Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM PDT at Sequim Elks Lodge #2642. This free community event invites children ages 11 and under. Sequim Elks Easter Egg Hunt. Families are encouraged to arrive on time, as the hunt begins promptly at 11:00 AM. Organized as a fun and festive gathering, the event provides a welcoming opportunity for local children to enjoy a classic Easter tradition. For more information, contact Karen Lewis via email.

Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM PDT at the Friendship Garden at Carrie Blake Park. This free, family-friendly open house invites visitors of all ages to enjoy an afternoon of interactive activities celebrating the Sister City Friendship Garden. Highlights include a kite-making workshop, docent-led garden tours, a live demonstration of a storytelling mobile app, and a hands-on paper craft workshop. Local photographers will be on site, with limited 15-minute portrait sessions available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests can explore the garden at their own pace by scanning QR codes to unlock animated, myth-based stories connected to features throughout the landscape, blending art, technology, and cultural storytelling inspired by Sequim’s Sister City relationship with Shiso, Japan.

Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT at Applebee’s Grill + Bar. Hosted by the Pet Emergency Group, the Flapjacks Fundraiser is a community pancake breakfast supporting after-hours emergency veterinary care on the Olympic Peninsula. For $12, attendees receive pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, coffee, and juice. Tickets are available at the door or online, and all proceeds benefit the nonprofit’s mission to improve access to local emergency pet care. Families and friends are invited to enjoy a hearty breakfast while supporting a good cause.

Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM PDT at the Sequim VFW Hall. The Veteran’s Spaghetti Dinner welcomes the community for an evening meal honoring local veterans. Veterans eat free, guests are $5 per plate, and children age 5 and under eat free. Dinner includes spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, salad, coffee or tea, and dessert, with to-go orders available. The event is provided by the Sequim Valley Lions Club and supported by 7 Cedars Casino.

Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM PDT at Pioneer Park. The Sequim Prairie Garden Club’s Spring Garden Sale transforms Pioneer Park into a gardener’s marketplace filled with annuals, succulents, houseplants, perennials, bulbs, vegetable starts, and planted containers. Visitors can also shop for garden art and enjoy homemade baked goods. Admission is free, and the event offers a great opportunity for gardeners to find plants and inspiration for the growing season.

Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM PDT at Salt & Cedar Bed and Breakfast. This April After Hours event invites community members to visit Salt & Cedar Bed and Breakfast to meet owners Ginger and Scott and learn about the work they’ve done to restore and develop the property. Guests can enjoy refreshments, conversation, and an evening of networking in a relaxed setting.

Olympic BirdFest returns Thursday, April 16 through Sunday, April 19, 2026, at various locations across Sequim, Port Angeles, and surrounding areas. Timed to coincide with both lingering winter birds and the arrival of spring migration, this four-day festival offers exceptional birdwatching opportunities. Participants may spot species such as Harlequin and Long-tailed Ducks, seabirds, winter songbirds, and returning Rufous Hummingbirds. The festival features expert-led field trips to premier birding locations including Sequim Bay, Dungeness Bay, Ediz Hook, Dungeness Spit, Port Angeles Harbor, and the Elwha River, along with excursions through forests, fields, and prairies. In addition to field trips, the event includes presentations, workshops, and a Saturday evening banquet with a guest speaker and raffle. Registration is required for most programs, and costs vary. Visit https://olympicbirdfest.org for details.