• Shop Small Holiday Makers Market

    Get into the festive spirit and discover unique, locally made gifts while supporting talented artisans at our Shop Small Holiday Makers Market! Join us November 29–30 and December 20–21, 2025 at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal (355 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA). Open Saturday from 12–6 PM and Sunday from 10 AM–5 PM, the market features 50 local makers offering everything from handcrafted soaps and sustainable goods to tasty treats, cozy textiles, candles, and jewelry. Food trucks Dane Good and WTF will...

  • Wine Dinner with Caymus Vineyards

    Join us on Saturday, December 20 at 6:00 PM in the Stars Room for a memorable five-course dinner celebrating the wines of Caymus Vineyards. Enjoy thoughtfully paired seasonal dishes, connect over stories of the vineyard, and experience the winemakers' craftsmanship. Guests will also receive exclusive savings on Caymus wines with their ticket purchase.

  • DIY Gift Making

    What’s better than a homemade gift? Making one of course! At the end of the class, everyone will leave with three handmade gifts. DAY/DATE: Sunday / December 21 TIME: 10:00 am–12:00 pm AGES: 7-12 years LOCATION: Bloedel Donovan Community...

  • Winter Mini Camp

    It’s Winter Break and the kids are out of school! Sign up for one or all three days! Kids will have fun throughout the day as we play games, do crafts & enjoy our time off! Session 1: Monday / December...

  • ‘No School’ Day Trips: Snow Much Fun!

    We're heading to the hills in search of the white and fluffy stuff! Grab your sleds (we'll bring some extra too) for a day of fun as we go...

  • Winter Paint & Sip

    Join Semiahmoo Resort for a winter-inspired Paint & Sip on Tuesday, December 23, from 4–6 PM. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just picking up a brush for fun, you’ll create your own winter masterpiece with step-by-step guidance from our instructor. No experience needed, just a little imagination and a love for the season. All supplies are provided, and tasty food and drink upgrades will be available to keep the creativity (and cocktails) flowing.

  • Christmas Eve Dining Experience

    Join us on Christmas Eve for a memorable night of festive dining at Hotel Bellwether’s Lighthouse Grill, with seatings available from 4–8 p.m. Experience an exquisite holiday menu thoughtfully crafted by Executive Chef Omar Anzuldua and his culinary team, complemented by specialty holiday cocktails and curated wine pairings. Reservations are required.

  • Christmas Feast at Semiahmoo ResortSemiahmoo Resort

    Gather by the sea this Christmas Day, December 25, for a warm and welcoming family-style feast at Semiahmoo Resort. Enjoy a spread of traditional holiday favorites served right to your table, complete with all the fixings and a cozy coastal touch. Two seatings are available at 12 PM and 3 PM in their Stars Room, so you can choose the perfect...

  • Christmas Day Buffet at the Lighthouse Grill

    Come and experience a true Christmas Day feast at the Lighthouse Bar at Hotel Bellwether on Bellingham Bay. We will be serving a display of Favorite Festive Classic Dishes with a Carving Station set up with Prime Rib, Sage Roasted Turkey, Porchetta with Figs, Baked Steelhead with Fennel. A Seafood Display with Fresh Oysters, Local Smoked Fish and Prawn...

  • New Year’s Eve Wine Dinner

    Ring in 2026 with a special evening of fine wine, exquisite food, and seaside celebration. Join Semiahmoo Resort for an exclusive five-course wine dinner featuring Bledsoe Family Winery and Doubleback Winery, two of Walla Walla’s most celebrated estates. This elegant affair begins with a welcome reception and amuse-bouche, where you’ll mix and mingle with fellow guests and winery representatives before taking your seat for a beautifully curated...

  • NYE @ Old City Hall

    Kick off (or wrap up) your New Year’s Eve at the Whatcom Museum! Whether you’re a night owl or planning to turn in early, swing by Old City Hall for...

  • Birchwood Garden Club’s May 7th Meeting #2

    Birchwood Garden Club Established 1931-Bellingham, Washington Planting Seeds of Friendship throughout our Community May Speaker Topic: Fungi in the Garden. The May 7, 2025 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 will be our own Fred M. Rhoades who will talk about “Fungi in the Garden and Yard: The Good, the Bad, and the...