From 1–3 PM on (almost) every Friday, stop by Make.Shift’s Open Art Studio and craft whatever you’d like with the supplies and tools we have available (including vintage magazines and collage materials, paint of all kinds, pens, pencils, yarn, embroidery thread, and fabric)! Refreshments available. For accessibility information, visit makeshiftartspace.org/accessibility. Always all-ages! Make.Shift Art Space 306 Flora St. Bellingham, WA 98225
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.
Come shop at your local mobile farmers market featuring Whatcom grown/raised produce, meat, seafood, eggs, and more! Where: Deming Quick Stop, Shell Station When: 9:00am - 3:00pm Saturdays, June 7th-October...
Come shop at your local mobile farmers market featuring Whatcom grown/raised produce, meat, seafood, eggs, and more! Where: North Fork Library When: 10:00am - 2:00pm Saturdays, June 7th-October 25th
Come shop at your local mobile farmers market featuring Whatcom grown/raised produce, meat, seafood, eggs, and more! Where: Northwest Pawn Parking Lot When: 9:00am - 2:00pm Sundays, June 8th-October 26th
The San Juan Islands Museum of Art Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary with Shapeshifters – An Exhibition of Contemporary Northwest Coast Native Art and Culture The San Juan Islands Museum of Art is proud to present Shapeshifters – a major exhibition of contemporary Northwest Coast Native art, June 13 – September 15, 2025, www.SJIMA.org. The Museum is located at 540 Spring Street, Friday Harbor.
‘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 of the Salish Sea. The paintings embody the warmth and spirituality of Himalayan culture, ranging from intricate and colorful...
Calling all makes, models, and motorcycle enthusiasts! If it has two or more wheels and an engine, it's welcome! This is the third of our three shows for this year. It will be held at The Cedars RV Resort in Ferndale from 9am-2pm. You can look forward to dash plaques, trophies, raffle, 50/50 draw, free NSRA inspections, and club T-shirts for sale. Food trucks will be on site. We support Ferndale Food Bank, Boys and Girls Club,...
Due to the success of this exhibition which opened July 12th, we are extending it until September 27th! Cordata Gallery is proud to invite you to Modern Meets Primitive, an exhibition featuring the works by local artists Richard Nash, Brian O'Neill, and David Syre, whose works explore the meeting point between gestural expressions and timeless, elegant forms. The exhibition looks at how modern art can draw strength from the raw, instinctive, and ancient—reminding us that progress and tradition are not...
TANGOLIFE FALL CLASS SCHEDULE 2025 Every WEDNESDAY at The Majestic 1027 N Forest St, Bellingham Beginning Tango class: 6:30-7:30 pm. Intermediate Tango class: 7:30-8:30 pm Cost: $10-15. Newcomers free first class in September. Contact: Rebzebb@msn.com, 360-739-0685 Website: BellinghamTango.com
Bellingham Music Club opens its 110th season with Bellissima Brass, a quintet that plays a women composers program for horn, trumpet, tuba and trombone. Michelle Rockwood, Karolyn Labes, Shelly Devlin, Amy Kavanagh, and Emma Eliason will perform works by...
Birchwood Garden Club September Speaker Topic: Begonias, Fuchsias and Geraniums with Judy Boxx The September 3, 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....
oxel Gallery is proud to present Monochromatic, a striking group exhibition running from July 31 through September 10, 2025. Featuring black-and-white photography, grayscale paintings, and digital artworks, this show delves into the expressive potential of a...
Gong & Sound Bath Benefit: unwind and replenish in a deeply relaxing soundscape with Kristi Moseley of Mystic Heart Sound Meditation. Proceeds benefit Whatcom Million Trees Project’s efforts to protect and plant 1 million trees throughout Whatcom County. Friday 6:30PM September 05 at the Firehouse in Fairhaven. Rise feeling refreshed, grounded and centered. Details and tickets available today at MysticHeartBeats.com.
Bellingham Music Club opens its 110th season with Bellissima Brass, an all-women quintet that plays an all-women composers program for horn, trumpet, tuba and trombone. Michelle Rockwood, Karolyn Labes, Shelly Devlin, Amy Kavanagh, and Emma Eliason will perform works by Gwyneth Walker, Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel, Barbara York, and Florence Price. Join us right after Labor Day, for the full-length “Night Beat”...
