27th ANNUAL SAMISH ISLAND ARTS FESTIVAL Saturday, July 26th, 2025 10am – 4pm 11292 Blue Heron Road, Bow, WA 98232 www.samishisland.net Prepare for a day of creativity, inspiration, and fun in a beautiful setting! Whether you're an art enthusiast, a foodie, or a family looking for an engaging outing, the Samish Island Arts Festival offers something for everyone: • Featuring 40+ LOCAL ARTISTS and MAKERS....
Come celebrate our first ever First Friday! All day we will be pouring bubbles by the glass, which includes access to a free* Queen Tide Oyster raw bar! We will be serving 3 different styles of sparkling wine, including a non-alcoholic option! Oysters are from 4pm - 7pm, and we will be serving wine and happy hour snacks until 8pm. *Free gift with purchase, limit 2 oysters per...
Outdoor theater returns! Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth (BAAY) presents As You Like It, performed by students ages 13-17. This pastoral comedy by William Shakespeare follows its heroine Rosalind as she flees persecution in her uncle’s court. She is accompanied by her cousin Celia and finds safety in the Forest of Arden. It is there that they discover a community of acceptance and transformational love, where all are welcomed and embraced. Grab a...
Join us for BRD’s summer teen intensive! Throughout the week, dancers will develop and hone new skills, train with students from other schools, and learn material from BRD’s professional repertory. Students will take a variety of contemporary dance classes and daily workshops, taught by BRD company dancers and alumni. At the end of the week, students will present their work in a conclusive showing open to family and friends on Friday, August 8 from 2:30-3:30 PM at Presence Studio.
Radio Forever is a FREE outdoor festival celebrating all things community radio. Join us on August 9, 2025 from 4-11 p.m. for music, art, and an experience you’ll never forget. Radio Forever will be held...
The Rascal Rodeo provides an opportunity to foster community and support for those with special abilities and their families. It is a truly heartwarming and fun-filled event open to participants of ALL ages with physical...
The 3rd annual Noisy Waters Mural Festival is back this August 15-17 at The Portal Container Village! Watch 16 renowned muralists live paint and vote for your favorites. Come back for the Sunday afternoon award ceremony to find out which artists are awarded with large-scale murals. There's something for everyone at this the FREE, family-friendly festival...
This year SPARK is putting the PARK in SPARK Museum! Spark your curiosity this summer with the SPARK museum's series of science pop-ups! These drop-in experinces are free to attend and great for all ages. Want more SPARK...
The 9th annual reefnet festival will take place on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 4036 Legoe Bay Rd, Lummi Island. There will be 2 live bands, plus a wine and beer garden, boat rides out to the reefnet gears, arts and craft booths, and plenty of food. Fresh reefnet salmon, corn on the cob, seafood paella, and more! There is plenty...
‘Reflections of the Land; Himalayan Paintings and Cascadian Basketry’ and It’s About Time’s new Gallery Shop will open on Saturday August 16th, running through the end of September. On display will be seldom shown traditional and contemporary works by Nepalese artists from a private collection, alongside captivating baskets woven by members of the Basket Weavers...
Bellingham Makers Market is back again for the Waterfront Arts Market, hosting your favorite local makers. This is your opportunity to shop for art, jewelry, pet supplies, textiles, candles, food, sustainable products, and more! Look for the market on Saturday, August 16th, next to Noisy Waters Mural Festival. More than 4,000+ attendees join the festival...
Join us for Happy Tails Happy Homes’ FIRST-EVER 5K event on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at beautiful Lake Padden in Bellingham, WA! ✨ Lace up and help us support the underdogs—those animals who need a little extra love and care. Every dollar raised goes directly to the animals in our care. 🎽 What to expect: ✔️ A gorgeous trail run/walk through wooded paths & lake views ✔️ Race limited to 150 participants...
