above: “Island Spirit” part of the Oak Harbor Art Trail
Arts
There’s something about Whidbey and Camano Islands that attracts artists. As a result, there are many great galleries, art walks and open studio tours all year long. Whidbey and Camano Islands are also rich in history having some of the oldest buildings in the region. View our listing of schools, museums, art galleries, and other places of artistic or historical importance on Whidbey Island and Camano Island.
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Choose from their large selection of unfinished ceramics. You paint and finish it anyway you like, using freehand, stencils, and your choice of colorful paints. Return in a couple days to claim your project.
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Located just south of Oak Harbor, the Blue-Fox Drive-In has gone digital, meaning this “blast from the past” will be with us for years to come.
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From hats, socks, and bags to items for the home and more, the Feel Good Shop has a carefully curated selection of fascinating gifts.
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Frida’s – A Beautiful Mess is an eclectic assortment of fun things to give as gifts or to decorate your home. There are also art and craft supplies for those wanting to make their own fun!
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The Garry Oak Gallery is Oak Harbor’s artist-owned gallery with more than 25 established and emerging artists working to bring this gallery to life.
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Dan Ishler has worked with clay for more than 40 years, creating functional and art pottery. His working studio is open to the public and he occasionally offers classes, as well.
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Oak Harbor Cinemas offers three screens with the latest movies along with classic films. The theater is located near historic downtown Oak Harbor.
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The PBY Naval Air Museum is a great way to see many of the artifacts and memorabilia related to Whidbey Island’s Military History. The museum even has a restored PBY Catalina on display across Pioneer Way from the museum.
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The Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum Ship’s Store offers books, t-shirts, caps and other memorabilia about Naval Air Station Whidbey Island and the plane that was among the first to fly here, the PBY Catalina. Shop the store when you visit or shop the online store here…
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Beautiful and bold! That’s the artistic space in downtown known as The Allgire Project. Wall-sized outdoor murals engage the visitor as what building exteriors become the canvas for regional artists.
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Whidbey Farm & Market offers an array of locally produced and sourced items and farm-related activities.
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Whidbey Island Crafters Market and Studios is an art gallery and an opportunity for you to learn art. Come in and see all that we have to let you express yourself or enjoy the work of others.
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For more than 50 years Whidbey Playhouse has been bringing live theatre to Oak Harbor with hundreds of musicals, dramas, comedies, and more!
