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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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... 
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 duels of visionaries, hushed scandals, and legends all but lost. Unlock the story of Bellingham with a self-guided audio tour designed for... 
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... 
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 fun group dances. Recommended footwear: soft soled shoes or slippers. On April 29 we host a special open Dance Social with live music — no registration required. Best for those with some SCD experience,... 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... 
Bring a blanket and yoga mat and enjoy soothing sound vibrations of Himalayan singing bowls, gongs, and bells for deep... 
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 
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 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...
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Join us at Backcountry Essentials on April 30 from 6–8pm for an evening centered on connecting with local nonprofits and community organizations in the Bellingham area. Meet the people doing impactful work, learn about the causes they support, and discover meaningful ways to get... |
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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. On this night there will be a number of activities for kids and adults, music, and more to celebrate the arts in schools – Art...
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Raclette Night is back! Join us in store for a night of gooey cheese and good company on Friday May 1st. Each ticket is $35 and includes one plate and beverage of your choice. Tickets are available at two time frames, one from 5-6:30, and the second from 6:30-8. Arrive at any time during your time slot to avoid congestion, seating is communal and first come first serve. Tickets are available now on the events page of our...
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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 transformed by the simple, profound gift of a home they can truly call their own. Friday, May 1 | 6:00–8:30 pm Chuckanut...
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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...
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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...
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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... |
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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 rentals and classes – it’s your opportunity to dust off your skills and reconnect with the water and your community! Event...
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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...
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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 parade, stick around...
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Cordata Gallery invites you to ‘Charles Villiers: Untethered’—the first comprehensive exhibition of art by local artist Charles Villiers. Featuring works across a wide range of materials and disciplines, the exhibition offers a rare look at the breadth of Villiers’ practice. From experimental pieces to fully realized works, visitors will experience an artist driven by curiosity, constant reinvention, and a lifelong spirit of exploration.... |
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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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BellinghamArt fundraiser for Whatcom Family YMCA Sunday, May 3 1-3pm
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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 your favorite scenes to life with stop-motion... |
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Join us for an evening of fun, friendly competition, and community impact at the 30th Annual Whatcom Literacy Council Trivia Bee! Gather your team and test your knowledge across a wide range of trivia topics in this lively, interactive event. Teams will compete using a...
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KMRE 88.3 FM is approaching its 20th anniversary! We're doing something special for our fundraiser this year: a one-night-only gathering designed to delight the senses... |
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Join Paper Whale for the return of the Rising Tide Speaker Series on May 8, featuring brothers Christian and Benny Zenga. Through their work in kinetic sculpture, they explore how experimentation, community, and hands-on making can... |
11 events,Skagit Valley Chorale Presents, "Celebrating in Song." Happy 250th Birthday, USA! with the North Cascades Concert Band. Saturday, May 9th at 7:30pm Sunday, May 10th at 2pm https://mcintyrehall.org/event/celebrating-in-song/
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Do you have a young athlete (or a few!) between the ages of 8 and 18? The Jr Ski to Sea Race is a team relay event open to all participants in that age range, featuring four legs: downhill skiing or snowboarding, running, mountain biking, and kayaking. Ski to Sea The race takes place across... |
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Celebrate Mom with a delicious brunch in our majestic ballroom in the heart of downtown. Join us for a festive buffet featuring seasonal dishes, fresh pastries, live stations, and plenty of family-friendly options. Live music and a complimentary 'Mom-mosa' for all our wonderful Moms!
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"Mother’s day plans you don’t want to miss here at the Community Boating Center! Mini Mariners (9:30-11am): Enjoy some time with your little ones here on the Bay! Learn about the Salish Sea, enjoy a craft, and spend time on the shore! Group Paddle (2-5pm): Make memories on the water with mom! Kayak on the bay and soak up the sun! “Wild Women” Evening Sail (6-8pm): Set sail on a relaxing Bellingham adventure for 2 hours here on the Bay....
