Bellingham Alive

Beach Bingo
2026-07-10 09:00 - 15:30 (America/Denver)
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 heading to Million Smiles Park in Lynden where we’ll swing on the jungle gym and explore the 35 ft treehouse! Depart/return Squalicum Creek Park.
Cost: $60
Website: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=beach%20bingo&viewMode=list

MELT
2026-07-09 18:30 - 2026-08-06 19:30
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 feet get dehydrated and the common aches and pains it can cause. You’ll learn how to rehydrate this essential system for vibrant health and pain-free movement and treatments that you’ll be able to replicate at home.
Instructor Caryn Boyd Diel has been teaching this program throughout the US for over 10 years.
Cost: $75 for 5 weeks.
Website: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=melt&viewMode=list

Blues, Brews & BBQ: North Sound Soul
2026-07-09 17:00 - 21:00
Join us for North Sound Soul at Blues, Brews & BBQ on the Waterfront Terrace!
Enjoy some BBQ grub, sip on craft brews and cocktails and dance to the live tunes of your favorite local bands. Live it up while the boats cruise by and dance until the sun sets over Bellingham Bay.
Established in 2021, North Sound Soul is a high-energy 9-piece soul, funk, and rock band featuring powerhouse vocals, a dynamic rhythm section, and a vibrant horn section. Comprised of seasoned musicians from Bellingham’s music scene, the band brings fresh energy to classics from Motown, funk, soul, and rock legends. Whether performing at festivals, private events, or packed dance floors, North Sound Soul delivers an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and fun for all ages.
Doors and BBQ open each week at 5 pm, food service is from 5 pm – 7:30 pm, and Bellingham’s favorite bands perform from 6 pm-9 pm.
General Admission (Adults) : $15 (plus taxes and Event Brite ticket fees), which includes guaranteed entrance, live band, fireworks and bountiful BBQ dinner.
General Kids 10 & Under : $10 (plus taxes and Event Brite ticket fees), which includes guaranteed entrance, live band, fireworks and bountiful BBQ dinner.
BBQ Menu: $30
Enjoy a bountiful BBQ menu crafted by our Chef, featuring barbecue favorites, delicious sides, and seasonal fare. Full menu details coming soon! A limited number of BBQ meals are available for pre-sale until sold out, with a limited quantity available for purchase at the event.
Limited BBQ ticket sales!
BBQ ticket sales end on Monday, July 6th, so be sure to pre-order your tickets before it’s too late. During the event, guests can also enjoy to-go food and craft cocktails from Lighthouse Bar & Grill out on the Terrace.
Limited tickets available at the door until sold out! Your pre-purchase tickets guarantee your entrance! Seating is first come, first serve. Cash bar at event and not included in ticket pricing.
Hats, sunglasses and sunscreen recommended, as limited covered seating available.
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Notes: Tickets are non-refundable. In the event of a cancellation due to rain, refunds will be issued less the Eventbrite fees. Alcohol is not included in ticket price.
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We encourage you to bring your hats, sunglasses, and dancing shoes.

The Magic of Chemistry: Silver Gelatin Lith Printing Workshop
2026-07-08 09:30 - 2026-07-12 16:30
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 include a primer on digital image preparation and working with digital negatives and so both digital and film photographers are welcome. Digital photographers will want to bring a laptop equipped with Photoshop for image preparation. Students should bring a variety of images to work with. Lith printing works especially well with strong, simple compositions regardless of subject matter. Materials included with the workshop fee include transparent film for digital negatives and a selection of photographic paper.
Doug Ethridge is a photographer and the author of Silver Gelatin in the Digital Age, A Step-by-Step Manual for Digital/Analog Hybrid Photography, published by Routledge/Focal Press. The book includes a comprehensive chapter on lith printing using currently available materials. Doug began working in photography and multimedia production in the late 1970’s and was the owner and creative director of a Seattle-based production company for more than 40 years. He has taught black and white and hybrid photography classes at Photocenter NW. His fine art images have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions throughout the U.S and in China. Most of the work on his website is created using lith printing.
www.douglasethridgephotography.com

Qigong and Meditation
2026-07-07 18:30 - 2026-08-04 07:39
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

