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Enjoy a festival, join a fun run, tour an interpretive site, or just make your own celebration with a family picnic or camping trip. Choose from dozens of activities and events throughout the year. You can submit your state park event via email to get it placed on the calendar. The Discover Pass is required for vehicle access to Washington state parks and state-managed recreation lands. For more information, visit the Discover Pass website.

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Bay View State Park

Nature Backpack program

March 19, 2022 - December 31, 2023

Nature Backpack program2022-03-19T00:00:00

Looking for a fun, educational activity for the entire family?

There are now Nature Backpacks available for check-out at Bay View State Park! Each backpack includes educational materials and a set of kid-friendly tools to help young explorers learn about nature. Inside, you’ll find binoculars, observation tools, colored pencils, a field journal, books, activities and more.

Visit us at the Bay View Registration Station to request a Nature Backpack. You can borrow a backpack for either 48 hours or one week.

Borrow one today and let the fun begin!

Explore. Discover. Investigate.
Event LocationOlympiaWA98504

Looking for a fun, educational activity for the entire family?

There are now Nature Backpacks available for check-out at Bay View State Park! Each backpack includes educational materials and a set of kid-friendly tools to help young explorers learn about nature. Inside, you’ll find binoculars, observation tools, colored pencils, a field journal, books, activities and more.

Visit us at the Bay View Registration Station to request a Nature Backpack. You can borrow a backpack for either 48 hours or one week.

Borrow one today and let the fun begin!

Explore. Discover. Investigate.
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Bridle Trails State Park

Interscholastic Equestrian Association Horse Show

October 22, 2022, 6:00 AM - October 23, 2022, 6:00 PM
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Bridle Trails State Park

Interscholastic Equestrian Association Horse Show2022-10-22T06:00:00
Middle and High school aged equestrian competition
Bridle Trails State Park5300 116th Ave. N.W.KirklandWA98033
Middle and High school aged equestrian competition
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Cama Beach State Park

Geocaching Adventure Labs

March 19, 2022 - December 31, 2023

Geocaching Adventure Labs2022-03-19T00:00:00

Visit Cama Beach and Camano Island State Parks for a digital treasure hunt!

Designed similar to existing geocaching activities, Adventure Labs will guide you through the parks as you solve questions using physical features within the landscape.

To begin an Adventure, download the official Geocaching Adventure Lab app for your iPhone or Android phone and create a free account.

All 10 Washington State Parks in Island County have their own custom Adventure Labs. Click the link to learn more.
Event LocationOlympiaWA98504

Visit Cama Beach and Camano Island State Parks for a digital treasure hunt!

Designed similar to existing geocaching activities, Adventure Labs will guide you through the parks as you solve questions using physical features within the landscape.

To begin an Adventure, download the official Geocaching Adventure Lab app for your iPhone or Android phone and create a free account.

All 10 Washington State Parks in Island County have their own custom Adventure Labs. Click the link to learn more.
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Cama Beach Nature Backpack program

March 19, 2022, 9:00 AM - December 31, 2023, 5:00 PM

Cama Beach Nature Backpack program2022-03-19T09:00:00

Looking for a fun, educational activity for the entire family?

There are now Nature Backpacks available for check-out at Cama Beach State Park! Each backpack includes educational materials and a set of kid-friendly tools to help young explorers learn about nature. Inside, you’ll find binoculars, observation tools, colored pencils, a field journal, books, activities and more.

Visit us at the Cama Beach Welcome Center to request a Nature Backpack. The Welcome Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. You can borrow a backpack for either 48 hours or one week.

Borrow one today and let the fun begin!

Explore. Discover. Investigate.
Event LocationOlympiaWA98504

Looking for a fun, educational activity for the entire family?

There are now Nature Backpacks available for check-out at Cama Beach State Park! Each backpack includes educational materials and a set of kid-friendly tools to help young explorers learn about nature. Inside, you’ll find binoculars, observation tools, colored pencils, a field journal, books, activities and more.

Visit us at the Cama Beach Welcome Center to request a Nature Backpack. The Welcome Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. You can borrow a backpack for either 48 hours or one week.

Borrow one today and let the fun begin!

