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Blaine Art Gallery Small Art, Big Impact Opening Reception
2025-10-11 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | WA
The Blaine Art Gallery invites you to our inaugural juried show, Small Art, Big Impact, bringing artist works from all over the Western US. The Opening Reception is on 10/11/25, from 4pm – 7pm. Join us for art, conversation, and light refreshments.

Concrete Ghost Walk
2025-10-11 19:00
Experience the 20th edition of the infamous Concrete Ghost Walk.
LOCATION: Your tour begins at the Historic Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main Street. The theatre was built in 1923 and has long been a haunted hotspot in Concrete.
SCHEDULE: The event starts at 7:00 p.m. on four Saturdays: October 4, 11, 18, 25. You are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes in advance. Please arrive earlier if you plan to purchase gourmet ice cream, espresso, or other concessions in the Theatre lobby. Each tour ends at approximately 8:30 p.m.
BEST FOR: Adults (or mature teens over 16) who enjoy a good story and are interested in history, as all our tales are based on true stories. We regret that the event is not accessible for those with mobility issues. The tour includes walking on uneven surfaces and in dark alleys.
NOT FOR KIDS: The Concrete Ghost Walk features historical reenactments and stories of death, violence, and hauntings. For everyone’s safety and enjoyment, participants must be able to follow instructions and stand quietly during the stories. For ages 16 and older.
NO PETS: We love pets; however, we ask that pets stay home for this event for the comfort of all our guests. With actors, costumes, spookiness, and crowds, it may be too much for even the most loveable pet.
NO SMOKING: This is a non-smoking event. Please no cigarettes, cigars, pipes, or vapes.
WEATHER: Tours will go on regardless of rain. It can be cold and windy in Concrete on an October evening. Please dress accordingly. If the event must be canceled due to extreme weather, you’ll be notified by email, and your ticket will be refunded.
https://concrete-wa.com/events/ghost-walk-halloween-fun/

Concrete Ghost Walk
2025-10-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-25 19:00 - 21:00
Experience the 20th edition of the infamous Concrete Ghost Walk.
LOCATION: Your tour begins at the Historic Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main Street. The theatre was built in 1923 and has long been a haunted hotspot in Concrete.
SCHEDULE: The event starts at 7:00 p.m. on four Saturdays: October 4, 11, 18, 25. You are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes in advance. Please arrive earlier if you plan to purchase gourmet ice cream, espresso, or other concessions in the Theatre lobby. Each tour ends at approximately 8:30 p.m.
BEST FOR: Adults (or mature teens over 16) who enjoy a good story and are interested in history, as all our tales are based on true stories. We regret that the event is not accessible for those with mobility issues. The tour includes walking on uneven surfaces and in dark alleys.
NOT FOR KIDS: The Concrete Ghost Walk features historical reenactments and stories of death, violence, and hauntings. For everyone’s safety and enjoyment, participants must be able to follow instructions and stand quietly during the stories. For ages 16 and older.
NO PETS: We love pets; however, we ask that pets stay home for this event for the comfort of all our guests. With actors, costumes, spookiness, and crowds, it may be too much for even the most loveable pet.
NO SMOKING: This is a non-smoking event. Please no cigarettes, cigars, pipes, or vapes.
WEATHER: Tours will go on regardless of rain. It can be cold and windy in Concrete on an October evening. Please dress accordingly. If the event must be canceled due to extreme weather, you’ll be notified by email, and your ticket will be refunded.

Trails to Taps Relay
2025-10-12 09:00 - 16:00
Teams of 8 runners explore 30+ miles of trails, roads, and parks with leg lengths between 3 miles and 6 miles on this untimed fun run. Each transition spot is one of eight local breweries and cideries throughout Bellingham. It all ends with an After Party and a pint glass for participants. Costumes are strongly encouraged, and the costume contest winner receives merchandise from the local breweries and cideries.
This event is 21+ and benefits Lydia Place, a nonprofit, community-based agency serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Whatcom County since 1989.
October 12, 2025
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
relay@trailstotapsrelay.com
Anna Rankin
(360) 746-8861
http://www.trailstotapsrelay.com

