Skagit County's Free Summer Fun Guide

FREE Summer Activities for Kids in Skagit County

Sponsored by Help Me Grow Skagit
Last Updated 06/30/2025

THE MOST FUN YOU CAN HAVE IN SKAGIT THIS SUMMER!

Welcome to Skagit Kid Insider's Ultimate Free Summer Guide! Summer is a time for fun, adventure, and making unforgettable memories with your family, all without breaking the bank. Our comprehensive guide is packed with a wide range of free activities and events throughout Skagit County.

From outdoor adventures and community festivals to educational programs and arts & crafts, you'll find plenty of ideas to keep your kids entertained all summer long. Dive in and discover the best ways to enjoy a budget-friendly, fun-filled summer!

Your summer has just been planned!! 

👉 Check out the calendar below to explore everything Skagit County has to offer this summer. Whether you’re planning a weekend adventure or looking for a spontaneous weekday activity, you’ll find it here.

SPECIAL EVENTS, FESTIVALS & PROGRAMS

SUMMER FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Berry Dair Days
Downtown Burlington
June 13-15

Bark in the Park
Storvik Park, Anacortes
Saturday, June 14

Loggerodeo
Sedro-Woolley
July 1-5

Kids-R-Best Fest
Storvik Park, Anacortes
Saturday, July 12

Concrete Youth Activity Day
Silo Park, Concrete
Thursday, July 17

Youth Arts Festival
Hillcrest Park, Mount Vernon
Saturday, July 26

Anacortes Arts Festival
Downtown Anacortes
August 1-3

National Night Out
Anacortes & Mount Vernon
Tuesday, August 5

Cascade Days & Parade
Downtown Concrete
Saturday, August 16

Fidalgo Bay Day
Fidalgo Bay Resort, Anacortes
Saturday, September 13

SUMMER CONCERTS

BurlingtonSummer Days Chidlren's Concert Series
Visitor Center Amphitheter  |  11 AM-12 PM
Fridays, July 11-25

BurlingtonSummer Nights Concert Series
Visitor Center Amphitheter  |  6-8 PM
Fridays, July 11-25

Anacortes Summer Concert Series
Seafarers' Memorial Park  |  6-8 PM
Wednesdays & Fridays, July 9-August 22

Mount Vernon Summer Concert Series
Riverwalk Park  |  6-8 PM
Thursdays, July 10-August 28

Sedro-Woolley Summer Concert Series
Riverfront Park  |  6-8 PM
Sundays, July 20-August 10

SUMMER FILMS SERIES

Lincoln Theatre Outdoor Summer Films

Pinesquare Downtown Mount Vernon
Thursdays, August 7-28  |  8-10 PM

 

FARMERS MARKETS

Alger Farmers Market 
Alger Community Hall
Saturdays, May-October  |  9 AM-2 PM

Anacortes Farmers Market 
The Depot
Saturdays, May-October  |  9 AM-2 PM

Christianson's Farmers Market 
Christianson's Nursery
Sunday, May-October  |  11 AM-2 PM

Mount Vernon Farmers Market 
Riverwalk Park
Saturdays, May-October  |  9 AM-2 PM

Sedro-Woolley Farmers Market 
Hammer Heritage Square
Wednesdays, May-October  |  3-7 PM

SUMMER READING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES

Level Up at Your Library – Summer Reading Programs Across Skagit County!
Skagit County libraries are ready to help your kids “Level Up at Your Library” this summer with exciting Summer Reading Challenges and free family-friendly programming all season long! 

Participating Libraries:
📚 Anacortes Public Library
📚 Burlington Public Library
📚 Central Skagit Library
📚 La Conner Swinomish Library
📚 Mount Vernon Library Commons
📚 Upper Skagit Library

Each library has a unique lineup of engaging activities, performances, crafts, storytimes, STEM programs, and more—and it’s all FREE! Kids can track their reading progress, earn prizes, and discover new adventures between the pages of a book.

No library card? No problem! A library card is not required to participate in summer events and activities.

