Come to MakeShift!! We have an open art space for anyone to come in and use our art supplies. Paint, Draw, Watercolors and anything your heart desires. Our space is open from 1-3 pm on Fridays.
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GangBall is a fast-paced adaptive sport where players use specially designed wheelchairs to score by carrying a ball across the opponent’s goal line. Combining elements of rugby, basketball, and handball, the sport emphasizes strategy and teamwork. Open to all abilities – all bodies welcome and wheelchairs are provided! DAY/DATES: Mondays / January 5 – March 30 (closed January 19, February 16) TIME: 4:00–6:00 pm AGES: 12 years and older LOCATION: Bloedel... 
Qigong is moving meditation. The benefits of Qigong include physical, mental and emotional well-being. Qigong reduces stress, strengthens the immune system, creates flexibility, speeds healing from injury, promotes restful sleep, relieves anxiety and depression, and much more. Caryn will guide you through simple warm-ups and Qigong forms, ending with a short sitting meditation. Wear comfortable clothing. Instructor Caryn Boyd Diel has been teaching internationally for over 30 years. No experience is necessary.... 
As we enter 2026, a year of new beginnings, this four-part sound bath series invites you to nurture your inner garden. Each month... 
Get creative with the whole family! Pick up a seasonally themed kit containing ready-to-create craft projects that make great seasonal décor. Rec-Tivities are perfect for families who like to decorate for holidays and enjoy creative hands-on activities. They also include trivia, jokes, and recipes to really get your family in the spirit of the season! Kits will be available for pickup beginning the first Friday of each month. Some common household items may be required to... 
Rain once fell sideways on Bellingham’s streets as political rivals traded jabs and secrets echoed off stone and steel. This city hides more than meets the eye-its corners remember... 
Discover the secrets to vibrant, lower-maintenance, and environmentally friendly landscaping with WSU Whatcom County Extension's Gardening Green courses. Saturdays: 2/28, 3/14, 3/28, 4/11, and 4/18 from 9:30am – 11:30am Cost: $42 fee for soil testing The course will also be offered in Birch Bay. To learn more and register for either option go to: https://extension.wsu.edu/whatcom/nr/gardening-green/ 
March 19-April, 2026 Bring It On: An invitational show by regional fine artists: Reno, Houston, Aurich, Lor, Maute, Potter, Sheets, Mueller, VanEtta, Mattix, Wardenburg-Skinner, Longstreet, Meloy, Foreman, Yates. Meloy Gallery 301 W Holly Street Suite D6 Downstairs Bay Street Village Bellingham Hours: Thursdays - Sundays, 12:00-5 pm Meet the Artists: Bellingham First Friday Art Walk on April 3, 5:00-8:00 pm www.meloygallery.com |
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Birchwood Garden Club Established 1931-Bellingham, Washington Planting Seeds of Friendship throughout our Community April Topic: Gardening With Wildflowers with Molly Hashimoto The April 1, 2026 meeting of the Birchwood Garden Club will be... |
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Join us for the perfect dry place for your preschooler to have some fun. Bring a scooter or favorite active toy, no bicycles please. We provide balls, hoops, mats, and music for everyone’s enjoyment. Socialize with other parents while your preschooler plays with other children! Program is staffed; however...
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Join us at Martini Mercantile for Private Thoughts: Surreal Tricklings from the Mind of Paul Niemi. Paul’s intricate ink drawings feel like quiet transmissions from the subconscious, where lines wander, hidden worlds emerge, and reality blurs just a little. It’s thoughtful, mysterious, and the kind of work you can stare at for a long time and still...
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Discover the secrets to vibrant, lower-maintenance, and environmentally friendly landscaping with WSU Whatcom County Extension's Gardening Green courses. The 5-session course begins April 2. LIVE online via Zoom Thursdays: 4/2, 4/9, 4/23, 4/30 from 6pm - 7:30 pm and on Saturday 5/2 from 10...
