FREE Summer Activities for Kids in Skagit County
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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!
SPECIAL EVENTS, FESTIVALS & PROGRAMS
SUMMER FESTIVALS & EVENTS
Berry Dair Days
Downtown Burlington
June 19-21
Bark in the Park
Storvik Park, Anacortes
Saturday, June 13
Loggerodeo
Sedro-Woolley
July 1-4
Kids-R-Best Fest
Storvik Park, Anacortes
Saturday, July 11
Concrete Youth Activity Day
Silo Park, Concrete
Thursday, July 16
Youth Arts Festival
Hillcrest Park, Mount Vernon
Saturday, July 25
Anacortes Arts Festival
Downtown Anacortes
July 31-August 2
National Night Out
Anacortes & Mount Vernon
Tuesday, August 4
Cascade Days & Parade
Downtown Concrete
Saturday, August 15
Fidalgo Bay Day
Fidalgo Bay Resort, Anacortes
Saturday, September 26
SUMMER CONCERTS
Burlington Summer Days Chidlren's Concert Series
Visitor Center Amphitheter | 13:30 AM-12 PM
Fridays, July 10-31
Burlington Summer Nights Concert Series
Visitor Center Amphitheter | 6-8 PM
Fridays, July 10-31
Anacortes Summer Concert Series
Seafarers' Memorial Park | 6-8 PM
Wednesdays & Fridays, July 8-August 31
Mount Vernon Summer Concert Series
Riverwalk Park | 6-8 PM
Thursdays, July 9-August 27
Sedro-Woolley Summer Concert Series
Riverfront Park | 6-8 PM
Sundays, July 19-August 9
Music in the Park
SWIFT Center, Sedro-Woolley | 5:30-8 PM
Saturdays, July 25, August 22 & September 12
SUMMER FILMS SERIES
Lincoln Theatre Outdoor Summer Films
Pinesquare Downtown Mount Vernon
Wednesdays, July 8-August 19 | 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
Burlington Farmers Market
Burlington Chamber
Saturdays, July-September | 10 AM-3 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
Plan A Seed Read – 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, Mount Vernon
Monday-Thursday, July 6-August 20
Supervised Playground
Bakerview Park, Mount Vernon
Monday-Friday, July 6-August 21
Touch-a-Truck
Mount Vernon
Saturday, June 27 | 11 AM-2 PM
Children's Museum
Thursday, August 20 | 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
Olmsted Park
*New
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 9
Bay View State Park
Deception Pass State Park
Larrabee State Park
Rasar State Park
NATIONAL PARK FREE DAY
Free National Park Day:
Friday, July 3-Sunday, July 5
August 25
North Cascades National Park
FREE SUMMER EVENTS CALENDAR
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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