Explore the calendar listings below to find out what’s happening at your local library.

COMMUNITY EVENTS & PROGRAMS

Rec-on-the-Go 
Various Locations
Monday-Thursday, July 7-21

Supervised Playground 
Edgewater & Bakerview Park, Mount Vernon
Monday-Thursday, July 7-August 21

Touch-a-Truck
Edgewater Park, Mount Vernon
Saturday, July 12  |  11 AM-2 PM

Children's Museum
Thursday, August 21  |  10 AM-1 PM

Storywalks
Concrete & Mount Vernon
All Summer

👉 Check out the calendar below to explore everything Skagit County has to offer this summer. Whether you’re planning a weekend adventure or looking for a spontaneous weekday activity, you’ll find it here.

PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS

ANACORTES PARKS

28th Street Park

John & Doris Tursi Park

Shugarts Playground

Storvik Park
*Spray Pad

Washington Park

Ben Root Skate Park

MOUNT VERNON PARKS

6th Street

Bakerview Park

Baker Court Park

Dvision Street Park

Edgewater Park

Hillcrest Park

Kiwanis Park
*Splash Pad

Lions Park

Little Mountain Park

BURLINGTON PARKS

Country Aire Park

Jason Boerner Memorial Park

Maiben Park
*Splash Pad

Rotary Park 
*Inclusive Playground

Skagit River Park

CONCRETE PARKS

Silo Park
*Spray Pad

LA CONNER PARKS

Pioneer Park

Waterfront Park

SEDRO-WOOLLEY PARKS

Bingham Park 

Memorial Park
*Splash Pad

Riverfront Park

COUNTY PARKS

Clear Lake Beach

Cleveland park

Donovan Park

Skagit Valley Playfields

STATE PARK FREE DAY

Washington Park Day: Smokey Bear's Birthday
Monday, August 4

Bay View State Park

Deception Pass State Park

Larrabee State Park

Rasar State Park

NATIONAL PARK FREE DAY

Free National Park Day: Great American Outdoor
Monday, August 4

North Cascades National Park

 

👉 Check out the calendar below to explore everything Skagit County has to offer this summer. Whether you’re planning a weekend adventure or looking for a spontaneous weekday activity, you’ll find it here.

FREE SUMMER EVENTS CALENDAR

21 Jul 2025;
09:00AM - 04:00PM
Drop-In Supervised Playground | Mount Vernon: FREE


21 Jul 2025;
11:00AM - 01:00PM
Rec on the Go | Mount Vernon: FREE


21 Jul 2025;
02:00PM - 03:30PM
Slime Lab | Central Skagit Library: FREE


21 Jul 2025;
02:30PM - 04:30PM
Rec on the Go | Mount Vernon: FREE


21 Jul 2025;
03:30PM - 05:30PM
Level Up LEGO | Anacortes Public Library: FREE


22 Jul 2025;
09:00AM - 04:00PM
Drop-In Supervised Playground | Mount Vernon: FREE


22 Jul 2025;
10:30AM - 11:00PM
Summer Storytime | Mount Vernon Library Commons: FREE


22 Jul 2025;
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Toddler Storytime | Burlington Public Library: FREE


22 Jul 2025;
11:00AM - 01:00PM
Rec on the Go | Mount Vernon: FREE


22 Jul 2025;
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Preschool Storytime | Central Skagit Library: FREE


22 Jul 2025;
01:00PM - 02:00PM
Birds of Prey | Anacortes Public Library: FREE


22 Jul 2025;
02:00PM - 03:00PM
Paint Your Grandma | Anacortes Public Library: FREE


22 Jul 2025;
02:30PM - 04:30PM
Rec on the Go | Mount Vernon: FREE


22 Jul 2025;
03:00PM - 04:30PM
TEEN Level Up for Life | Anacortes Public Library: FREE


22 Jul 2025;
04:00PM - 06:00PM
TEEN Dungeons & Dragons | Upper Skagit Library: FREE


22 Jul 2025;
04:30PM - 05:30PM
Video Gaming Club | Burlington Public Library: FREE


23 Jul 2025;
09:00AM - 04:00PM
Drop-In Supervised Playground | Mount Vernon: FREE


23 Jul 2025;
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Special Guest Storytime in the Park | Burlington Public Library: FREE


