• Free Community Clothing Swap

    We are hosting another free community clothing swap! If you're cleaning out closets, save items to swap & share with friends and neighbors. When: Saturday, June 18th from 10am-2pm Where: 2000 W North Street, Bellingham What: Clothing swap for all ages, genders, sizes, styles, seasons. Bring clothes you want to exchange (not required) and take whatever items you need/want. Leftover items go to non-profits and shelters in Whatcom county including Engedi Refuge, YWCA, and WeCare. Last September...

  • Padden Triathlon

    ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Padden Triathlon is an excellent first, second, or twenty-second triathlon. Our course is simple, beautiful, and well-staffed. In an effort to make this a race you’ll enjoy year after year, we’ve made everything as simple as possible, so on race day, you can focus on the event. Our goal is to make the Padden Triathlon the best organized, most affordable, chip-timed event you’ll do all summer. Please...

  • Family Promise of Whatcom County Bed Race

    Friends, families, coworkers, congregations, everyone! Gather your team and get ready to race to end family homelessness! Challenge friends and family to build a race...

  • Freedom Vans Van Gathering

    Join us for our annual van meet up at the Freedom Vans shop! This is an opportunity to bring the van...

  • Return to the Peppermint

    Trish Harding has been invited to show her recent work at Gallery at Third & Main. Returning to a location where she and her high school friends enjoyed hamburgers & fries known then as The Peppermint. Her work will reflect images of Lummi Island where she lived while attending Ferndale Schools. contact trish.harding@studio-ufo.net www.studio-ufo.net www.gallery3rdmain.com

  • Wet Lands/Dry Lands

    New work by Trish Harding as she responds to the dichotomy of climate change, including pastel & oil paintings. contact Lindsey@jansensenartcenter.org or trish.harding@studio-ufo.net www.jansenartcenter.org www.studio-ufo.net

  • Tour de Whatcom

    Enjoy all that the Northwest has to offer in one beautiful ride! Mt. Baker, Lake Whatcom, valleys, rivers, farmland, and beaches.  With rides varying from 22 miles to 100, you’ll find a great ride for every member of the family.  A portion of proceeds benefit local charities,...

  • Samish Island Arts Festival

    Come to our 24th Samish Island Community Arts Festival without taking a ferry, it’s held at 11292 Blue Heron Rd on Samish Island. We’ll include up to 40 artists selling woodworking, jewelry, glass,...

  • Gatka Martial Arts Show

    It’s First Friday Artwalk, come out for a free showing of a local Sikh martial arts Gatka Team! Originated in Punjab in the 15th century, Gatka is a style of stick-fighting, intended to simulate swords. DAY/DATE: Friday, August 5 TIME: 6:00-7:00 pm AGES:...

  • Allied Arts presents: Looking Forward, Facing Back

    Opening Reception: Friday, August 5, 2022, 6:00-9:00 pm Exhibit runs August 5-27, 2022, 11:00-4:00 pm Allied Arts of Whatcom County invites you to our exhibit Looking Forward, Facing Back. This installment, featuring the work of Erin Libby, Jessica Silver, Lyz Staman, and Susan Cohen Raphael, will send you on a time travelling journey through the whimsical and surreal dream worlds of these...