Explore. Discover. Investigate.
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Craft station

October 6, 2022, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Cama Beach State Park

Craft station2022-10-06T11:00:00

Feeling creative? Pick up a self-serve craft kit at gas pump by the Cama Beach Historic Store.
Cama Beach State Park1880 S.W. Camano DriveCamano IslandWA98282

Feeling creative? Pick up a self-serve craft kit at gas pump by the Cama Beach Historic Store.
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Toy boat workshop

October 8, 2022, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Cama Beach State Park

Toy boat workshop2022-10-08T10:00:00

Stop by The Center for Wooden Boats boathouse and learn how to build a wooden toy boat.

The best part? You get to bring it home as a souvenir!

$5 suggested donation.

Weather dependent.
Cama Beach State Park1880 S.W. Camano DriveCamano IslandWA98282

Stop by The Center for Wooden Boats boathouse and learn how to build a wooden toy boat.

The best part? You get to bring it home as a souvenir!

$5 suggested donation.

Weather dependent.
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Craft station

October 8, 2022, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Cama Beach State Park

Craft station2022-10-08T11:00:00

Feeling creative? Pick up a self-serve craft kit at gas pump by the Cama Beach Historic Store.
Cama Beach State Park1880 S.W. Camano DriveCamano IslandWA98282

Feeling creative? Pick up a self-serve craft kit at gas pump by the Cama Beach Historic Store.
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Big bubbles

October 9, 2022, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Cama Beach State Park

Big bubbles2022-10-09T11:00:00

Learn how to make giant bubbles and become a bubble-ologist!

Hosted by the Cama Beach Foundation
Cama Beach State Park1880 S.W. Camano DriveCamano IslandWA98282

Learn how to make giant bubbles and become a bubble-ologist!

Hosted by the Cama Beach Foundation
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Craft station

October 13, 2022, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Cama Beach State Park

Craft station2022-10-13T11:00:00

Feeling creative? Pick up a self-serve craft kit at gas pump by the Cama Beach Historic Store.
Cama Beach State Park1880 S.W. Camano DriveCamano IslandWA98282

Feeling creative? Pick up a self-serve craft kit at gas pump by the Cama Beach Historic Store.
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Toy boat workshop

October 15, 2022, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Cama Beach State Park

Toy boat workshop2022-10-15T10:00:00

Stop by The Center for Wooden Boats boathouse and learn how to build a wooden toy boat.

The best part? You get to bring it home as a souvenir!

$5 suggested donation.

Weather dependent.
Cama Beach State Park1880 S.W. Camano DriveCamano IslandWA98282

Stop by The Center for Wooden Boats boathouse and learn how to build a wooden toy boat.

The best part? You get to bring it home as a souvenir!

$5 suggested donation.

Weather dependent.
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Craft station

October 15, 2022, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Cama Beach State Park

Craft station2022-10-15T11:00:00

Feeling creative? Pick up a self-serve craft kit at gas pump by the Cama Beach Historic Store.
Cama Beach State Park1880 S.W. Camano DriveCamano IslandWA98282

Feeling creative? Pick up a self-serve craft kit at gas pump by the Cama Beach Historic Store.
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Big bubbles

October 16, 2022, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Cama Beach State Park

Big bubbles2022-10-16T11:00:00

Learn how to make giant bubbles and become a bubble-ologist!

Hosted by the Cama Beach Foundation
Cama Beach State Park1880 S.W. Camano DriveCamano IslandWA98282

Learn how to make giant bubbles and become a bubble-ologist!

Hosted by the Cama Beach Foundation
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Craft station

October 20, 2022, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Cama Beach State Park

Craft station2022-10-20T11:00:00

Feeling creative? Pick up a self-serve craft kit at gas pump by the Cama Beach Historic Store.
Cama Beach State Park1880 S.W. Camano DriveCamano IslandWA98282

Feeling creative? Pick up a self-serve craft kit at gas pump by the Cama Beach Historic Store.
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Toy boat workshop

October 22, 2022, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Cama Beach State Park

Toy boat workshop2022-10-22T10:00:00

Stop by The Center for Wooden Boats boathouse and learn how to build a wooden toy boat.

The best part? You get to bring it home as a souvenir!

