• Backcountry Essentials 20th Anniversary Party

    Join us as we celebrate 20 years of Backcountry Essentials with an evening of community, music, drinks, snacks, and giveaways. We’ll be giving away a huge pile of gear and goods from brands like Black Diamond, Patagonia, Kavu, and more. Raffle tickets will be handed out with purchases throughout the evening. At Backcountry Essentials Friday, May 15 5–8 PM

  • Live Music!

    Friday, May 15, 6:00-8:00 PM, come to Welcome Road Wine & Coffee for a free show with Pine & Shake, featuring Jan Peters. For more info, contact Linda at linda@welcomeroadwinery.com Welcome Road 300 West Champion Bellingham, WA 98225

  • Muay Thai Kickboxing Workshop

    Learn the sport of Muay Thai Kickboxing in this one-day workshop. Learn basic footwork, punching, kicking, and pad holding techniques. In the second half of the day, you’ll get a taste of a full Muay Thai class. No need to buy any gear—everything will be provided! Bring a water bottle and wear athletic clothes you can move freely in. Cost: $20, pre-registration required. Website: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=muay%20thai&viewMode=list

  • 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 skills and financial literacy support!! There will be games, prizes, giveaways and new account incentives!!! Come visit us at 1066 Lakeway Drive, right next to Menchies.

  • Common Ground

    Dangerous Women is a diverse collective of artists, educators and performers based in Central Washington. To mark their ten-year anniversary, the group is debuting their most ambitious production to date. Opening May 16, 2026 in Leavenworth, Common Ground integrates the perspectives of Indigenous, White, Black and Latina...

  • Authors Lara Messersmith Glavin and Caskey Russel in Conversation

    Saturday, May 16 • 4 PM - 5 PM BELLINGHAM, WA: Authors Lara Messersmith-Glavin in conversation with Caskey Russell for new book Ruiner. Village Books and Paper Dreams Bookstore 1200 11th Street Bellingham, WA 98225 Event link. Tickets start at $5. Lara will be in conversation with Caskey Russell, author of The Door on the Sea, one of NPR's picks for Best Book of 2025! More about Lara Messersmith-Glavin:Lara Messersmith-Glavin (she/they) lives in the Pacific Northwest,...

  • Skagit Symphony: The Great British Music Show

    Skagit Symphony is baking up a delicious finish to our Cult Classical season. Prove you’ll rise to the occasion by kneading to hear Holst’s The Planets with special...

  • 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 custom Minecraft Amusement Park World, build and program amusement-park-style creations...

  • Gifts of Music Spring Fundraiser

    Join Us for the Gifts of Music Spring Fundraiser at Stones Throw Brewery on May 19th from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. We bring music...

  • Roots & Rivers: A Benefit for RE Sources

    We invite you to Roots & Rivers, an evening fundraiser along the waterfront dedicated to protecting clean water across Northwest Washington. Hosted at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, this event brings together story, place, and local action. We are honored to welcome Healing Through Hope, Nooksack storytellers who generously share place-based stories passed down through generations. Through their...

  • Backpacking Basics with Her Backpacking Prep

    Interested in backpacking? Looking for other adults to backpack with? Taken a few trips but it's been a while? On Wednesday, May 20th at 7 PM, join Kate from Her Backpacking Prep for a free workshop on backpacking basics: skills, gear, and human connection. You'll walk away with a...