• Children’s Holiday Market

    Get ready for a whimsical winter wonderland at the Children's Holiday Market! Join us for a day of festive fun and creativity as little artisans and entrepreneurs showcase their delightful gifts and goodies. This heartwarming event celebrates the joy of giving and the ingenuity of young minds and is sure to feature tons of unique gifts for your friends and family. Vendor booth...

  • Winter Faire

    Come one, come all to Whatcom Hills Waldorf School's Winter Faire! Saturday, December 13th, 2025 from 10am-3pm. Visit the Snow Queen, dig for treasure in Gnome Village, enjoy puppet plays and all-ages...

  • Fire & Story

    Visit the Bellingham Waterfront for a 3-night, family-friendly gathering of folk, light, and lore on January 22-24, 2026. Fire & Story is back and better than ever! With sculptural handcrafted wood-burning fires, light art installations, captivating performers, a diverse musical lineup, and multi-sensory experiences, Fire & Story will warm your soul during the cold of winter. Visit the four immersive stages you...

  • 38th Annual Fairhaven Neighbors Plant & Tree SAle

    Saturday, March 28th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, at Hillcrest parking lot, corner of Old Fairhaven Pkwy & 14th St. Welcome spring with an amazing assortment of plants - veggie starts, flowers, herbs, native and specialty plants, bamboo, trees, berries, ornamentals - from local and regional growers. The sale benefits non-profit Fairhaven Neighbors and a portion of profits are shared with other community non-profits, in past donating to Bellingham Food Bank, Friends of...

  • Skagit Wood Expo and Marketplace

    An event for the whole family! See and interact with live woodworking, carving and sawmill demos of all kinds, and shop in a 50+ vendor marketplace with high-quality artisan goods and wood products. Don’t miss the 4th annual Skagit Wood Expo and Marketplace, April 18-19th 2026 at the Skagit County Fairgrounds! Visitors can watch...

  • Fix it Fair

    Kulshan on Kentucky,1538 Kentucky St. Bellingham, is hosting The Bellingham Fix It Fair on Sunday, April 26th FREE * Clothes Mending * Small Appliance Repair * Knife Sharpening * Jewelry Repair * Leather Conditioning * Good VIbes * Small appliance repair by NW Free Repair includes just about anything you can carry in that is not gas powered- sewing machines, vacuum cleaners, lamps, hand tools, electronics, and so much more. These folks...

  • Community Impact Night

    Join us at Backcountry Essentials on April 30 from 6–8pm for an evening centered on connecting with local nonprofits and community organizations in the Bellingham area. Meet the people doing impactful work, learn about the causes they...

  • Backcountry Essentials 20th Anniversary Party

    Join us as we celebrate 20 years of Backcountry Essentials with an evening of community, music, drinks, snacks, and giveaways. We’ll be giving away a huge pile of gear and goods from brands like Black Diamond, Patagonia, Kavu, and more. Raffle tickets will be handed out with purchases throughout the evening. At Backcountry Essentials Friday, May 15 5–8 PM

  • Shoestring Circus in Bellingham

    Shoestring Circus returns with a dreamlike, story-driven circus production that leans into absurdity, physical mastery, and unapologetic beauty. Guided by two counting sheep, the show explores the logic of dreams through aerial movement, acrobatics,...

  • Wander to Wander 1k

    The Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center will once again be hosting the shortest fun run in the county, the Wander to Wander 1K. This short-and-sweet adventure takes off on Saturday, June 6th at 10:30. Starting with donuts and a few light calisthenics...

  • Skagit Valley Renaissance Faire

    June 13-14, 2026 (Sat/Sun) The Skagit County Fairground welcomes The Skagit Valley Renaissance "Faire du Well". A celebration of the Renaissance of...

  • Intercultural Dance Day

    Intercultural Dance Day is a free community celebration bringing people together through dance, music, food, art, and cultural exchange. Join us for live performances, food...