Signature Events
For the dozens of extraordinary events we host every year, there are a few that we love so much we bring them back year after year. Take a look at our signature events below!
Taste of Open Space
Spring
150 guests come together to support Open Space youth programs for an hourlong gather & graze followed by an hourlong cabaret.
UMO Spring Showcase
Spring
Over 180 students tumble & soar for hundreds of families eager to see their favorite acrobats.
CHRCH
SPRING & AUTUMN
A cherished Vashon institution known for cheeky humor, an insider perspective on Island Life, and talented ensemble cast.
CHRCH delivers a non-denominational, irREVerent, nonsensical Sunday experience that spreads joy and celebrates the vibrant Island spirit.​
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Producer: David Godsey
Open Air Aerial Festival
SUMMER
Join us for an afternoon of drama and delight at our annual Open Air Aerial Festival! It’s the perfect way to spend a summer day. Bring family, friends, a blanket, and a picnic basket to share while you ooh and ahh to this curated acrobatic spectacle.
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Producer: Janet McAlpin
Burlesco Notturno
AUTUMN
Burlesco Notturno has long enticed Vashon with a seductive evening of music and burlesque featuring top regional and national performers in the region in country.
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Producer: Janet McAlpin
14/48
Winter
The annual festival features the creative magic of 7 writers, 7 directors, over 25 actors, plus a slew of designers, musicians, and technical geniuses creating 14 new plays in just 48 hours. This fly by the seat of your pants event amazes, delights and surprises audiences every time.
Toy Swap
WINTER
Share your used toys that sit around the house with a new generation of Vashon kids who will love them, or pick up new-to-you gifts without the economic or ecological impact.
New Years Eve
Winter
500 guests ring in the new year at Vashon's largest multigenerational dance party.
