Winter Fun Guide - Find the Fun Here! | Macaroni KID Whidbey Island

Here's a guide to help you find fun things to do during the winter months, and beyond!

Do you know of an attraction or event, or have a favorite winter activity on Whidbey Island you don't see listed here? Let us know at mackidwhidbey@gmail!

This Guide Was Updated February 16:

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This guide is updated frequently, as new information is received,

So, check back here before you head out, so you don't miss a new addition!

**Events are subject to change and/or cancelation.

Please check their social media and/or website before attending

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Upcoming Youth/Family Events/Programs:

Family In Nature at Deception Pass State Park:

FREE Outdoor Experiences With Your Kids, ages 2 to 5:

Have you ever wanted to take your children to play outside but weren’t exactly sure what to do? Attend a fun Family in Nature program!

Family in Nature programs include nature-based games, stories, and crafts. These programs are designed for kids ages to 2-5 and their adults.

Programs are free though pre-registration is required. Sign up now:https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/family-in-nature-2828599

UPDATE: All programs are 9:30-11:00 a.m., so choose to attend either Friday or Saturday.

Events are planned twice a month, through May.

**** Program sign-ups will open on the 1st and the 15th of each month for the next available event.

Events are FREE, A WA State Discover Pass is required for park entry.

Tiny Troops Soccer - Fun for ages 18-Months to 4 Years

Open to Military and Civilian families

https://www.facebook.com/tinytroopssoccer

https://tinytroopssoccer.com/findmylocation/naswhidbey/

Check their website for upcoming programs.

Whidbey Island Arts Council
Visit the link for details and to register. https://www.islandartscouncil.org/classes-and-workshops.html

Creating Clay Cups (for kids ages 6 - 16), March 29, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. in Langley, with Jordan Jones. In this beginner-friendly clay class, we will construct cups out of slabs of clay and decorate them with stamps and sculpted creations. Free. Donations Appreciated.

Expressing Feelings Through Music and Song a one-hour workshop for children in Langley
Date: Tuesday, March 25
Time: 3:30-4:30 pm
Ages: 4-10
Cost: FREE (donations appreciated)
Music and song can assist us to express complicated emotions in vast and exciting ways. Join us as we explore how different ways of singing and movement can help us express our emotions in a constructive fashion and learn how to safely dance and sing to express even challenging emotions through music and song! Students should wear comfortable clothing suitable for movement and expressive dancing
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 18th

South Whidbey Parks & Recreation: See their online catalog of sports, outdoors, exercise, and other events/programs: http://www.swparks.org/

North Whidbey Pool, Parks & Recreation: Swim School, youth sports and more: http://www.oakharborpool.com/

City of Oak Harbor Parks and Recreation: View their guide here. Creative classes, youth sports, special events and more for youth/adults.

Youth Baseball

As of February 7, registration is open for all Whidbey youth baseball leagues

North Whidbey Little League
http://www.northwhidbeylittleleague.org/
https://www.facebook.com/NorthWhidbeyLittleLeague

Central Whidbey Little League

https://www.facebook.com/centralwhidbeylittleleague
http://www.centralwhidbeylittleleague.com/

South Whidbey Little League - Registration is open

https://www.facebook.com/SouthWhidbeyLittleLeague
http://www.eteamz.com/swllb/

Youth Soccer

North Whidbey Soccer Club:

https://www.facebook.com/NorthWhidbeySoccerClub

If you are looking to register for U6, U8, U10 & U17 please use the Waitlist link here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdw3gYkwlH.../viewform...

*waitlist is on a first-come, first served basis*

First game is on April 19th & the season runs until early June.

We also need coaches! If you'd like to coach, click the same link and click on Coach/Admin instead of Player. We can't have a successful season without coaches. Head coaches will receive a $40 stipend at the end of the season, covering half the registration for their child.

If you or someone you know has a child who has an interest in playing but simply cannot afford to participate due to financial constraints, please let them know that NWSC does offer scholarships to allow these players to participate. Applications can be found here:

http://wys-nwsc.affinitysoccer.com/…/RECScholarship%20(1).p…

Please share with all your friends! Let's make this the best season yet!

Central Whidbey Soccer Club

If you aren't registered yet, do so soon because teams fill up quickly!

Info for the spring season:

- First games on Saturday April 19th

- Final games on June 7th and 8th at the Jamboree at Fort Nugent

- All games are played on Saturdays in Oak Harbor or Langley

- Note that there are no games the weekend of Holland Happening but there ARE games Memorial Day Weekend

- Practices will start on April 7 and go through June 4

- Practices will be at Camp Casey on Monday and Wednesdays between 5 and 7pm, coaches to confirm prior to April 7

Please visit our website (centralwhidbeysoccer.com) and the FAQs or email info@centralwhidbeysoccer.com for more info.

South Whidbey Soccer:

https://www.facebook.com/southwhidbeyyouthsoccerclub

https://www.swysc.com/

WHILST THE CLUB MAKES EVERY EFFORT TO GET EVERY CHILD PLAYING - SPACES ARE LIMITED DUE TO CLUB RESOURCES - SO PLEASE SIGN UP EARLY! Divisions with coaches will allow a certain amount of players to register before a waitlist. If there is not enough/any coaches for a division, all players will start on a waitlist. Once we have a coach (s) we will take the players from the waitlist - first registered, first placed. Thank you! If you want more information on coaching, you can contact us at registrar@swysc.com.

Whidbey Island Culture Fest, presented by the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce

(formerly known as Holland Happening)

Saturday And Sunday, May 3-4
STREET FESTIVAL | MAY 3 - 4 | 11 AM - 5 PM
PARADE | MAY 3 | 10 AM - 11 AM
ENTERTAINMENT & BEER GARDEN | MAY 3 - 4 | 1 PM - 5 PM
Location
DOWNTOWN HISTORIC PIONEER WAY
Join us for a free, family-friendly, two-day event as we celebrate the beautiful and diverse Whidbey Island community! Discover your heritage, explore your roots, and embrace new traditions as we honor the richness of our cultures through music, dance, art, and food.

For more information, visit www.oakharborchamber.com/whidbey-island-culture-festival/