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Whidbey Island, WA
16Events this week
2Free things to do
89New spots
105New stories

Checked Friday, September 18, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Whidbey Island

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 16 events, day by day →

Saturday Stitch and Sip

Saturday 10:30am · The Book Rack - Oak Harbor

WAIF Fundraising Shred Event

Saturday 11am · WAIF Thrift Store

Whidbey Island Cider Festival

Saturday 12pm · Pacific Rim Institute for Environmental Stewardship

Sip, Sit & Enjoy - Sunday Music at the Winery

Sunday 3pm · Comforts of Whidbey Winery

Military Appreciation

Sunday 4pm · Oak Bowl & Mario's Pizza

New in Whidbey Island

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

Langley Kitchen

Restaurants

Breakfast all day, yes: Langley Kitchen keeps it simple and delicious with scratch-made, seasonal breakfasts, hearty sandwiches, soups, salads, and house-baked treats that feel like a hug.

langleykitchen.com

Puget Sound Golf Club

Entertainment

Beat the drizzle: Whether you’re tuning up for league night or just itching to swing without slogging through mud, Puget Sound Golf Club lets you play or practice indoors on TrackMan simulators with real feedback and course options galore.

pugetsoundgolfclub.com

Ship Shape Hair Design

Beauty

Fresh cuts for everyone: Ship Shape Hair Design keeps it inclusive and community-minded, offering sharp haircuts, creative color, and beard care without the barbershop bravado or salon fuss.

shipshapehair.com

Whidbey Island’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Whidbey Island’s best →

Most read in Whidbey Island

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

  1. The Molka Xete Mexican Kitchen, on the left, served as the interior and exterior for the shop owned by Sally Owens in the 1998 movie "Practical Magic," shot in Coupeville, Washington.

    The 1998 movie "Practical Magic" was shot in Coupeville, Washington, using the interior and exterior of the shop owned by Sally Owens in the movie.

    Full story at thebrunswicknews.com

  2. 8 Towns in The Pacific Northwest With the Best Downtown Areas in 2025

    The Pacific Northwest, the corner of the US formed by Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, offers a variety of coastal towns with vibrant downtowns and dynamic communities.

    Full story at worldatlas.com

  3. Growing number of Whidbey Island seniors age alone - South Whidbey Record

    The number of seniors living alone in Island County, Washington, has increased by 43% to 5,193 in 2024, according to U.S.

    Full story at southwhidbeyrecord.com

  4. This Washington Forest Is Filled With Sculptures That Look Straight Out Of A Fantasy World

    The Price Sculpture Forest in Washington is filled with sculptures that blend into the woodland.

    Full story at decorhint.com

  5. 70 Washington bikini baristas win $1.5M wage theft lawsuit against espresso stand owner

    70 bikini baristas who worked at Beehive Espresso stands across Western Washington have won a $1.5M wage theft lawsuit against espresso stand owner Alan Tagle.

    Full story at komonews.com

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