Key City Public Theater Youth Camp (Quilcene)
August 11-15, M-F / 9am - Noon
Summertime is coming and Key City Public Theatre is here for your performing artists to shine!
Every summer, we offer week-long camps for ages 8-15. These day camps provide an immersive experience for students of all levels to deepen and expand skills taught throughout the year. They are also an excellent introduction to the fun and creativity of theatre arts education. Each camp results in a showcase for friends and family to highlight their experience during the immersive week.
These popular camps that engage youth in fun, creative ways outdoors at Worthington Park (Quilcene) generally sell out, so early registration is recommended.
Ice Cream Social (Quilcene)
FREE Ice Cream Scoops for ALL!
The Quilcene Historical Museum and Worthington Park would like to invite you to an ice cream social!
Come have a scoop then check out everything new at the museum.
Certain Thursdays throughout the summer from 4-6pm:
June 26th
July 24th
August 21st
Huge THANK YOU to Peninsula Foods for providing the ice cream!
See you there!
Up Up Up Crane Truck Circus (Quilcene)
UP UP UP Inc. is a touring circus ensemble that brings performances to small farms, tribal centers, immigrant communities, nursing homes, women's shelters, and more to spread joy and levity! Their stage is a flatbed truck equipped with a hand-cranked crane for aerial acts and a 100-year-old baby grand piano for live music.
This one-hour, all-ages show features flying pianos, daring acrobats, and opera divas! It promises to be whimsical, beautiful, hilarious, and, above all... FUN!
Most of their performances are either donation-based, where attendees pass the hat, or free. UP UP UP Inc. aims to bring the joy of the circus to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay.
Stand-up Paddle Board Yoga Classes (Union)
Stand-up Paddle Board Yoga Classes
Join us for stand-up paddle board yoga at Alderbrook Resort and Spa! Classes are open to everyone! Some paddling experience is suggested. Please contact Michelle with any questions at joonbugyoga@gmail.com or (360) 556-6205.
STAND-UP PADDLE BOARD YOGA WORKSHOP DATES
July 26th, August 30th & September 27th, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. to Noon
Pre-registration and cost: Pre-register at www.joonbugyoga.com on the store page or Venmo @joonbugyoga. Thanks!
Option 1: $75.00 per person - includes one SUP yoga class and paddle board and paddle rental. We are limited to 10 board rentals at the resort dock for the classes.
Option 2: $37.50 per person - includes one SUP yoga class and you provide your own paddle board and paddle.
Stand-up Paddle Board Yoga Classes (Union)
Stand-up Paddle Board Yoga Classes
Join us for stand-up paddle board yoga at Alderbrook Resort and Spa! Classes are open to everyone! Some paddling experience is suggested. Please contact Michelle with any questions at joonbugyoga@gmail.com or (360) 556-6205.
STAND-UP PADDLE BOARD YOGA WORKSHOP DATES
July 26th, August 30th & September 27th, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. to Noon
Pre-registration and cost: Pre-register at www.joonbugyoga.com on the store page or Venmo @joonbugyoga. Thanks!
Option 1: $75.00 per person - includes one SUP yoga class and paddle board and paddle rental. We are limited to 10 board rentals at the resort dock for the classes.
Option 2: $37.50 per person - includes one SUP yoga class and you provide your own paddle board and paddle.
Quilcene Fiber Festival 2025
Join us at Worthington Park for the 4th Annual Quilcene Fiber Festival!
The Quilcene Historical Museum invites you to our annual fiber festival - celebrating the diverse talents in our region. There will be something for everyone! From animals to vendors, activities and demonstrations, live music, and interesting history.
Stand-up Paddle Board Yoga Classes (Union)
Stand-up Paddle Board Yoga Classes
Join us for stand-up paddle board yoga at Alderbrook Resort and Spa! Classes are open to everyone! Some paddling experience is suggested. Please contact Michelle with any questions at joonbugyoga@gmail.com or (360) 556-6205.
STAND-UP PADDLE BOARD YOGA WORKSHOP DATES
July 26th, August 30th & September 27th, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. to Noon
Pre-registration and cost: Pre-register at www.joonbugyoga.com on the store page or Venmo @joonbugyoga. Thanks!
Option 1: $75.00 per person - includes one SUP yoga class and paddle board and paddle rental. We are limited to 10 board rentals at the resort dock for the classes.
