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...
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 stop-motion animation. Make spaceships zoom, droids dance, and lightsaber duels. Perfect for kids who love Star Wars™ and making movies. Costumes encouraged. $30, pre-registration required. Website: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=may%20the%204th&viewMode=list
BECU is hosting a Family Financial Fun Day on Saturday May 16, from 1:30p to 3:30p. Stop by anytime to learn about financial...
Join us for a 3-hour Minecraft Amusement Park Workshop inspired by our popular school-year Minecraft camp! Participants will explore and play in our custom Minecraft Amusement Park World, build and program amusement-park-style creations using micro: bits, and finish the day by making...
The Skagit Valley Farmers Market is a vibrant gathering place where local farmers, artisans, and food vendors come together to share the best of the region. With fresh produce, handcrafted goods, delicious food, and live music, the market creates a family-friendly, welcoming space that celebrates community, supports our farms and small businesses, and brings people together! We are located on the beautiful...
Looking for a great summertime event? Attend the Lynden Airport Open House! Saturday, June 6, 2025 ~ 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Location: 8635 Depot Road, Lynden, WA. Free admission. Free parking. Park in the LTI parking lot located on the south side of the airport. Public is welcome. No fee to display your airplane. Propeller sleeves provided. Great family fun! Check out the airplanes! Make new friends! Food and drink available...
All Comers is a Bellingham tradition where generations of participants, from first-time competitors to seasoned athletes, come together to race, jump, and throw! Whether you’re sprinting the 100 meters, launching...
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 with a showcase from 3:00-5:00 PM. Admission is by donation — all proceeds go to...
Explore, discover, and treat yourself on this action-packed day trip! We’ll start the morning at Padilla Bay Nature Preserve, where kids will get hands-on with tide pools, marine life, and the wonders of the Salish Sea. Next, we’ll head to Deception Pass State Park, home to breathtaking views, sandy beaches, and fun trails to explore. To top it all off, we’ll stop by the Lopez Island Creamery Factory Store...
Nothing says summer like a day of Beach Bingo at Birch Bay State Park! Join us as we search for critters, splash in the surf, and build sandcastles. After a...
Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth (BAAY) presents Much Ado About Nothing, performed by students ages 15-18. This witty Shakespearean comedy of manners centers on two romantic pairs. A wicked plot...
Swim, bike and run! Whether yours is a young multi-sport athlete or simply looking to try their first multi-sport event, look no further! Kids can...
