Community News & Events
Community Events
This page publicizes information about community events as a service to non-profit community organizations. These events are perceived as appropriate for students, parents, and families. Interested in submitting news and events? Learn how to do so by visiting our Community Relations webpage.
Fort Ward parkrun
Date & Time: Every Saturday | 9:00 a.m.
Location: Lower Fort Ward Trail
Cost: Free
A free weekly 5K community run/walk open to all ages and abilities. Volunteers and spectators welcome.
Free Online Coding Classes for Kids
Date & Time: Saturdays (September 12 – October 17, 2026) & Sundays (September 13 – October 18, 2026) | 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Free online coding classes for students ages 9+ taught by trained high school volunteers, covering Python, Java, JavaScript, and USA Computing Olympiad (USACO).
Learn more about Free Online Coding Classes for Kids from Sova Coding
Mom's Morning Retreat
Date & Time: First and third Thursdays during the school year | 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Grace Episcopal Church — 8595 NE Day Road
Cost: Suggested annual membership $149 (full and partial scholarships available)
A non-faith-based community group where moms of all ages and stages connect and are heard; childcare is available and visitors may attend a session before registering.
Learn more about Mom's Morning Retreat at Grace Episcopal Church
Within/Earshot Jazz Festival
Date & Time: October 2 – 25, 2026 | 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way East
Cost: $29
BIMA partners with Seattle’s Earshot Jazz to present a dynamic lineup featuring Camila Ferrari, METTA Quintet, Afrocop, Jun Iida, Greta Matassa Group, Jazz with Jim Cauter, and Pearl Django.
Learn more about the Within/Earshot Jazz Festival at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
Conservation Work Party
Date & Time: Second Saturdays: October 10 & November 14, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Fort Ward Park, Upper Fort Ward Parking Area — Fort Ward Hill Road NE
Cost: Free
Join the Park District's natural resource stewardship team at Fort Ward Park, walking roughly one mile over the course of the work party; well suited to children ages six and up who are comfortable with small hand tools and walking off trail.
Learn more about the Conservation Work Party from Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District
Artists Panel for Booking: Artists’ Books by Black Artists
Date & Time: October 10, 2026 | 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way East
Cost: $14
Curator Colette Gaiter hosts an insightful conversation with exhibition artists Tia Blassingame, Rick Griffith, and IBé Crawley exploring storytelling, cultural memory, and creative practice in artists' books.
Learn more about the Artists Panel for Booking at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
Red Pine Park Work Party
Date & Time: Second Tuesdays: October 13 & November 10, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Red Pine Park — 418 Wood Avenue SW
Cost: Free
Help the Park District's horticulture staff put the historic orchard and edible perennials to bed for the fall; well suited to children six and up who are comfortable with small hand tools. No on-site parking — park in Winslow and walk to the park.
Teen Zine Thursday
Date & Time: Third Thursdays: October 15, November 19, December 17, 2026 (running through June 2027) | 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Bainbridge Public Library — 1270 Madison Ave N
Cost: Free
A monthly meetup at the Bainbridge Library giving teens a chance to make zines, express themselves, and explore new creative themes each month. All materials provided; drop-in event with no registration required.
Learn more about Teen Zine Thursday at Bainbridge Public Library
Moritani Preserve Work Party
Date & Time: Third Thursdays: October 15 & November 19, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Moritani Preserve — 542 Winslow Way W
Cost: Free
Care for the woods and meadows of Moritani Preserve with the Park District's stewardship team by managing invasive species, maintaining garden beds, and planting natives; volunteers meet at the SE Hayano Trailhead, with parking on Shepard Way NW.
Youth Mental Health Workshop
Date & Time: October 15, 2026 | 3:15 p.m.
Location: Bainbridge Youth Services — 8533 Madison Avenue N
Cost: Free for local youth ages 15–18
An age-appropriate workshop developed with youth mental health expert Dr. Janis Whitlock, PhD, MHP, helping young people recognize when a friend may be struggling, learn healthy coping strategies, and know when and how to reach a trusted adult.
Learn more about the Youth Mental Health Workshop at Bainbridge Youth Services
Día de los Muertos Community Celebrations 2026
Date & Time: November 7, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way East
Cost: Free
Gather together as a community for Día de los Muertos, a celebration that is memorable, beautiful, and deeply rooted in cultural significance. The day begins with a joyful procession to BIMA made up of children dressed as butterflies, leading guests along a flower-lined path into a museum vibrant with music, art, and activity. At the heart of the celebration is a traditional ofrenda: a colorful, multi-paneled shrine created by artist Araceli Cruz where visitors are invited to add mementos and stories honoring loved ones who have passed on.
Learn more about Día de los Muertos Community Celebrations 2026 at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
Curated Conversations: Nepantla - Exploring Chicano Art
Date & Time: November 15, 2026 | 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way East
Cost: Free (registration required)
Discover Chicana/o and Latina/o art through the story of Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery with founders Jake Prendez and Judy Avitia-Gonzalez, followed by an audience Q&A and reception.
Learn more about Curated Conversations: Nepantla at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
Bainbridge Island School District does not sponsor these events, and the district assumes no responsibility for them. In consideration of the privilege to distribute materials and notices, the Bainbridge Island School District shall be held harmless from any cause of action filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these notices, including costs, attorney's fees, and judgments or awards.