbey. South Whidbey count is Jan. 2, 2016. www.whidbeyaudubon.org

Dec. 27: Tuesdays on the Town, 5-9 p.m., downtown Oak Harbor. www.oakharbor chamber.com

Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Fireworks. www.oakharborchamber.com

For other holiday events, check www.whid beynewstimes.com, www.southwhidbeyrecord.com or www.whidbeyexaminer.com closer to the event season.

A LOOK INTO 2017:Jan. 1: Polar Bear Plunge, Langley. www.visitlangley.com

Jan. 7: Sea Float Scramble, Langley. www.langleymainstreet.org

Feb. 11: Coupeville Chocolate Walk, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Coupeville. Tickets sold in advance. www.coupevillechamber.com

Feb. 25-26: Langley Mystery Weekend. www.visitlangley.com

March 4-5: Penn Cove Mussel Festival, Coupeville. www.thepenncovemusselsfestival.com

April 28-29: Holland Happening, Pioneer Way in Oak Harbor. www.oakharborcham ber.com

www.whidbeynewstimes.comwww.southwhidbeyrecord.com

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