Things to Do In Mount Vernon and Skagit County
Historic waterfront communities, farms, wildlife, winery and brewery tours and tulip fields exploding with color welcome you to experience adventure here in Skagit Valley. On the eastern edge of the county along a magnificent stretch of highway are the North Cascade Mountains where you can view eagles on the Skagit River or take a hike on trails that have amazing views. To the west, enjoy whale watching in the San Juan Islands, scuba diving in the Puget Sound, and dining at some of the finest Pacific Northwest restaurants. Check out our list of activities for each season!
Spring
- Skagit Valley Tulip Festival April 1st – 30th. More than 40 fun family events, music, food, art, tours and more to celebrate over 1,000 acres of spring flowers.
- Tulip Festival Street Fair 3rd weekend in April
- Tiptoe Through The Tulips
- Skagit Parks & Recreation Enjoy the beautiful parks in Skagit Valley!
- Anacortes Waterfront Festival
- Bike Chuckanut Drive
- Take the Amtrak to Seattle or Vancouver B.C.!
- Drive the historic Cascade Loop
Summer
- ClearLake Triathlon
- Golf at Eaglemont and Avalon
- Mount Vernon Farmers Market for all the freshest produce!
- Watch whales in the San Juans!
- Take a spectacular Deception Pass Tour!
- Berry Dairy Days
- La Conner Arts Festival
- Loggerodeo
- Skagit Highland Games
- Skakespeare Festival
- Anacortes Arts Festival
- Skagit County Bike Map
- Skagit County Fair
- Anacortes Jazz Festival
- Dog’s Life Festival
- Samish Bay Bivalve Bash Oyster Festival and Mud Run
- Walking Maps
Fall
- Spirit of the Spud
- Fall Fest Oktoberfest in Downtown Mount Vernon
- Oyster Run Fourth Sunday in September, motorcycles from all around gather for a spectacular ride!
- Festival of Family Farms
- Pumpkin Pitch and Harvest Festival
- It’s harvest season at some beautiful wineries
Winter
- Skiing at Mount Baker
- Arts Alive!
- Christmas Parade in Downtown Mount Vernon
- Watch the giant flocks of Trumpeter Swans and Snow Geese!
- Upper Skagit Bald Eagle Festival
