Bellingham Alive

Waffle Giveback Tuesdays
2026-03-24 17:00 - 22:00 (America/Denver)
Waffle Giveback Tuesdays
March 24th, 5-10p
15% of food and drink sales donated!
Supporting: Habitat for Humanity
Raffle, Waffles, Cocktails and More!
More information: sweetaswaffles.com
Trashion Show

Sweeney Todd (school edition)
2026-03-27 19:00 - 2026-03-28 20:30, 2026-03-28 14:00 - 2026-03-29 15:30, 2026-04-03 19:00 - 2026-04-04 20:30, 2026-04-04 14:00 - 2026-04-05 15:30
An unjustly exiled barber returns to 19th century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett’s luck sharply shifts when Todd’s thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up. “Sweeney Todd” is performed by BAAY students in grades 8-12 and is rated PG-13 (parental guidance strongly recommended).

38th Annual Fairhaven Neighbors Plant & Tree SAle
2026-03-28 10:00 - 15:00
Saturday, March 28th, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, at Hillcrest parking lot, corner of Old Fairhaven Pkwy & 14th St.
Welcome spring with an amazing assortment of plants – veggie starts, flowers, herbs, native and specialty plants, bamboo, trees, berries, ornamentals – from local and regional growers. The sale benefits non-profit Fairhaven Neighbors and a portion of profits are shared with other community non-profits, in past donating to Bellingham Food Bank, Friends of the Family Resource Center, and the Community Boating Center. Admission is free and all are welcome. Shoppers are encouraged to bring their own boxes for transporting purchases. Experienced gardeners and novices – inspiration and perfect plants await.
www.Facebook.com/FairhavenPlantAndTreeSale

Roaring 20s Absinthe Party
2026-03-28 19:00 - 23:00
An Evening in the Jazz Age
The year is 1926. The lights are low, the band is hot, and the night is just beginning…
Join us in our historic grand ballroom for an unforgettable celebration inspired by the glamour, mischief, and magnetic energy of the Roaring Twenties. Your evening opens with a complimentary absinthe welcome cocktail, followed by an elegant spread of chef-curated hors d’oeuvres.
A live band will set the mood with the irresistible sounds of the era – whether you prefer to sway from a distance or take to the dance floor. A tarot reader will be on hand to reveal what fortunes the night may hold, and our vintage photo booth will capture proof that you were there when the champagne sparkled and the music played on.
A full cocktail menu, including a traditional absinthe ritual, will be available for purchase, along with beer, wine, and thoughtfully crafted non-alcoholic options.
Attire inspired by the 1920s is warmly encouraged – sequins, suspenders, silk gloves, sharp tailoring, and all.
Raise a glass. Lose track of time. Let the evening unfold.
Space is limited – secure your spot early!

Fix It Fair
2026-03-29 12:00 - 15:00
Kulshan on Kentucky, a.k.a K2, is hosting The Bellingham Fix It Fair on Sunday, March 29th
FREE
* Clothes Mending
* Small Appliance Repair
* Knife Sharpening
* Bike Repair
* Jewelry Repair
* Good VIbes
* Small appliance repair by NW Free Repair includes just about anything you can carry in that is not gas powered- sewing machines, vacuum cleaners, lamps, hand tools, electronics, and so much more. These folks are incredibly talented and capable.
* Clothing mending includes patches, button fixes, pocket holes, sweater holes, and more! Please limit your items to one & be prepared to return at a later time.
* Jewelry repair can include jump ring fixes and minor repairs.
* Knife sharpening & Pruners. Please limit two items per person & be prepared to return at a later time for we hand-sharpen with whetstones and this is labor-intensive work!
* Bike repair includes brake checks and basic service.
* Shoe polishing includes basic shoe polishing and cleanup.
This is a volunteer-run event. All of the repairs we do are free or by donation.

