Bring the whole family for hands-on activities, festival fun, and kid-friendly ways to enjoy the weekend. Family activities will be located throughout the festival footprint and updated as the schedule is finalized.

Climbing Wall

On the North side of the Museum

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Climbing Wall - located next to the Museum (depends on weather).

Must weigh between 40lbs-250lbs and be up to 18 years old. Sponsored by YMCA Camp Casey.

*Waiver required for participation.

Crafts

Located downstairs at the Island County Historical Museum (corner of Front St. and Alexander St., near the wharf)

Saturday 6th and Sunday March 7th

11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Face Painting with Clementine

Island County Historical Museum front lawn

Saturday 6th and Sunday March 7th

11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Fishing off the Pier

Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Head to the Pier at Front Street Realty (22 NW Front St) to get reeling!

Kids can cast our lines over the pier and fish for treats and treasures!

Lawn Games

Come enjoy some games at the Island County Historical Museum with your family and friends!

Saturday 6th and Sunday March 7th

11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Meet the Mermaids

Saturday & Sunday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Did you know you can find mermaids right here in Penn Cove?

Come meet mermaids from the Whidbey Island Siren Pod at Musselfest. Legend has it you’ll find them at the Island County Historical Museum side lawn.


Mermaid Hide & Seek

Monday, March 1 – Sunday, March 7
Sponsored by Kingfisher Bookstore

Mermaids have been spotted in Penn Cove just in time for Musselfest! Can you find them hiding at local businesses throughout Coupeville?

Start your adventure at Kingfisher Bookstore, where you can pick up a Mermaid Hide & Seek scavenger hunt passport and a list of participating locations.

As you explore, keep your eyes open for a hidden mermaid at each participating business. When you spot one, collect a stamp in your passport.

Collect at least 12 different store stamps and return your passport to Kingfisher Bookstore to claim a Penn Cove Musselfest mermaid sticker. Find at least 24 mermaids and you’ll receive a mermaid sticker plus a free book from Kingfisher Bookstore’s seconds stack.

The mermaid search ends Sunday, March 7, so gather your crew, explore Coupeville, and see how many mermaids you can find!

 
Story Time

Located upstairs at the Island County Historical Museum (corner of Front St. and Alexander St., near the wharf)

Saturday 6th and Sunday March 7th

11:30 am – Noon

1:30 – 2:00 pm

3:00 – 3:30 pm