• Roots & Rivers: A Benefit for RE Sources

    We invite you to Roots & Rivers, an evening fundraiser along the waterfront dedicated to protecting clean water across Northwest Washington. Hosted at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, this event brings together story, place, and local action. We are honored to welcome Healing Through Hope, Nooksack storytellers who...

  • Backpacking Basics with Her Backpacking Prep

    Interested in backpacking? Looking for other adults to backpack with? Taken a few trips but it's been a while? On Wednesday, May 20th at 7 PM, join Kate from Her Backpacking Prep for a free workshop on backpacking basics: skills, gear, and human connection. You'll walk away with a three step plan to get...

  • Doreen Wynja “The Spirited Garden: Creative Private Retreats”

    A Visual Presentation of 17 Garden-makers in the Pacific Northwest Thursday, May 21, 2026 Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect Street, Bellingham 7PM - Doors open at 6:30pm Tickets: $10 Members, $15 General We are delighted to welcome photographer Doreen Wynja who will share highlights from her stunning new book, The Spirited Garden: Creative Private Retreats (Rizzoli, 2025). Her images capture the richly...

  • Chasing Sunsets, Artist Reception with Andrea Kendall

    The Studio at Istari Creative hosts an artist's reception for Chasing Sunsets, new paintings by Andrea Kendall. Watercolor and mixed media on paper, atmospheric and layered work exploring light, landscape, and the...

  • LIVE MUSIC _ Haley and the Haymakers

    Summer is right around the corner—come enjoy live music in the Acme Diner beer garden! Join us on May 22nd from 6–8 PM for a live performance by Haley & the...

  • Lummi Island Artists’ Tour

    Lummi Island Artists' Studio Tour. Free. Over 30 artists and artisans present a wide variety of creations. Tour small group and individual studios. Free tour map available at The Islander next to ferry landing. Saturday and Sunday.

  • Lummi Island Memorial Weekend Art Tour

    In addition to featured glass artist, Art Hohl, enjoy the work of over 30 artists and craftspeople showing at 14 locations around the island: paintings, drawings, prints, note cards, jewelry, photography, sculpture,...

  • Skagit Valley Farmers Market

    The Skagit Valley Farmers Market is a vibrant gathering place where local farmers, artisans, and food vendors come together to share the best of the region. With fresh...

  • Twin Sisters Mobile Market Kick-Off & Spring Fundraiser

    Join us Tuesday, May 26th (5 - 7:30pm) at El Sueñito Brewing in Bellingham for our annual Spring Fundraiser & Market Kick-Off Event! Come shop our mobile market truck for seasonal produce, local meats, salmon, jam, honey and more. Plus, bid on some awesome local prizes in our silent auction from businesses like Mallard Ice Cream, Storia Cucina, Vital Climbing Gym, Third Planet, and more! El Sueñito will be donating $1...

  • Shoestring Circus in Bellingham

    Shoestring Circus returns with a dreamlike, story-driven circus production that leans into absurdity, physical mastery, and unapologetic beauty. Guided by two counting sheep, the show explores the logic of dreams through aerial...

  • Birds of a Feather Bash

    Birds of a Feather Bash Friday May 29, 5-8:30pm (5-6pm VIP cocktail hour) Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Ave, Bellingham Join us for this feather raising, bird-themed celebration benefiting Wild Whatcom. Enjoy an unforgettable...

  • Puzzle Hustle

    Join us for a night of fun where teams of up to four will have 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete the same 500-piece jigsaw...