Ride the Teal Wave is a fun paddle in Bellingham Bay that benefits STAAR Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer Foundation. Schedule 1:30 pm: Sign in at the Community Boating Center. Pick up a teal T-shirt and flag. 2 pm: Launch from the Fairhaven boat ramp. 2-4 pm: Paddle along the shore of Bellingham Bay. Gather in flotillas. Take pictures. Wave a flag. Have fun. 4-7 pm: Grab a drink and a snack and win door prizes at Skylark’s Hidden Cafe....
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 group play, partner work, and...
Whatcom Genealogical Society 1st Fall Meeting-Sharing Summer research results and reintroducing ourselves and our interests. Did you have a research trip or family reunion this summer? Maybe you are new to our group, and you have some questions about research. This...
Scottish Country Dancing is the social dancing of Scotland. It is one of the root influences of US folk dancing. In each 6-week session you will progress from learning basic steps and figures which build into fun group dances. Dance to the joyful music of jigs and reels and the elegant strathspey....
Connect with nature with at least 15 minutes of walking meditation followed by an hour-long sound bath by Ruby Koa. Bring a yoga mat, blanket or sleeping bag, and dress...
Come out every second Friday of the month to Depot Market Square for free skate! Bring your own roller skates or inlines. Helmets and pads (elbow, knee,...
Individual: $80 early bird, $90 after; Tandem: $100 early bird, $120 after Great views, fresh air, tough climbs. Ascend 4,462 feet from Chair 9 in Glacier to Artist Point (5,140 feet elevation) in approximately 22 miles. The Mt. Baker Highway (SR542) is known as one of the most scenic paved...
LAST CHANCE: First-Time Homebuyer Class — Two-Night Series (Sept & Oct) Missed Tuesday’s class at Goods? You’ve got two more chances this year—each is a two-night event. Pick one month and plan to attend both nights to complete...
Whatcom Horticultural Society is back with one of our favorite MEMBER-ONLY EVENTS – making your own arrangement! Materials fee $45 – pre-registration online is required! You can pay online or at the door, but please pre-register by Sept 11! Seating is limited; this event will fill up fast. You must be a current member...
Join GLM Winery in the release of two wines (one white, one red) paired with the musical talents of Michael Dayvid and a new star in the culinary world: Queens of Fire Wood-Fired Pizza Truck. 6PM-9PM Thursday, Sept. 18th...
Join us for a delightful culinary experience led by Marisa Papetti of Marie’s Bees, where you can learn the art of cheesemaking using the finest local Twin Brook Creamery milk! In these hands-on classes, you will have the opportunity to create delicious mozzarella, bocconcini, burrata, feta, chèvre, compound butter or simply relax and indulge in the flavors of fresh cheese. Perfect for a unique date night or a fun way...
Bring a blanket and yoga mat and enjoy soothing sound vibrations of Himalayan singing bowls, gongs, and bells for deep relaxation. Sessions are hosted by either Everitt Allen of Sound Therapy of the Pacific Northwest, Kristi Moseley of Mystic Heart, or Ruby...
Sign up today for this fun series of classes that provide young children with a positive introduction to tam sports. Kids and adults will play together while coaches lead activities, drills, and mini games helping to build basic skills along with sportsmanship and community. Each session includes four classes focusing on a different sport each week. Featured sports include soccer, basketball, baseball, and football. Pre-registration required. This event is $60 for ages...
As part of the Bellingham Celtic Festival weekend, Hotel Leo invites you to a special whisky tasting at Amendment 21 in Downtown Bellingham. This community-driven festival, running September 17–21, 2025, celebrates Celtic culture with concerts, sessions, workshops, tea, and more — and our tasting is...
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...
The fall equinox marks a time of introspection and release. Pause, let go, (re)balance and center, awakening our senses to the seasonal energetic shift. Kristi Moseley will offer a meditative soundscape to unwind and carry you into deep listening and renewal. Please bring padding to remain comfortable while reclined...
Join us on Monday September 22nd for an acoustic affair to remember in the heart of downtown B'ham with award-winning violin legend Tim Kliphuis (Holland) and rising star on manouche jazz guitar Jimmy Grant (LA). The duo celebrates the music of Stéphane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt. Re-creating the 1930s in Paris, and...
Join Marisa Papetti of Marie's Bees at Hela Provisions for a cozy cheesemaking demonstration where I’ll show you how to make fresh, creamy chèvre using local goat’s milk. Sit back,...
News of crashing insect populations may make you feel hopeless about the future. However, there are many things you can do to make a real difference in improving insect biodiversity where you live. There is so much that you...
