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First Friday Art Walk in Beautiful Downtown Winslow, Plus Mick Davidson November Art at the Library November 6, 2026 Posted in: Bainbridge Island, Businesses and Community Resources, Events, Living on B.I., News You Can Use, Other Musings, People, Arts, Culture, Music, Food and Wine - It’s that time of the month for islanders to discover the vibrant heart of Bainbridge’s creativity at the First Friday Art Walk tonight – November 6th – in beautiful Downtown Winslow. Immerse yourself in a captivating blend of art, food, and drinks as you meander through charming streets and indulge in a feast for the senses. Browse a diverse array of galleries, showcasing the works of talented local artists, and be inspired by their masterpieces. Savor delectable culinary delights from our eclectic eateries, accompanied by refreshing drinks that perfectly complement the lively atmosphere. Explore unique shops offering handcrafted treasures and embrace the… Continue Reading
Best of The Island Wanderer: Exploring the Small Farms of Bainbridge Island – Wardwell Farm – Nature and Garden Inspired Education Through Creativity November 4, 2026 Posted in: Bainbridge Island, Businesses and Community Resources, DestinationBainbridgeIsland, Living on B.I., News You Can Use, Other Musings, People, Arts, Culture, Music, Food and Wine - By Margaret Millmore, story originally appeared on June 16, 2023 Nestled on a small road, just 2.5 miles from downtown Winslow, sits a 7-plus acre property with vegetable gardens, an orchard, goat and chicken enclosures, quaint buildings surrounded by tall shade trees, gently rolling open grassland, spaces for volleyball, pickleball, and a nature trail that crosses a gentle stream and meanders through a lush forest. It was the ideal location for an outdoor educational space that would eventually become Wardwell Farm | Explore Nature—Join Our Farm Camps, a non-profit organization that provides a nature-based curriculum for children and adults in… Continue Reading
Celebrate Halloween with a Whole Host of Events on Tap, Including Downtown Winslow’s Hometown Halloween! October 30, 2026 Posted in: Bainbridge Island, Businesses and Community Resources, DestinationBainbridgeIsland, Events, Living on B.I., News You Can Use, Other Musings, People, Arts, Culture, Music, Food and Wine - As we previously reported, there’s a lot going on throughout the month of October and into November, and here at The Island Wanderer, we’ve done our level best to hit the highlights and compile a partial list of what’s happening! New: Mama Fong's Gelato Grand Opening on Saturday in The Pavilion On Halloween Saturday – October 31st – Mama Fong’s will be celebrating the Grand Opening of its new Gelato locale in a temporary space at the Bainbridge Pavilion, right next to the movie theater concessions! A ribbon cutting for the new business will take place at noon. Mama Fong’s… Continue Reading
A Bit of Island History: “Islandphobia” and the Islanders Who Overcame It! Are You One of Them? October 28, 2026 Posted in: Bainbridge Island, DestinationBainbridgeIsland, Living on B.I., News You Can Use, Other Musings, Visit Bainbridge - By Madelon Morrow, Bainbridge History Museum Collections Manager Bainbridge Island is just one of many islands scattered throughout Puget Sound. Some are accessible by bridge, others by ferry, and some by a combination of the two. Each offers scenic views and the unique experience of being surrounded by the waters of Puget Sound. For visitors and newcomers, arriving on the island can feel a bit like stepping into another world. Whether gliding in by ferry or crossing the bridge, there’s a quiet sense of adventure, water all around, wildlife just beneath the surface, and the feeling that something new is… Continue Reading
Election News: More Then 700,000 Washington Voters Have Already Cast Their Ballots to Date October 26, 2026 Posted in: Bainbridge Island, Businesses and Community Resources, Living on B.I., News You Can Use, Other Musings, People, Arts, Culture, Music, Food and Wine - Secretary of state says election officers are dealing with challenges and threats from the federal government, though voting is well underway. ByJerry Cornfield of the Washington State Standard Washington state voters are getting the message: Don’t wait to turn in your ballots. As of Friday afternoon, 705,231 ballots had been returned with 66.4% arriving via drop boxes, sign early voters are heeding repeated warnings from state and local officials to steer clear of the U.S Postal Service to ensure their ballots are counted. Voters are turning in their ballots fastest in Jefferson County in western Washington, which had 32.8% of… Continue Reading
