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  • Community Boating Center Opening Day

    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...

  • Procession of the Species

    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...

  • May the 4th Be With You

    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...

  • FAMILY FINANCIAL FUN DAY

    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...

  • Minecraft™ Amusement Park

    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...

  • Skagit Valley Farmers Market

    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...

  • Lynden Airport Open House

    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 for purchase from...

  • 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 jump, there’s an event for everyone. Open to all...

  • 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...

  • 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 pools, marine life, and the wonders of the Salish Sea. Next, we’ll head to Deception Pass State...

  • 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...

  • Shakespeare in the Park: Much Ado About Nothing by BAAY

    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 to ruin the young Hero’s reputation causes dramatic, false accusations, while witty, sparring lovers Beatrice and Benedick are tricked into falling in love. Grab a seat, pack a snack, and enjoy the...