SAVE THE DATE! February 22 and 23 Langley Mystery Weekend 2020 Like small towns everywhere Langley has its cliques and contingents, quarreling and controversies. Things have gotten a bit turbulent since Mayor Cash was elected but Coroner’s Assistant Gussie Gruesome has taken it upon herself to calm the storm by organizing a Mardi Gras parade […]
Welcome back the whales to Whidbey! Parade in Langley and festival. For more information about Welcome the Whales weekend or Orca Network’s Whale Sighting Network, visit their website at www.OrcaNetwork.org. Pudget Sound Express will begin their season in early March, and may offer tours from South Whidbey Harbor. Their tours typically leave Langley at 11 a.m. […]
Take a Walk… on the first Saturday of each month. Downtown Langley’s First and Second Street are lined with art galleries, and the Langley Art Walk is the perfect way to find out what’s going on in each of them. The first Saturday of the month between 5 and 7 p.m., each participating gallery opens […]
There’s bunnies in Langley having a hopping good time, so grab your ears and join in the celebration of Bunny Daze! Shop Hop all week long in town for creative bunny gifts, from sculpture, paintings, posters, and blown glass, to chocolates, t-shirts, trinkets and bunny ears, just in time for Easter. And if you’re lucky, […]
A Fun Run for You and Your Four-legged Friends! The annual PAWZ by the Sea 5K/10K Run/Walk and Kids Run takes place on Memorial Day Weekend. Click here for more information and exact date and time. Dogs (on leash) are encouraged to attend. The 5K/10K run/walk follows a circular route through downtown Langley, along tree-lined backroads, past […]
Support Your Local Vendors! Each Saturday morning at 10 a.m. the market manager rings her bell, signaling the start of business on the grassy slope at Bayview Corner. Stalls overflow with produce, flowers, cheeses, honey, breads, pastries, hot foods and crafts of all kinds. As the flags flutter in the breeze, customers wander through the […]
Striking conifers, rhododendrons, and Japanese maples, intertwined with abundant flowering plants to delight the eye–and wake the senses. Each year in June, the garden tour boasts four or five of Whidbey Island’s finest gardens representing a variety of styles, sizes, and design concepts. The tour is highly regarded for the quality and diversity of the […]
Celebrating Stellar Shakespeare! Come one, come all to enjoy summer theatre at its finest, proudly returning to Shakespeare under the sky with a outdoor playing space at ISF’s Maxwelton Road location. Starting in early July, Island Shakespeare Festival will run its lineup in repertory Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through Labor Day Weekend. Island Shakespeare […]
Hang on, we’re going downhill! Since 1972, First Street in Downtown Langley has been home to some of the speediest and wackiest “soup box” racers one day in late August. Anyone can build a racer that can make it down a hill. But the Soup Box Derby is all about ingenuity, creativity, and a little […]
Each year, Langley welcomes in the Whidbey Island Fair (formerly the Island County Fair) and visitors from around the region to the historic fairgrounds. Quality exhibits from the farm, including all types of livestock and crops, horticulture, and floral culture are on display. From the home, all types of handwork are represented: clothing, needlework, baking, […]
Celebrating Gypsy Jazz Since 2000! Back in 2000, DjangoFest Northwest artistic director Nicholas Lehr first attended the annual Festival Django Reinhardt in Samois-sur-Seine, the small commune in north-central France where the revered musician once lived. There, he ran into guitarist Robin Nolan, and both agreed it would be nice to have a similar event in […]
Lady Washington, the official tall ship of Washington State, will visit Langley and offer vessel tours at the dock and adventure sales in the afternoon. The Ship arrives September 18, and will conduct tours and sails September 20-22. The Lady Washington is a full-scale replica of the original. In 1787, after the Revolutionary War, the […]
The town and merchants are dressed for the holiday and welcome kids and parents to Trick or Treat downtown from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Stop by the Langley Methodist Church for Trunk or Treat. And be on the look out for Thriller Popup Dance! Dress your dog up for a Spooky Walk around town! Complete […]
Langley sparkles for the holidays with the annual Lighting of Langley community celebration at 4 p.m. Saturday, November 28, 2020 at The Plaza on Second across from the fire house glass studio. Enjoy singing carols, sipping hot cocoa, and Santa! This annual tree-lighting kicks off the holiday season in the Village by the Sea.
Delight in the Decorations Escape the crowds with leisurely shopping in the charming seaside village of Langley. Starting the weekend after Thanksgiving, the town is transformed into a festive, creative holiday destination. Artists are invited to go wild with imagination and holiday cheer by decorating downtown Langley doors and windows. This Langley Main Street Association event is […]
Holly Jolly Holiday Parade & Shop & Stroll Langley hosts its annual holiday parade at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2020. Musicians, service and youth groups, pets, families and floats will march up and down First and Second Street. If you are interested in participating in the Holly Jolly Holiday Parade, Click Here to sign […]
You Need Not Travel Far… to find a variety of performances to your liking in and around Langley. Ongoing Events First Saturday Langley Art Walk Langley galleries on First and Second Streets open new shows every month with an art walk from 5 to 7 p.m. on the first Saturday every month. Refreshments, music, original […]
Whidbey Island comes together in a celebration of difference! In June, the queer community of Whidbey Island hosts a celebration of difference in the streets of Langley, with a focus on the LGBTQIA community. To include people of all genders and orientations, it is called Queer Pride Parade, where queer means outside society’s binary prescriptions, […]
DockStock is an annual “THANK YOU” to the visiting boaters who keep the South Whidbey Harbor afloat throughout the year. All are welcome for a night of music, food, and fun! Moorage slips are go fast – call or email to make your reservation today! Parking for those driving is at the church parking lot […]
Earth & Ocean Month 2019 Celebrate planet Earth all April long on Whidbey Island Officially celebrated on April 22 each year, Earth Day is observed on Whidbey Island during the whole month of April. Collectively known as Whidbey Earth and Ocean Month, activities appeal to a wide range of interests, ages, and backgrounds. A […]
New Year’s Day, January 1 • Noon • Double Bluff Park, Freeland You’re invited to attend this wonderful and fun event! Start the New Year off with a splash! Join a fun-loving crew of nearly 200 jumpers for a bone chilling dive into 2019. A popular local New Year’s tradition since 2004. Registration opens at […]
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