Come learn about birth and parenting resources in Bellingham and Whatcom County! This free event will connect you to providers and services to help you along your parenting journey.

Opening Day is a celebration of the Community Boating Center's reopening for the 2026 summer season with a fun-packed day of activities for the whole family! Opening Day features more than just first rentals and classes – it’s your opportunity to dust off your skills and reconnect with the water and your community! Event Highlights: Boatyard Sale (12:30 PM – 5:30 PM): Browse the warehouse for deals plus a discounted clear-out of last season’s merch. Boatyard Tour (1:00 PM -...

Mark your calendars — Whatcom County’s favorite celebration of art, nature, and community is back! We’re teaming up with Gabriel’s Art Kids again, on the Procession of the Species parade and festival bringing color, creativity, and fun to downtown Bellingham. Families, friends, and neighbors are invited to dress as their favorite animals, create dazzling costumes, and join the fun. After the parade, stick around for live music, interactive performances, face painting, and hands-on art activities. Procession of the Species also...

A super fun, hands-on Star Wars™ workshop! Use green screen magic to transport yourself to a galaxy far, far away, and bring your favorite scenes to life with...

BECU is hosting a Family Financial Fun Day on Saturday May 16, from 1:30p to 3:30p. Stop by anytime to...

Join us for a 3-hour Minecraft Amusement Park Workshop inspired by our popular school-year Minecraft camp! Participants will explore and play...

Paddle with Pride on Bellingham Bay! Celebrate Pride Month with a colorful parade-style paddle on Bellingham Bay! Join the Community Boating Center for an afternoon of creativity, community, and joy on the water. We’ll start with boat decorating, face painting, and sign-making before launching together from CBC and paddling north along the Boulevard Park boardwalk. CBC will provide sit-on-top kayaks, sea kayaks, rowboats, Mega SUPs, paddle boards, and all required...

Kick off the summer with your friends from BAAY! The Summer Bash is a family-friendly celebration of creativity, connection, and joy. This year’s festivities will include fun games and activities, food and drinks for purchase, plus some special performances celebrating the past year of BAAY productions. Doors open at 2:00 PM...

One of Whatcom County’s largest car shows is expected to draw approximately 250 classic and modified cars and trucks Sunday, June 21 for the 10th-annual Father’s Day Car Show at Bellewood...