Nov 12
Nutcracker Holiday Market
Thu Nov 12 to Sat Nov 14, 10am–6pm; Sun Nov 15, 10am–3pm
Anacortes
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Anacortes
Fidalgo Island seaport and ferry gateway to the San Juans
Skagit County
Anacortes at a glance
Population ~17,600 (2020 Census)
- Washington State Ferries to the San Juan Islands
- Washington Park and Mount Erie
- Anacortes Arts Festival
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Local favorites. Owners can add or update their listing below.
A'Town Bistro
AnacortesDowntown bistro serving lunch, an afternoon social hour and dinner, Tuesday through Saturday.
418 Commercial Ave, Anacortes
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Adrift
AnacortesDowntown farm-to-table restaurant using Skagit Valley produce and local seafood.
510 Commercial Ave, Anacortes
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Anacortes Community Theatre
AnacortesVolunteer theater staging plays and musicals for the Anacortes community since 1964.
918 M Ave, Anacortes
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Brewpub with house-made beer, Northwest food and weekly live blues and jazz.
320 Commercial Ave, Anacortes
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Bastion Brewing Company
AnacortesFamily and veteran owned brewery off Highway 20 with a full kitchen, games and taproom.
12529 Christianson Rd, Anacortes
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Calico Cupboard Cafe & Bakery
AnacortesScratch bakery-cafe known for its oversized cinnamon rolls and breakfasts.
901 Commercial Ave, Anacortes
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Fidalgo Pool & Fitness Center
AnacortesCommunity pool and fitness center run by a local district, with lap swim and classes.
1603 22nd St, Anacortes
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Gere-a-Deli
AnacortesFamily-owned deli serving soups, sandwiches and chowder since 1981.
502 Commercial Ave, Anacortes
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Guemes Island Resort
AnacortesCabins and yurts on the north shore of Guemes Island, a short ferry ride away.
4268 Guemes Island Rd, Anacortes
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Majestic Inn & Spa
AnacortesRestored 1889 downtown building with boutique rooms, a spa and a bistro.
419 Commercial Ave, Anacortes
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Pelican Bay Books & Coffeehouse
AnacortesIndependent bookstore and coffeehouse selling new and used books since 1993.
520 Commercial Ave, Anacortes
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Penguin Coffee
AnacortesWell reviewed neighborhood coffee shop with friendly baristas, scones, croissants and breakfast sandwiches.
2119 Commercial Ave, Anacortes
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Scott Milo Gallery
AnacortesCommercial Avenue gallery showing paintings, sculpture and fine craft by Northwest artists.
420 Commercial Ave, Anacortes
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SeaBear Smokehouse
AnacortesLongtime Anacortes smokehouse with a shop on 30th Street selling smoked wild salmon.
605 30th St, Anacortes
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Shrimp Shack
AnacortesRoadside seafood stop on Highway 20 known for fried shrimp, chowder and fish and chips.
6168 State Route 20, Anacortes
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Watermark Book Company
AnacortesIndependent bookstore downtown since 1989, carrying new books, maps, cards and local author titles.
612 Commercial Ave, Anacortes
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Around the calendar
Coming up
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Nov12
Nutcracker Holiday Market
More than 100 local artists sell gifts in a general-store setting at 611 R Avenue. Free admission.
Anacortes · Thu Nov 12 to Sat Nov 14, 10am–6pm; Sun Nov 15, 10am–3pmNov21
Elves Night Out
Downtown holiday kickoff starting at the Majestic Inn, with 30-plus decorated shops and gift bags for early guests.
Anacortes · Sat Nov 21, 4–8pmNov26
Anacortes Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving morning 5K run and walk on the Tommy Thompson Trail near 34th and V Avenue.
Anacortes · Thu Nov 26 (Thanksgiving), 8:30am startNov28
Holiday MakersFest Art Market
Free indoor market with over 30 local artists and makers at the Depot Arts Center on Small Business Saturday.
Anacortes · Sat Nov 28, 10am–4pm; second market Sat Dec 12Dec4
Anacortes Coastal Christmas Tree Lighting
Free Chamber of Commerce tree lighting ceremony at the Visitor Information Center, 819 Commercial Avenue.
Anacortes · Fri Dec 4, 6–7pmDec4
December First Friday Art Walk
Monthly downtown art walk with galleries and shops open late along Commercial Avenue.
Anacortes · Fri Dec 4, eveningDec6
Geoffrey Castle Celtic Christmas Concert
20th annual free concert at Brodniak Hall with the AHS Choir and a pipe band. Food donation suggested.
Anacortes · Sun Dec 6, 3–5pmDec11
Wonderland Walk at Washington Park
Walk through a decorated campground with live music, campfires and hot chocolate. Free; no dogs.
Anacortes · Fri Dec 11 and Sat Dec 12, 5–8pmDec12
Anacortes Santa Run
Holiday 5K from Seafarers Park where every runner gets a full Santa suit.
Anacortes · Sat Dec 12, 9–10amDec20
Winter Solstice Luminaria Walk
Luminaria walk at Sunset Beach honoring Southern Resident orcas, with s'mores and glow face paint.
Anacortes · Sun Dec 20, 4–6pmDec21
Caroling on Commercial
Tenth annual caroling stroll from the Visitor Center. Songbooks provided, then hot cider and cookies.
Anacortes · Mon Dec 21, 5–6pmEvery year
May
Anacortes Farmers Market
Weekly market at 611 R Ave with local produce, food and crafts.
Anacortes · Saturdays 9am–2pm, May–OctJul
Shipwreck Festival
Huge downtown street flea market and garage sale with hundreds of booths.
Anacortes · A Saturday in mid-JulyAug
Anacortes Arts Festival
Free festival with 230-plus artisan booths, a fine art show and live music.
Anacortes · First weekend of AugustOct
Skagit Valley Festival of Family Farms
Weekend when Skagit farms open to visitors for tours, tastings and activities.
Region-wide · Early OctoberGet outside
Parks, beaches, lakes & trails
Mount Erie & Anacortes Community Forest Lands
Miles of forest trails and lakes; Mount Erie summit has sweeping island views.
AnacortesWashington Park
Waterfront city park with a scenic loop road, trails and camping near the ferry.
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Local resources
City offices, libraries, chambers, transit and ferries.
| Resource | Type | Town | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Anacortes | City / county | Anacortes | |
| Anacortes Public Library | Library | Anacortes | (360) 293-1910 |
| Anacortes Chamber of Commerce | Chamber | Anacortes | |
| Skagit County Parks & Recreation | Parks | Region-wide | |
| Washington State Parks | Parks | Region-wide | |
| Island Transit (fare-free, Whidbey and Camano) | Transit | Region-wide | |
| Skagit Transit | Transit | Region-wide | |
| Washington State Ferries: Anacortes Terminal | Transit | Region-wide | |
| Washington 211 (community resource referrals) | Help line | Region-wide | 211 |
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