Sequim has two of the best reasons to visit the Olympic Peninsula this week — one runs through Sunday, the other runs through late May. Either one is worth the drive.
Olympic BirdFest 2026 — April 16–19
Olympic BirdFest kicks off today in Sequim and runs through Sunday, April 19. This is one of the premier birding events on the Olympic Peninsula, and April is the sweet spot — wintering birds are still around and spring migrants are already moving through.
The Dungeness River Nature Center, Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society, and Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe lead expert-guided field trips to some of the most spectacular birding spots in the region: Sequim Bay, Dungeness Bay, Ediz Hook, and the Elwha River. Whether you are a serious lister or just starting to notice birds, BirdFest is one of the best weekends to be in Sequim.
Check olympicbirdfest.org for the full schedule — some field trips may still have open spots.
Olympic Game Farm — Open Daily Through May 22
Olympic Game Farm’s drive-through safari is open now and runs daily through May 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day.
One piece of advice: stop and grab a loaf of bread before you pull in. The bison, yaks, zebras, Roosevelt elk, and brown bears will come right up to your car window, and they know what that bread bag means. It has been one of Sequim’s quirkiest, most beloved family traditions for over 50 years, and it never gets old.
Olympic Game Farm is located at 1423 Ward Road in Sequim. Admission runs $20–$30 per adult, and kids 5 and under are free.
Plan Your Sequim Visit
Sequim sits in the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains, making it one of the driest spots in western Washington — averaging just 16 inches of rain per year. Mid-April temperatures hover in the mid-50s, perfect for both outdoor birding excursions and a leisurely drive-through safari. Sequim is about two and a half hours from Seattle via the Kingston ferry and Highway 101. If you are coming for BirdFest, book your stay soon — the festival draws birders from across the Pacific Northwest.
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