Festival Activities

 Arlington Activities 2026

BROCHURE

Eagle Fest Chainsaw Carving Show
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, February 5, 6, 7;  9am-5pm 
Location: Legion Park, 114 N. Olympic Avenue
20-award winning chainsaw carvers from the Northwest and beyond will carve wooden eagles and other art for the festival. Come see the artists in action!  Thursday they will just be getting starting.  Lots of carving on Friday also, with items for sale all 3 days. 
Live auction of selected carvings: Saturday at 1pm

Nature Art Show 
Saturday, 10am-4pm
Location: Olympic Theater & Café, 111 N. Olympic Ave.
Enjoy natural depictions of the beautiful Pacific Northwest flora and fauna as created by local artists. View the past 17 years of winning photographs of eagles and this year’s entries. Participate in a silent auction and raffle.
Sponsored by the Arlington Arts Council.

Enter the Eagle Photo Contest and Nature Art Contest
Arlington Arts Council invites Snohomish County, Skagit County, and Camano Island residents to enter the Eagle Photography Contest and Nature Art 
Art Show, Poetry & Photo Contest | Arlington, WA
Entries are displayed at the art show on Sat. 
Cash prizes up to $200. 
Art entries must be delivered to the show venue on Friday 3:00-6:00pm. 

Enter the Nature Haiku Contest
Snohomish County residents are invited to enter the haiku contest. Contest entry ends January 25, 2026. Poems will be on display at City Hall. Cash prizes.
Art Show, Poetry & Photo Contest | Arlington, WA

Guided Nature Walk, Country Charm
Saturday 10am
Explore the Country Charm Park and Conservation Area River Trail with naturalist Bill Blake. The walk is approximately a mile round trip. The trail will take you through the riparian habitat of the South Fork of the Stillaguamish River. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the natural environment of our area while accessing a city-owned park.  Drive to the east end of Gilman Avenue to parking lot (604 E Gilman Avenue).  Meet at 10:00am for an approximately 45 minute walk. 

Farm Animal Wagon
Visit with farm animals in Cramer's Farm Wagon. 
10:00am - 3:00 pm
Located at the City Hall Parking lot, 238 N Olympic Avenue.

Sky Valley Tractor Display
Saturday, 10am-3pm 
Location: City Hall parking lot, 238 N Olympic Ave.
The Sky Valley Tractor Club displays antique tractors.

Wagon Rides
Saturday, 10am-3pm
Ride pickup is at City Hall, 238 N Olympic Avenue. 
Free wagon rides on the Andrew's Hay Wagon, sponsored by the City of Arlington.

Downtown Arlington Super Saturday Sales
Many downtown stores offer discounts on the first Saturday of the month.  www.arlingtonwa.org 

Eagle Fest Winter Farmers Market Vendors and Food Vendors
Saturday, 10:00am-2:00pm
Several of our local market vendors will be in the Innovation Center at 404 N Olympic Avenue, and vendors will be near Legion Park along the trail.

Eagle Quest Arlington Adventure
Activity for Children 
Saturday, 10am –2pm
Explore downtown Arlington, while getting your "passport" stamped.  Learn about the birds, animals and fish that live in our environment, and collect a prize at the end of the quest. Cost to participate $5 per child. Start your Quest at the Visitors Information Center 104 N. Olympic, Arlington.
While supplies last, registration: 
https://www.cognitoforms.com/StillyValleyChamberOfCommerce/_2026EagleQuestArlingtonAdventure

Children's Hands-On Art Activity
Saturday, 10am-3pm
Children will enjoy crafting and creating nature themed art.  Free! 
Located in the City Council Chambers, behind City Hall, at 238 N Olympic Avenue. 

Visit with Snohomish County Parks Rangers
Saturday, 10am-3pm
Learn more about Snohomish County parks and the best places to view eagles and other wildlife.
Located in the City Council Chambers, behind City Hall, at 238 N Olympic Avenue.

Visit with Snohomish Conservation District
Saturday, 10am-3pm
One of 45 Conservation Districts in the State of Washington, Snohomish Conservation District is a leader among peers with robust programs encompassing agricultural resilience, habitat restoration, urban stormwater, farm planning, youth education, community engagement and more.
Snohomish Conservation District will distribute educational resources and information on programs and services to support landowners' sustainable property management and have a trivia wheel for visitors to spin for an opportunity to win a small prize if they correctly answer an environmentally-themed question!
Located in the City Council Chambers, behind City Hall, at 238 N Olympic Avenue.

Visit with Sound Salmon Solutions
Saturday, 10am-3pm
In 1990 the Washington State Legislature chartered nonprofit organizations called Regional Fisheries Enhancement Groups (RFEGs) to promote, support, and realize salmon recovery programs and projects in our watersheds. Sound Salmon Solutions (originally known as the Stilly Snohomish Fisheries Enhancement Task Force), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is one of 14 RFEGs in the state. For over 30 years  they have supported salmon recovery in the Stillaguamish, Snohomish, and South Island County watersheds by connecting people to their watersheds through interactive education, hands-on stewardship, and state-of-the-art habitat restoration. 
Located in the City Council Chambers, behind City Hall, at 238 N Olympic Avenue.

Useless Plastic Booth
Saturday, 10am-3pm
Single-use plastic has increased its insidious grip on our society… it's everywhere you look.   Many fish species mistake plastics and microplastics for food, which then accumulate in the eagles that consume the fish.  The very properties that make plastic durable, colorful, malleable and indestructible are the properties that are causing grave harm to the planet and now, mounting evidence shows, in our bodies and in our ecosystem.   It's easy to feel helpless. But there IS something we can do to stem the endless tide of single-use plastic.   Come to our booth at Eagle Fest to learn about single-use plastic while playing carnival-style games!
Located in the City Council Chambers, behind City Hall, at 238 N Olympic Avenue.

Marysville Rock & Gem Club Exhibit
Saturday, 10am-3pm
Check out rocks and gems from the Stillaguamish Valley and talk to the experts who will show their beautiful displays. 
Located in the City Council Chambers, behind City Hall, at 238 N Olympic Avenue.

Pilchuck Audubon
Saturday, 10am-3pm
Information on local birds and their natural habitat. 

Movies at the Olympic Theater
Saturday at noon and 2pm
The Olympic Theater will be showing The Incredible Journey, the 1963 classic Disney adventure of loyalty, friendship, and courage, with three pets who embark on a quest across the wilderness to reunite with their owners. Movie run time is 1 hour, 20 minutes.
Movies are free. Popcorn and concessions will be available to purchase. 
Located at 111 N Olympic Avenue.

Arlington’s People Planet Pints
A relaxed, no agenda gathering for people who are interested in environmental sustainability. Just show up, chat and learn from each other.
The second Wednesday of the month, 6pm to 8pm
at In the Shadow Brewery, 102 E Division Street, Arlington.