Birchwood Garden Club's April 1st Meeting
2026-04-01 19:00 - 21:00
Birchwood Garden Club
Established 1931-Bellingham, Washington
Planting Seeds of Friendship throughout our Community
April Topic:
Gardening With Wildflowers with Molly Hashimoto
The April 1, 2026 meeting of the Birchwood Garden Club will be held in the Rotunda Room of the Old City Hall Museum, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA 98225. Doors open at 6:30 PM.
Our speaker for the evening will be Molly Hashimoto. Molly is a gifted artist and teacher who is loved for her patient tutelage as much as her remarkable paintings. In addition to many years with the North Cascades Institute, she taught at the Haystack Institute, the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology, and the Yosemite Conservancy. She connects students of all ages with nature and with their creative identity through watercolor workshops dedicated to Northwest and Western landscapes.
Molly has previously written three books. “Trees of the West,” “Colors of the West,” and “Birds of the West.”
Her latest book is “Wildflowers of the West.” On April 1st she will tell us about wildflowers that we can use in our gardens.
Please join us for what promises to be a most interesting presentation.
www.mollyhashimoto.com
Birchwood Garden Club membership is open to anyone in Whatcom or Skagit Counties. You are invited to join us at our monthly meetings where we will have membership brochures to join. Check out our website, www.birchwoodgardenclub.org to see the fun activities and community services our club does! You can also join us on Instagram and Facebook @ Birchwood Garden Club.

Preschool Open Gym
2026-04-02 09:00 - 2026-06-11 12:00
Join us for the perfect dry place for your preschooler to have some fun. Bring a scooter or favorite active toy, no bicycles please. We provide balls, hoops, mats, and music for everyone’s enjoyment. Socialize with other parents while your preschooler plays with other children! Program is staffed; however adult supervision is required at all times.
DAYS/DATES:
Tuesdays & Thursdays / April 2-June 11
(closed April 7, 9, and May 7)
Cost:
$20 April or May, $10 June
Website: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=preschool%20open%20gym&viewMode=list

Private Thoughts: Artist Opening with Paul Niemi
2026-04-02 17:00 - 20:00
Join us at Martini Mercantile for Private Thoughts: Surreal Tricklings from the Mind of Paul Niemi. Paul’s intricate ink drawings feel like quiet transmissions from the subconscious, where lines wander, hidden worlds emerge, and reality blurs just a little. It’s thoughtful, mysterious, and the kind of work you can stare at for a long time and still discover something new.
Stop in, meet the artist, and spend an evening wandering through Paul’s beautifully peculiar universe.

Live Online Gardening Green course begins April 2!
2026-04-02 18:00 - 19:30
Discover the secrets to vibrant, lower-maintenance, and environmentally friendly landscaping with WSU Whatcom County Extension’s Gardening Green courses.
The 5-session course begins April 2.
LIVE online via Zoom
Thursdays: 4/2, 4/9, 4/23, 4/30 from 6pm – 7:30 pm and on
Saturday 5/2 from 10 am to 12 pm
Cost: $56 for a soil test
You’ll learn how to:
• Cultivate healthy soils, and conserve water
• Reduce maintenance
• Create naturally beautiful gardens that are bird and pollinator friendly
• Help to keep our lakes and rivers clean
And you’ll get started on a customized landscaping plan!
Participants will receive a coupon from a local nursery!
To learn more and register go to: https://extension.wsu.edu/whatcom/nr/gardening-green/

All Things Baker
2026-04-02 19:00 - 20:30
All Things Baker: Backcountry Night
Join Backcountry Essentials & Beacon Guidebooks on April 2 at 7pm for an evening of spring touring tips, stories from Mount Baker, and a community roundtable on access, snowpack, and sharing the mountains with Cascade Mountain Ascents, NWAC, and others.
Stick around for a raffle benefiting the Cascade Backcountry Alliance, with prizes from MountainFLOW Eco-Wax, Traverse Equipment, and Rocky Talkie.

Rexville Grange Art & Music Show
2026-04-03 10:00 - 2026-04-12 05:00
April 3, 4, 5 & 10, 11, 12
Along the Skagit Valley Tulip Route
Over 25 artists present contemporary fine art along with live music throughout this welcoming event.
Art forms include: paintings, prints, ceramics, jewelry, paper art, photography, engraved gifts, and mixed media.
A Six Day Event: 10 am- 5 pm
Rexville Grange
19299 Rexville Grange Road
Mt Vernon
360-391-1734
www.rexvillegrangeartandmusic.com

Recycled Art & Resource Expo
2026-04-03 11:00 - 2026-04-25 16:00
Come join us at the Annual Recycled Art and Reuse Expo (RARE) this April. RARE celebrates the creative use of recycled pieces through a juried art exhibit at Allied Arts Gallery. We also spotlight art organizations and facilities promoting sustainability. Our goal for this exhibit is to educate the community on the ways art contributes to sustainability, and to leave you with new and resourceful ideas that highlight the importance of creative reusage.
This event is made possible in part by generous sponsorship from Cascadia Daily News.
Learn more at https://www.alliedarts.org/rare/