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All Things Baker: Backcountry Night Join Backcountry Essentials & Beacon Guidebooks on April 2 at 7pm for an evening of spring touring tips, stories from Mount Baker, and a community roundtable on access,... |
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April 3, 4, 5 & 10, 11, 12 Along the Skagit Valley Tulip Route Over 25 artists present contemporary fine art along with live music throughout this welcoming... 
Come join us at the Annual Recycled Art and Reuse Expo (RARE) this April. RARE celebrates the creative use of recycled pieces through a juried art exhibit at Allied Arts Gallery. We also spotlight art organizations and facilities promoting sustainability. Our goal for this exhibit is... 
An unjustly exiled barber returns to 19th century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which... |
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An unjustly exiled barber returns to 19th century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which he opens a...
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Join us for Opening Day at the Bellingham Farmers Market as we kick off a new season. Welcome back your favorite farmers, crafters, and artisan food makers, and shop early-season produce, fresh bread and pastries, locally made goods, and prepared foods ready to enjoy on site. We’ll mark the start of the season with the traditional cabbage toss, plus giveaways and special activities!
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We are hosting a free cars and coffee event with the local Porsche club on Saturday April 4th starting at 10am at our shop, Northwest European Autoworks. All cars are welcome. There will be free coffee provided by Woods and pastries while supplies last. You can contact me at 208-687-3718 or meghan.elford@yahoo.com. Our website is nweuropean.com
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Join us to celebrate Stones Throw's 10th year of business with a block party from 12-8pm on April 4th! Free, Family Friendly, with live music and food trucks. We hope to see you there! More information can be found at https://www.stonesthrowbrewery.com/st-events/10-year-anniversary-block-party |
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Celebrate Easter Sunday with a delicious brunch in the heart of downtown. Join us for a festive buffet featuring seasonal dishes, fresh pastries, live stations, and plenty of family-friendly options. Highlights include: • A carving station with Chuckanut Bay bourbon-apricot glazed smoked ham • A live pancake station... |
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A week off from school? Yes please! Let’s play games, make fun things, and be silly all week at camp! DAYS/DATES: Monday-Friday / April 6-10 TIME: 9:00 am–3:00 pm AGES: 7–12 years LOCATION: Bloedel Donovan Community Building COST: $220... |
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This is the social dancing of Scotland, and one of the root influences of US folk dance. In this 7-week session you will learn basic steps and figures that build into...
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Join us this evening for a fun and informative class led by internationally renowned Dahlia experts Steve and Sandy Boley. Throughout tonight’s discussion and presentation, you will learn everything needed to grow healthy, happy and vibrant plants including when to plant, what types of soil and settings are best, which varietals thrive in our climate, and so much more. This class is perfectly... |
12 events,Nourish your nervous system and awaken your vitality! Experience a gentle, empowering practice that activates your body’s natural capacity to heal while nourishing the nervous system. Through movement, breath, and intention, Tai Chi Flow supports you in finding balance from within. Rooted in the graceful Yang-style 24 forms, this class also incorporates joyful... |
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Bring a blanket and yoga mat and enjoy soothing sound vibrations of Himalayan singing bowls, gongs, and bells for deep relaxation. Sessions are...
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A FREE info session to find out if First Impulse Painting is a fit for you! Explore the resources you already possess within you to express your unique creative nature. No skill, talent or previous...
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Join Paper Whale for the Rising Tide speaker series, featuring Vina Brown (Haíɫzaqv and Nuu-chah-nulth)—a scholar, artist and wellness advocate whose work centers on honoring Earth, culture and community. The evening begins with live jazz from the Mark Hunter Trio, followed by live art from Rose Drummond, short stories from local changemakers as part of the “Small Wins” series and a keynote presentation from Vina on the topic of "Ancestral Geometry: She Wove Without... |
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Join us for a positive introduction to team sports! Children and adults play together while coaches lead activities, drills, and mini games helping to build teamwork and basic sport skills. Each week focusing on a different sport. Featured sports include soccer, baseball, and football. Pre-registration required. For ages 4-6 years and accompanied by an adult. Cost:...
