What if our beautiful historic buildings weren’t just reminders of the past, but catalysts for the future? That was the spirit behind our field trip to Bellingham on June 7th, where a group from the Downtown Anacortes Alliance spent the day with Bob and Jovan Hall and their team at Daylight Properties—a force behind some … Continue reading Lessons from Bellingham: How Historic Buildings Can Shape a Thriving Downtown
🐋 Whale of a Sale is Back! Here’s Your Guide to the June 28 Downtown Celebration
When: Saturday, June 28 • 10 AM–4 PMWhere: Commercial Avenue, Downtown AnacortesWhy: It’s our biggest sidewalk sale of the year—with live music, prizes, one-day deals, and community fun from end to end. 🛍️ Shop Local: Here's Who's Popping onto the Sidewalk Our merchants are bringing the fun to the curb! Here's a sneak peek at the businesses … Continue reading 🐋 Whale of a Sale is Back! Here’s Your Guide to the June 28 Downtown Celebration
Downtown is Blooming, Thanks to You!
Downtown Anacortes is in full bloom—and it’s all thanks to an incredible team effort! With the last hanging basket now in place, we're excited to share that the 2025 downtown spring planting is complete, bringing vibrant color and joy to our community for the whole summer season. Over four work days, 35 volunteers came together … Continue reading Downtown is Blooming, Thanks to You!
Anacortes Earth Day Weekend 2025: From Forest to Sea
Anacortes celebrated Earth Day in style this year with a two-day celebration that lit up downtown and brought hundreds of neighbors together in the spirit of community, creativity, and environmental stewardship. Friday night’s Luminary Light Parade on April 25 set the tone with wonder and warmth. More than 1,500 people gathered to witness over 200 … Continue reading Anacortes Earth Day Weekend 2025: From Forest to Sea
A Fresh Start for Downtown’s Planters
Yesterday was a beautiful spring day downtown—and the perfect setting for some seriously hard work. Sixteen amazing volunteers, including students from the high school robotics team came out to clean out all 35 sidewalk planters, tackling everything from clearing compacted soil to removing stubborn yew shrubs. It was no easy task, but the crew powered … Continue reading A Fresh Start for Downtown’s Planters