MegaZapper at the Spark Museum
01/01/2025 - 01/02/2027 - 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm at Spark Museum of Electrical Invention
1312 Bay St
Did you know the SPARK Museum in Bellingham is home to one of the largest Tesla coil ‘lighting machines’ in the country? Get up close and personal with 4 million volts of loose electricity! MegaZapper shows on Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30pm.
Western Wednesday
09/24/2025 - 06/03/2026 - All Day at
Every Wednesday is WESTERN WEDNESDAY in downtown Bellingham.
WWU students, staff, and faculty can bring their ID to score deals and discounts all day long at over 60 businesses throughout downtown Bellingham. You’ll find deals from coffee to cocktails and everything in between.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PARTICIPATING BUSINESSS!
Discover Pass FREE Days
01/01/2026 - 11/11/2026 - All Day at
Check out this year’s Discover Pass FREE Days at Washington State Parks! No Discover Pass is required to visit the parks on these days of the year.
- Jan. 1 — First Day Hikes; New Year’s Day
- Jan. 19 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- March 9 — Billy Frank Junior’s Birthday
- March 19 — State Parks’ 131th Birthday
- April 22 — Earth Day
- June 6 — Free Fishing Weekend
- June 7 — Free Fishing Weekend
- June 19 — Juneteenth
- August 9 — Smokey Bear’s Birthday
- Sept. 26— National Public Lands Day
- Oct. 10 — World Mental Health Day
- Nov. 11 — Veterans Day
Marine Life Center
01/01/2026 - 12/31/2026 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Marine Life Center
1801 Roeder Ave.
The Marine Life Center is OPEN on Squalicum Harbor in Bellingham. This is a great opportunity to see marine life up close and in-person.
Monday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, closed for lunch 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Sunday: Reservations 10:00 – 11:00 am, Open to the public 11:00 am – 4:00 pm, closed for lunch 12:30 – 1:30 pm
There is a Toddler Time on certain Mondays and Thursdays during the month. One is at 9am and another at 9:45am.
Large groups or classes are welcome, but due to the center’s size, reservations should be made at least one week in advance.
Anacortes Walkfest
05/01/2026 - 05/04/2026 - All Day at
Explore Anacortes and the surrounding areas with 4 days of guided, specialized walks from May 1st through May 4th.
Whether you want to see stunning landscapes or discover the rich history of Anacortes and Fidalgo Island, there are over 25 walks on the schedule. You’re sure to find a walk that fits your interests and level.
Children’s Art Walk
05/01/2026 - 05/15/2026 - All Day at Allied Arts of Whatcom County Gallery
1213 Cornwall Ave.
The Allied Arts of Whatcom County invites you to this year’s Children’s Art Walk throughout downtown Bellingham from May 1-15!
Throughout the first two weeks of May, over 50 downtown businesses will be displaying art from kids around Whatcom County! Stroll through downtown and see the works of these incredibly talented kids!
Community Boating Center
05/02/2026 - 10/18/2026 - All Day at Community Boating Center
555 Harris Ave
The Community Boating Center wants you to get out on the water this summer!
The Community Boating Center aims to foster small-watercraft education, access, safe recreation, and marine stewardship on Bellingham Bay. Book rentals for a kayak, sailboats, paddle board or rowboat.
Anacortes Farmers Market
05/02/2026 - 10/31/2026 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm at Anacortes Farmers Market
611 R Ave
The Anacortes Farmers Market gives the community a chance to step back in time to a simpler time when the community came together to purchase a variety of fruits and vegetables.
Purchase fruits and vegetables directly from the farmers themselves. Plus, local artisans including fabric knitting, canvas, weaving, wood working, and more.
The Anacortes Farmers Market takes place Saturdays through the last Saturday in October from 9am-2pm.
EN Valley Farmers Market
05/03/2026 - 09/27/2026 - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at Everson City Park
201 Lincoln St.
The EN Valley Farmers Market is OPEN Sundays through September 27th from 10am-3pm at Everson City Park!
Live local, support local, and find the best in-season fruits and veggies, hand-crafted items, and more at the EN Valley Farmers Market. Local farmers, craft vendors, and small businesses will be there each week.
LEGO Club – Ferndale Library
05/05/2026 - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Ferndale Library
2125 Main St.
The Ferndale Library invites you to LEGO Club on Tuesday, May 5th from 4:00pm-5:00pm!
They will provide the LEGO pieces, kids provide the creativity to see what they will build!