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Travel in time today as we visit one of Seattle’s National Historic Landmarks and then fast-forward to an outdoor contemporary sculpture collection. Our day begins with a docent-led tour at the steam plant highlighting the important role it played beginning in 1906. We’ll break for a no-host lunch before venturing up to the modern-day Olympic Sculpture Park. Please note: Both locations include steps and uneven surfaces and require walking and standing for a long period of...
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Americans accustomed to global travel find themselves on uncharted ground today — as citizens of a nation whose president is hostile to the governments of countries most visited by Americans. What does... |
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Bring your creativity and get ready for the Procession of the Species at these free Community Craft Days! Hosted by Gabriel’s Art Kids, these hands-on workshops at Maritime Heritage Park Pavilion will provide all the materials and guidance you need to make costumes, masks, and parade props. All ages... |
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GangBall is a fast-paced adaptive sport where players use specially designed wheelchairs to score by carrying a ball across the opponent’s goal line. Combining elements of rugby, basketball, and handball, the sport emphasizes strategy and teamwork. Open to all abilities – all bodies welcome and wheelchairs are provided! No session on May 25th, liability waiver signed at the door. Website: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=gangball&viewMode=list |
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We are excited to be hosting the 2026 Chanticleer Authors Conference on April 16 - 19, 2026 & the 2025 CIBA Awards Ceremony on Saturday evening (April 18, 2026)! Join authors... 
We are excited to be hosting the 2026 Chanticleer Authors Conference on April 16 - 19, 2026 & the 2025...
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Kolby LaBree will present History of Harris Bay in Bellingham Washington, featuring early stories of waterfront life on the shores of today's Fairhaven Historic District. This program is brought to you by Bellinghistory with the Good Time Girls, Maritime Washington and the Community Boating Center. Kolby LaBree is the owner and operator of BellingHistory with The Good Time Girls, providing guided... |
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Throw on your roller skates or roller blades and free skate with us the third Friday of the month! Bring your own skates; helmets and pads (elbow, knee, and wrist) recommended. DAY/DATES: Friday / April 17 & May 15 Break for summer, then back in September! https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/activity/search/detail/41050?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true
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Join us downtown to kick your Spring off right! For $20, you will receive a wristband and a shopping bag which is your pass to sips, samples and discounts at participating locations.
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Join us downtown to kick your Spring off right! For $20, you will receive a wristband and a shopping bag which is your pass to sips, samples and discounts at participating locations. Join us downtown to kick your Spring off right! Avoid the Tulip traffic and come downtown to Sedro-Woolley to Eat, Sip, Shop & Stroll through town. Early bird pricing...
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Unwind, let go and renew with Kristi in a deeply relaxing soundscape during the new moon energy. Receive the gentle sound waves and vibrations and allow yourself to be carried into deep restorative relaxation.... |
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An event for the whole family! See and interact with live woodworking, carving and sawmill demos of all kinds, and shop in a 50+ vendor marketplace with high-quality artisan goods and wood products. Don’t miss the 4th annual Skagit Wood...
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Shop a special selection of $1 clothes and accessories at Buffalo Exchange’s annual Earth Day $1 Sale on Saturday, April 18! 100% of proceeds from this CASH ONLY sale will go to Plastic Pollution Coalition and their goal to create a regenerative world... |
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Join Chanticleer Book Reviews at Village Books for the "Books By the Bay Book Fair!" Meet bestselling authors and find your next great read! This is an annual event co-sponsored by Village Books and Chanticleer Book Reviews. Free, family-friendly event!