Northwest Mushroomers Annual Wild Mushroom Show
2025-10-12 11:00 - 17:00
Admission at the Door
General admission: $10
Seniors: $7
NMA members: $5
NMA members volunteering at the event: FREE
Children under 12: FREE
Students with ID card: FREE
**Pre-order your tickets now to receive a $2 discount**
Activities
Join us for a day full of fungal fascination and fun! This show promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring:
🍄 Mushroom Displays – Marvel at hundreds of different mushroom species found in the Pacific Northwest, displayed in all their natural glory.
🍄 Speaker Presentations – Gain insights from esteemed local mycologists who will share their knowledge and passion for fungi.
🍄 Kids’ Table – Engage young mushroom enthusiasts with hands-on activities and educational fun designed just for them.
🍄 Mushroom Gnomes – Meet the Mushroom Gnomes of Cirque Cadia! Interactive fun for all ages.
🍄 Vendor Tables – Support local cultivators and artisans offering a wide selection of mushroom related goods.
🍄 Food Trucks – Savor the best mushroom inspired dishes from the food truck lineup.
🍄 Raffle – Test your luck, and take home a little piece of the mushroom magic!
Whether you are a seasoned mushroom hunter or a curious beginner, there is something for everyone at this celebration of the incredible diversity of our local fungi. Do not miss out on this unique opportunity to learn, explore, and connect with fellow mushroom enthusiasts!
Bring your family, friends, and a sense of wonder as we delve into the fascinating world of mushrooms. We cannot wait to see you there!

2025 Drag Variety Show
2025-10-12 11:30 - 13:30
Join us Sunday morning, October 12th, for a special drag and variety show in the Hotel Leo’s Crystal Ballroom from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This event will showcase several local performers and artists including our host, Gina Touche. General admission tickets are $25 per person. Attendees of 18 years or older are encouraged, but all ages are welcome.
Food and drinks will be available to purchase courtesy of the Hotel Leo!
Make a weekend out of the event by reserving a room at the historic Hotel Leo. When Saturday night partygoers reserve a room using our custom link, a portion of the proceeds will go to the BQC!
LINK or PROMO Code (THIS IS DONE)
This event is put on by the Bellingham Queer Collective — a 501(c)(3) organization. Proceeds from the event will support the new BQC community center located in the Downtown Bellingham Arts District.

Whatcom Genealogical Society
2025-10-13 13:30 - 16:00
Using the Family Search.org catalog – a presentation by Charlotte Van Valkenburgh, an intern at the FamilySearch library in Salt Lake City. Learning how to fill the branches of your
“Family Tree”.
Pioneer Pavilion, 2007 Cherry St. Ferndale, WA
Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. Doors open at 1:30 P.M.
For more information: https://www.whatcom-gen-soc.org

Financial Learning and Resiliency through Empowerment (FLARE)
2025-10-15 17:30 - 2025-12-10 19:30
Financial Learning and Resiliency through Empowerment (FLARE) is a FREE series of eight consecutive classes designed to increase awareness of behaviors and beliefs surrounding money. Topics discussed are goal setting, budgeting, credit, banking, identity theft and fraud. 💙💛 Virtual classes are held Wednesday evenings, 5:30-7:30pm, beginning 10/15. Register with the link below to receive a zoom link invitation. Class attendance for all 8 classes is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED! Everyone’s welcome! Hope to see you there!
FLARE Registration

Blessings of the Waters - James K. Papp Photography Exhibit
2025-10-16 09:30 - 2026-01-09 17:00
Blessings of the Waters: From Glacier to Sea Exhibit showcases Bellingham photographer James K. Papp’s stunning black and white images. From the Cascade Mountains to the Puget Sound, water is the connector between residents, tribes, farmers, fishers, municipalities, and industries, as well as nature’s flora and fauna. Informed by James K. Papp’s 40 years working in marine shipping and by countless hikes along the streams, lakes, and snowfields of the Evergreen State, this work highlights the increasing pressure on our precious water. We are called upon to care for and show gratitude to our shared waters in a deeper, even spiritual way for the benefit of generations to come.
Jansen Art Center, 321 Front Street, Lynden, WA
October 16, 2025 to January 9, 2026
Tuesdays through Saturdays
9:30a.m. to 5p.m.
https://www.inquirewithin.com/press-releases-2025/
lisa@inquirewithin.com

