September & October Happenings 2013
Looking for a great weekend getaway? Come visit us in La Conner! Here’s a list of events and happenings going on in La Conner in September and October – 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 September/October event card at all our local businesses and Visitor Information Center – this is a great take-away to remind you of what else you might want to come to La Conner for, or to share with family and friends who might also enjoy visiting us!
Happenings & Events
September 1
Caravan Gallery Anniversary Sale
September 1-2
Back to School Wine Specials, Hellams Vineyard
September 2
Labor Day! US and Canadian
September 2-30
Getaway Mondays, Channel Lodge & Country Inn
September 5 & 12
Mosaic Classes, That’s Knot All Artists’ Co-Op
September 7
Skagit Flight Fest Air Show, Skagit Regional Airport
Next Generation Gardener, Christianson’s Nursery
Wine Tasting at Sempre Italiano, featuring Italian wines
Skagit Valley Art Escape, Art Walk in La Conner & Edison
Painting with Glass demonstration, Ann Hardee Gallery
September 8
Eggplant Epicure, Christianson’s Nursery
September 10
Heritage Barns presentation, Skagit County Historical Museum
September 14
Native Plants for Small Gardens, Christianson’s Nursery
Finn River Cider Tasting, Hellams Vineyard
September 16
Holiday Crafters Supply Sale, Vintage La Conner
September 18
Tabata Boot camp Info Night, Inspire! Fitness
September 19
Handcrafted Furniture presentation, Skagit County Historical Museum
September 21
Small Conifers for Small Gardens, Christianson’s Nursery
Anto Lin Cellars Tasting, Hellams Vineyard
September 28
Skagit Valley Giant Pumpkin Festival, Christianson’s Nursery
Smithsonian Day, Skagit County Historical Museum
Fivash Cellars Tasting, Hellams Vineyard
Bats Incredible, Christianson’s Nursery
October 3
Kick-Off Party! La Conner Quilt & Fiber Arts Festival
October 3-6
2013 Quilt & Fiber Arts Festival
Festival Workshops, La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum
For the Love of Books; Multi-media and Handmade, Gail Harker Center
October 5
Harvest Time Family Day, Skagit County Historical Museum
Skagit Valley Art Escape, Art Walk in La Conner & Edison
Impressionist Painting demonstration, Ann Hardee Gallery
Immersed in Color Lecture by Gail Harker, Museum of Northwest Art
Fresh Cider Pressing, Christianson’s Nursery
October 5-6
Festival of Family Farms!, Skagit Valley
October 9-13
Level 1 Experimental Hand Stich Course, Gail Harker Center
October 12
Shrubs & Trees for Fall & Winter, Christianson’s Nursery
Taste of Argentina, Hellams Vineyard
October 14
Columbus Day and Canadian Thanksgiving Day
October 17
Girls Night Out – 25 Ways to Tie A Scarf, Re-Feather Your Nest
October 17-19
Designing with Circles course, Gail Harker Center
October 19
2014 Steiff Event, Bears ‘N Friends
Artist Reception, La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum
Port Tasting, Hellams Vineyard Wine Bar & Wine Shop
October 20
Fall Color Walk with John Christianson, Christianson’s Nursery
High Tea at the Granary, Christianson’s Nursery
October 21-22
Wheat Paste Exploration Course, Gail Harker Center
October 24-28
Extreme Photo Album course, Gail Harker Center
October 25
Murder Mystery Dinner & Show, Channel Lodge/Country Inn, Seafood & Prime Rib
October 25-26
Murder Mystery Weekend, Heron Inn and Day Spa
October 26
Boneshaker Bicycle Festival
Zombie 5K Walk/Run, La Conner Boys & Girls Club
Walla Walla Vintners, Hellams Vineyard Wine Shop & Wine Bar
October 31
Halloween Parade and Trick-or-Treat Fun!
Ongoing Exhibits
- Maggie Wilder’s Magic Mud Show, Gallery Cygnus, September 6 – October 20
La Conner Quilt and Textile Museum
- Quilt Walk, La Conner Shops, September 1 – October 15
- Through October 6: From Nature’s Studio – Regina V. Benson
- Through October 6: Kaleidoscope: Fiber Embroidery by Liz Whitney Quisgard
Museum of Northwest Art (MoNA)
- Through September 29: Selections from the Permanent Collection: Reflections
Skagit County Historical Museum
- Through October 13: Pieces of History Quilt Show, Skagit County Historical Museum
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