• Bellingham Repertory Dance Summer Teen Intensive

    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...

  • Radio Forever Festival

    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...

  • Rascal Rodeo

    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 and developmental disabilities. Participants can take part in various activities including simulated cow milking, safe and fun simulated bull rides, riding real horses, roping barrel steers, and other fun opportunities meant to include all participants regardless of their ability levels....

  • Noisy Waters Mural Festival

    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 including: spray painting workshops, bicycled-powered mural tours, yoga, kids and teens painting, artist print sales, a libations bar, live music...

  • SPARK in the Park: Fun with Flight

    This year SPARK is putting the PARK in SPARK Museum! Spark your curiosity this summer with the SPARK museum's series of science...

  • 9th Annual Lummi Island Reefnet Festival

    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,...

  • Reflections of the Land; Himalayan Paintings and Cascadian Basketry

    ‘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...

  • Waterfront Arts Market

    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 for a friendly art battle, in which muralists will have three days to paint 8’x’8’ portable walls on public display, and...

  • Race for the Underdogs 5K

    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...

  • First Time Homebuyer Class

    Join us and our guest Amy Baker to learn about first-time home buying on Tuesday, August 19th at Goods Local Brews (2620 Northwest Ave.) at 6 pm. Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, and we’re here to...

  • North Sound Voices Film Festival

    The North Sound Voices Film Fest will be the first of its kind in our region – a compelling event to educate, inspire, and motivate advocacy...

  • Redmond Wine Walk

    Join us on Friday, August 22 from 5-8 PM for a fun-filled evening of wine, live music and lively company at the fourth annual Redmond Wine Walk. Discover new wines from this year's featured Washington wineries curated by Seattle Uncorked. Celebrate WAugust, the 31-day celebration of Washington wines, with a romantic date night or lively gathering with friends, family, and colleagues while enjoying complimentary tastings at shops, restaurants, and businesses across Redmond...