Wildly Funny Improv Show
2025-10-16 18:00 - 19:30
The Upfront Theatre’s improv experts will host and perform an original show based on your outdoorsy experiences and ideas. This is an all ages show, so bring your friends, your family, anyone who could use some silliness! All proceeds will go to support Wild Whatcom’s youth program scholarships for families in need, as well as our free school programs across Whatcom Count. Get your tickets ASAP: https://itl.ink/wildlyfunny25

Bollywood & Bhangra
2025-10-16 18:00 - 2025-11-20 19:30
Have fun and learn about Bhangra and Bollywood dances in this workshop. Instructor Shuubh-Chintan Kaur, founder of Rhythms of India, will introduce you to the basic elements of this classic folkstyle Indian dance set to Bollywood beats. Enjoy and experience a new genre, dance style, language, and culture while burning calories in a stress-free environment! No dance experience needed and open to all genders. Wear clothing that you feel comfortable moving in. Pre-registration required.
DAY/DATES: Thursday / Session 1: October 16
Session 2: November 20
TIME: 6:00–7:30 pm
AGES: Recommended 6 years and older (under 18 with an adult).
LOCATION: Cordata Park Pavilion
COST: $20 per session
Link: http://apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/Activity_Search/40284

Planting and Care for Dahlias
2025-10-16 19:00 - 20:30
Join us this evening for a fun and informative class led by local dahlia experts and enthusiasts from the Whatcom County Dahlia Society. Throughout tonight’s discussion and presentation, you will learn about digging, dividing and storing tubers over the winter. There will be demonstrations including the best tools to use and simple things you can do in the non-growing season. Come with your enthusiasm and questions! Pre-registration required.
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/activity/search/detail/40315?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true
Cost: $10

Skagit Community Band Presents "Music of the Masters" Free Concert
2025-10-17 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-19 15:00 - 17:00
The Skagit Community Band Presents:
“Music of the Masters”
Timeless music from master composers
Join the Skagit Community Band under the direction of Vince Fejeran, as we begin our 2025-2026 season by performing the music of Rimsky- Korsakov, Percy Grainger, William Walton, Georges Bizet and more. Our two concerts are at Maple Hall in La Conner Friday Oct. 17 at 7:30, and Brodniak Hall in Anacortes Sunday Oct. 19 at 3:00. Free Admission, donation gladly accepted. For more information please visit our website: Skagitcommunityband.org.

Sippin’ on Cider Festival
2025-10-18 14:00 - 19:00
Join us for Bellingham’s 5th Annual Sippin’ on Cider Festival on October 18!
Celebrate fall with a diverse selection of Pacific Northwest ciders, live local music, yard games, and tasty food from local trucks. New this year: Line Dancing and Pumpkin Painting!
Enjoy ciders, autumn, and community while supporting Shifting Gears!

Whatcom Hills Waldorf School Presents: Baba the Storyteller
2025-10-20 18:00 - 19:00
WHWS is excited to bring Baba the Storyteller back to Bellingham for an all-ages community event on Monday, October 20th, from 6-7pm at Sehome High School! Gather with us for an evening of storytelling, music and connection, as Baba weaves unforgettable tales with his voice and kora (West African instrument) that will enchant listeners of all ages and foster empathy, curiosity, and reflection.
Doors at 5:30pm, admission by donation.
Baba the Storyteller is one of the few recognized U.S. born practitioners of the ancient West African storytelling craft known as Jaliyaa, and has received numerous awards for his work as a griot, folklorist, musician, storyteller, and activist.
Contact jpemble@whws.org for questions.

