All About Gardening – South Whatcom
04/18/2026 - 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Ferndale Library
2125 Main St.
The South Whatcom Library hosts All About Gardening on Saturday, April 18th from 2:00pm-3:00pm!
Kids can learn all about the simple wonders of gardening and plant seeds that will grow into yummy veggies or beautiful flowers to take home with you.
All supplies provided.
TAG Presents “Disney’s The Little Mermaid”
04/18/2026 - 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm at McIntyre Hall Performing Arts Center
2501 E. College Way
The Theatre Arts Guild presents “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” at McIntyre Hall in Mount Vernon with performances from April 3-18.
From the Theatre Arts Guild’s website:
In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. This story, based on a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, explores love and sacrifice and is full of adventure sure to delight audiences of all ages.
SHOW DATES/TIMES:
Saturday, April 18th at 2:00pm
Wild Bird Charity Gala & Auction
04/18/2026 - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Hotel Bellwether Ballroom
1 Bellwether Way
Wild Bird Charity presents the 3rd Annual No Child Hungry Gala & Auction on Saturday, April 18th in the Hotel Bellwether Ballroom in Bellingham!
Join Wild Bird Charity in their mission to feed every hungry child in Whatcom County. This evening includes a delicious dinner, cool jazz music, and an auction to raise money that will be used to feed kids facing weekend food scarcity in Whatcom County.
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION AND TICKETS!
Ticket Prices:
General Admission – Admit One + Dinner
$100
VIP Admission – Admit One + Dinner + VIP Happy Hour
$150
Hunger Hero Advocate – Two General Admission Gala Tickets & Name in Program
$350
Ambiance & Decor Sponsor – Two General Admission Gala Tickets & Logo/Name in Slideshow
$450
BRONZE Hunger Hero – Two VIP Tickets + Logo/Name on Table Signage/Program/Slideshow
$550
SILVER Hunger Hero – Two VIP Tickets, Special Table Placement, & Keepsake for Guests + Logo/Name on Table, Printed/Digital Materials, Social Media, Slideshow
$1,000
GOLD Hunger Hero – Four VIP Tickets, Special Table Placement, & Keepsake for Guests + Logo/Name on Table, Printed/Digital Materials, Social Media, Slideshow, & Event Poster
$1,500
VIP Happy Hour Sponsor – Four VIP Tickets, Prominent Table Placement, Premium Dinner Wines & Keepsake for Guests + Optional pre-recorded video clip in dinner presentation + Logo/Name on Table, Printed/Digital Materials, Social Media, Slideshow, & Event Poster
$2,000
Media Sponsor – Four VIP Tickets, Prominent Table Placement, Premium Dinner Wines & Keepsake for Guests + Optional pre-recorded video clip in dinner presentation + Logo/Name on Table/Program/Bid Cards, Printed/Digital Materials, Social Media, Slideshow, & Event Poster
$2,500
Bellingham Repertory Dance Presents “Hindsight”
04/18/2026 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Firehouse Arts & Event Center
1314 Harris Avenue
Bellingham Repertory Dance presents their production of “Hindsight” with several performances between April 10th-26th at the Firehouse Arts & Events Center in Fairhaven!
From Bellingham Repertory Dance:
Bellingham Repertory Dance (BRD) presents “Hindsight”, a concert celebrating 20 years of contemporary dance. “Hindsight” honors BRD’s vibrant history with a selection of beloved repertory works. It also looks forward, embracing the contemporary dance of today and tomorrow with the premiere of new works by returning Seattle choreographer, Marlo Martin, as well as BRD alumni. “Hindsight” is a diverse, sincere, and energetic collection of dance that speaks to the broad and beautiful range of the human experience.
Each weekend of performances will highlight a different selection of featured works (as well as the show’s core selection. In honor of BRD’s 20th season, alumni members will perform alongside current members.
SHOW DATES/TIMES:
Saturday, April 18th at 7:00pm
Sunday, April 19th at 5:00pm
Friday, April 24th at 7:00pm
Saturday, April 25th at 7:00pm
Sunday, April 26th at 5:00pm
Jansen Art Center Presents “Swept Away”
04/18/2026 - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm at Jansen Art Center
321 Front Street
The Jansen Art Center presents “Swept Away” with several showings from April 10th through 25th at the Jansen Art Center in Lynden!
SHOW DATES/TIMES:
Saturday, April 18th at 7:00pm
Sunday, April 19th at 3pm
Thursday, April 23rd at 7:00pm
Friday, April 24th at 7:00pm
Saturday, April 25th at 7:00pm
From the Jansen Art Center website:
Step into the world of Swept Away, a powerful musical-theatre experience making its regional premiere at The Jansen Art Center. This captivating one-act production unfolds over 90 unforgettable minutes, inviting audiences into a story filled with heart, depth, and soaring musical moments. Join us as we celebrate this special debut and share an evening of compelling performance and artistry.