Relieve stress, relax and restore with a guided meditation, healing sounds and movement with licensed therapist, Layla Jasper. Learn tools to add more relaxation to your life. Bring a cozy set up including a pillow, blanket and cushy yoga mat. Pre-registration is required. DAY/DATES: Monday / Sept. 29,...
Bellingham Music Club continues to “Elevate Your Spirit” with pianists Rebecca and Gabriel Mañalac in early October. “Echoes and Departures” is a rich program for two pianos featuring composers from home and abroad. It includes works by Saint-Saëns, Rachmaninoff, Argentine composer Carlos Guastavino, plus the famous "La valse" by Ravel!!! Join us for a matinee preview on Wednesday, October 1, at 10:30am, at First Congregational Church, 2401 Cornwall Ave. in Bellingham. Free, open to all, and family friendly. This is...
Birchwood Garden Club October Speaker Topic: “Iris—A Flower for All Seasons” with Patrick Spence of Cascadia Iris Gardens. The October 1, 2025 meeting of the Birchwood Garden Club...
Event Name: One Church – Whatcom Night of Worship Date: Thursday, October 2 Time: Foodtrucks & Fun @ 5:00 PM | Worship @ 6:00 PM Location: 4173 Meridian Street | CTK Bellingham The heartbeat of this gathering is simple: unity in Jesus. On this special evening, churches, organizations, families, and individuals...
Bellingham local Bo Bestvina shares incredible guitar playing, soul-stirring lyrics, and stories about finding a place to call home. For years, Bo had wanted to stitch together a creative life as a musician and writer. It just took losing a job, a pandemic, backpacking in Spain, and a surprise landing in Bellingham for things to settle in. In all of the...
Enjoy creating crafts and activities with the whole family from the comfort of your own home! Sign up for a seasonally themed kit containing supplies, instructions, interactive ideas and lots of inspiration for you to create fun projects and memories together. Kits will be available for pick up beginning the first Friday of each month. Please note:...
Join celebrated singer/songwriter Lydia McCauley for a special reunion concert featuring music from her six beloved albums—including Sabbath Day’s Journey, Entrances, The Beauty of the Earth, and more—plus new single releases. Known for...
Come enjoy live music, great company, and a night dedicated to helping homeless cats and dogs in foster care with Alternative Humane Society! Generously hosted by our volunteer, Alycia, in celebration of her...
October 3 - November 1st Opening Reception: October 3, 6pm-9pm 1213 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 Untethered Odyssey invites viewers on a journey through diverse artistic landscapes where meticulous craft meets unbounded imagination. This compelling group exhibition celebrates the courage to venture beyond familiar territories, exploring the delicate balance between control and spontaneity across four distinctive artistic voices....
Bellingham Music Club continues to “Elevate Your Spirit” with pianists Rebecca and Gabriel Mañalac in early October. “Echoes and Departures” is a rich program for two pianos featuring composers from home and abroad. It includes works by Poulenc, Saint-Saëns, Rachmaninoff, Argentine composer Carlos Guastavino, plus the famous "La valse" by Ravel!!! Join us for the full-length “Night Beat” concert on Friday, October 3,...
Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 4pm 1213 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 Untethered Odyssey invites viewers on a journey through diverse artistic landscapes where meticulous craft meets unbounded imagination. This compelling group exhibition celebrates...
Celebrate the season by the bay at our Fall Artisan Market on Saturday, October 4 from 11 AM–4 PM under the Semiahmoo Tent Pavilion. Explore handcrafted goods from local vendors, enjoy live music from Alex Britton (12–3 PM), and...
Get ready to don your lederhosen and raise a stein at the Ferndale Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 4th, from 5-10 pm Join us for a night of Bavarian fun and festivities at our 21+ event, filled with music, dancing, costume contest, and traditional Bavarian games. This year, we're "revving" it up and including a Power Wheels Drag Race to the shenanigans! Indulge in delicious bites...
Experience the 20th edition of the infamous Concrete Ghost Walk. LOCATION: Your tour begins at the Historic Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main Street. The theatre was built in 1923 and has long been a haunted hotspot in Concrete. SCHEDULE: The event starts at 7:00 p.m. on four Saturdays: October 4, 11, 18, 25. You...
Come fix all the things! Come join us for our next Fix-it Fair at the Ohio Street Workstudios. We will have clothing mending, small appliance repair, knife sharpening, bike repair, jewelry repair, leather...