Night Life on Rural Islands

Performers on the mainstage of the Whidbey Institute for Contemporary Arts (WICA) during Djangofest. © 2008 Russell Sparkman

Dining & Pubs

Our Whidbey and Camano island culture attracts entrepreneurs who take time away from work to enjoy the local beauty and festivities happening year-round. Many fine dining restaurants close by 9PM. Fortunately, Whidbey Island is blessed with a vibrant night spot in Oak HArbor where you may still enjoy dinner after 9PM at a few eateries and even visit their local casino. Oak Harbor Hotels offer quaint bars and our two classic pubs are open late: Toby's in Coupeville and Cozy's in Clinton. Edgecliff restaurant in Langley offers entertainment after 9 p.m. Fridays are hopping there with dancing, as China City in Freeland and Hong Kong Gardens in Clinton becomes the karaoke spots on Saturday nights.

Oak Harborside Shops offer restaurants, novelty and consignment stores where you will find unique and affordable treasuree. (c) Alspektor

Entertainment

The islands are also rich in performing arts and also have several first-run movie entertainments. There are four year-round live theatres on both Whidbey and Camano. In Langley, the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts is a state of the art facility with regular performances and Whidbey Island Children's Theater spotlights our talented local youth. In Oak Harbor, you can catch a play at the Whidbey Playhouse, a charming old church renovated into a playhouse.

Camano Island's Camwood Players offers a variety of productions throughout the year, dinner theater available with some shows.
(360) 629-4494
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Whidbey Island Center for the Arts
565 Camano Ave.
Langley
(360) 221-8268
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Whidbey Children's Theater is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children by creating opportunities for them to discover, experience and participate in the performing arts.
222 Anthes Ave., Suite 102,
P.O. Box 1493,
Langley, WA 98260
(360)221.8707
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Whidbey Playhouse Community theater; includes season information, tickets and directions.
730 SE Midway Blvd
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
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Sky Theatre is a youth theatre program with classes and productions
throughout the year. 6996 265th St SW
Camano Island, WA (360) 629-0514

Local Special Events, Performances and Workshops

Always be sure to check the calendar on this website and the Chambers of Commerce websites for special events, performances and workshops being offered.

Home to one of the few remaining drive-ins and a four screen walk in theatre, you're sure to find a movie in Oak Harbor. The Clyde, an historic movie theatre in Langley, also plays first run movies regularly.

Oak Harbor Cinemas
1321 SW Barlow St
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-2226
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North Whidbey Island offers a little something different for those looking for old-time fun. Go-carts and track are located at the drive-in movie theatre where nearby you'll also find a great bowling alley complete with cosmic bowling, and miniature golf.

Blue Fox Drive In and Bratland Go-Karts
1403 Monroe Landing Road
Oak Harbor
(360) 675-5667
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The Clyde Theatre was built in 1937—the height of the Depression--by Norman and Hazel Clyde.
213 1st St.
Langley
(360) 221-5525
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Cinemas at the Pavilion
(360) 629-0514
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At any age, bowling is a treat. There is a great bowling alley indowntown Oak Harbor, which provides fun family bowling, individuals, and cosmic

bowling. No reservations are necessary, although it's known to be quite a happening place on Friday nights.

Oak Bowl - Whidbey Island's Premier Bowling Alley
If you're looking for some great family entertainment, look no further.
1153 Midway Blvd.
Oak Harbor
(360) 679-2533
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