$5 suggested donation.

Weather dependent.
Cama Beach State Park1880 S.W. Camano DriveCamano IslandWA98282

Stop by The Center for Wooden Boats boathouse and learn how to build a wooden toy boat.

The best part? You get to bring it home as a souvenir!

$5 suggested donation.

Weather dependent.
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Craft station

October 22, 2022, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Cama Beach State Park

Craft station2022-10-22T11:00:00

Feeling creative? Pick up a self-serve craft kit at gas pump by the Cama Beach Historic Store.
Cama Beach State Park1880 S.W. Camano DriveCamano IslandWA98282

Feeling creative? Pick up a self-serve craft kit at gas pump by the Cama Beach Historic Store.
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Big bubbles

October 23, 2022, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Cama Beach State Park

Big bubbles2022-10-23T11:00:00

Learn how to make giant bubbles and become a bubble-ologist!

Hosted by the Cama Beach Foundation
Cama Beach State Park1880 S.W. Camano DriveCamano IslandWA98282

Learn how to make giant bubbles and become a bubble-ologist!

Hosted by the Cama Beach Foundation
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Craft station

October 27, 2022, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Cama Beach State Park

Craft station2022-10-27T11:00:00

Feeling creative? Pick up a self-serve craft kit at gas pump by the Cama Beach Historic Store.
Cama Beach State Park1880 S.W. Camano DriveCamano IslandWA98282

Feeling creative? Pick up a self-serve craft kit at gas pump by the Cama Beach Historic Store.
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Toy boat workshop

October 29, 2022, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Cama Beach State Park

Toy boat workshop2022-10-29T10:00:00

Stop by The Center for Wooden Boats boathouse and learn how to build a wooden toy boat.

The best part? You get to bring it home as a souvenir!

$5 suggested donation.

Weather dependent.
Cama Beach State Park1880 S.W. Camano DriveCamano IslandWA98282

Stop by The Center for Wooden Boats boathouse and learn how to build a wooden toy boat.

The best part? You get to bring it home as a souvenir!

$5 suggested donation.

Weather dependent.
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Big bubbles

October 30, 2022, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Cama Beach State Park

Big bubbles2022-10-30T11:00:00

Learn how to make giant bubbles and become a bubble-ologist!

Hosted by the Cama Beach Foundation
Cama Beach State Park1880 S.W. Camano DriveCamano IslandWA98282

Learn how to make giant bubbles and become a bubble-ologist!

Hosted by the Cama Beach Foundation
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Camano Island State Park

Geocaching Adventure Labs

March 19, 2022 - December 31, 2023

Geocaching Adventure Labs2022-03-19T00:00:00

Visit Cama Beach and Camano Island State Parks for a digital treasure hunt!

Designed similar to existing geocaching activities, Adventure Labs will guide you through the parks as you solve questions using physical features within the landscape.

To begin an Adventure, download the official Geocaching Adventure Lab app for your iPhone or Android phone and create a free account.

All 10 Washington State Parks in Island County have their own custom Adventure Labs. Click the link to learn more.
Event LocationOlympiaWA98504

Visit Cama Beach and Camano Island State Parks for a digital treasure hunt!

Designed similar to existing geocaching activities, Adventure Labs will guide you through the parks as you solve questions using physical features within the landscape.

To begin an Adventure, download the official Geocaching Adventure Lab app for your iPhone or Android phone and create a free account.

All 10 Washington State Parks in Island County have their own custom Adventure Labs. Click the link to learn more.
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Folk and Traditional Arts Events

Mushroom Walk & Art Workshop

October 29, 2022, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Millersylvania State Park

Mushroom Walk & Art Workshop2022-10-29T13:00:00
Millersylvania State Park12245 Tilley Road SouthOlympiaWA98512
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Fort Casey State Park

Haunted Fort

October 22, 2022, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Fort Casey State Park

Haunted Fort2022-10-22T12:00:00
Haunted Fort
Fort Casey State Park1280 Engle RoadCoupevilleWA98239
Haunted Fort
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Haunted Fort

October 23, 2022, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Fort Casey State Park

Haunted Fort2022-10-23T12:00:00
Haunted Fort
Fort Casey State Park1280 Engle RoadCoupevilleWA98239
Haunted Fort
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Haunted Fort