4th of July - Blues, Brews & BBQ: Baby Cakes
2026-07-04 18:00 - 22:00
Join us for our fun and festive Fourth of July Celebration with BBQ, Beats & Booms on our waterfront Terrace featuring headliner band Baby Cakes! They will have you on your feet with high-energy soul, funk, and R&B hits, powerful vocals, an electric horn section, and crowd favorites from artists like Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Aretha Franklin.
With the best seats in the house, enjoy a spectacular grand finale firework show over Bellingham Bay, bountiful BBQ dinner, libations and music that will have you dancing into the sunset.
Doors open at 6:00 pm with the band playing from 7 pm to 10 pm and firework show to follow at dusk (about 10:30 pm).
Admission (Adults): $85 (plus taxes and Event Brite ticket fees), which includes guaranteed entrance, live band, fireworks and bountiful BBQ dinner.
Kids 10 & Under: $75 (plus taxes and Event Brite ticket fees), which includes guaranteed entrance, live band, fireworks and bountiful BBQ dinner.
4th of July BBQ Menu:
Kabobs
Grilled Sirloin
Pacific Prawn
Portabella (Vegetarian)
Sides
Rice Pilaf
Loaded Baked Potato Salad
Pineapple Coleslaw
Appetizer Cups
Fresh Watermelon Cups
Ahi Poke Cups
Street Corn Cups
Fresh-Baked Cornbread Muffins
Served with Honey Butter
Limited BBQ ticket sales!
BBQ ticket sales end on June 30th, so be sure to pre-order your tickets before it’s too late. During the event, guests can also enjoy to-go food and craft cocktails from Lighthouse Bar & Grill out on the Terrace.
Limited tickets available at the door until sold out! Your pre-purchase tickets guarantee your entrance! Seating is first come, first serve. Cash bar at event and not included in ticket pricing.
Hats, sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended, as limited covered seating available.
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Notes: Tickets are non-refundable. In the event of a cancellation due to rain, refunds will be issued less the Eventbrite fees. Alcohol is not included in ticket price. Food service is from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
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We encourage you to bring your hats, sunglasses, and dancing shoes.

Skagit Symphony’s Art in the Garden Bash & Garden Tour
2026-06-28 11:00 - 16:00
Skagit Symphony’s Art in the Garden Bash & Garden Tour
Sunday, June 28, 2026, 11am-4pm
Experience the Beauty of Bow-Edison as you relish the sights and sounds at the pastoral landscapes of the four historic properties featured. Discover and enjoy the Performing and fine art displays at the 2026 Art in the Garden Bash & Garden Tour.
Early Bird Price $30 ($35 price after June 14th.)
Purchase tickets at these Garden Bash Ticket outlets (cash and checks only):
Christianson’s Nursery
Sheely’s Floral & Gifts
Stowe’s Shoes & Clothing
Available by credit card at the Skagit Symphony Office or at skagitsymphony.com
For more information visit skagitsymphony.com or call Skagit Symphony: 360-848-9336
Tour locations are disclosed upon ticket purchase.

Padden Triathlon
2026-06-27 08:30 - 15:00
Early bird registration is now open! Sign up now and save BIG! It’s never too early to make your 2026 fitness resolution. We offer legendary sprint and super sprint events – cornerstones of the Pacific Northwest’s triathlon circuit. Seasoned competitor or a first-time racer? We’ve got you covered with a short course for an easier fun challenge, a longer course which tests your endurance, or a relay adventure. Get all the details at cob.org/races. Long Course 8:30 am (3 hour time limit)/Short Course 1:00 pm, (2 hour time limit). Early bird pricing through Dec. 31: $60.

Lake Padden Triathlon
2026-06-27 08:30 - 13:00
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 adventure. Don’t wait-registration closes on June
17! Get all the details at cob.org/races.
Early bird expires March 31: $80;
Through June 17: $100, Relay: +$20,
**NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION**
Long Course: 8:30 am, short course: 1:00 pm.
Website:
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/activity/search?locale=en-US&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=triathlon%20padden&viewMode=list

Sunset & Sound at Woodstock Farm
2026-06-26 19:00 - 2026-08-14 20:00
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 suggested.
Cost: $30
Session 1: Friday / June 26, 7:00-8:00 pm
Session 2: Friday / July 31, 6:45-7:45 pm
Session 3: Friday / August, 14 6:30-7:30 pm
Website:
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=sunset%20sound&viewMode=list