23 Jul 2025;
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Baby Storytime | Central Skagit Library: FREE


23 Jul 2025;
11:00AM - 01:00PM
Rec on the Go | Mount Vernon: FREE


23 Jul 2025;
11:30AM - 01:00PM
Slime Making Workshop | La Conner Swinomish Library: FREE


23 Jul 2025;
11:30AM - 05:30PM
Playdough Days | Central Skagit Library: FREE


23 Jul 2025;
01:00PM - 02:00PM
Reptile Lady | Burlington Public Library: FREE


23 Jul 2025;
02:00PM - 04:30PM
Mess Makers | Upper Skagit Library: FREE


23 Jul 2025;
02:00PM - 03:00PM
TEEN Creative Writing | Anacortes Public Library: FREE


23 Jul 2025;
02:30PM - 04:30PM
Rec on the Go | Mount Vernon: FREE


23 Jul 2025;
03:00PM - 05:00PM
TEEN Makerspace | Mount Vernon Library Commons: FREE


23 Jul 2025;
03:00PM - 04:30PM
TEEN Makers Guild: Create | Anacortes Public Library: FREE


23 Jul 2025;
03:30PM - 05:00PM
Maker Time | Anacortes Public Library: FREE


23 Jul 2025;
04:30PM - 06:30PM
TEEN Dungeons & Dragons | Upper Skagit Library: FREE


23 Jul 2025;
06:00PM - 08:00PM
Anacortes Summer Concert Series


24 Jul 2025;
02:00AM - 03:30PM
Mario Kart League | Central Skagit Library: FREE


24 Jul 2025;
09:00AM - 04:00PM
Drop-In Supervised Playground | Mount Vernon: FREE


24 Jul 2025;
10:30AM - 11:00AM
Baby Storytime | Burlington Public Library: FREE


24 Jul 2025;
10:30AM -
Family Storytime | Anacortes Public Library: FREE


24 Jul 2025;
11:00AM - 01:00PM
Rec on the Go | Mount Vernon: FREE


24 Jul 2025;
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Tiny Art Studio | Central Skagit Library: FREE


24 Jul 2025;
02:00PM -
TEEN Tarot Printmaking Workshop | Mount Vernon Library Commons: FREE


24 Jul 2025;
02:30PM - 04:30PM
Rec on the Go | Mount Vernon: FREE


24 Jul 2025;
04:00PM - 06:00PM
TEEN Dungeons & Dragons | Upper Skagit Library: FREE


24 Jul 2025;
06:00PM - 08:00PM
Mount Vernon Summer Concert Series


25 Jul 2025;
10:00AM - 10:45AM
Storytime at the Park | Anacortes Public Library: FREE


25 Jul 2025;
10:30AM - 11:00AM
Baby Storytime | Mount Vernon Library Commons: FREE


25 Jul 2025;
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Family Bilingual Storytime | Burlington Public Library: FREE


25 Jul 2025;
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Burlington Summer Days Children's Concerts


25 Jul 2025;
11:00AM - 11:30AM
Storytime | La Conner Swinomish Library: FREE


25 Jul 2025;
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Story Tots Storytime | Central Skagit Library: FREE


25 Jul 2025;
05:00PM - 07:00PM
Family Game Night | Upper Skagit Library: FREE


25 Jul 2025;
06:00PM - 08:00PM
Anacortes Summer Concert Series


25 Jul 2025;
06:00PM - 08:00PM
Burlington Summer Nights Outdoor Concerts in the Park


Skagit Kid Insider is not personally recommending these events or locations.
Attend events at your own risk.
Please confirm the time, dates & fees, as they may change without notice to Skagit Kid Insider.
Thank you & most of all enjoy time with your family!!


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