***Rating: T+ (Teen 13+)
Swept Away: The Musical contains mature subject matter, including themes of death, grief, survival, morality, and mortality. The production features strong language, intense emotional situations, and depictions of peril at sea that may not be suitable for younger audiences.
Parental guidance is strongly recommended for viewers under 13.***
BTG Presents “Kodachrome”
04/18/2026 - 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm at Bellingham Theatre Guild
1600 H Street
The Bellingham Theatre Guild presents “Kodachrome” with several showings at the Bellingham Theatre Guild!
From the Bellingham Theatre Guild website:
Kodachrome is the story of a small town told through the lens of the local photographer, who lets us peek into her neighbors’ lives to catch glimpses of romance in all its stages. A play about love, nostalgia, the seasons, and how we learn to say goodbye.
“Kodachrome” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. (www.concordtheatricals.com).
SHOW DATES/TIMES:
Saturday, April 18th from 7:30pm-10:00pm
Sunday, April 19th from 2:00pm-4:00pm
Night Bloom at the Skagit Tulip Festival
04/18/2026 - 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Tulip Valley Farms
15245 Bradshaw Rd.
Experience the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival like never before during “Night Bloom” EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT FROM 8:00pm-10:00pm at Tulip Valley Farms.
A combination of lasers, lights, and creativity, you’ll experience an evening that you can only find in the PNW. Check out the “Black Garden” and see tulip pollen as it glows in the dark! Plus, live music and an explosion of color that you must see to believe!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!
BTG Presents “Kodachrome”
04/19/2026 - 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm at Bellingham Theatre Guild
1600 H Street
The Bellingham Theatre Guild presents “Kodachrome” with several showings at the Bellingham Theatre Guild!
From the Bellingham Theatre Guild website:
Kodachrome is the story of a small town told through the lens of the local photographer, who lets us peek into her neighbors’ lives to catch glimpses of romance in all its stages. A play about love, nostalgia, the seasons, and how we learn to say goodbye.
“Kodachrome” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. (www.concordtheatricals.com).
SHOW DATES/TIMES:
Sunday, April 19th from 2:00pm-4:00pm
Jansen Art Center Presents “Swept Away”
04/19/2026 - 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm at Jansen Art Center
321 Front Street
The Jansen Art Center presents “Swept Away” with several showings from April 10th through 25th at the Jansen Art Center in Lynden!
SHOW DATES/TIMES:
Sunday, April 19th at 3pm
Thursday, April 23rd at 7:00pm
Friday, April 24th at 7:00pm
Saturday, April 25th at 7:00pm
From the Jansen Art Center website:
Step into the world of Swept Away, a powerful musical-theatre experience making its regional premiere at The Jansen Art Center. This captivating one-act production unfolds over 90 unforgettable minutes, inviting audiences into a story filled with heart, depth, and soaring musical moments. Join us as we celebrate this special debut and share an evening of compelling performance and artistry.
***Rating: T+ (Teen 13+)
Swept Away: The Musical contains mature subject matter, including themes of death, grief, survival, morality, and mortality. The production features strong language, intense emotional situations, and depictions of peril at sea that may not be suitable for younger audiences.
Parental guidance is strongly recommended for viewers under 13.***
Bellingham Repertory Dance Presents “Hindsight”
04/19/2026 - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Firehouse Arts & Event Center
1314 Harris Avenue
Bellingham Repertory Dance presents their production of “Hindsight” with several performances between April 10th-26th at the Firehouse Arts & Events Center in Fairhaven!
From Bellingham Repertory Dance:
Bellingham Repertory Dance (BRD) presents “Hindsight”, a concert celebrating 20 years of contemporary dance. “Hindsight” honors BRD’s vibrant history with a selection of beloved repertory works. It also looks forward, embracing the contemporary dance of today and tomorrow with the premiere of new works by returning Seattle choreographer, Marlo Martin, as well as BRD alumni. “Hindsight” is a diverse, sincere, and energetic collection of dance that speaks to the broad and beautiful range of the human experience.
Each weekend of performances will highlight a different selection of featured works (as well as the show’s core selection. In honor of BRD’s 20th season, alumni members will perform alongside current members.
SHOW DATES/TIMES:
Sunday, April 19th at 5:00pm
Friday, April 24th at 7:00pm
Saturday, April 25th at 7:00pm
Sunday, April 26th at 5:00pm