Option 2: $37.50 per person - includes one SUP yoga class and you provide your own paddle board and paddle.
Ice Cream Social (Quilcene)
FREE Ice Cream Scoops for ALL!
The Quilcene Historical Museum and Worthington Park would like to invite you to an ice cream social!
Come have a scoop then check out everything new at the museum.
Certain Thursdays throughout the summer from 4-6pm:
June 26th
July 24th
August 21st
Huge THANK YOU to Peninsula Foods for providing the ice cream!
See you there!
Fairy & Human Relations Congress (Quilcene)
The Fairy & Human Relations Congress is an annual event near Pt. Townsend, Washington, attracting about 200 people. This year marks its 25th anniversary. It’s a pioneering educational event that also celebrates the fairy spirit with music, dancing, singing, costume parades, meditations, and ceremonies focused on communing and healing with the fairy realm. Past notable attendees include Peter Tompkins, Dorothy MacLean, David Spangler, RJ Stewart, Orion Foxwood, Caitlín Matthews, John Michael Greer, Paul Stamets, and Brooke Medicine Eagle. The gathering features flower essence specialists, animal and plant communicators, shamans, herbalists, fairy seers, intuitives, geomancers, Bards, Druids, and Native American storytellers. It unites people exploring Perelandra, Findhorn, Faery Underworld, Celtic Faery Tradition, Shamanism, Flower Essences, Herbalism, Biodynamic Gardening, Plant Spirit Medicine, Geomancy, Earth Healing, Animal and Plant Communication, Faery Doctoring, Spiritual Permaculture, Deep Ecology, and Witchery. The 2025 theme is "Celebrating 25 years of Epic Hopefulness and World Transformation."
The Fairy Congress has proven to be a vanguard event for bridging the dimensions. We are mainly an educational event, however in the fairy spirit we also have lots of fun with music, dancing, singing and a colorful costume parade. We also have meditations and ceremonies throughout the weekend that focus specifically on communing and healing with the fairy realm.
In past years we've been joined by Peter Tompkins ("Secret Life of Plants"), Dorothy MacLean and David Spangler (from Findhorn), Celtic Faery teachers such as RJ Stewart, Orion Foxwood, and Caitlín Matthews, and renowned authors John Michael Greer, Paul Stamets, and Brooke Medicine Eagle.
We are joined by flower essence specialists, animal and plant communicators, shamanic practitioners and herbalists, fairy seers, intuitives, geomancers, Bards and Druids, and Native American storytellers.
This is a unique annual gathering that brings together people on the pathways of Perelandra, Findhorn, Faery Underworld, Celtic Faery Tradition, Shamanism, Flower Essences, Herbalism, Biodynamic Gardening, Plant Spirit Medicine, Geomancy, Earth Healing, Animal and Plant Communication, Faery Doctoring, Spiritual Permaculture, Deep Ecology and Witchery.
The 2025 theme is "Celebrating 25 years of Epic Hopefulness and World Transformation"
Tickets required
4th of July Picnic & Potluck (Quilcene)
The 4th of July Picnic & Potluck is happening again!
Hosted by Quilcene Lions, Quilcene Brinnon VFW, the Masons, & Worthington Park
This event is free for all ages! We'll have hotdogs and other snacks for free!
Games and activities for young and old!
Bring your favorite dish to share!
We hope to see everyone in our communities gather together to celebrate Independence Day!
Ice Cream Social (Quilcene)
FREE Ice Cream Scoops for ALL!
The Quilcene Historical Museum and Worthington Park would like to invite you to an ice cream social!
Come have a scoop then check out everything new at the museum.
Certain Thursdays throughout the summer from 4-6pm:
June 26th
July 24th
August 21st
Huge THANK YOU to Peninsula Foods for providing the ice cream!
See you there!
Brinnon ShrimpFest
Brinnon ShrimpFest Returns June 21st!
Get ready for a day of shrimp-filled fun at the Brinnon ShrimpFest on June 21st from 9 AM to 10 PM at 20 Brinnon Lane! This free community event is packed with delicious seafood, exciting games, and live entertainment.
Enjoy local favorites like the belt sander races, community dance, kids' zone, and beer gardens, plus a brand-new Shrimp “Iron Chef” Competition featuring top Peninsula restaurants. With great music, fresh seafood, and family-friendly fun, there’s something for everyone!
Don’t miss out—mark your calendar and join the celebration!
