Illuminight Winter Walk — Mount Vernon
A free festival of light and community art featuring glowing luminaries and a stroll through downtown. Great for families and folks looking for an evening outing. skagit.kidinsider.comNORA RC Racing Rookie Academy — Skagit County Fairgrounds (Jan 11)
RC racing practice/academy event at the fairgrounds, good for hobbyists and spectators alike. Skagit CountyWeekly activities at Children’s Museum of Skagit County
The museum typically offers kids’ activities, play areas, and indoor experiences that are good for winter weekends; check their calendar for exact times. Children's Museum of Skagit CountyStarry Night Sound Bath (Friday / community event)
If you’re reading this Friday night or folks are planning ahead, this immersive yoga-style relaxation session happened Jan 9 — check venue schedules for future repeats. Mount Vernon
Any Last-Minute Updates or Changes
Event calendars are updating for winter/early 2026
Many community sites show annual events and seasonal listings but don’t yet include all January weekend events. Before publishing, check:Mount Vernon & area event calendars
Skagit Community Foundation calendar for late-added nonprofit events
Chamber of Commerce local listings
These sources update with changes, cancellations, or additions closer to event dates. Visit Skagit Valley+1
Quick Activity Ideas (If Formal Events Are Sparse)
If you are feeling like you need to just get out of the house this weekend, then take a hike, or go to an indoor market.
Explore Rasar State Park trails — Good for moderate hiking and river views this weekend. Wikipedia
Visit the Skagit-Squatch Museum in Burlington — Light museum visit with quirky local flavor. Wikipedia
Hit a local coffee shop or indoor market — Ideal for cold/wet northwest winter days. Hit up the Winter Market in Anacortes. Anacortes never disappoints. Visit Skagit Valley+1
Be sure to check the links attached to make sure the times and days have not changed. I try to make every effort to verify all the events and activities, but its always good to check for yourself.
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