• Full Moon Sound Bath with Kristi

    Experience a deeply restorative and relaxing soundscape with Kristi. She will guide you in gentle breath awareness to settle your nervous system and carry you into profound rejuvenation with gentle gong play and harmonizing tones. 7PM Friday May 1 at The Firehouse in Fairhaven. Please bring a yoga mat and PLENTY floor padding to remain comfortable while reclined. Seated and chair meditation also welcome....

  • Community Boating Center Opening Day

    Opening Day is a celebration of the Community Boating Center's reopening for the 2026 summer season with a fun-packed day of activities for the whole family! Opening Day features more than just first rentals and classes – it’s your opportunity to dust off your skills and reconnect with the...

  • Birchwood Garden Club’s 33rd Annual Plant Sale!

    Birchwood Garden Club's 2026 Plant Sale! Saturday, May 2, 2026 Bellingham Central Library, Lower Level 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM It is said that April showers bring May flowers. May flowers will also be found at the 33rd Annual Plant Sale of the Birchwood Garden Club on Saturday, May 2. The Plant Sale will be held in the lower level conference room of the Bellingham Public Library, 210 Central...

  • Charles Villiers: Untethered

    Cordata Gallery invites you to ‘Charles Villiers: Untethered’—the first comprehensive exhibition of art by local artist Charles Villiers. Featuring works across a wide range of materials and disciplines, the exhibition offers a rare look at the breadth of Villiers’ practice. From experimental pieces to fully realized works, visitors will experience an artist driven by curiosity, constant reinvention,...

  • Procession of the Species

    Mark your calendars — Whatcom County’s favorite celebration of art, nature, and community is back! We’re teaming up with Gabriel’s Art Kids again,...

  • Spring Car Show

    Sunday, May 3, 2026 9am - 2pm 1731 Labounty Dr, 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)...

  • May the 4th Be With You

    A super fun, hands-on Star Wars™ workshop! Use green screen magic to transport yourself to a galaxy far, far away, and bring your favorite scenes to life with stop-motion animation. Make spaceships zoom, droids dance, and lightsaber duels. Perfect for kids who love Star Wars™ and making movies. Costumes encouraged. $30, pre-registration required. Website: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=may%20the%204th&viewMode=list

  • Whatcom Literacy Council’s 30th Annual Trivia Bee

    Join us for an evening of fun, friendly competition, and community impact at the 30th Annual Whatcom Literacy Council Trivia Bee! Gather your team and test your knowledge across a wide range of trivia topics in this lively, interactive event. Teams will compete using a new trivia format this year, with answers submitted right from your phone—making gameplay fast-paced and engaging for all. Whether you’re a...

  • Whatcom in Food & Stories

    KMRE 88.3 FM is approaching its 20th anniversary! We're doing something special for our fundraiser this year: a one-night-only gathering designed to delight the...

  • Prototypes for Play | Rising Tide Speaker Series with the Zenga Bros

    Join Paper Whale for the return of the Rising Tide Speaker Series on May 8, featuring brothers Christian and Benny Zenga. Through their work in kinetic sculpture, they explore how experimentation, community, and hands-on making can transform space and perspective. Ease into the night with live...

  • JR Ski to Sea

    Do you have a young athlete (or a few!) between the ages of 8 and 18? The Jr Ski to Sea Race is a team relay event open to all participants in that age range, featuring four legs: downhill skiing or snowboarding, running, mountain biking, and kayaking. Ski to Sea The race takes place across two spectacular locations — Mt. Baker Ski Area and Lake Padden — making it a true showcase of everything Whatcom County has to...