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The mission of the Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park & Recreation District is to build a healthy community through effective, sustainable stewardship of the District’s parks and open space, and through the development and delivery of innovative cultural and recreation opportunities.

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Special Events

The Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District sponsors a variety of special events for all ages in our community.   Concerts, dances, record hops, poetry readings and humanity programs are some of the many events held throughout the year.  Scroll down to see our current events for January and February! Click here for a pdf of all of our Winter/Spring events!

Would you like to receive emails about our Special Events? Send us an email at georgia@biparks.org and let us know!

 

camelJOURNEY TO RAJASTHAN with Chuck Kirchner. February 10, 7:30pm. Free!

Join island photographer Chuck Kirchner on a photo journey to the Indian state of Rajasthan. Visit the Pushkar Mela, comprising both the famous Pushkar Camel Fair and a major Hindu religious festival. Also visit the pink, blue and amber cities of Jaipiur, Jodphur and Jaisalmer. Free and open to the public. Island Center Hall, 8395 Fletcher Bay Road.

NORDIC FOLK DANCING - Feb 6

Feb 6, Apr 2. Enjoy Nordic and Scandinavian folk dancing to LIVE MUSIC! Instruction available. Info (206) 842-4055. 6:00pm Potluck Supper; 7:00-11:00pm Dance. $7/Adults; non-dancing children free. Island Center Hall, 8395 Fletcher Bay Rd

KITSAP HAS TALENT SHOWS - POSTPONED

We've decided to try this again in the fall - We'll post info here as soon as we have it!sheila and aaron

2nd SATURDAY DANCES

Singles & couples; Adults & teens. Dressy casual. Be kind to wood floor - wear shoes with clean soles, no black marks. Doors open 7:15p; pay at the door all events. Info www.educatedfeet.net. Prices include 8.6% sales tax. Island Center Hall, 8395 Fletcher Bay Rd. Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 10, Apr 14, May 12.

Feb 11 – Just Dance! - DJ Mix Waltz, Blues, Swing, West Coast, Ballroom, Latin
$10 includes 7:30-8:15 pm workshop, 8:15-10:30 pm dance, DJ music!

Student Art Contest - March 4, 2012

Local students & residents K through 12 can enter the 12th annual Bainbridge Island Student Art Contest, held at the Pavilion Lobby on March 4. With exciting awards and recognition, every entrant will receive some-thing. Entries are based on the student’s grade. A special “RecycleArt” category is open to all ages. The Student Art Contest is now a program of the BI Metro Park & Rec District.Click here for contest rules. Click here for detailed info! View the poster here.