• Allied Arts of Whatcom County Members Show

    Allied Arts is delighted to present the 2026 Annual Members Show this February at the downtown Bellingham Gallery. This year’s show includes creations from nearly 100 Allied Arts members, ranging from professional artists, students, to new or emerging artists. From traditional painting to contemporary sculpting, photography and everything in between, this year’s show will reveal the prodigious talent within the Whatcom community. Allied Arts is a non-profit gallery; all proceeds from sales go towards supporting...

  • Salish Seed Swap

    Salish Seed Swap Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 12 pm - 3:00 pm At the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship (Downstairs) 1207...

  • Valentine’s Day Party

    Celebrate the day of love with the ones you love! Families of 2nd graders and younger are invited to play and wear festive outfits, make crafts, and win prizes playing games at our booths....

  • Natural Dye and Shibori Workshop with Serafima Zavorotny and Fiona Ferguson

    https://www.whatcommuseum.org/event/striking-scarves-natural-dye-and-shibori-workshop/ Brighten up the winter months with natural dyes. Learn how to use plants to create vibrant, wearable art in this introduction to dye making. Participants will explore common natural dyes like madder and weld, learn how to achieve long-lasting color, and experiment with making simple dyes using kitchen scraps, like avocado skins. Next, participants will learn traditional shibori (Japanese tie dye) techniques to create fun patterns on test pieces, then will jump into creating a custom dyed silk...

  • Good Spins Pint Night

    Join us for a night of music, drinks, and community at Good Spins Pint Night at El Sueñito Brewing (1926 Humboldt Street, Bellingham). On Monday, Feb. 9 from 7–9 p.m., enjoy vinyl spun by Ritual Records while supporting the Volunteer Center of Whatcom County. For every drink sold, $1 will be donated to help volunteers meet real needs in our community—like driving older adults to medical appointments. It’s an easy way to give back while...

  • Understanding Conflict

    Understanding Conflict Time: Feb 10th & 17th, 2-5 pm Location: Virtual on Zoom Fee: $125, sliding scale and group discounts available Website: https://www.whatcomdrc.org/understanding-conflict Intro to Conflict Resolution: This, two-part, 6-hour,...

  • Love on the Vine: A Valentine’s Paint & Sip

    Join us in the Garden Room for a fun and relaxed Paint & Sip experience. Enjoy a glass of wine, finger foods, and great company while creating a Valentine’s-themed painting designed by Paint For Joy. With step-by-step guidance and room to personalize your piece, this...

  • The Art of Accountability

    The Art of Accountability Date: Thursday, Feb12, 2p - 5p In Person at the WDRC Fee: $75 Website: https://www.whatcomdrc.org/art-of-accountability Description: Join us for a dynamic learning experience focused on the art of accountability and why it is a critical foundation of positive and enduring relationships. In this interactive workshop you...

  • Rising Tide Speaker Series, presented by Paper Whale | Unbreakable: The Power of Never Giving Up

    Join Paper Whale for the first Rising Tide speaker series event of 2026, featuring local endurance athlete Kacie Cleveland. Hear her inspiring story of overcoming heart failure, breaking records and pushing limits—including inline skating across the U.S. in 47 days. Enjoy live jazz, short community stories, a Q&A and stick around for a neon-fueled roller disco afterparty with DJ Loveli. Generously supported by the Project Neighborly Fund of the Whatcom Community Foundation. Tickets...

  • Valentines Masquerade Party

    Get ready for an unforgettable evening where mystery meets indulgence. Presented by the Hotel Bellwether Nightclub & Three Sisters Productions, we invite you to indulge all of your senses at our Valentines Masquerade Party on Friday, February 13th from 7 PM to 11 PM in the Bellwether Ballroom. Dress up, grab your mask and join...

  • Valentines Day Share the Love Petting Zoo

    Come to the farm and interact with over 100 four-legged animals plus the two-legged ones. This is an INDOOR event as our barn is large enough to house all of the animals and an arena. More information including a list of animals can be found at MagicalCarouselMinis.com. This is...