Events
Community
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
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
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.
Whatcomics Teen Art Show
01/10/2026 - 02/28/2026 - All Day at Lynden Public Library
216 4th Street
The Whatcom Library System’s Annual Whatcomics Art Show is going on January 10-February 28 at the Lynden Library in the teen area and meeting room.
Stop in and view the artwork published by Whatcom County teens that’s framed and on display throughout the show.
Friends4Foods Benefit for Bellingham Food Bank
01/30/2026 - 03/31/2026 - All Day
Doug Borneman is walking 1,000 miles on a mission to raise $10,000 for the Bellingham Food Bank!
From the Bellingham Food Bank Press Release:
Borneman is a lifelong Bellingham resident, former business owner, long distance walking enthusiast and food bank volunteer. He is combining his love for walking and passion for giving to support the Bellingham Food Bank in providing the community with a thriving food system where everyone has equitable access to the food they need and want.
The journey will take place on a variety of the famed Camino de Santiago pilgrimage routes in Spain. Starting in Sevilla on the Villa de la Plata (silver way), Borneman will trek north through central Spain before connecting to other camino routes. Updates can be found on Facebook and Instagram pages for DougBorneman.
“Long distance walks have been a passion of mine for a long time” says Borneman. “I’ve walked through the Cascade mountains, deserts of Arizona, Himalaya in Nepal and Camino de Santiago paths in Spain and Portugal. I’m excited to turn this passion into giving back to the community. While my feet and body may hurt throughout this walk, it’s nothing compared to the pain of not being able to feed yourself or your family. I hope my friends and the community at large will get behind me to help support feeding those in need.”
Allied Arts Annual Membership Show
02/06/2026 - 02/28/2026 - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm at Allied Arts Gallery
1213 Cornwall Ave.
The Allied Arts of Whatcom County presents their Annual Membership Show through the month of February at the Allied Arts Gallery in downtown Bellingham.
This year’s show includes works from nearly 100 Allie arts members and ranges from professionals to students to new and emerging artists. You’ll find paintings, sculptures, photography, and more. It’s a great chance to see the amazing artists that call Whatcom County home.
Gallery Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday from 11am-4pm
Allied Arts is a non-profit gallery; all proceeds from sales go towards supporting the arts in our community.
NSEA Stream Team
02/25/2026 - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm at Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association
3057 E. Bakerview Rd.
The Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association needs help maintaining older sites around the area and saving trees from restrictive cages and blue tubes. Join the Stream Team to help on Wednesday, February 25th from 8am-12pm.
Volunteers will meet at the NSEA campus and be shuttled to the worksite for the day where you’ll help restore areas vital to the ecosystem. All tools and instructions will be provided…you just need to bring long pants, a long-sleeve shirt, appropriate weather gear, sturdy shoes, and a water bottle.
Make sure you arrive on time. The shuttle bus will leave at 8:05am sharp!
FIG Studio: Pop of Color
02/25/2026 - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm at Family Interactive Gallery Studio
250 Flora Street
The Whatcom Museum’s Family Interactive Gallery is a self-guided, self-exploratory space that families can play-to-learn and make-and-take crafts that will help young minds imagine, create, and innovate. Cost is included with your museum admission.
POW! Use your superhero powers to form a piece of artwork inspired by comic books.
Open Track Night
02/25/2026 - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm at Civic Stadium
1445 Puget St.
Bellingham Parks & Rec will have the lights on at Civic Field EVERY WEDNESDAY from 5:30pm-7:30pm through February 25th!
You can drop in and complete your workout during the darkest months of the year. No preregistration required. No fee. Just some good exercise to keep your body moving!