It’s That Spooky Time of Year Again. Check Out Our List of Halloween Activities on Bainbridge Island for Kids of All Ages! October 23, 2026 Posted in: Bainbridge Island, Businesses and Community Resources, DestinationBainbridgeIsland, Events, Living on B.I., News You Can Use, Other Musings, People, Arts, Culture, Music, Food and Wine, Visit Bainbridge - As we islanders know, we love our holidays on Bainbridge, and celebrating Fall and Halloween is no different. There’s a lot going on throughout the month of October, and here at The Island Wanderer, we’ve done our level best to hit the highlights and compile a partial list of what’s happening! All month – PUMPKIN WALK at Bainbridge Gardens – Pumpkin Walk is an all-month, fun, festive, free, family-oriented event hosted by Bainbridge Gardens, 9415 Miller Road. People of all ages come to walk along Bainbridge Gardens’ historic Nature Trail to view hundreds of hand-designed pumpkins. Mon-Sat: 9am-5:30pm, Sun: 10am-4pm – Free… Continue Reading
City of Bainbridge Island Seeks Community Feedback on Potential Speed Safety Camera Program October 21, 2026 Posted in: Bainbridge Island, Businesses and Community Resources, DestinationBainbridgeIsland, Living on B.I., News You Can Use, Other Musings, People, Arts, Culture, Music, Food and Wine - Across the water in Seattle and in many communities around Puget Sound, speed cameras are ubiquitous. Now the advanced policing technology might be coming to our little island. The City of Bainbridge Island is inviting community members to share their perspectives on a potential automated traffic safety enforcement camera program through an online survey open until October 29, 2026. City Council is expected to receive an update on survey results and community feedback on December 1, 2026. Check the City's website for meeting details and updates: Bainbridge Island, WA - Official Website | Official Website The survey follows a well-attended… Continue Reading
Election News: Proposition 1: Who Should Supply Electricity to Kitsap County? Our own PUD or PSE? October 19, 2026 Posted in: Bainbridge Island, Businesses and Community Resources, Living on B.I., News You Can Use, Other Musings, People, Arts, Culture, Music, Food and Wine - To go local or stay regional, that's the fundamental question behind Proposition 1 on the November 3 ballot that asks Kitsap voters: “Shall Public Utility District No. 1 of Kitsap County construct or acquire electric facilities for the generation, transmission or distribution of electric power? Yes or No?” As we've witnessed in conversations with friends and associates, there is no straight-forward easy-to-digest answer to this issue. Currently, Kitsapers receive their electricity from Puget Sound Energy, a private utility that supplies power to 1.24 million customers throughout the region. Its service area encompasses some 6,000 square miles, mostly in Western Washington.… Continue Reading
Politics: Washington AG Will Not Pursue Youth Online Protection Legislation in Wake of Meta Settlement; State Gen. Election Guide October 16, 2026 Posted in: Bainbridge Island, Businesses and Community Resources, News You Can Use, Other Musings, People, Arts, Culture, Music, Food and Wine - Court deal enacted some, but not all, protections lawmakers and AG sought and headed off constitutional questions By Grace Kaste, Special to the Washington State Standard Washington Attorney General Nick Brown will not ask state lawmakers again to pass a sweeping bill to limit social media for youths, saying a recent court settlement with a social media giant is sufficient. “The Meta settlement’s provisions go beyond the policies we were hoping to implement via legislation,” the Democrat’s office said in a statement to the Standard. “We have shown that a good path for us is through litigation and through investigation… Continue Reading
Bainbridge Island’s Frog Rock to be Added to Washington (State’s) Heritage Register! October 14, 2026 Posted in: Bainbridge Island, Businesses and Community Resources, DestinationBainbridgeIsland, Living on B.I., News You Can Use, Other Musings, People, Arts, Culture, Music, Food and Wine, Visit Bainbridge - Special to The Island Wanderer Beloved 1971 landmark receives state recognition as its story continues on the regional film festival circuit Frog Rock, the whimsical roadside landmark that has delighted generations of Bainbridge Islanders and visitors since 1971, has been officially approved for inclusion on the Washington Heritage Register. The Washington State Advisory Council on Historic Preservation voted unanimously on September 15 to approve Frog Rock’s nomination, formally recognizing a piece of Bainbridge Island history that began 55 years ago when Bob and Ellen Green transformed an ordinary roadside boulder into the giant green frog that has since become an… Continue Reading
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