Bellingham Alive

Lunchtime at Maritime: Wren the Juggler
2026-08-07 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver)
It’s Friday and that means it’s time to have FUN in the SUN! Join us for one (or all three!) of our entertaining and interactive performances at Maritime Heritage Park Amphitheatre. Pack your picnic lunch, sunglasses and sunscreen, grab a blanket and be ready to dance, sing, juggle, twirl and hoop it up!

Aire Craft Festival
2026-08-13 10:00 - 2026-08-16 21:00
From August 13–16, the inaugural Aire Craft Festival will bring artists, pilots, performers, and community members together for four days of street arts, contemporary circus, paragliding culture, and outdoor experiences in downtown Issaquah.
Centered along the Rainier Trail and at the Issaquah Community Center, Aire Craft celebrates Issaquah’s remarkable natural landscape and its vibrant creative community. Inspired by France’s legendary Free Flight festival Coupe Icare – and Europe’s rich tradition of street arts festivals, Aire Craft offers a distinctly Pacific Northwest experience rooted in the Issaquah Alps.
Festival Highlights
Thursday, August 13 – Opening Celebration & Outdoor Cinema Night
Friday, August 14 – Flying Trapeze & Evening Performances
Saturday, August 15 – Street Arts Programming, Circus Performances, Community Workshops & Free Birds Costume Parade
Sunday, August 16 – Street Arts Programming, Circus Performances, Workshops & Closing Celebration

Noisy Waters Mural Festival
2026-08-14 13:00 - 2026-08-16 15:00
Watch world-renowned muralists paint live, then cast your vote for who will paint Bellingham’s next big public murals.
This isn’t your average arts festival—it’s a vibrant mix of art, music, movement, and community that only Bellingham-based Paper Whale could produce. Dive into three days of spray-paint workshops, mural tours, live music, art for sale, yoga, upcycled fashion, and nonstop creative energy for all ages at the 4th annual Noisy Waters Mural Festival.
As daylight fades, the art starts glowing and the music gets louder for the 21+ crowd. Noisy Night Mode brings together headliner bands and DJs, blacklight painting, late-night mural sessions, and a libations bar for a multi-sensory experience.
Visit noisywatersmuralfest.com to see the schedule of events. Advanced purchase of workshop and mural tour tickets will be available leading up to the festival. Get them before they sell out!
Location:
The Portal Container Village, 298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
Aug 14 1:00 – 11:00 PM
Aug 15 9:00 – 11:00 PM
Aug 16 9:00 – 3:00 PM

Seattle Tattoo Expo
2026-08-14 14:00 - 2026-08-16 20:00
The Seattle Tattoo Expo returns to Seattle Center August 14–16, bringing a unique showcase of tattoo culture and history, fan-favorite contests, burlesque shows, karaoke, and more. Hosted by Seattle’s own Hidden Hand Tattoo and Supergenius Tattoo, the expo brings more than 250 tattoo artists from around the world to Seattle for
one weekend only, including legendary artists Vyvyn Lazonga, Shawn Barber, Tony Hundahl, and Big Gus. Tattoo appointments can be made in advance or on-site, depending on the artist. Since launching in 2001, the expo has grown into the largest tattoo event in the Pacific Northwest.
Tickets: https://www.seattletattooexpo.com/tickets/
Learn More: https://www.seattletattooexpo.com/

Camano Island Yacht Club Annual Music Festival
2026-08-15 13:00 - 18:00
Celebrate summer! Pack a picnic, grab your lawn chair, and enjoy an afternoon of outstanding live music in a beautiful waterfront setting. Gates open at 1 pm, with performances from 2–6 pm. Beer and wine will be available for purchase (please, no outside beverages). This popular annual event also serves as the Yacht Club’s membership drive, making it a great opportunity to experience the club and connect with the community.
MUSIC BY:
Nick Vigarino Band: https://www.nickvigarino.com/
Mary Ellen Lykins & The CC Adams Band: https://www.facebook.com/CCAdamsBand
Tickets: $35 at www.camanoislandyc.com
** Membership Drive Event **

Boulevard Park Concerts: Living Rumors
2026-08-28 18:00 - 20:00
Stop by Boulevard Park for an evening of sensational sounds and sunsets on the fourth Friday of June, July and August. These free, family friendly concerts are sponsored by Coldwell Banker Bain and Bellingham Parks & Recreation and feature some of the best local musicians and bands in the PNW!

Bellingham Dahlia Festival
2026-08-30 12:00 - 17:00
Join us for the Bellingham Dahlia Festival, a late-summer celebration of thousands of blooming dahlias at Bellingham Flower Farm. Come enjoy Upick, workshops, live music, food trucks and local artisan vendors.
Sunday, Aug 30th 12pm-5pm

NORDIC FEST
2026-11-07 10:00 - 16:00
26th Annual Nordic Fest
Saturday, November 7th, 10am -4pm
Ferndale Events Center, I-5 Exit 262
Entertainment All Day, Vendors with Nordic Gifts & Crafts, Scandinavian Bakery, Norsk Kafe
