Join Skagit Valley Larder for an educational cheese pairing workshop at their recently opened Mount Vernon wine shop, cheese counter, and cafe. A representative from Garden Path Fermentation, a Skagit Valley hyper local producer that makes beer, wine, cider, and mead, will provide five 2-ounce pours of their unique drinks. Sip the drinks, try the paired cheeses and accouterments, and learn the stories behind them and why they work so well together. 6-8 p.m., Skagit Valley...

 This annual birding festival takes advantage of the on-coming spring to view the birds migrating over the Pacific Flyway. Check out bird spotting locations around the waters of Blaine, Birch Bay, and Semiahmoo; go on guided field trips and birding...

  Would you consider yourself an artist? Can you hold a pencil, a pen, or a paintbrush? If so, the “Face-Off” portrait drawing competition may be for you. For a $25 entry fee, teams of two...

This arts festival, organized by Allied Arts of Whatcom County, is a newer annual spring event celebrating the diverse cultures that make up Whatcom County. People from many different backgrounds exhibit “what makes their culture unique through f ine art, craft, food, song, dance, storytelling,” or any such creative practice. A schedule with workshops, performances, and talks accompanies craft and food vendors for an altogether illuminating event. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. both days, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Ave.,...

This festive run/walk offers runners of all ages and abilities an active way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! The race will start at the corner of West Laurel Street and Cornwall Avenue, follow either a 5K or 8k map, then finish at the 1000 block of Railroad Avenue, followed by awards at Boundary Bay Brewery. Festive green attire is heavily encouraged! 10 a.m., Bellingham, 360.778.8000, cob.org