Washington State Parks provides recreational and interpretive events
throughout the year in parks across the state. The Folk and Traditional
Arts in the Parks Program, offered in cooperation with the Washington
State Arts Commission, highlights Washington's rich cultural heritage,
while living-history presentations commemorate important historic events
such as the Lewis & Clark Bicentennial. Events are free unless otherwise noted.
| Ongoing events |
| Date/time | Event description | State Park |
| Daily event |
Guided hikes through woods, dunes, meadows and shorelines.
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Deception Pass
(360) 675-2417, ext. 31 |
Daily event
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
North Head Lighthouse lantern room tours. Tours cost $2.50 per adult, free ages 7 to 17.
|
Cape Disappointment
(360) 642-3078 |
Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays
10:30 a.m. |
Gun Emplacement Guided Tour: Join us for a guided walking tour of gun emplacements and other historic sites. See projectile lifts, silding targets in action and learn about historic fort operations. Families $5, adults $2 and children $1. Tours held through September.
|
Fort Flagler
(360) 385-1259 |
| Wednesdays and Sundays |
Hospital Guided Tour: Step back in time as you take a guided tour of the 1905 military hospital. You will tour the first floor and view restoration work currently being completed. Adults $2 and children free. Tours held through September.
|
Fort Flagler
(360) 385-1259 |
| October 2008 |
| Date/time | Event description | State Park |
Sundays in Oct.
10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Sunday Brunch on the Peninsula: Come out and enjoy the brunch voted by area residents as the Best Brunch on the Peninsula in 2006. $16.95 per person. Reservations required.
|
Fort Worden, Commons
(360)34-4441 |
Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25
1- 4 p.m. |
Fall Migration Cruises on the Glacier Spirit. Presented by the Port Townsend Marine Science Center. $50 for PTMSC members, $55 for non-members. Visit www.ptmsc.org for details.
|
Fort Worden, Hudson Point Marina
(360 385-5582 |
Oct. 9 - 12
all day |
Autumn Writers Intensive a workshop presented by Centrum. Tuition $595. Visit www.centrum.org for details.
|
Fort Worden
(360) 385-3102 |
Oct. 12
8 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Bloomsday Road Runners "Sundae Sunday" race.
|
Riverside
(509) 465-5064 |
Oct. 19
8 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Bloomsday Road Runners cross-country race at military airstrip area trails.
|
Riverside
(509) 465-5064 |
Oct. 22 - 26
all day |
ArtFiberFest is a pre-registered art retreat that focuses on fabric and fibers. Visit www.teeshamoore.com for more information.
|
Fort Worden |
Oct. 25
3-6 p.m. |
October Harvest Fest: Come celebrate fall and enjoy a variety of family activities including printing t-shirts, making masks, pumpkin carving/painting, crafts, games and more. Presented by the Center for Wooden Boats.
|
Cama Beach
(360) 387-3342 |
Oct. 31
6 - 9 p.m. |
Halloween Spooktacular: bring the kids and have some frightening good fun. Games, contests, arts and crafts, storytelling and hay wagon rides. Bring a can of food for the food back. Free to the public.
|
Fort Worden
(360) 344-4400 |
| November 2008 |
| Date/time | Event description | State Park |
Nov. 1-2
7 a.m. - noon |
Inland Empire sled dog race at military airstrip area trails.
|
Riverside
(509) 465-5064 |
Sundays in Nov.
10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Sunday Brunch on the Peninsula: Come out and enjoy the brunch voted by area residents as the Best Brunch on the Peninsula in 2006. $16.95 per person. Reservations required.
|
Fort Worden, Commons
(360) 344-4441 |
Nov. 2
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Emde Sports cyclocross race on Centennial Trail around 7-mile area.
|
Riverside
(509) 465-5064 |
| Nov. 15 |
Centrum Gala Dinner and Auction: Centrum's annual fundraiser for scholarships. Visit www.centrum.org for details.
|
Fort Worden
(360) 385-3102 |
Nov. 29
1- 4 p.m. |
Fall Migration Cruise on the Glacier Spirit. Presented by the Port Townsend Marine Science Center. $50 for PTMSC members, $55 for non-members. Visit www.ptmsc.org
|
Fort Worden, Hudson Point Marina
(360) 385-5582 |
| December 2008 |
| Date/time | Event description | State Park |
Sundays in Dec.