Gravel Unravel Bon Jon Pass Out (Quilcene)
Gravel Unravel is a challenging gravel cycling series set in Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, offering scenic routes through the lush Olympic National Forest. Riders can choose from short (25–35 miles), medium (45–55 miles), or long (65–80 miles) courses with competitive and non-competitive divisions. The event is hosted by Peninsula Adventure Sports and La Vogue Cyclery, with Eleven Winery returning as the 2025 Series Sponsor.
The Bon Jon Pass Out event takes place in the welcoming town of Quilcene, starting at Worthington Park. Riders tackle the scenic but demanding Bon Jon Pass, with longer routes even looping back for a second climb. Entry includes professional race support, RFID timing, on-course snacks, medical and mechanical aid, and post-race food and drinks. Limited to 400 riders, with camping and lodging discounts available nearby.
Spots Limited
Mason County Forest Festival
Mason County Forest Festival welcomes you! For 81 years, the Mason County Forest Festival has proudly hosted a celebration to welcome friends, families, neighbors, and visitors from all over, celebrating our rich forest traditions. The Forest Festival includes the entire community in its annual celebration. The 2025 theme is “Roots in Wood. Strength in Water.”
It is a fun time to celebrate our beautiful forest that we love so much!
Noxious Weed Walk (Quilcene)
Sophie DeGroot, the Jefferson County Noxious Weed Coordinator, will join us on May 8th from 10-12pm for a “Weed Walk.” While we learn to identify noxious weeds in our area, she will share additional information on what exactly a noxious weed is, why it is important to control them, who to report them to, and how we may employ different control techniques throughout the year. Bring your questions on all things noxious weeds!
PLEASE RSVP
Quilcene Spring Craft Fair
At Quilcene Masonic Hall
170 Herbert St.
Vendors indoors and outdoors. Come support our local crafters and get a bite to eat.
SEABECK COMMUNITY MARKET (Copy)
Seabeck Community Center: 15565 Seabeck Highway Northwest, Seabeck, WA, 98380
National Parks Day - Free Admission
National Park Week is happening from April 19 to April 27 this year. Entrance fees will be waived on April 19, 2025, to kick off the celebration and encourage everyone to enjoy their national parks in person. The National Park Service, along with its parks, programs, and partners, will host events and activities throughout the week!
Watercolor Technique (Seabeck)
Classes meet at Seabeck Community Center located at:
15565 Seabeck Hwy NW, Seabeck, WA 98380
Learn simple drawing and composition techniques while you explore various watercolor methods, including color theory, washes and wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry approaches. All high-quality art supplies are included.
$45
Brinnon 3rd Annual Cook-Off
Join Us for the 3rd Annual Cook-Off!
We had so much fun with the seafood chowder contest last year that we've decided to do it again! We’re fortunate to live in one of the best locations for fresh seafood; why not make the most of it? For our vegan and vegetarian friends (and seafood haters), we’ve got you covered with a special vegan chowder option, so there’s no excuse not to join in on the fun!
Bring your best chowder or just bring your appetite. This event is open to everyone, and spectators will have the fun job of being the judges. We will take up to 20 contestants.
Event details:
When: April 12th at 12pm - until the chowder runs out
Where: Cove RV Park, in the pavilion
Chowder requirements: Chowder must have at least one type of seafood in it. Chowder will need to be prepared ahead of time and brought in a crockpot or similar container that keeps it heated.
To enter the contest, call us, send us a message on Facebook or come into the store and tell us in person. The top 3 winners will receive a trophy and bragging rights.
Paint 'N Sip (Brinnon)
Emerald Towns Alliance Paint 'N Sip
Mushroom Magic – A Creative Fundraiser
Location: Camp Parsons, Brinnon, WA
Bring a friend and join us for an afternoon of creativity and fun while supporting local community needs! At this Paint 'N Sip event, you'll be guided by talented local artists as you create your own unique mushroom-inspired masterpiece. No experience necessary—just come ready to paint, sip, and enjoy!
Cost: $50 per person (includes art supplies & refreshments)
Reserve Your Spot: Scan the QR code or email info@emeraldtownsalliance.org
RSVP by April 3rd
SEABECK COMMUNITY MARKET
Seabeck Community Center: 15565 Seabeck Highway Northwest, Seabeck, WA, 98380
Dive + Dine (Brinnon)
$125/diver + WA State Tax 9.2% for 2 dives, hot beverages, snacks, lunch + dessert from Chef Katherine & a beautiful ride on the Hood Canal!
