Hunt for wild mushrooms near Langley, learn to fold fresh tortelloni in Clinton or hear what Benjamin Franklin’s Paris sounded like at a concert in Freeland.
Here are five things to do across Whidbey and Camano islands Nov. 6–8, with options for a quick stop or a whole afternoon out.
1. Uncommon Threads Fiber Arts Sale
The Whidbey Weavers Guild is bringing a year’s worth of weaving, knitting, felting and other fiber work to Nordic Hall in Coupeville.
Look for woven jackets and rugs, crocheted shawls, baskets and table linens. The sale also has a raffle.
This is a good stop if you’re shopping for someone who already has enough mugs. Friday’s sale runs until 7 p.m., giving you time to browse after work. Saturday shoppers will want to get there before the 3 p.m. close.
When: Friday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Where: Nordic Hall, 63 Jacobs Road, Coupeville, WA
Cost: Admission price not listed. Prices vary by item.
Details: Whidbey Weavers Guild’s 2026 sale page
2. Whidbey Wild Mushroom Tours
Ever walk past a mushroom and wonder what you’re looking at? This three-hour outing starts with a short lesson and labeled specimens at South Whidbey Tilth Farmers Market.
Then participants drive to a nearby forest site to see what’s growing. It’s a good pick for curious hikers and beginning foragers.
Public tours are limited to 10 people per session, so check availability before heading out. Dogs are prohibited on public tours.
When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m.–noon or 1–4 p.m.
Where: Meet at South Whidbey Tilth Farmers Market, 2812 Thompson Road, Langley, WA
Cost: $75 per person. Book in advance.
Details: Whidbey Wild Mushroom Tours booking page
3. Small Things Count at Gateway Gallery
Gateway Gallery opens its Small Things Count show this weekend in the little red building at Freedom Park on Camano Island.
Saturday’s artist reception is the best time to go if you like hearing from the people behind the work. Friday and Sunday offer afternoon browsing hours, and the gallery has a gift shop if you’re looking for something to bring home.
The show runs through Dec. 20, but the opening reception is this Saturday.
When: Friday, Nov. 6, noon–4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, regular gallery hours 10 a.m.–4 p.m., with the artist reception 4–6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, noon–4 p.m.
Where: Gateway Gallery at Freedom Park, 578 E. North Camano Drive, Camano Island, WA
Cost: Admission price not listed.
Details: Camano Arts Association’s exhibition calendar
4. Fresh Tortelloni Pasta Class
Wildly Beloved Foods is making fresh tortelloni the focus of its Saturday workshop in Clinton.
You’ll work with pasta dough, get hands-on practice shaping it and take home what you make.
The class is designed for beginners as well as people who already cook, and the price includes tools, ingredients and a pasta tasting.
Bring an apron and reserve ahead. The class is limited to 10 spots.
When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 6–7:30 p.m.
Where: Wildly Beloved Foods, 6348 Frost Ave., Clinton, WA
Cost: $125 per person. Advance booking required.
Details: Nov. 7 tortelloni class listing and registration link
5. An American in Paris: Young Artists Concert
What did Benjamin Franklin hear in the musical salons of Paris? The Whidbey Island Music Festival uses Franklin’s time in France as the jumping-off point for a Sunday concert in Freeland.
The program includes music by Luigi Boccherini, Muzio Clementi and Franklin himself, alongside new work by Henry Lebedinsky.
Go if you’re curious about early music or want to hear instruments like the baroque flute, viola da gamba and harpsichord in one afternoon.
The recital showcases early-career musicians alongside festival artists.
When: Sunday, Nov. 8, 3–5 p.m.
Where: St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods, 5217 S. Honeymoon Bay Road, Freeland, WA
Cost: Ticket price not confirmed.
Details: Official concert listing