October Happenings and Events

Looking for a great weekend getaway? Come visit us in La Conner! Here’s a list of events and happenings going on in La Conner in October- our list grows by the day, so be sure to also check out our monthly Event Calendar for the most up-to-date information. You can also pick up our October event card at all our local businesses and our Visitor Information Center – this is a great take-away to remind you of what else you might want to come to La Conner for, or to share with family and friends who might also enjoy visiting us!

October 3
Kick-Off Party! La Conner Quilt & Fiber Arts Festival

October 3-6
2013 Quilt & Fiber Arts Festival
Festival Workshops, La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum
For the Love of Books; Multi-media and Handmade, Gail Harker Center

October 5
Harvest Time Family Day, Skagit County Historical Museum
Skagit Valley Art Escape, Art Walk in La Conner & Edison
Impressionist Painting demonstration, Ann Hardee Gallery
Immersed in Color Lecture by Gail Harker, Museum of Northwest Art
Fresh Cider Pressing, Christianson’s Nursery

October 5-6
Festival of Family Farms!, Skagit Valley

October 9-13
Level 1 Experimental Hand Stich Course, Gail Harker Center

October 12
Shrubs & Trees for Fall & Winter, Christianson’s Nursery
Taste of Argentina, Hellams Vineyard

October 14
Columbus Day and Canadian Thanksgiving Day

October 17
Girls Night Out – 25 Ways to Tie A Scarf, Re-Feather Your Nest

October 17-19
Designing with Circles course, Gail Harker Center

October 18-19
Fabric D’eva, Two-day Stash Builder sale, Civic Garden Club building

October 19
2014 Steiff Event, Bears ‘N Friends
Artist Reception, La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum
Port Tasting, Hellams Vineyard Wine Bar & Wine Shop

October 20
Fall Color Walk with John Christianson, Christianson’s Nursery
High Tea at the Granary, Christianson’s Nursery

October 21-22
Wheat Paste Exploration Course, Gail Harker Center

October 24-28
Extreme Photo Album course, Gail Harker Center

October 25
Murder Mystery Dinner & Show, Channel Lodge/Country Inn, Seafood & Prime Rib

October 25-26
Murder Mystery Weekend, Heron Inn and Day Spa

October 26
Boneshaker Bicycle Festival
Zombie 5K Walk/Run, La Conner Boys & Girls Club
Walla Walla Vintners, Hellams Vineyard Wine Shop & Wine Bar