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Downtown Sequim offers convenient access to unique shops and
restaurants, as well as free parking.
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Hello Barbara,
Fall is a great time to come out to the Olympic Peninsula for outdoor activities like hiking, biking, kayaking and more, but you will want to eat, drink and shop as well!
If you’re a shopper, Sequim has it all. Our downtown core is full of locally-owned unique stores that include the finest in home and garden objects, hand-printed linens, local lavender, art, antiques, and so much more. Be sure to visit them all. Recognized as a regional shopping center, Sequim is also home to a variety of national retailers for your shopping convenience. There are new shops and restaurants in town to try, and some are highlighted below.
For a complete listing of eateries and shops in Sequim, consult our tourism website at VisitSunnySequim.com.
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Be Blossom Boutique
Opened last fall, this boutique offers a warm and friendly atmosphere to shop for clothes and jewelry for women and juniors. The owner says she strives to include garments for all body types in her assortment. Located on the main street in downtown Sequim at 161 W Washington Street. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 AM - 5 PM.
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La Petite Maison Blanche
This little shop just opened in May and specializes in home decor of all kinds. A great place to find just the right gift. Feminine, French country, high-end gifts for women, children and pets, pantry goods, sweets and more. Gift wrapping provided with all purchases. Situated at 213 E Washington Street, and open 11 AM - 5 PM on Tuesday through Saturday, and Noon - 4 PM on Sunday. More information here.
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Paisley Boutique
Reopened in June under new ownership, this shop is located at 20 Mill Road off HWY 101 in nearby Carlsborg. Contemporary and affordable fashions, and a great selection of "BOHO vibe". Closed Monday, open Tuesday through Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, and Sunday 12 PM– 5 PM.
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Prima Materia Crystals
Located at 123 E Washington St in the historic
Knight - Godfrey Building, next to Mad Maggi Boutique & Salon. Offering a vast variety of natural crystals, minerals specimens, fossils, meteorites, jewelry, "gifty" items, candles and CBD products. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM – 6 PM, Sunday 11 AM – 6 PM, closed on Monday.
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Western Wanderer Boutique
Sequim's newest apparel shop opened in August and specializes in cowboy boots, jeans and other apparel with a "western vibe.” One of the Western Wanderer’s near-exclusive special products are leather cowboy boots hand-sewn in tiny Hubbard, Texas. Located at 108 W Washington Street next to Hurricane Coffee Company. Open 10 AM.-6 PM Monday, Thursday and Friday, and 10 AM -5 PM Saturday and Sunday. Read more here.
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Wild Goddess Brews-n-Bites
Situated inside the Lehman Building at 145 E Washington St and featuring elevated small bites meticulously curated using locally sourced fresh ingredients. A cozy, welcoming environment. Experience some of Washington State's finest brews, from tea and coffee, to cider, beer and wine, gourmet sodas, specialty house drinks and a variety of non-alcoholic beverages. Open Monday 12 PM - 6 PM, Tuesday 12 PM - 9 PM, Thursday 12 PM - 4 PM, Friday 12 PM - 9 PM, and closed on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. Live music every Friday. More information here.
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Applestock Festival
September 29 - October 1
Williams Manor's Orchard
4043 Sequim Dungeness Way
Family-friendly festival featuring live music, organic apple pressing, and locally produced products offered by donation to benefit local charities. Enjoy Mark’s famous chili dogs and hot sauces along with sunshine, music, outdoor games, crafts for kids, and S’mores in the orchard at William’s Manor. Concessions by donation. Kids eat free! Free admission with canned food donation. More details here.
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Sequim Farmers
& Artisans Market
Saturdays, 9 AM - 2 PM
Civic Center Plaza
152 W Cedar St
Known for its eclectic display of over 65 local vendors, farm fresh produce, a live music series, and a full calendar of events, Saturdays May through October. Learn more here.
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North Olympic Fiber Arts Festival
October 6 - 8
Sequim Museum & Arts
544 N Sequim Ave
18th annual interactive fiber arts event offers activities including a museum exhibition, workshops, educational demonstrations of fiber processes, hands-on projects with children and adults, Fiber Arts Market of local artists work and fiber supplies, lecture, and information about local fiber activities, groups, businesses, and instructional resources. More information here.
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First Friday Art Walk
October 6, 5 - 8 PM
Downtown Sequim
Fun and free self-guided tour of local art venues in Sequim on the First Friday of every month. Visit SequimArtWalk.com to download and print your own map, find out what special events are happening.
On Friday, October 6, from 5 - 7 PM, if music is your thing, take part in an open jam session inside the Civic Center (152 W Cedar St), sponsored by Sequim Arts Commission, where everyone plays the same song as a group. Music, lyrics and chords are provided. All acoustical instruments and your voice are welcome!
Sequim Arts Commission will present a new exhibit, "Elemental; Fire, Water, Wood, Earth, Metal, Air", in the Karen Kuznek-Reese Gallery at the Sequim Civic Center, 152 W Cedar St) on Friday, October 6 during the First Friday Art Walk from 5 - 7 PM. The exhibit will be on display October 6, 2023 to January 2, 2024.
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Acrylic on canvas artwork, "The Circle of PanchaMahaBhoota" by Tami Wall, part of the upcoming "Elemental" art exhibit at the Sequim Civic Center. | |
Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival
October 6 - 8
Downtown Pt. Angeles
122 N Lincoln Street
Annual celebration of the region’s diverse bounty in nearby Port Angeles – the seafood, the maritime and cultural traditions and the breathtaking coastal environment. The Festival is located at the Port Angeles City Pier and the Red Lion Hotel overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca. More information here.
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Rain Shadow Artisan Fair
Saturday, October 14, 10 AM - 3 PM
Dungeness River Nature Center
1943 W Hendrickson Rd, Sequim
Painters, Potters, Authors, Soap Makers, Glass, Mosaic and Wood Workers, Sea Glass and Stone Curators, Sewists, and Jewelers will be showcasing their work, offering their best. The perfect opportunity to visit the River Center, Railroad Bridge Park and support local artisans. More information here.
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JPaws Glass by Lynda Tartaglino features fused glass functional and collectible pieces. | |
Olympic Theatre Arts presents
"Night of the Living Dead"
October 20 - 31
414 N Sequim Avenue
A desperate group seeks shelter in an old house to barricade themselves from a horde of the undead! No one is safe! Not for the faint of heart! Leave your loved ones at home and see if you can survive the zombie apocalypse. All Shows at 7:00 PM except Sundays at 2:00 PM. More information and ticket purchases here.
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DogtoberFest
Saturday, October 21, 5 PM - 9 PM
Guy Cole Convention Center
202 N Blake Rd, Sequim
Welfare for Animals Guild (WAG) returns with food by Tedesco’s Italian Fresh, specialty cocktails, silent auction baskets, and a chance to benefit WAG’s work of rescuing and rehabilitating dogs on their way to their forever homes. The event is limited to 160 people, so make your reservation now. Ticket sales end October 1 and will not be available at the door. Ticket purchase and more details here.
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Take pleasure in distinctive settings in mostly mild fall weather in Sequim! | |
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We hope you and your family will take in Sequim's small town hospitality where you're bound to meet friendly, interesting folks and enjoy colorful fall sights. For directions, information about ferries, and a map, see here.
Sincerely,
Barbara Hanna
City of Sequim
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