• 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 Park, home to breathtaking views, sandy beaches, and fun trails to explore. To top it all off, we’ll stop by the Lopez Island Creamery Factory Store in Anacortes for a delicious scoop of locally...

  • Boulevard Park Concerts: Veronica North

    Stop by Boulevard Park for an evening of sensational sounds and sunsets on the fourth Friday of June, July and August. These free, family friendly concerts are sponsored by Coldwell Banker Bain and Bellingham Parks & Recreation and feature some of the best local musicians and bands in the PNW! Local singer/songwriter...

  • Sunset & Sound at Woodstock Farm

    While the sun sets over the Salish Sea and San Juan Islands, enjoy guided breath exercises to soothe and settle your nervous system with a soundscape created through gong play to nourish, balance and recalibrate your body, mind and spirit. Bring a yoga mat or blanket and a small cloth to cover your eyes. Dress prepared for varied weather, limited parking, carpooling...

  • Lake Padden Triathlon

    Kick off triathlon season with our legendary sprint and super sprint events! Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or a first-time racer, we believe everyone deserves a shot at the finish line. Choose from a short course for an easier and fun challenge, a longer course to test your endurance, or team up with friends for a relay...

  • Padden Triathlon

    Early bird registration is now open! Sign up now and save BIG! It's never too early to make your 2026 fitness...

  • Qigong and Meditation

    Qigong is moving meditation. The benefits of Qigong include physical, mental and emotional well-being. Qigong reduces stress, strengthens the immune system, creates flexibility, speeds healing from injury, promotes restful sleep, relieves anxiety and depression and much more. Instructor Caryn Boyd Diel has been teaching internationally for over 30 years. She will guide you through simple warmups, Qigong forms, and a brief sitting meditation. No experience necessary. Wear comfortable clothes. Pre-registration required. Cost: $75 (5 weeks) Website: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=qigong&viewMode=list

  • The Magic of Chemistry: Silver Gelatin Lith Printing Workshop

    In this workshop, you will learn how to create prints with unique textures, contrast and colors unlike any other darkroom printing method. Lith printing requires patience and a willingness to embrace unexpected results. Using specialized lith developers, we will work with currently available papers as well as several vintage papers. You will also explore similar but different printing approaches including second-pass lith and copper bleaching. The workshop will...

  • MELT

    The MELT Method® is an innovative self-treatment program that is taught in some of the most prestigious health, yoga and fitness centers worldwide. You will learn how the connective tissue in your hands and...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Firecracker Car Show

    Sunday, July 12, 2026 9am - 2pm 2007 Cherry St, Ferndale All makes and models welcome including motorcycles. If it has more two or more wheels and an engine, it's welcome! $20 registration fee No preregistration available Free for spectators Dash plaques, trophies, raffle, and 50/50 Draw Free NSRA inspections Club T-shirts for sale Food vendor(s) on site www.wccacruisers.org

  • Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga

    Fall in love with yoga while on a Stand-Up Paddleboard in a beautiful and natural floating classroom! Experience the challenge of balancing on the moving water while strengthening your core and leg muscles. After a brief intro to your yoga-specific paddle board, you will experience a dynamic and invigorating class using many basic yoga poses. DAYS/DATES: Sunday / July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16 Thursday / July 16, 23, 30, August 6 TIME: Sunday: 11:00 am-12:00 pm Thursday:...