Summer Sunset Sound Bath
2026-06-26 19:00 - 20:00
Gather together in sound to commune in a natural setting overlooking Chuckanut Bay as the sun begins its dip into the Salish Sea and we journey to the spaciousness of healing sounds. Bring your heart’s intention, a yoga mat or blanket or your comfort and a small cloth to cover your eyes and a pillow if you wish. Tickets and more information available at www.mysticheartbeats.com.
Friday, June 26, 2026
7:00pm-8:00pm
Woodstock Farm

A Glimpse of Nature Botanical Watercolors by Sarah Dickinson
2026-06-26 18:00 - 20:00
Come meet Sarah Dickinson at the opening of her debut solo show. Her medium is watercolor on paper, layered with bits of organic material gathered on her outings through the Pacific Northwest. Her work is an invitation to pause and notice the beauty hiding in plain sight. Light refreshments, original works, good company.

Boulevard Park Concerts: Veronica North
2026-06-26 18:00 - 20:00
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 bringing pop star energy to every stage!

Adulting: The Final Exam
2026-06-26 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-19 10:30 - 11:30
Safe Harbor Legal Solutions presents an informative seminar covering the essentials of estate planning, including the key differences between wills & trusts & how each functions in protecting your family & assets. We’ll discuss probate, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, estate taxes, & strategies to preserve assets when facing long-term care needs. This is a practical, easy-to-understand presentation to empower families to plan with confidence. A general Q&A will follow.

Bays, Bridges & Sweet Treats
2026-06-26 09:00 - 16:00
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 made ice cream. It’s the perfect mix of nature, adventure, and a sweet reward! Depart/return Squalicum Creek Park.
Cost: $65
Website: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=bays%2C%20bridges&viewMode=list

Jazz with cellist Ben Shirley and saxophonist Jeff Crompton
2026-06-25 19:30 - 20:30
Bellingham Music Club presents celebrated musicians saxophonist Jeff Crompton and cellist Benjamin Shirley as they perform for the first time on the West Coast.
Hailing from Atlanta, Crompton and Shirley combine composition and improvisation to create richly textured music poised between contemporary chamber music and jazz.
Hear them on Thursday, June 25, 7:30pm in the Old City Hall Museum Rotunda, 121 Prospect St. in downtown Bellingham.
Students free; we suggest a $20 donation for others.
More information on https://bellinghammusicclub.org/

Ready, Set, Explore! Backpacking 101
2026-06-24 19:00 - 20:30
Part 1 of a three-part outdoor education series presented by Backcountry Essentials and North Cascades Institute
Thinking about heading into the backcountry this season? Join us for a fun, approachable introduction to backpacking. We’ll talk through gear, packing, trip planning, trail selection, and safety, with plenty of time for questions and conversation. Whether you’re preparing for your first overnight trip or looking to refresh your skills, this is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and get inspired for your next adventure.
Sign up here –https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ready-set-explore-backpacking-101-tickets-1991411824374
Continue the series:
• July 25th @ 7PM – Great Hikes in the North Cascades — Discover some of the region’s most rewarding trails and how to choose hikes that match your interests and experience.
• September 17th @ 7PM – Larch Madness: Where to Go — Learn where and when to find Washington’s iconic golden larch displays each fall.

Golden Jubilee at Chuckanut Bay Distillery
2026-06-21 16:00 - 21:00
Golden Jubilee at Chuckanut Bay Distillery
Sunday June 21st
4-9PM
1309 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham WA
Please join us for an acoustic assembly of rare musical decadence with celebration and salutation marking the 50th birthday for a stranger and friend. Featuring a handful from the region’s finest providing your high and happy soundtrack atop the city’s newest gorgeous transformative space: The Ballroom at Chuckanut Bay Distillery.
With live performances from:
The Hot Tomatoes
Buddy Mac and His Ten-Gallon Troubadours
Dumpster Joe & The Boys (PDX)
Hot Damn Scandal
Alder Street (EUGENE)
Hosted by Pace Rubadeau
Tickets available via:
tinyurl.com/cbdgoldenjubilee
Early Bird $`25 (including processing fees)
March 20th to April 30th
Advance `$30 (including processing fees
May 1st to June 20th
Day of Show $35
(cash/venmo @pacetrumpet)
21+
Cash bar
ADA accessible
Brilliant handmade keepsake courtesy Minoot Illustration

