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La Conner Birding Festival

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La Conner Birding Festival

When
Jan 24th, 2026 - Jan 25th, 2026
All Day
Where
104 Commercial St.La ConnerWA98257

Take flight during the 6th Annual La Conner Birding Festival January 24th & 25th at Maple Hall!

It’s two days celebrating the majesty of these amazing animals that call the PNW home.  From story times to arts & crafts to classes and discussions about birds, there’s plenty of fun for the entire family.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Saturday, January 24th
10:30am – Bird Story Hour, sponsored by the La Conner Swinomish Library
12pm-1pm – Smithsonian Bird-Friendly Coffee, Chocolate, and Maple Syrup Presentation
3pm-6pm – Chili/Chowder Cookoff
4pm-5pm – Becoming a Better Birder Presentation
5:30pm-7pm – Happy Hour at Santo Coyote
All Day – Quilt Museum Birding Exhibit

Sunday, January 25th
10:30am-11:30am – Bird Sun Catcher Art Activity
12pm-1pm – Tufted Puffins, Marbled Murrelets, and the Impact of Citizen Science Presentation
3pm-4pm – Veracruz River of Raptors Presentation

All Day Events
Scavenger Hunt around La Conner
Educational & Experiential Booths
Birding Vendor Showcase

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