• 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....

  • 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 craft workshops, shop our holiday vendor market, and warm up with food, hot beverages, and delicious baked goods in the Wooden Spoon Cafe! We hope you’ll join us...

  • 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 know and love, plus...

  • 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...

  • 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 are...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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 just outside the WDRC office before embarking on the mighty 0.62-mile journey to Wander Brewing. Participants are encouraged to dance, skip, and rove with style. Finish line festivities will include an awards ceremony, costume contest, raffle, and...

  • 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 many cultures. Armored Knights in Combat, Musicians by the Score, the "Pursued...

  • 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 trucks, artist vendors, cultural booths, and opportunities to experience traditions...