Bellingham Bike Swap
2026-06-21 13:00 - 16:00
The Bellingham Bike Swap allows the community to purchase preowned bikes or gear at a lower cost, enabling our community to experience the joys and benefits of biking. The Bike Swap is a space for community members to sell, shop, and simply share in the greatness of the Bellingham outdoor community.
30% of each sale will be donated to Shifting Gears to help support our programs that help break barriers preventing women from experiencing the outdoors and creating a more inclusive world.
Gear Drop-Off: 7:30-10:00 am
Shop the Swap: 1-4 pm
Gear and Check Pickup: 6-7:30 pm

Father's Day Car Show
2026-06-21 09:00 - 15:00
One of Whatcom County’s largest car shows is expected to draw approximately 250 classic and modified cars and trucks Sunday, June 21 for the 10th-annual Father’s Day Car Show at Bellewood Farms & Distillery
Presented from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. by Gear Heads of Whatcom County, admission is free for spectators at the family friendly show. Music will be provided by DJ Big Daddy DeVille and feature classics to ’90s rock car songs. Farm-made spirits and hard cider from Bellewood’s distillery, Bellewood’s own apple cider donuts, plus breakfast and lunch at the Ten Mile Café Grill, will be available.
Twenty-six trophies will be presented at 2 p.m. Drawings for more than $2,000 in prizes will be conducted during the show.
Net proceeds will benefit the Bellingham Food Bank, Project Santa Claus, Whatcom Humane Society and Vietnam Veterans of America.
Car and truck registration costs $20 and closes at 11 a.m. during the show. To register in advance, visit www.gearheadswc.com.
Bellewood Farms & Distillery is located at 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden, about seven miles away from Bellingham, Ferndale and Lynden. For more information, call (360) 318-7720 or visit www.bellewoodfarms.com.

Bellingham Bike Swap
2026-06-21 07:30 - 16:00
Bellingham Bike Swap!
https://letsshiftgears.org/bikeswap
Fishermen’s Pavilion – Zuanich Point Park
Drop off Gear: 7:30 – 10:00 am
Shop the Swap: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Celebrate Fathers Day by bringing Dad to the Bellingham Bike Swap and gearing up the whole family for summer biking! The Bellingham Bike Swap allows the community to purchase pre-owned bikes or gear at a lower cost, enabling our community to experience the joys and benefits of biking.
The Bike Swap is a space for community members to sell, shop, and simply share in the greatness of the Bellingham outdoor community. Those looking to sell gear will drop off items on the morning of June 21st. The ‘Shop the Swap’ will be open to the community looking for bikes and biking gear. Unsold gear and checks will be picked up by the sellers that evening.
30% of each sale will be donated to Shifting Gears to help support our programs that help break barriers preventing women from experiencing the outdoors and creating a more inclusive world.

Bellingham Bike Swap
2026-06-21 07:30 - 16:00
The Bellingham Bike Swap allows the Bellingham Community to purchase pre-owned bikes or gear at a lower cost, enabling them to experience the joys and benefits of biking. The Bellingham Bike Swap is a space for community members to sell, shop, and simply share in the greatness of the Bellingham outdoor community.
Date: June 21, 2026
Drop off: 7:30 – 10 AM
Shop the Swap 1 – 4 PM
Fishermen’s Pavilion – Zuanich Point Park.
More info found at www.letsshiftgears.org/bikeswap

Live Music - Saltwater Cowboys
2026-06-20 19:00 - 21:00
Join us in the Acme Diner Beer Garden for a relaxing summer night of live music with the Saltwater Cowboys!
Bringing their signature blend of trop-rock and island-inspired country music, the Saltwater Cowboys deliver feel-good tunes that are perfect for kicking back with friends and enjoying a beautiful evening outdoors. Featuring guitarist Michael Handron and special guest percussionist Scott Brown-Davis, this talented duo creates a fun, easygoing atmosphere you won’t want to miss.
📍 Acme Diner Beer Garden
🌿 Outdoor Beer Garden Show
🪑 Bring your lawn chairs and settle in
🍔 Delicious food from Acme Diner
🍻 Cold drinks in the beer garden
🛍️ Local artists and craft vendors will be set up throughout the beer garden
🎵 No cover charge!
Spend the evening browsing unique handmade goods from talented local artists and makers while enjoying great music, food, and drinks in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Whether you’re a fan of island vibes, country favorites, or just looking for a great way to spend a summer evening, come join us for good music, local shopping, and great company.
More info at www.acme-diner.com

