Family events in Anacortes, WA

Oak Bowl & Mario's Pizza hosts a military appreciation evening with bowling, arcade fun, and food and drink deals. Eligible guests, including active duty, reservists, retirees, dependents, and VA cardholders, can present a valid card to receive two games with shoe rental for $5 per person before tax. Arcade play is half price throughout the event. Enjoy a large one topping pizza for $17 and a $3 Tall Boy. Specials run all evening, offering a relaxed way to celebrate and recognize those who serve.

Turn extra Halloween treats into a good cause at this community candy buyback. Stop by during office hours to sell your candy, and every piece collected will be donated to the Bellingham Food Bank. Drop-offs are accepted over multiple days, and everyone in the community is welcome to participate.

Designed for children from birth to age 3 with an adult partner, Little Storytime features simple stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement. Additional sessions are available on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Children around ages 4 to 7 can enjoy stories, songs, activities, and more while building early literacy skills.

Held on the first Tuesday of the month, this library board game night invites players to enjoy classics like Scrabble and Uno, try new games, and meet new people. A selection will be available to play, and attendees are welcome to bring their own favorites to share.

Enjoy burgers and fries alongside bingo games in a family-friendly setting. Three bingo cards cover eight games, with special half-time and blackout games and an extra prize with each game. Families are welcome, and participation is limited to members and signed-in guests. Pay at the door.

Designed for babies around 0–24 months, this gathering offers time for caregivers to connect while little ones explore and socialize. Then enjoy Storytime with talking, singing, reading, and play, all supporting babies’ earliest brain development milestones.

Enjoy all-you-can-bowl fun for $6.50 per person. Shoe rental is not included, and each lane requires a minimum of four bowlers.

Enjoy pizza at MOD Pizza while supporting the MV Mariachi and Folklorico Program. Proceeds help students share Mexican music and dance traditions with the community.

Bill Nye presents a live conversation focused on making science approachable and fun. An educator, engineer, television host, comedian, inventor, and New York Times bestselling author, he co-created and hosted the Emmy-winning 1990s program Bill Nye the Science Guy, which inspired generations to explore how the world works. The talk spans topics reflected in his books, including space and planetary science, climate change, environmental issues, current developments in science, and insights from his years in television and education.

Anacortes School District offers free developmental screenings through its Child Find program for children and young adults ages 3 to 22 when families or caregivers have concerns about learning or development. For ages 3 to 5, the screening may explore speech and language, hearing and vision, early cognitive and readiness skills, motor development, social and emotional growth, and self-help abilities. Each session takes a supportive, play-based approach to understand a child’s strengths and needs, and early identification helps connect students with appropriate support. Children younger than 3 are referred to STEPS. Screenings are available by appointment. To learn more or to schedule, contact Lora Billow at (360) 503-1446 or lbillow@asd103.org.

A storytime for toddlers who have outgrown Baby Storytime but are not quite ready for Preschool Storytime. Little ones can enjoy a balance of play, songs, rhymes, and books that support early learning and cognitive development.

Enjoy glow bowling, with lane reservations available to guarantee a spot.

Explore the world of Sunflower Sea Stars with guest speaker Jason Hodin from UW Friday Harbor Labs. Learn about the efforts underway to protect this species and how people are working toward its recovery. All ages are welcome. Admission is free so everyone can experience the wonders of the sea. RSVPs are appreciated to help with planning. If you wish to contribute, optional donations of any amount support this program and other marine education efforts, and every gift is appreciated.

Celebrate Nordic heritage with baked goods, vendors, and entertainment throughout the day. The festivities include a Norwegian café, a Scandinavian bakery, Nordic gifts and crafts, and a bunad parade. Admission is $5, and children under 12 are admitted free.

Skagit County’s Veterans Day parade and tribute marks its 30th year with a community celebration in downtown Burlington honoring those who have served. The procession sets off near Walnut Street, travels along Fairhaven Avenue, and concludes by Skagit Street. Festivities begin with the National Anthem and include a flyover. Spectators will be invited to wave a sea of small American flags, with more than a thousand being shared thanks to Skagit Search & Rescue. Beyond the parade, American Legion Post 91 hosts breakfast and lunch that are open to the public with donations welcomed, and meals are complimentary for veterans. Free coffee will be available at the Burlington Chamber of Commerce, which also features a military display presented with American Legion Post 91. Parade entries are accepted by application, and sponsorship opportunities are offered through Burlington Parks & Recreation.

At Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, this community gathering honors Native veterans and uplifts culture through song, dance, and tradition. The program features a Veterans Gourd Dance, a Grand Entry, intertribal dancing, and a powwow. The event is open to veterans, families, and community members. It is hosted by the Daybreak Star Native Veterans Program and co-sponsored by United Indians of All Tribes Foundation and Unkitawa.

A calm, sensory-considerate experience is planned, with lowered lighting and reduced volume to support comfort. Knowledgeable staff will be on hand, and a dedicated quiet and sensory space will be available for breaks. Admission is $8 per person. The title will be announced soon.