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Mother's Day Concert at Meerkerk Gardens, Sunday May 10, noon - 4 3531 Meerkerk Lane, Greenbank, WA. 3 great bands. Gorgeous rhododendron gardens. $15 admission, children under 13 enter free. Dogs on leash welcome. Bring your own chair. free parking. Details at www.meerkerkgardens.org/events-overview
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Mother’s Day, Sunday May 10, is spectacular at Meerkerk Gardens, 3531 Meerkerk Lane, Greenbank. The rhododendrons are blooming in every color and... |
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Do you Love to Sing?! Come join our open Pop-Up Chorus, hosted by the Mount Baker Toppers, for 6 Tuesday practices starting May 12th, culminating in a June 20th concert performance on the Fairhaven Village Green. Learn fun A Cappella music from some wonderfully energetic leaders and perform with your new friends. Register at http://topperschorus.org. |
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Looking for a new, fast-paced indoor activity? Try Badminton Blitz – a fun twist on tournament play! Players rotate courts and play up to 4 games per week. For each game participants are paired up with a new member. Scores are tallied per player per game. At the end of the mini season a single champion will be crowned! All abilities are welcome. Two divisions to... |
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Join us as we celebrate 20 years of Backcountry Essentials with an evening of community, music, drinks, snacks, and giveaways. We’ll be giving...
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Friday, May 15, 6:00-8:00 PM, come to Welcome Road Wine & Coffee for a free show with Pine & Shake, featuring Jan Peters. For more info, contact Linda at linda@welcomeroadwinery.com Welcome Road 300 West... |
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Dangerous Women is a diverse collective of artists, educators and performers based in Central Washington. To mark their ten-year anniversary, the group is debuting their most ambitious production to date. Opening May 16, 2026 in Leavenworth, Common Ground integrates the perspectives of Indigenous, White, Black and Latina women to gather audiences at the intersection of human and natural history. Dangerous Women’s...
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Learn the sport of Muay Thai Kickboxing in this one-day workshop. Learn basic footwork, punching, kicking, and pad holding techniques....
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BECU is hosting a Family Financial Fun Day on Saturday May 16, from 1:30p to 3:30p. Stop by anytime to learn about financial skills and financial literacy support!! There will be...
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Saturday, May 16 • 4 PM - 5 PM BELLINGHAM, WA: Authors Lara Messersmith-Glavin in conversation with Caskey Russell for new book Ruiner. Village Books and Paper Dreams Bookstore 1200 11th Street Bellingham, WA 98225 Event link. Tickets start at $5. Lara will...
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Skagit Symphony is baking up a delicious finish to our Cult Classical season. Prove you’ll rise to the occasion by kneading to hear... |
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Join us for a 3-hour Minecraft Amusement Park Workshop inspired by our popular school-year Minecraft camp! Participants will explore and play in our custom Minecraft Amusement Park World, build and program amusement-park-style creations using micro: bits, and finish the day by making a sweet carnival treat. A perfect mix of creativity, coding, and hands-on fun! Pack a snack & water bottle. Pre-registration... |
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Pages Conferences cordially invites you to the International Conference on Infrastructure and Construction Engineering(ICICE-2026), which will take place from May 18-20, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. This prestigious event will bring together leading experts, researchers and professionals from around the world to discuss the latest innovations, challenges and advancements in Infrastructure and Construction Engineering. We warmly invite you to be a part of ICICE-2026 and take... |
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Cordata Gallery invites you to ‘Charles Villiers: Untethered’—the first comprehensive exhibition of art by local artist Charles Villiers. Featuring works across a wide range of materials and disciplines, the exhibition offers a rare look at the breadth of Villiers’ practice. From experimental pieces to fully realized...
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Join Us for the Gifts of Music Spring Fundraiser at Stones Throw Brewery on May 19th from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. We bring music education to people who would... |
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We invite you to Roots & Rivers, an evening fundraiser along the waterfront dedicated to protecting clean water across Northwest Washington. Hosted at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, this event brings together story, place, and local action. We are honored to welcome Healing Through Hope, Nooksack storytellers who generously share place-based stories passed down through generations. Through their storytelling, guests will journey through the landscapes that shape this region....