Cars und Kaffe
2026-04-04 10:00 - 12:00
We are hosting a free cars and coffee event with the local Porsche club on Saturday April 4th starting at 10am at our shop, Northwest European Autoworks. All cars are welcome. There will be free coffee provided by Woods and pastries while supplies last. You can contact me at 208-687-3718 or meghan.elford@yahoo.com. Our website is nweuropean.com

Bellingham Farmers Market Opening Day
2026-04-04 10:00 - 14:00
Join us for Opening Day at the Bellingham Farmers Market as we kick off a new season. Welcome back your favorite farmers, crafters, and artisan food makers, and shop early-season produce, fresh bread and pastries, locally made goods, and prepared foods ready to enjoy on site. We’ll mark the start of the season with the traditional cabbage toss, plus giveaways and special activities!

Stones Throw Brewery's 10th Anniversary Block Party!
2026-04-04 12:00 - 20:00
Join us to celebrate Stones Throw’s 10th year of business with a block party from 12-8pm on April 4th! Free, Family Friendly, with live music and food trucks. We hope to see you there! More information can be found at https://www.stonesthrowbrewery.com/st-events/10-year-anniversary-block-party

Easter Brunch
2026-04-05 09:30 - 14:00
Celebrate Easter Sunday with a delicious brunch in the heart of downtown. Join us for a festive buffet featuring seasonal dishes, fresh pastries, live stations, and plenty of family-friendly options.
Highlights include:
• A carving station with Chuckanut Bay bourbon-apricot glazed smoked ham
• A live pancake station with fresh berries, whipped cream, maple syrup, and chocolate sauce
• Farm-fresh scrambled eggs, applewood smoked bacon, sausage, and roasted potato hash
• Deviled eggs, mini lox tartines, carrot cake overnight oats, and baby gem wedge salad
• An artisanal pastry selection with mini croissants, macarons, breads, whipped butter, and preserves
Refreshments include infused waters, juice bar selections, and coffee & tea. Bloody Marys, Irish coffees, and mimosas will also be available à la carte.
Family friendly!
Kids can enjoy the full brunch buffet along with a special kids table featuring cereal, oatmeal, fruit, and yogurt.
Sunday, April 5
9:30 AM – 2:30 PM$60 per person | $30 children 10 & under | 5 & under free
Bring your friends and family and enjoy Easter brunch in the warm, welcoming atmosphere of Chuckanut Bay Distillery.

Spring Break Camp
2026-04-06 09:00 - 2026-04-10 15:00
A week off from school? Yes please! Let’s play games,
make fun things, and be silly all week at camp!
DAYS/DATES: Monday-Friday / April 6-10
TIME: 9:00 am–3:00 pm
AGES: 7–12 years
LOCATION: Bloedel Donovan Community Building
COST: $220
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/activity/search/detail/40780?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true

Planting and Care for Dahlias
2026-04-08 19:00 - 20:30
Join us this evening for a fun and informative class led by internationally renowned Dahlia experts Steve and Sandy Boley. Throughout tonight’s discussion
and presentation, you will learn everything needed to grow healthy, happy and vibrant plants including when to plant, what types of soil and settings are best, which varietals thrive in our climate, and so much more. This class is perfectly timed to ask all your planting questions! Pre-registration required.
Cost: $10
Website: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/activity/search/detail/41410?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true

Scottish Country Dancing
2026-04-08 19:00 - 2026-05-27 20:30
This is the social dancing of Scotland, and one of the root influences of US folk dance. In this 7-week session you will learn basic steps and figures that build into fun group dances. Recommended footwear: soft soled shoes or slippers. On April 29 we host a special open Dance Social with live music — no registration required. Best for those with some SCD experience, but newcomers are welcome to observe. Visit bellinghamscd.org for more information. No class 4/29.
Website: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/activity/search/detail/41411?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true

Tai Chi Flow
2026-04-09 09:00 - 2026-05-14 10:15
Nourish your nervous system and awaken your vitality! Experience a gentle, empowering practice that activates your body’s natural capacity to heal while nourishing the nervous system. Through movement, breath, and intention, Tai Chi Flow supports you in finding balance from within. Rooted in the graceful Yang-style 24 forms, this class also incorporates joyful group play, partner work, and guided exploration to help you move from your own inner wisdom. Whether you’re new to Tai Chi or returning to the path, this practice offers a steady foundation for cultivating grounded peace, vitality, and ease –in both body and spirit. Spring Chun Cheng is the co-founder of Dancing Tao Tai Chi School and has been practicing Tai Chi for three decades.
Cost: $90 per 6 week session.
Session 1: April 9-May 14
Session 2: May 21-June 25
Session 3: July 9-August 13
Website: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=tai%20chi&viewMode=list

