Events

The hunt is coming soon!

Grab your galoshes and get ready to discover art where you least expect it in BIMA’s Treasure Trek: A Glass Float Seek & Keep!

This summer, 200 pink hand-blown glass orbs will be hidden on public lands across Kitsap County just waiting to be discovered and treasured by intrepid art lovers like yourself. The rules are simple: you find it, you keep it! (Please only take one per person so more people can enjoy the hunt.)

The orbs will be hidden in parks, on trails and beaches, and throughout public lands across Kitsap County. Never quite in plain sight, the floats could be behind a log, in a tree, in a hollowed-out stump, under a bush, or other spots that help camouflage the grapefruit-sized artworks. But there’s no need to go tromping around off-trail, these translucent treasures will always be about an arm’s reach from marked pathways.

These glass orbs stamped with BIMA’s logo are created by Hilltop Artists, a Tacoma-based youth development arts non-profit. These young glassblowers will create 200 unique “floats” inspired by the glass fishing net floats used by Japanese fisherman.

Found one? It’s yours to keep! Keep just one, but continue to hunt and share photos if you’d like—post your find on social media with the hashtag #BIMATreasureTrek and be entered to win one of five prize packages. Plus, tag us at @bimuseum.of.art so we can reshare your photos!

Our first float drop will be June 1, 2026 and more will be hidden over the next two weeks, so don’t give up if you don’t find one on your first outing.

Young artists will explore, discover and create using thier imaginations! Art Camps are for students (ages 5-8, and 9-12), and are hosted by David Repyak, a K-8 Credentialed and Montessori trained educator. Choose from World Art: Adventurous artists will learn about the indigenous cultures of the Pacific Northwest, Ghana, West Africa, and more...Amazing Animals: Sea Otters to Sea Horses, young artists will, classify land and water forms, North American biomes, and the interdependence of organisms within an ecosystem...STEM Engineering: Who can build the tallest structure, the widest span, or support the strongest load-bearing bridge? Weekly SUMMER ART CAMPS are held June - August, Mon-Fri, 9:00-3:00. Please see our full program and class descriptions at: www.SHINEartacademy.com

Dan Friday & Raya FridayJune 5–28, 2026

Dan and Raya Friday take over the gallery at Bainbridge Arts & Crafts. These Lummi Nation siblings bring stunning, Coast Salish-inspired glass art to their contemporary yet traditional narratives. From intricate woven glass baskets to bold sculptural forms, witness how they have transformed ancestral storytelling into luminous, modern art.

Learn more about how solar can give homeowners energy independence through Solarize Bainbridge Island, a solar education and group purchasing program sponsored by The City of Bainbridge Island and Olympia Community Solar. Learn about the basics of solar and if it’s right for your home. Get all your questions answered directly from local installers in this free public workshop.

Join us at Red Pine Park to maintain garden beds, the historic fruit orchard, edible perennials, and other historic plantings in this former homestead in the heart of downtown. All levels of garden enthusiasts are welcome!

Please note: there is limited parking available at this park.

Jeffrey Moose Gallery is proud to announce an exhibition of new works by paper wizard Lea Basile-Lazarus for the months of June and July. The exhibition will run from Friday, June 5th through Tuesday, August 4th. Receptions will be held on First Friday, June 5th from 6 to 8 PM and Thursday, July 2nd, 6-8 PM. On Friday June 5th, a FaceBook video tour will run from roughly 5:20-5:40. Also, on Saturday, June 13th, Ms. Basile-Lazarus  will conduct a mono printing demo in the gallery from 1-3 PM.

Ms. Basile-Lazarus, originally from New Jersey, moved to Chicago where she received an MFA from The School of The Art Institute of Chicago in 1979, with a concentration in printmaking. She has also studied at the prestigious Oxbow School of Art in Michigan, studying mono printing, silkscreen and paper making. She taught art in public and private schools for 28 years, received a teacher’s Fullbright grant to learn about Japan’s art, culture and educational system and received a grant to visit schools and villages in Ghana, West Africa. For several years she has traveled to the renowned Hook Pottery Paper in La Porte, Indiana to make paper and her extraordinary paper pulp paintings in a unique studio/homestead/farm environment. The paintings are made with pure paper pulp and pigments and NO paint. This exhibition consists entirely of paper pulp paintings.

There is chromatic variety in the selections: black and white is contrasted with works that have soft, spring like pastels, while others mix primaries with doses of black, creating depth. The works are displayed in a variety of ways: some hang like scrolls from a wood brace, others are framed in float frames with the rough deckled edges exposed, while some are simply hung from huge paper clips. In an effort to both keep the weight down and makes the works more accessible, the scroll and float frame works are coated in a thin layer of matte wax, sealing the paper, protecting it from moisture and dirt, eliminating the need for glass and emphasizing the paper’s soft texture.

