Burlington Chamber of Commerce

03/22/2026

Travel delays on I-5 and SR 11?
Burlington is open, welcoming, and right along your journey — stop, explore, and stay awhile! 🛍️

03/20/2026

📣 Happening Tomorrow right here in Burlington! Step into local history with “A River Runs Through It — History of Flooding in Burlington and the Skagit Valley,” presented by the Burlington Historical Society .

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with Burlington’s story.

Burlington Historical Society Presents: “A River Runs Through It — History of Flooding in Burlington and the Skagit Valley”

BURLINGTON, WA — The Burlington Historical Society invites the public to its biannual community program, “River Runs Through It—History of Flooding in Burlington and the Skagit Valley,” on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave.

This year’s program brings together local experts, historians, and longtime observers of the Skagit and Samish river systems to explore how flooding has shaped the region’s past, present, and future. Through storytelling, historical records, and firsthand accounts, the event will highlight both the challenges and the resilience that define life in the Skagit Valley.

Featured speakers include:
• Dan Berentson — discussing the most recent flooding events along the Skagit River and how changing conditions are influencing flood behavior.
• Tony Breckenridge — sharing insights into flooding along the Samish River and its impact on surrounding communities.
• Martin Burwash, Board President of the Burlington Historical Society — offering a historical perspective on major floods dating back to the early 1800s, including the landmark events of 1815, 1856, 1897, and 1917.
• Lora Pennington (tsi sq́ʷalʔalq́ʷal), elder of the Upper Skagit Tribe, will speak about the very early days of flooding from the perspective of the Upper Skagit people’s history and legends.

Quote from Martin Burwash
“Flooding has shaped every generation that has lived in this valley. Understanding our past isn’t just about looking back — it’s about preparing wisely for the future.” — Martin Burwash, Board President, Burlington Historical Society

The program will also touch on more recent flood events in 1990, 2006, 2018, 2021, and 2026, illustrating how the region continues to adapt to evolving environmental and hydrological challenges.
The event is free and open to the public.
Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, please contact:
• Martin Burwash, Board President & Chair, Programs & Displays — [email protected]
• Laurie Buchanan, Chair, Social Media — [email protected]
• Mark Knutzen— [email protected]

03/14/2026

We appreciate your loyalty as followers of our page and would like to invite you to join us on our parent page at Burlington Chamber of Commerce, where we are consolidating our social media presence. You will still have access to the same informative content about Burlington, including its businesses and tourist attractions. To stay connected, please follow the Burlington Chamber of Commerce page. We anticipate seeing you there!

03/13/2026

Have you signed up for Skagit Ready?

03/04/2026

Space is limited. Open to ages 10 and up!

🦆 Don’t miss your chance to join our Duck Decoy Classes this spring!

Carve out some creativity during this 10-week session guided by expert instructor Kurt Benson from the Washington Brant Foundation, you’ll create a beautiful Harlequin Duck decoy while learning carving and painting techniques step-by-step.

Open to ages 10 and up, but spots are very limited - register starting MARCH 1 online: https://secure.rec1.com/WA/burlington-wa/catalog

Harlequin Duck Decoy
Wednesdays, March 11 - May 13
5pm - 7pm
Burlington Senior Center | 1011 Greenleaf Ave
Youth - $70 | Adult - $100

02/25/2026

This Friday! $5.00 Community Meal Skagit Valley Food Co-op!

You're Invited! Just $5 gets you a slice of Co-op pizza and a green salad at our Community Meal, this Friday from 5-7pm in the Co-op Deli! We’re donating all meal proceeds to local nonprofits as part of our 5% Friday Community Giving Day. Bring a friend or the whole family for a fun Friday night dinner. Open to the public—no membership required! A special thank you to The Crows Farm for donating radicchio for the salad and Dairy Valley Distributing for donating cheese for the pizza!

02/18/2026

Collage art at the Burlington Public Library WA? Yes, please.🎨📚

Get creative with us at the Magazine Collage (Upcycled) Art Showcase!

Adults, starting Monday (February 23rd) you can stop by the front desk to pick up a free art kit with basic supplies to create a magazine-based collage art piece for our upcoming art showcase! We'll provide the basics, and you're free to incorporate any additional materials you'd like to make a fun, unique piece of upcycled art.

Absolutely no art skills required! This is just about relaxing, having fun, and creating something new. Just make sure to bring your finished piece back to the library by the end of March. All submitted artwork will be displayed at the library, and participants will have a chance to win the Fan Favorite award.

Please note that kits are limited to one per adult and are intended for participation in the showcase. Kits available while supplies last - get yours soon!

02/18/2026

Fuel up at True North Bakery located in the heart of the Port of Skagit. Fresh coffee and pastries await! ✈️🥐☕

02/17/2026

Don't sleep on this one—the Burlington-Edison High School students are going to be royally amazing! 🎭

Join us at Burlington-Edison High School for this winter’s production of Once Upon a Mattress — a hilarious, high-energy musical full of unforgettable characters, lively songs, and plenty of fun.

Come support our talented students as they bring this classic fairy-tale comedy to life. We hope to see you there! 👑

Purchase tickets here: https://gofan.co/app/school/WA23172?utm_source=GoFan&utm_medium=qrcode&utm_campaign=HQDashboardSchoolLink

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Acompáñenos en la Escuela Secundaria Burlington-Edison para la producción de este invierno de "Érase una vez un colchón", un musical divertidísimo y lleno de energía, lleno de personajes inolvidables, canciones animadas y mucha diversión.

Venga a apoyar a nuestros talentosos estudiantes mientras dan vida a esta clásica comedia de cuentos de hadas. ¡Esperamos verlos allí! 👑