• Live Music – Saltwater Cowboys

    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...

  • Bellingham Bike Swap

    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...

  • Bellingham Bike Swap

    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...

  • Father’s Day Car Show

    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...

  • Bellingham Bike Swap

    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...

  • Ready, Set, Explore! Backpacking 101

    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...

  • Jazz with cellist Ben Shirley and saxophonist Jeff Crompton

    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...

  • 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...

  • Adulting: The Final Exam

    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...

  • 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...

  • A Glimpse of Nature Botanical Watercolors by Sarah Dickinson

    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.