10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Sunday Brunch on the Peninsula: Come out and enjoy the brunch voted by area residents as the Best Brunch on the Peninsula in 2006. $16.95 per person. Reservations required.
|
Fort Worden, Commons
(360) 344-4441 |
Dec. 13 - 14
all day |
4th Annual Fort Worden Wildlife and Nature Art Expo featuring presentations by wildlife artists, classes and workshops. Visit www.wildartexpo.org for more information.
|
Fort Worden
(360) 344-4401 |
Dec. 31
1 - 4 p.m. |
Protection Island New Years Eve Cruise on the Glacier Spirit. Presented by the Port Townsend Marine Science Center. $50 for PTMSC members, $55 for non-members. Visit www.ptmsc.org for details.
|
Fort Worden, Hudson Point Marina
(360) 385-5582 |
| January 2009 |
| Date/time | Event description | State Park |
Jan. 10
5 - 9 p.m. |
Moonlight Snowshoe Hike: Stroll up to the meadows of Brooks Memorial State Park using only the moon to light the way. Hike leaders will talk about local flora and fauna, park history and will try to invoke responses from area coyotes and different owl species. The hike will end at the ELC Lodge for warm beverages, pastries and fruit. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (509) 773-4611 or writing eabrok@parks.wa.gov.
Please note: this hike requires snowshoes, poles, warm clothing, and an insulated, waterproof mat to sit on.
|
Brooks Memorial, ELC Lodge
(509) 773-4611 |
| May 2009 |
| Date/time | Event description | State Park |
May 2
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Spring Bird Walk: Brooks Memorial State Park is situated on an active flyway, presenting a unique opportunity for bird watchers to spot a variety of bird species on their migration path. Over 109 bird species have been recorded raising young within the park or migrating to Yakima Valley. Bird Walk participants will meet at Shelter 5 in the day use area.
|
Brooks Memorial, Shelter 5
(509) 773-4611 |
May 9
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Spring Bird Walk: Brooks Memorial State Park is situated on an active flyway, presenting a unique opportunity for bird watchers to spot a variety of bird species on their migration path. Over 109 bird species have been recorded raising young within the park or migrating to Yakima Valley. Bird Walk participants will meet at Shelter 5 in the day use area.
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Brooks Memorial, Shelter 5
(509) 773-4611 |
May 16
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Spring Bird Walk: Brooks Memorial State Park is situated on an active flyway, presenting a unique opportunity for bird watchers to spot a variety of bird species on their migration path. Over 109 bird species have been recorded raising young within the park or migrating to Yakima Valley. Bird Walk participants will meet at Shelter 5 in the day use area.
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Brooks Memorial, Shelter 5
(509) 773-4611 |
May 23
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Spring Bird Walk: Brooks Memorial State Park is situated on an active flyway, presenting a unique opportunity for bird watchers to spot a variety of bird species on their migration path. Over 109 bird species have been recorded raising young within the park or migrating to Yakima Valley. Bird Walk participants will meet at Shelter 5 in the day use area.
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Brooks Memorial, Shelter 5
(509) 773-4611 |
May 30
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Spring Bird Walk: Brooks Memorial State Park is situated on an active flyway, presenting a unique opportunity for bird watchers to spot a variety of bird species on their migration path. Over 109 bird species have been recorded raising young within the park or migrating to Yakima Valley. Bird Walk participants will meet at Shelter 5 in the day use area.
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Brooks Memorial, Shelter 5
(509) 773-4611 |
| June 2009 |
| Date/time | Event description | State Park |
Jun. 6
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Breakfast with the Birds: Enjoy listening to the birds while sipping a hot cup of coffee and sampling pastries and fruit. Tour the park to locate many spring aviary arrivals beginning their nesting process. Breakfast with the Birds participants will meet at Shelter 5 in the day use area.
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Brooks Memorial, Shelter 5
(509) 773-4611 |
