The 2023 Anacortes Waterfront Festival is so PACKED FULL of events during the first full weekend of June. There are always a lot of hands-on kids activities. Check out their website for all of the details: Waterfront Festival | Experience Anacortes
This family-friendly event holds many traditions for local residents and visitors including Quick and Dirty Boat Building Competitions, free boat rides provided by the Anacortes Yacht Club, hands-on children’s activities include building wooden sailboats with Fidalgo Island Rotary, games, making costumes, and more. The Channel of Discovery displays range from canoes and a pirate ship to learning about marine wildlife education and the environment. This fun-filled festival also features food vendors, food trucks, and live music and performances!