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Gentle movement, breathing practices, journaling, and guided relaxation with Ruby will help prepare you for a 60–70 minute sound journey with gongs, bowls, chimes, and more. Bring a cozy blanket, yoga mat & small pillow. Cost: $36 Website: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=nurturing&viewMode=list |
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Join us at I & J Waterway to help ensure our beaches are clean and pollution stays out of Bellingham Bay! We’ll be set up next to the ASB Trail entrance and roaming the shorelines for any trash and plastic pollution we can find!... |
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Join us for the 6th Annual Barkley Village Wine Walk on Thursday, April 23, 5–8 PM to benefit Lydia Place! Stroll Newmarket Street and visit shops, restaurants, and artisan vendors for wine tastings. $45 ticket includes keepsake glass, 8 tastings, goodie bag, and Haggen charcuterie snack cup. 21+ event. Tickets: https://lydiaplace.org/event/wine-walk-2026/ |
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Reset with simple, accessible breathing to settle your nervous system as you rest and let go in a gentle and restorative soundscape provided by Kristi. Allow yourself to be carried into deep rejuvenation and renewal and then rise feeling grounded, centered and refreshed. Bring a cozy blanket, plenty of floor padding and a small pillow. Limited parking. Carpooling... |
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Come learn about birth and parenting resources in Bellingham and Whatcom County! This free event will connect you to providers and services to help you along your parenting journey. |
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Join us and special guest speaker Chef Renee Erickson on April 30th. Chef Renee will be in store from 5:30 - 8:00 pm, doing an Author talk from 6 - 6:30, and signing books until 8. This ticket includes access to the entire event: - Chef Renee Erickson Author Talk - Glass of Wine - Snack Plate made from recipes from “Sunlight and Breadcrumbs” - Copy of “Sunlight and Breadcrumbs” (10% off... |
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We welcome all to stroll through downtown Bellingham and delight in the works of the younger art community! On Friday, May 1st, Whatcom County students will proudly display their works of art during the 26th annual Children’s Art Walk presented by Allied Arts of Whatcom County....
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The Magic of Belonging is KulshanCLT's annual spring fundraiser, and the stakes are high and hopeful as we build 26 homes for Whatcom County families in 2026. Join us for a gourmet dinner, bewitching entertainment, and stories from those whose lives have been...
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Voxel Gallery is proud to present The Veils of Self, a solo exhibition by Abstract Painter Lori VanEtta, and offers a compelling collection of paintings that explore emotional states, intuition, and the evolving inner landscape of the artist. Each piece serves as a visual record of a moment—capturing moods, experiments, and expressions that emerge organically through VanEtta’s creative process. Visitors to The Veils of Self can expect a presentation of layered acrylic paintings on canvas that highlight...
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Join us for a night of fun where teams of up to four people will have 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete the same 300-piece jigsaw puzzle — the three fastest teams win prizes! The twist? Teams have to put the puzzle together without peeking at the image! Pre-registration is required. $30 per team (maximum 4...
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Experience a deeply restorative and relaxing soundscape with Kristi. She will guide you in gentle breath awareness to settle your nervous system and carry you into profound rejuvenation with gentle gong play and harmonizing tones. 7PM Friday May 1 at The Firehouse in Fairhaven. Please bring a yoga mat and PLENTY floor padding to remain comfortable while reclined. Seated and chair meditation also welcome. Bring a... |
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Opening Day is a celebration of the Community Boating Center's reopening for the 2026 summer season with a fun-packed day of activities for the whole family! Opening Day features more than just first...
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Birchwood Garden Club's 2026 Plant Sale! Saturday, May 2, 2026 Bellingham Central Library, Lower Level 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM It is said that April showers bring May flowers....
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Mark your calendars — Whatcom County’s favorite celebration of art, nature, and community is back! We’re teaming up with Gabriel’s Art Kids again, on the Procession of the Species parade and festival bringing color, creativity, and fun to downtown Bellingham. Families, friends, and neighbors are invited to dress as their favorite animals, create dazzling costumes, and join the fun. After the... |
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Sunday, May 3, 2026 9am - 2pm 1731 Labounty Dr, Ferndale All makes and models welcome including motorcycles. If it has more two or more wheels and an engine, it's welcome! $20 registration fee No preregistration available Free for spectators Dash plaques, trophies, raffle, and 50/50 Draw Free NSRA inspections Club T-shirts for sale Food vendor(s) on site www.wccacruisers.org
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A super fun, hands-on Star Wars™ workshop! Use green screen magic to transport yourself to a galaxy far, far away, and bring... |