Italian Cooking Class & Four Course Dinner
2025-10-21 17:30 - 21:00
🇮🇹 Make Pasta Like a Tuscan with Chef Marta Ciappi
Join us for an unforgettable hands-on Italian cooking experience with Chef Marta Ciappi of Siena, Italy. Learn authentic Tuscan pasta-making techniques while enjoying wine pairings from renowned Italian wineries — all in the elegant setting of Lairmont Manor.
📅 Dates: Monday, October 20 – Thursday, October 23
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Lairmont Manor, 405 Fieldston Rd, Bellingham, WA
📞 Contact: 360-223-6983 / amilesd72@gmail.com
🌐 Website/Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-pasta-like-a-tuscan-hands-on-cooking-class-with-chef-marta-ciappi-registration-1422940857409?sg=26277a5cc3a7ee8f916737badec56c765a2aeea25d5d46f4fdabc0f1b740da776f4a6965b2caf80fe0d7ecce564adebca56a0d2ebfb6b7f86d80e276b87ff9ef503b1010d1d7d50de7862ab5cf&aff=ebdsshios

Black Diamond & AIARE present Designed For The Deep
2025-10-23 18:00 - 21:00
Black Diamond & AIARE present Designed For The Deep
Join Black Diamond & AIARE at Backcountry Essentials (1417 North State Street, Bellingham, WA) for an evening of community, avalanche awareness, and backcountry tips—featuring BD Athlete Adrian Ballinger alongside AIARE instructors. Entry is just $5, which includes two raffle tickets, with more prizes up for grabs! All raffle proceeds benefit AIARE and NWAC.
Location: Backcountry Essentials – 1417 N State St, Bellingham, WA
Find tickets here – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-diamond-aiare-present-designed-for-the-deep-tickets-1743899262639?aff=oddtdtcreator

2nd Annual Gabriel’s Art Kids SPOOKTACULAR at Woodstock Farm
2025-10-23 18:00 - 2025-10-25 20:00
We’re partnering with Gabriel’s Art Kids once again to bring a frightfully fun time to Woodstock Farm! Catch a shuttle from Fairhaven Park and enjoy exploring the haunted house, getting drawn into the séance room, joining the zombie dance, listening to spooky music and much more. Each night features something spooktacularly different! For more information and tickets go to gabrielsartkids.com. Pre-registration is required.

Peace Builder Awards
2025-10-24 17:00 - 20:30
Our 22nd Annual Peace Builder Awards will be held on October 24th, 2025, at the Four Points by Sheraton in Bellingham. Since 2003, this special evening has celebrated inspiring individuals and organizations whose dedication to community building has created lasting, positive change throughout our neighborhoods, schools, and all of Whatcom County. It’s a night where we come together to honor the extraordinary work being done to strengthen the fabric of our community. The Peace Builder Awards also play a vital role in supporting WDRC’s wide range of services so we can continue to foster peace, understanding, and connection for future generations.
Nominations Open April 17th through June 30th
Early Bird tickets go on sale July 15th

Artist Showcase Series
2025-10-25 13:00 - 16:00
Three Artists with Unique Connections To Each Other
Bellingham, October 2, 2025 – Chuckanut Bay Gallery and Sculpture Garden presents an amazing afternoon with three artists sharing not only their artwork but the stories that connect them. On Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 1PM to 4PM Bob Hogan, Jan Griggs and Rick Griggs will be a part of the Artist Showcase Series including live painting demonstrations.
The Artists
• Jan Griggs – an abstract artist, originally from Spokane. “I love painting abstracts. Colors, shapes, lights and darks can be arranged and re-arranged to create the feeling and emotion coming from within the artist.”
• Bob Hogan – a regional artist who lives in Anacortes, WA. “The beautiful San Juan Islands provide me with limitless inspiration. My style explores local color while incorporating a slight contemporary edge to landscapes, wildlife and the iconic regional beauty.”
• Rick Griggs – creates live edge tables and wall art. “I blend wood and stone with a sense of architecture, style and imagination to create each work so its natural beauty and qualities flourish. Each piece is an experience in tactile and visual beauty!”
The Stories
• Rick and Bob worked together in broadcasting before evolving into artists.
• Jan and Rick have been a team for more than forty years.
• Bob illustrated the bestselling children’s book, Tortoise from Anacortes, which happens to be written by his wife, Claudia.
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“Chuckanut Bay Gallery is honored to have these three incredibly talented artists and friends showing their art! We are so excited to share their phenomenal work with you. Come in and be dazzled!”
Media Contact: Jill Jameson 360-734-4885, chuckanutbaygallery@gmail.com