Drop by between 8:30 - 10:30 pm at Battle Point Observatory to view the conjunction of Venus and Jupiter! Volunteers will be on hand to chat about the event and what to look for in the night sky. No telescopes needed, but feel free to bring your own or binoculars if you like.

NOTE: if the skies do not cooperate, event is canceled. If you're registered, we'll let you know if the event is off: RSVP

Free event, donations welcome! Visit bpastro.org for more info about the nonprofit Battle Point Astronomical Association and learn about our astronomy-themed events.

Explore the fascinating beauty of ferns on an insider’s journey through the Reserve, guided by renowned fern expert and former Director of Horticulture, John Van den Meerendonk.

WHERE
Meet in the Arrival Garden

WHEN
June 10, 10:45-12 PM

COST
$15 for Members
$41 for Non-Members (Includes admission)

June 12th at Bainbridge Island Town Square from 5-7pm:

• Gather for music, food, art, and community.
• Make your sign for the Bremerton Freedom March!

June 13th in Bremerton:

• 10am - Freedom March begins at the Norm Dicks Center
• 11am-4pm - Freedom Festival at Evergreen Park

Join us as we pioneer the first-ever volunteer work parties for the new park addition, "8 Acre Woods!" Throughout the summer, we will work with the Bainbridge Island Parks and Trails Foundation and the Rolling Bay Community to enhance the native plant landscape through invasive, non-native plant removal. Be sure to dress for the weather, wear durable/long-sleeved attire (as we'll be among blackberry!), bring a reusable water bottle (we'll have water to share!), and wear closed-toe shoes.

This work party will be best for those ages 8 and up, who don't mind tackling blackberry and navigate well on uneven terrain off trail. We hope to see you there!

Parking is limited--please carpool or bike/walk over if you can!--extra spots available at Fieldstone Senior Living (10861 NE Manitou Park Blvd, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110)

Welcome summer, uplift local makers, and let creativity bloom.

Set against the charming backdrop of Winslow Green, Art on the Green celebrates creativity in all forms. This free, family-friendly outdoor art fair brings together talented artists, artisans, and performers from Bainbridge Island and beyond for a Sunday of artistic discovery.

Stroll through vibrant booths, meet makers, enjoy live music and performances, and find original work in a wide range of media — from painting and sculpture to ceramics, fiber, and jewelry. With activities for kids and a welcoming atmosphere for all ages, Art on the Green is a joyful community tradition where art, connection, and summer meet.

Bring a blanket, chair, and your favorite snacks to the Waterfront Park for a free outdoor concert to celebrate the start of summer.

The concert series is proudly presented by the Bainbridge Community Piano Association & First Sundays Concerts, a monthly musical performance series featuring world-class classical and jazz musicians. Bainbridge Community Piano Association is supported in part by True Sound Piano Service, Bainbridge Community Foundation & Amy McFarland, Compass Real Estate.

The concert takes place at Waterfront Park on Bainbridge Island at 4:00. For more information www.firstsundaysconcerts.org

Join our Natural Resources team in caring for the woods and meadows of Moritani Preserve by managing invasive species, building habitat piles, maintaining garden beds, and planting natives when the weather is right.

Parking on Shepard Way NW. Meet at SE Hayano Trailhead off Winslow Way W.

Join the Park District, Bainbridge Island Land Trust, and the BI Parks & Trails Foundation at Grand Forest East this Summer!

Volunteer with us every third Saturday in May, June, or July to help improve the trail system. Projects could include social trail closure, tread work, improving drainage, or pruning back the spring flush.

These work parties are well suited for children ages eight and up who are comfortable using some tools and walking a mile or so throughout the two-hour work party.

Park & Meet at Grand Forest East Trailhead

Let’s honor the rhythm of the seasons as a source of healing for our minds, bodies and hearts. Together we will cultivate gratitude for the sun’s energy and reflect on our energy needs for this season.

Joy will be moving around the studio to offer each person who attends a gentle energy clearing. With gently guided breathwork and nature imagery, we will ground into sacred stillness. The sound/vibration/energy of alchemy crystal singing bowls can be impactful both physically on your mind/body, as well as energetically on your subtle energy bodies. Allow the calming sounds of alchemy crystal singing bowls to support you in a practice of noticing the rhythms of nature.

We will be creating a Wheel of the Year from a rainbow of flowers. You're invited to bring flower/plant friends to add to our wheel. (Be sure to ask your flower/plant friends if they want to join us – and wait for a clear “yes!”) Leave this Summer Solstice celebration with a new crystal friend to support you through this season.

