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Anacortes, WA
54Events this week
7Free things to do
86New spots
94New stories

● Checked Saturday, October 31, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Anacortes

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 54 events, day by day →

SUPA Sunday

Sunday 1pm · Phinney Neighborhood Association

Military Appreciation

Sunday 4pm · Oak Bowl & Mario's Pizza

Whatcom Young Professionals | Tuesday Morning Buzz

Tuesday 7:30am · ROAM Coffee + Beer

Candy Buyback Event

Tuesday 8am · Bellingham Pediatric Dentistry

Green Lake Pickleball, Beginner Welcome Courts (Tuesdays)

Tuesday 5pm · Green Lake East Courts · Free

New in Anacortes

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Anacortes Food Coop

Shopping

Your community pantry: Member-owned and proudly picky about sourcing, Anacortes Food Coop keeps shelves full of local, organic, and sustainably grown staples plus the fun finds you didn't know you needed.

anacortesfoodcoop.com ↗

Primrose Antiques & Gifts at Christianson's Nursery

Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

Find timeless garden treasures: Tucked into a restored 1940s tractor garage, Primrose Antiques & Gifts at Christianson's Nursery blends one-of-a-kind garden antiques with thoughtfully gathered books, pantry treats, home decor, and children's finds.

christiansonsnursery.com ↗

The Corner Indian Restaurant & Bar

Restaurants

Bold Indian flavors: Whether you're craving Indian classics, a Sunday buffet, or a surprisingly great breakfast, The Corner Indian Restaurant & Bar serves it close to home with weekend specials like Tandoori Chicken, Mango Curry, and the Corner Special Naan Pizza.

cornerindianrestaurant.com ↗

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Most read in Anacortes

The five stories Anacortes readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Your Trader Joe's wish might be coming true: 30 new stores announced across 16 states

    The California-based Trader Joe's is expanding its national footprint with 30 new stores planned across 16 states, spanning Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington.

    Full story at lehighvalleylive.com ↗

  2. Washington among states with highest rate of whale entanglements, report shows - Chinook Observer

    Washington state is among the states with the highest rate of reported whale entanglements, according to a report by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA Fisheries/Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program).

    Full story at chinookobserver.com ↗

  3. Alaska Airlines Launches 10 New Nonstop Routes: See Full List Now

    Alaska Airlines has announced 10 new nonstop routes set to begin operations between November 2026 and June 2027, according to Cirium, an aviation analytics company.

    Full story at simpleflying.com ↗

  4. Anacortes port seeking bids to develop area by marina, including event facility

    The Port of Anacortes is seeking construction bids for redevelopment of Cap Sante Marina’s upland west-basin area, including a waterfront event facility.

    Full story at goskagit.com ↗

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