Text Katherine at 360-300-7810 or email katherine@jadescubaadventures.com
Potlatch Brewing presents the Canal Clang (Hoodsport)
Basement loudness featuring Fantastic Flying Foelschs (Shelton), Amnesia (Portland), and Delimber (Hoodsport). The first band begins at 6pm. Free entry and all ages are welcome.
Family Game Night (Brinnon)
Join us for family game night at the Brinnon Community Center
Hank & Claire LIVE! (Hoodsport)
Join us for an evening of live music with Hank and Claire! Their distinctive blend of folk and rock will have you tapping your feet and singing along. Don't miss out on the fun!
Cookie Decorating Contest (QUilcene)
Quilcene, WA – February 14, 2025 – Celebrate Valentine’s Day with creativity and community spirit at OlyCAP’s Valentine's Day Cookie Decorating Contest on Friday, February 14, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Quilcene Community Center (294952 State Highway 101, Quilcene, WA).
Families and individuals of all ages are invited to showcase their decorating skills with festive cookies. Judging will take place at 3:00 PM, with OlyCAP’s Head Start and Nutrition Teams serving as judges. Attendees can also learn more about OlyCAP’s programs supporting families in Jefferson County.
In addition to the competition, the event offers a great opportunity for families to connect with local resources. OlyCAP’s Head Start team will be available to share information about early childhood education programs, while the Nutrition Team will provide insights on **healthy eating initiatives and food assistance programs.
Whether you're competing for the top cookie or just stopping by for some Valentine’s Day fun, this event is a great way to engage with the community and enjoy a sweet celebration!
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of sweet treats, friendly competition, and community connection!
Basics of Creating a Website (Hoodsport)
Kerry London Myers demonstrates how to start a website for artists. Bring photos and information for the website. $60/person
(206) 300-0877
Paper and Ink Valentine’s Greetings (Union)
Instructor: Lisa Leggett
All supplies are provided, including chocolates and one cocktail drink ticket, for $50 per person
(206) 300-0877.
15th Annual Polar Bear Plunge (Union)
Join us for the 15th Annual Polar Bear Plunge at the Alderbrook Resort & Spa, a fundraiser supporting Mason County Emergency Services. Enjoy free coffee, hot chocolate, clam chowder, raffles, and more fun! Take the plunge and receive a dry t-shirt!
The plunge is open to anyone who raises a minimum of $30 in pledges, all of which are due at registration. Come out to watch and support the participants! Enjoy raffle prizes, free coffee, hot chocolate, and clam chowder. Don’t forget to bring shoes to protect your feet in the water! Plus, all donations are tax-deductible.
Family Game Night (Brinnon)
Join us for family game night at the Brinnon Community Center
2025 Mason County Tourism Workshop | #1 Hoodsport
We invite you to join us for the first of a series of community conversations about the impact of tourism, how we can all be collaborative partners, and strategies for 2025 to work smarter and provide the best experiences for your customers!
This event is free, but you must register to attend. The Hoodsport workshop is limited to the first 40 registered guests. Food and drinks will be provided.
Midwinter Bluegrass Celebration (SHELTON)
Join Kristmas Town Kiwanis and the community at the Shelton High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets are just $20 and available online or at the door. Kids 15 and under, free admission. Refreshments are provided by donation.
Santa's Brunch (Union)
Come join Santa Clause for a morning brunch from 9 am – 11 am. Feast on a bounty of traditional breakfast and brunch items while visiting with our guest from the North Pole. Pictures with Santa are available for you to take as well as a letter writing station for sending your wish list directly to the North Pole. We look forward to seeing you!
Tickets
Adult - $85
Child - $35
Senior - $65
What's included
Santa Claus Brunch: Join Santa for a special morning brunch from 9 am – 11 am.
Delicious Brunch Buffet: Feast on a variety of traditional breakfast and brunch favorites.
Meet Santa Claus: Enjoy one-on-one time with Santa Claus, perfect for kids and families.
Photo Opportunity: Take memorable pictures with Santa during your visit.
Letter Writing Station: Write and send your wish list directly to the North Pole at our letter writing station.
Holiday Cheer: Experience the magic of the holidays in a warm, festive atmosphere.