The Display Gardens will be open until May 7th!!! Welcome to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival 2017! While last winter the tulips graced us early with their blooms, this colder winter means tulip blooms will be in peak bloom more toward the middle of April. The good news is the La Conner Daffodil Festival photo contest will be extended to April 14th and you may be viewing daffodil blooms instead of tulip blooms if you come early!

La Conner is at the center of the Annual Daffodil Festival. As…

The holiday season is over but don't pout - this is "your" time! Relax and enjoy... Perhaps a renewing day-trip or overnight excursion to La Conner is just the ticket for a winter getaway in 2017. We have lots of fun things to do and see – whether you’re in need of a cozy fireplace and a warm drink, a little shopping for YOU this time, or a walk along our boardwalk in the fresh/crisp air, we’re just the place. Check out the upcoming events and activities in La Conner!

La Conner Birdwatching - The perfect home base for bird-watching in the Skagit Valley. You have over 16,700 acres of Skagit Wildlife Area to bird-watch! Swans by the hundreds and snow geese by the tens of thousands, from their mating grounds in Alaska and Siberia, have arrived to spend the winter in wetlands and farm fields around La Conner and the Skagit Valley.

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You will love the holidays in La Conner! La Conner is a perfect Washington state weekend getaway for the holidays whether you are looking for romantic getaways in Washington State or an award winning tiny town getaway! La Conner takes you back to a time without stop lights and traffic, without crowds and busy parking lots. The iconic orange “Rainbow Bridge” will be lit up this year along with the rest of our tiny town!

Kick off your Washington State Fall Getaway 2016 with a road trip to La Conner, just 60 miles North of Seattle and 60 miles South of the Canada/US border. Stroll our tiny town on the boardwalk and enjoy our museums, art galleries, restaurants, and wildlife along the Salish Sea waters. Here’s a list of events and happenings going on in La Conner in Autumn!

We love the long days of summer in La Conner! With more beautiful "magic Skagit" daylight hours, there’s more time to play – and in a valley like ours there are so many opportunities for your summer getaway 2016 from mountains to sea. The best weekend getaway Washington State welcomes you this summer with our new boardwalk, a new kayak shack right on the water, and guided eco-tours!

La Conner is ready for your Skagit Valley Tulip Festival 2016 visit! Not only because all sorts of tulip festival events, art exhibits and happenings are going on, but also because in March we celebrate the La Conner Daffodil Festival. Because of our warmer than normal winter, the Daffodils started blooming early, and we are expecting the tulips to be at their peak during the Daffodil Festival and into the first two weeks of April!

Should I bring my kids to the Tulip Festival? Would they be bored? What could we do as a family? Those are great questions, and I think I can help! With a little planning, your stay will be enjoyable for all members of your family. The tulip fields are an amazing place for kids to explore, and there are many Tulip Festival 2016 activities for kids.

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You all have heard about the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival right? While the tulips are our most famous blooms, there’s nothing quite as wonderful as entire fields of bright, cheery daffodils against our Mt. Baker backdrop. It’s just so beautiful in March with the Daffodils blooming and there are so many fun events and exhibits in La Conner during March. If you can’t make it to Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in April, skip the crowds and join us in March this year for the La Conner Daffodil Festival 2016!

Plan a shopping getaway to La Conner on December 10th from 5-7pm. Picture yourself strolling down the boardwalk along the Salish Sea with Holiday lights sparkling on trees and boats!

Come join our crowd of creepy creatures for a fun and spooky…

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Whether you’re a seasoned Northwest boater or planning to charter a boat this summer, the La Conner Marina and the surrounding waters of the San Juan Islands provide an awesome opportunity for wildlife viewing. The best viewing times are from April-October, although you’ll find some species living in our midst all year long.

The annual tradition of lining First & Morris Streets with beautiful flower baskets has begun! Listed are the wonderful individuals and merchants that sponsored the 2015 La Conner town baskets.

Bring your entire family to La Conner on August 1st for our La Conner Classic Boat and Car Show – it’s fun for the whole family and one of the Northwest’s best summertime classic car shows near Seattle and Vancouver BC. Plan your trip to the La Conner Classic 2015!

La Conner is ready for your Skagit Valley Tulip Festival 2015 visit. Not only because all sorts of tulip festival events, art exhibits and happenings (including the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival 2015 Parade), but also because this March is the first official La Conner Daffodil Festival. Hello warm weather! The Daffodils started blooming early, and we are expecting the tulips to be at their peak during the Daffodil Festival and into the first two weeks of April!

The Kiwaffodil Celebration Hosted By The La Conner Kiwanis-…

Come join us in celebrating the La Conner Rotary Club’s 50th…

The Gathering is the 16th Annual Celebration of Native American Artist. Don't miss The Gathering on January 17th, 11-8pm at the Skagit County Historical Museum. Don’t miss the special evening reception which will be held from 5:30pm-8pm celebrating the book “Indians of Skagit County” originally published in 1972, this book was written by Chief Martin Samson.

Join us Thursday December 11th until 8pm for "After Hours" Holiday Shopping. Stroll along the quaint streets of La Conner and enjoy a "stress free" shopping environment. The Visitor Information Center will also be open; stop by for refreshments and pick up a Map, Visitor Guide and Holiday Passport Contest Entry Form. Shop Local this Holiday Season!

Kick off your November getaway with a tank trip to La Conner, just 60 miles North of Seattle and 60 miles South of the Canada/US border. Stroll the village and enjoy our museums, art galleries, restaurants, and kick your holiday shopping into gear. The beautiful snow geese and swans have started to arrive in the farmlands surrounding La Conner, so come and spend the day or a weekend! Here’s a list of events and happenings going on in La Conner in November! – our list grows by the day, so be sure to also check out our monthly Event Calendar for the most up-to-date information. You can also pick up our "Love La Conner This Holiday Season" event card at local businesses and the Visitor Information Center.

Every year, La Conner is host to one of the Northwest’s premier arts events – Art's Alive 2014; a show of works by truly talented artists from around the Skagit Valley, and a weekend-long exhibition event for art lovers and collectors happening October 31, November 1 and 2.

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Kick off your fall getaway 2014 with a tank trip to La Conner, just 60 miles North of Seattle and 60 miles South of the Canada/US border. Stroll the village and enjoy our museums, retail shops, art galleries, restaurants and farmlands. Spend a day or a weekend, we are here to help you plan your Fall Getaway 2014.

If you’re a wine enthusiast, you likely already know that Washington…