Discover First Impulse Painting
2026-04-10 13:00 - 14:00
A FREE info session to find out if First Impulse Painting is a fit for you! Explore the resources you already possess within you to express your unique creative nature. No skill, talent or previous experience needed!
https://www.jansenartcenter.org/events/come-discover-more-about-this-unique-upcoming-class-series-access-creativity-with-first-impulse-painting-5/

Sound Therapy
2026-04-10 17:30 - 2026-08-28 18:30
Bring a blanket and yoga mat and enjoy soothing sound vibrations of Himalayan singing bowls, gongs, and bells for deep relaxation. Sessions are hosted by either Everitt Allen of Sound Therapy of the Pacific Northwest, Kristi Moseley of Mystic Heart, or Ruby Koa of Inspire Studio.
Session 1: April 10 with Ruby
Session 2: May 15 with Everitt
Session 3: June 5 with Kristi
No July Session
Session 4: August 28 with Everitt
$15 each session.
Website:
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=sound%20therapy&viewMode=list

Rising Tide Speaker Series with Vina Brown | Ancestral Geometry
2026-04-10 19:00 - 22:30
Join Paper Whale for the Rising Tide speaker series, featuring Vina Brown (Haíɫzaqv and Nuu-chah-nulth)—a scholar, artist and wellness advocate whose work centers on honoring Earth, culture and community.
The evening begins with live jazz from the Mark Hunter Trio, followed by live art from Rose Drummond, short stories from local changemakers as part of the “Small Wins” series and a keynote presentation from Vina on the topic of “Ancestral Geometry: She Wove Without Hunger.”
Stick around after the program for an afterparty with Cuban Dance Project.
Take a different approach to your Friday night and connect with your community through story, music and shared experience.
Rising Tide is generously supported by the Project Neighborly Fund of the Whatcom Community Foundation.
Tickets by donation from $10.
Tickets: https://www.paper-whale.com/event-details/rising-tide-ancestral-geometry-she-wove-without-hunger
Friday, April 10, 2026
7–10:30 PM
707 Astor St, Bellingham, WA 98225

Georgetown Steam Plant and Olympic Sculpture Park
2026-04-11 09:30 - 17:30
Travel in time today as we visit one of Seattle’s National Historic Landmarks and then fast-forward to an outdoor contemporary sculpture collection. Our day begins with a docent-led tour at the steam plant highlighting the important role it played beginning in 1906. We’ll break for a no-host lunch before venturing up to the modern-day Olympic Sculpture Park. Please note: Both locations include steps and uneven surfaces and require walking and standing for a long period of time. Depart/return Civic Stadium.
Website: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/activity/search/detail/41401?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true

Mini Ballers
2026-04-11 10:00 - 2026-04-25 11:15
Join us for a positive introduction to team sports! Children and adults play together while coaches lead activities, drills, and mini games helping to build teamwork and basic sport skills. Each week focusing on a different sport. Featured sports include soccer, baseball, and football. Pre-registration required.
For ages 4-6 years and accompanied by an adult.
Cost: $45
Website:
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=mini%20ballers&viewMode=list

Rick Steves: Travel as a Political Act
2026-04-11 19:00 - 21:00
Americans accustomed to global travel find themselves on uncharted ground today — as citizens of a nation whose president is hostile to the governments of countries most visited by Americans. What does this recent rupture of longstanding ties with U.S. allies mean for Americans who travel overseas? America’s foremost travel writer, Rick Steves, believes there’s more to travel than good food and fun in the sun. By venturing out of their comfort zones, American travelers can gain an empathy for the other 96 percent of humanity and a better understanding of the interconnectedness of today’s world. In a provocative slideshow lecture, Rick draws from lessons learned in a lifetime of travel to illustrate how, when Americans “travel as a political act,” they come home with the greatest of all souvenirs: a broader perspective.

Procession of the Species Craft Day!
2026-04-12 13:00 - 2026-04-26 16:00
Bring your creativity and get ready for the Procession of the Species at these free Community Craft Days! Hosted by Gabriel’s Art Kids, these hands-on workshops at Maritime Heritage Park Pavilion will provide all the materials and guidance you need to make costumes, masks, and parade props. All ages can join the fun and bring their artistic visions to life.
DATES:
Sunday April 12 & 26.
Website: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=procession&viewMode=list