Walking Meditation + Sound Bath
2026-06-20 16:00 - 2026-07-14 17:30
Join Ruby to celebrate the solstice and new moon with at least 15 minutes of walking meditation followed by an hour-long sound bath. Bring a yoga mat, blanket
or sleeping bag, and dress appropriately!
DAY/DATES/TIMES:
Session 1: Solstice Saturday / June 20, 4:00-5:30 pm
Session 2: New Moon Tuesday / July 14, 6:00-7:30 pm
AGES: All ages (recommended 7 years and older)
COST: $30
Website: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=walking%20meditation&viewMode=list

BAAY Summer Bash
2026-06-20 14:00 - 17:00
Kick off the summer with your friends from BAAY! The Summer Bash is a family-friendly celebration of creativity, connection, and joy. This year’s festivities will include fun games and activities, food and drinks for purchase, plus some special performances celebrating the past year of BAAY productions. Doors open at 2:00 PM with a showcase from 3:00-5:00 PM. Admission is by donation — all proceeds go to BAAY’s student scholarship fund!

Gale Pfueller Track Classic
2026-06-20 10:00 - 12:00
Get ready for some fun running on the track! All ages are invited to join in. Gather your friends and family to enter a relay race or see how fast you can run a mile or a lap around the track! This is a Greater Bellingham Running Club event honoring a beloved longtime founder of the club, Gale Pfueller.
Get the scoop at
https://www.gbrc.net/races/the-gale-pfueller-track-classic/

Solstice Splash
2026-06-19 16:30 - 20:00
Join us at the Community Boating Center for our biggest Solstice Splash celebration and fundraiser yet! Celebrate the longest day of the year with sailing, paddling, and waterfront fun on Bellingham Bay, guided by CBC’s talented youth sailors and instructors. Enjoy live music, giant bubbles, raffle prizes, and try your hand at our first-ever dunk tank for the chance to send a few CBC staff members swimming (we’re scared). Tickets include a meal from Sammies Vegan and a beverage coupon for you to take in the view from our beer garden (21+), with beer, wine, mocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages available (Kiddo friendly areas available as well!) Last year, CBC provided more than 20,000 youth participant hours on the water, and every ticket purchased helps support scholarships, youth programs, and free community enrichment opportunities.
Date: June 19
Time: 4:30PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Community Boating Center
Website: https://www.boatingcenter.org/

Skagit Symphony: Season 47 Open House
2026-06-17 15:00 - 18:00
Skagit Symphony: Season 47 Open House
Wednesday, June 17th, 2026, 3pm-6pm
McIntyre Hall
2501 E College Way, Mount Vernon WA
We are excited to host Skagit Symphony’s second annual Open House at McIntyre Hall! A fun FREE event where you can enjoy beautiful music provided by Skagit Symphony musicians, meet and chat with musicians and personnel while you enjoy refreshments, try out your seats in the hall. The box office will be open, and staff will be on hand to help you with any questions about ticketing.
Questions? Call the Symphony office at 360-848-9336 or email info@skagitsymphony.com
FREE entry, please RSVP: https://skagitsymphony.networkforgood.com/events/102056-season-47-open-house

All Comers Track and Field
2026-06-15 18:00 - 2026-08-17 21:00
All Comers is a Bellingham tradition where generations of participants, from first-time competitors to seasoned athletes, come together to race, jump, and throw! Whether you’re sprinting the 100 meters, launching a shot put, or soaring in the high jump, there’s an event for everyone. Open to all ages and skill levels, this welcoming series is all about fun, friendly competition, and community spirit. Lace up your sneakers, bring your friends, and join us on the track! For the full event schedule, course records, and more, visit cob.org/races. Pre-registration required. Thank you to Coldwell Banker Bain for their continued support.
TIMES: Check-in begins: 5:15 pm, First event: 6:00 pm
AGES: 2 years and older
COST: $6 per person per meet, $45 Individual Season
(includes shirt!), $125 Family Pass (up to 5 members
same household, no t-shirt).
Website: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=all%20comers&viewMode=list