Boo at Bloedel & Sensory Friendly Hour
2025-10-25 13:30 - 16:00
This candy-free event is for children Preschool through 2nd grade! Wear your costumes, make crafts, and win prizes playing games at our booths. Sensory Friendly experience from 1:30–2:30 pm, for youth ages 16 and younger accompanied by an adult. During this time, we will have a limited supply of headphones, gloves, and fidgets at the door for families to use while visiting Boo.

An Evening with Judy Collins
2025-10-26 19:30 - 21:00
Seven decades of sublime and powerful music-making, 55 albums, numerous awards & tributes – Judy Collins is a living legend. Today, she is as creatively vigorous as when she first stepped onto a Greenwich Village stage. A brilliant performer and social activist, her voice and music are as vital as ever.
Sunday, October 26, 7:30pm at Massey Theatre in New Westminster, BC
https://www.masseytheatre.com/event/judy-collins/

Kiwanis Kid's STEAM Expo
2025-11-01 11:00 - 15:00
Kiwanis Kid’s STEAM Expo is a free family event that will provide kids (ages 5 – 12) the opportunity to observe, explore and experiment with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.
Date: Saturday, November 1st
Time: 11:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Northwest WA Fairgrounds Expo Building
Visit the Lynden Noon Kiwanis Facebook page for additional information.

Skagit Symphony: Stranger Strings
2025-11-01 19:30 - 21:00
Skagit Symphony: Stranger Strings
7:30pm Saturday, Nov 1, 2025
McIntyre Hall, Mount Vernon WA
Skagit Symphony’s 46th Season steps into the bold and brilliant world of Cult Classical – a season where timeless masterpieces take center stage!
Skagit Symphony weaves fantasies of magic carpets and Sinbad’s tempest-tossed ship at sea with the orchestral showpiece, Scheherazade, and a spooky Night on Bald Mountain. Jill Whitman enchants with Arturo Marquez’s harp concerto, Mascaras (“Masks”).
For More info email info@skagitsymphony.com or call the symphony office at 360-848-9336
To Purchase tickets, visit this link https://purchase.mcintyrehall.org/EventAvailability?EventId=11001
or Call the Ticketing box office at 360-416-7727

THE SEA
2025-11-02 15:00 - 16:00
Kuntz and Company presents DOCUMENTING GRACE – a film series showcasing the work of dance artists going beyond the stage. The first film in the 2025/26 season is THE SEA, created by Douglas Rosenberg. The Sea traces the imprints of aging on body and soul, weaving a poetic dance of time and movement as it explores men’s evolving relationships with solitude, intimacy, and community. The Sea is a black-and-white feature filmed entirely on location along the Baltic Sea. Drawing inspiration from the evocative landscapes of Ingmar Bergman’s Fårö Island, the film explores aging and the intimate relationships between men in their later years. Featuring a cast of predominantly untrained performers from the Fårö area, The Sea reflects on camaraderie and the ways life’s experiences leave their marks on our bodies, expressed through movement and the passage of time. November 2nd @ 3:00, The Firehouse Arts and Events Center @ 1314 Harris Avenue in Fairhaven. For accommodations and information contact Pam @ kuntzpam@gmail.com or 360-510-4711. Tickets: https://www.kuntzandco.org/documenting-grace-a-dance-film-series

At the Edge of Democracy
2025-11-04 19:00 - 20:30
Lifelong pacifist and Quaker Daniel Kirkpatrick will share stories, images, and insights about his recent diplomacy trip to Ukraine. The talk will contrast the external threats to democracy Ukrainians face with the internal threats to democracy that are ascendant in the USA.
