• Front Street Arts Festival

    The Front Street Arts Festival brings a vibrant celebration of creativity to downtown Lynden on July 26, featuring local artists, live music, and hands-on activities. Stroll through and...

  • 27th ANNUAL SAMISH ISLAND ARTS FESTIVAL

    27th ANNUAL SAMISH ISLAND ARTS FESTIVAL Saturday, July 26th, 2025 10am – 4pm 11292 Blue Heron Road, Bow, WA 98232 www.samishisland.net Prepare for a day of creativity, inspiration, and fun in a beautiful setting! Whether you're an art enthusiast, a foodie, or a family looking for an engaging outing, the Samish Island Arts Festival offers something for everyone: • Featuring 40+ LOCAL ARTISTS and MAKERS. Discover one-of-a-kind treasures and stunning artwork handcrafted by talented artisans. • Savor...

  • Bubbles and Oysters

    Come celebrate our first ever First Friday! All day we will be pouring bubbles by the glass, which includes access to a free* Queen Tide Oyster raw bar! We will be serving 3 different styles of sparkling wine, including a non-alcoholic option! Oysters are from 4pm - 7pm, and we will be serving wine and happy hour snacks until...

  • Bellingham Repertory Dance Summer Teen Intensive

    Join us for BRD’s summer teen intensive! Throughout the week, dancers will develop and hone new skills, train with students from other schools, and learn material from BRD’s professional repertory. Students will take a variety of...

  • Radio Forever Festival

    Radio Forever is a FREE outdoor festival celebrating all things community radio. Join us on August 9, 2025 from 4-11 p.m. for music, art, and an experience you’ll never forget. Radio Forever will be held outside in the alley next to Make.Shift Art Space at 306 Flora Street, Bellingham,...

  • Rascal Rodeo

    The Rascal Rodeo provides an opportunity to foster community and support for those with special abilities and their families. It is a truly heartwarming and fun-filled event open to participants of ALL ages with physical and developmental disabilities. Participants can take part in various activities including simulated cow milking, safe and fun simulated bull rides, riding real horses, roping barrel steers, and other fun...

  • Noisy Waters Mural Festival

    The 3rd annual Noisy Waters Mural Festival is back this August 15-17 at The Portal Container Village! Watch 16 renowned muralists live paint and vote for your favorites. Come back for the Sunday afternoon award ceremony to find out which artists are awarded with large-scale murals. There's...

  • SPARK in the Park: Fun with Flight

    This year SPARK is putting the PARK in SPARK Museum! Spark your curiosity this summer with the SPARK museum's series of science pop-ups! These drop-in experinces are free to attend and great for all ages. Want more SPARK in the PARK? Visit sparkmuseum.org

  • Reflections of the Land; Himalayan Paintings and Cascadian Basketry

    ‘Reflections of the Land; Himalayan Paintings and Cascadian Basketry’ and It’s About Time’s new Gallery Shop will open on Saturday August 16th, running through the end of September. On display will be seldom shown traditional and contemporary works by Nepalese artists from a private collection, alongside captivating baskets woven...

  • Waterfront Arts Market

    Bellingham Makers Market is back again for the Waterfront Arts Market, hosting your favorite local makers. This is your opportunity to shop for art, jewelry, pet supplies, textiles, candles, food, sustainable products, and more! Look for the market on Saturday, August 16th, next to Noisy Waters Mural Festival. More than 4,000+ attendees join the festival for a friendly art battle, in which muralists will have three days to paint 8’x’8’ portable walls on public display, and attendees...