About JoyJoy Evans, MSW (she/her) combines trauma-healing practices with sound and forest therapy to lead people out of the perpetual stress response, to reconnect with the details of the senses and return to clarity, centered self, and vibrancy.
Joy has a deep commitment to restorative practices. She is a certified sound healer, ANFT Certified Forest Therapy Guide, and has studied with the School of Celtic Consciousness. Joy offers 1:1 sound healing sessions, forest walks, 4Rest Retreats on Bainbridge Island, and community events that celebrate the rhythms of nature. Joy welcomes you, especially folks from the global majority and her LGBTQ+ siblings. Find Joy at: www.joyevansmsw.com and www.youtube.com/@joyevans

Cost: $33-55 Sliding Scale. No one turned away for lack of funds.

Reserve your spot by registering in advance: dayaalucenter.comEvent size limited to 20.

Drop by between 9:00 pm - midnight at Battle Point Observatory for a Star Party. We'll have telescopes out and astronomers on hand. Bring your own telescope if you have one! Layer up, as it gets chilly after dark.

NOTE: if the skies do not cooperate, event is canceled. If you're registered, we'll let you know if the event is off: RSVP

Visit bpastro.org for more info about Battle Point Astronomical Association and learn about our astronomy-themed events.

Welcome to BPO book club, the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm! Join in the lively conversation over Zoom for these three books, as we discuss International Dark Sky Week in April and beyond. You are welcome to attend one or all three sessions.

April 28th - Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark by Leigh Ann Henion. [With a family friendly field trip to bring in the dark at Battle Point Park, at another date/time to be chosen by the group.]

May 26th - The End of Night: Searching for Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light by Paul Bogard

June 23rd - "The Darkness Manifesto: On Light Pollution, Night Ecology, and the Ancient Rhythms that Sustain Life by Johan Eklöf

We recommend reaching out to your local book store, such as Eagle Harbor Books, and ordering a copy. For details and to register on Zoom: Book Club Event

Visit our website for more astronomy info & science events, online and in-person: bpastro.org

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BIMA’s Makers Market is where craft comes alive!

This isn’t your average market. Held inside BIMA’s galleries and spread over five days of handmade wonder, this Makers Market showcases some of the region’s most talented craft artists for you to discover! Every day will celebrate the handmade with a curated selection of vendors for you to connect with and shop directly from.

Expect ceramics, textiles, jewelry, woodworking, paper arts, fiber work, and more. Admission to the Makers Market is free all day!

Come browse, explore, and take something handcrafted home from local and regional artists!
BECOME A VENDOR

Interested in being a vendor at the Maker’s Market?

As a vendor, you’ll get to sell your crafted goods across five days during our busiest season of the year!

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis but there is limited availability, so apply ASAP.

The Concert Truck returns to Seattle in Summer 2026! The Concert Truck is a mobile music venue created from a converted box truck, complete with lights, a sound system, and a grand piano. It brings world-class classical music directly into everyday spaces—city streets, schools, parks, neighborhoods, and festivals—making live performances more accessible and engaging for all communities.

Seattle Chamber Music Society musicians join The Concert Truck founder, Susan Zhang, to perform engaging, hour-long programs that transform everyday spaces into vibrant concert experiences. Perfect for families, first-time listeners, and music lovers alike, The Concert Truck makes world-class music fun, accessible, and unforgettable.

Join us at the Residence for a relaxed, vibrant, community-focused afternoon, amplified by a blend of music, nature, and family-friendly elements. Here’s what we have planned for this amazing day, in addition to your stroll through the gardens:

Food & Treats:

Ice cream by Cool Vibes (2-5 pm)
Delicious bites by Sauced and the Saucy Sailor
Beer and wine available for purchase

Music by Rosewood Bridge:

Tony & the Roundabouts: Jazz/Swing/Latin standards featuring Tony Petrillo’s strong baritone (2-4:30 pm)
Less Paulish Trio: Jazz/Swing/Latin/Americana featuring Roger Ferguson, National Flatpick Champion (4:30-7 pm)

Activities & Experiences:

Visit two ambassador animals from West Sound Wildlife Shelter and check out their Birds of Prey experience
Complimentary face painting by Art Monster
Make a lavender sachet using local lavender
Microscopy station curated by our Moss Boss, Darren Strenge
Try your hand at making a Botanicartoon (2-5 pm)

Purchase your tickets today!

$5 for Members
$5 for Non-members, plus admission

https://bloedelreserve.org/event/summer-solstice-2026/

Join Battle Point Observatory's Artist in Residence Deborah Milton for an evening of expressive painting!  No art experience needed.

Inspired by a planetarium show, you will shed expectations as you learn to paint intuitively and playfully with acrylics on an 11” x 14” canvas suitable for framing. The group's camaraderie will put you at ease and you will probably be surprised, maybe even awed, by your own creative expression!

The theme this month is Black Holes & Dark Matter!

Advance registration required, open to the community.  Limited to 14 adults: REGISTER today! Event fee $50+tax (limited time discount available for BPAA Members).