• 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 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...

  • Birchwood Garden Club’s 33rd Annual Plant Sale!

    Birchwood Garden Club's 2026 Plant Sale! Saturday, May 2, 2026 Bellingham Central Library, Lower Level 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM It is said that April showers bring May flowers. May flowers will also be found at the 33rd Annual Plant Sale of the Birchwood Garden Club on Saturday, May 2. The Plant Sale will be held in the lower level conference room of the Bellingham Public Library, 210 Central Avenue, Bellingham WA. Local plants...

  • Charles Villiers: Untethered

    Cordata Gallery invites you to ‘Charles Villiers: Untethered’—the first comprehensive exhibition of art by local artist Charles Villiers. Featuring works across a wide range...

  • 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,...

  • Spring Car Show

    Sunday, May 3, 2026 9am - 2pm 1731 Labounty Dr, Ferndale All makes and models welcome including motorcycles. If it has more two or more wheels and an...

  • 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...

  • Whatcom in Food & Stories

    KMRE 88.3 FM is approaching its 20th anniversary! We're doing something special for our fundraiser this year: a one-night-only gathering designed to delight the senses and spark connection. Limited to just 100 guests, the evening promises a rich mix of locally crafted dishes, compelling storytelling, and a shared appreciation for the people and traditions that make Whatcom County such an amazing place to live. When: Thursday,...

  • Prototypes for Play | Rising Tide Speaker Series with the Zenga Bros

    Join Paper Whale for the return of the Rising Tide Speaker Series on May 8, featuring brothers Christian and Benny Zenga. Through their work in kinetic sculpture, they explore how experimentation, community, and hands-on making can transform space and perspective. Ease into the night with live music from the Buddy Mac Band, a surprise co-host, and our Small Wins segment—inspiring short stories from community members turning ideas into action. After the talk, stick around for an intro to 2-step and...

  • JR Ski to Sea

    Do you have a young athlete (or a few!) between the ages of 8 and 18? The Jr Ski to Sea Race is a team relay event open to all participants in that age range, featuring four legs: downhill skiing or snowboarding, running, mountain biking, and kayaking. Ski to Sea The race takes place across two spectacular locations...

  • Skagit Valley Chorale Spring 2026 Concert

    Skagit Valley Chorale Presents, "Celebrating in Song." Happy 250th Birthday, USA! with the North Cascades Concert Band. Saturday, May 9th at 7:30pm Sunday, May 10th at 2pm https://mcintyrehall.org/event/celebrating-in-song/