October 29, 2022, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Fort Casey State Park

Haunted Fort2022-10-29T12:00:00
Haunted Fort
Fort Casey State Park1280 Engle RoadCoupevilleWA98239
Haunted Fort
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Haunted Fort

October 30, 2022, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Fort Casey State Park

Haunted Fort2022-10-30T12:00:00
Haunted Fort
Fort Casey State Park1280 Engle RoadCoupevilleWA98239
Haunted Fort
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Fort Flagler State Park

River Otter Beach Walk

October 19, 2022, 10:00 AM
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Join us to learn about these cute and curious creatures that live throughout the Puget Sound. We'll be taking a beach walk on East Beach past the Wansboro Battery and discussing the river otter's life cycle, behavior and where you might find them. If we're lucky, we may even see one! Bring comfortable shoes, warm clothes and a rain jacket. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/river-otter-beach-walk-tickets-411776112437

River Otter Beach Walk2022-10-19T10:00:00

Join us to learn about these cute and curious creatures that live throughout the Puget Sound. We'll be taking a beach walk on East Beach past the Wansboro Battery and discussing the river otter's life cycle, behavior and where you might find them. If we're lucky, we may even see one! Bring comfortable shoes, warm clothes and a rain jacket. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/river-otter-beach-walk-tickets-411776112437
10541 Flagler RoadNordlandWA98358
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Southern Resident Orcas

October 29, 2022, 7:00 PM
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Join us to learn about our Southern Resident Orcas, how they are doing, and recent research. Join Friends of Fort Flagler for an in-person presentation at the Fort Flagler hospital and learn about the Southern Resident Orcas. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/southern-resident-whales-update-tickets-411781919807

Southern Resident Orcas2022-10-29T19:00:00

Join us to learn about our Southern Resident Orcas, how they are doing, and recent research. Join Friends of Fort Flagler for an in-person presentation at the Fort Flagler hospital and learn about the Southern Resident Orcas. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/southern-resident-whales-update-tickets-411781919807
10541 Flagler RoadNordlandWA98358
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Lake Sammamish State Park

Release the Kokanee

October 12, 2022, 5:00 PM
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Lake Sammamish State Park Boat Launch

Release the Kokanee 2022-10-12T17:00:00
Come help release and learn about native Kokanee Salmon in Lake Sammamish! These fish are a key part of a strategy to restore the native Kokanee population to healthy levels after decades of decline. Join local elected officials, Snoqualmie Tribe leaders, and members of the Kokanee Work Group as we send these fish off to get big in Lake Sammamish! Follow the link below for more information.

Lake Sammamish State Park Boat Launch
4455 E. Lake Sammamish Pkwy SEIssaquah WA98029
Come help release and learn about native Kokanee Salmon in Lake Sammamish! These fish are a key part of a strategy to restore the native Kokanee population to healthy levels after decades of decline. Join local elected officials, Snoqualmie Tribe leaders, and members of the Kokanee Work Group as we send these fish off to get big in Lake Sammamish! Follow the link below for more information.
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Run with the Kokanee 5K & 10K

October 15, 2022, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Lake Sammamish State Park

Run with the Kokanee 5K & 10K2022-10-15T08:30:00
Run through the fall colors of Lake Sammamish State Park and support Kokanee Salmon recovery work of the Bellevue-Issaquah Chapter of Trout Unlimited by participating in Run With the Kokanee. To avoid construction in the park, the course is a 5k out-and-back along the smoothly-paved East Lake Sammamish Trail. Participants in the 5k will do this out-and-back once, and 10k participants will do it twice. For more information follow the link below.
Lake Sammamish State Park2010 N.W. Sammamish RoadIssaquahWA98027
Run through the fall colors of Lake Sammamish State Park and support Kokanee Salmon recovery work of the Bellevue-Issaquah Chapter of Trout Unlimited by participating in Run With the Kokanee. To avoid construction in the park, the course is a 5k out-and-back along the smoothly-paved East Lake Sammamish Trail. Participants in the 5k will do this out-and-back once, and 10k participants will do it twice. For more information follow the link below.
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