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Interested in backpacking? Looking for other adults to backpack with? Taken a few trips but it's been a while? On Wednesday, May 20th at 7 PM, join Kate from Her Backpacking Prep for a free workshop on backpacking basics: skills, gear, and human connection. You'll walk away with a three step plan to get you on your first overnighter and hey, maybe a couple of new friends to come along. Registration is... |
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A Visual Presentation of 17 Garden-makers in the Pacific Northwest Thursday, May 21, 2026 Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect Street, Bellingham 7PM - Doors open at 6:30pm Tickets: $10 Members, $15 General We are delighted to welcome photographer Doreen Wynja who will share highlights from her stunning new book, The Spirited Garden: Creative Private Retreats (Rizzoli, 2025). Her images capture the richly realized and profoundly personal visions of 17 garden-makers in the Pacific Northwest, from the Willamette Valley... |
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The Studio at Istari Creative hosts an artist's reception for Chasing Sunsets, new paintings by Andrea Kendall. Watercolor and mixed media on paper, atmospheric and layered work exploring light, landscape, and the magical line between day and night. Free and open to the public. Wine and conversation. The exhibition runs April 24 through June 26, 2026. Contact: david@istaricreative.com, istaricreative.com
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Summer is right around the corner—come enjoy live music in the Acme Diner beer garden! Join us on May 22nd from 6–8 PM for a live performance... |
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In addition to featured glass artist, Art Hohl, enjoy the work of over 30 artists and craftspeople showing at 14 locations around the island: paintings, drawings, prints, note cards, jewelry, photography, sculpture, woodwork, pottery, metalwork, stonework, quilts, clothing, knitwear and more! Maps are available at lummi-island.com or the Islander Store. Preview artists on Instagram at lummi.island.art.studio.tour and...
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Lummi Island Artists' Studio Tour. Free. Over 30 artists and artisans present a wide variety of creations. Tour small group and individual studios. Free tour map available at The... |
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The Skagit Valley Farmers Market is a vibrant gathering place where local farmers, artisans, and food vendors come together to share the best of the region. With fresh produce, handcrafted goods, delicious food, and live music, the market creates a family-friendly, welcoming space that celebrates community, supports our farms and... |
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Join us Tuesday, May 26th (5 - 7:30pm) at El Sueñito Brewing in Bellingham for our annual Spring Fundraiser & Market Kick-Off Event! Come shop our mobile market truck for seasonal produce, local meats, salmon, jam, honey and more. Plus, bid on some awesome local prizes in our silent auction from businesses like Mallard Ice Cream, Storia Cucina, Vital Climbing Gym,... |
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Shoestring Circus returns with a dreamlike, story-driven circus production that leans into absurdity, physical mastery, and unapologetic beauty. Guided by two counting sheep, the show explores the logic of dreams through aerial movement, acrobatics, and theatrical...
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Birds of a Feather Bash Friday May 29, 5-8:30pm (5-6pm VIP cocktail hour) Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Ave, Bellingham Join us for this feather raising, bird-themed celebration benefiting Wild Whatcom. Enjoy an unforgettable evening with music, light bites and drinks, ‘indoor bird watching,’ and community—all while supporting Wild Whatcom’s free nature programs and youth program scholarships. The night features an exciting silent auction and a special raise-the-paddle...
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Join us for a night of fun where teams of up to four will have 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete the same 500-piece jigsaw puzzle — the three fastest teams win prizes! Pre-registration is required. $30 per team (maximum 4 people per team,... |
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Experience the depths of relaxation in a soothing and nourishing soundscape under the light and energy of the full moon. Be carried into states of deep relaxation and renewal. Rise feeling fully rejuvenated, transformed and centered in your mind, body and spirit. Bring a cozy blanket, plenty of floor padding and a small pillow. Limited parking, carpooling highly... |