• Pride Paddle Parade

    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...

  • All Comers Track and Field

    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 a shot put, or soaring in the high...

  • BAAY Summer Bash

    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...

  • Father’s Day Car Show

    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 Farms & Distillery Presented from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. by Gear Heads of Whatcom County, admission is free for spectators at the family friendly show. Music will be provided by DJ Big Daddy...

  • Bays, Bridges & Sweet Treats

    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...

  • Beach Bingo

    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 morning of activities at the beach, we’ll stop for a sweet treat at The C Shop candy store. After that we’re heading to Million Smiles Park in Lynden where we’ll swing on the jungle gym and explore the...

  • Bellingham Youth Triathlon

    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 sign up as part of a relay...

  • Kids Fest

    Bellingham Parks & Recreation and WestEdge Credit Union invite you and your family to Kids Fest, a favorite event on our summer calendar! Immerse yourself in engaging activities tailored for children and families. Exciting games, entertainment, creative workshops, there’s something for everyone!...

  • Berries & Beach Day

    Pick and play all in one day! We’ll start the morning in Bow where we’ll enjoy hand-picking fresh, juicy berries. After filling our baskets (and tummies!), we’ll head to Larrabee State Park for plenty...

  • Rascal Rodeo

    The Rascal Rodeo provides an opportunity to foster community and support for those with special abilities and their families. It is a truly heartwarming and fun-filled event open to participants of ALL ages with physical and developmental disabilities. Participants can take part in various activities including simulated cow milking, safe and fun simulated bull rides, riding real horses, roping barrel steers, and other...