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.
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.
Kayak The Cove Tour
05/01/2026 - 09/14/2026 - All Day at Larrabee State Park
245 Chuckanut Drive
Start paddling for a half-day guided kayak adventure from Larrabee State Park every Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday through September 14th! Tours run from 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm
From the Visit Bellingham website:
Join us on a half-day guided kayak adventure from Larrabee State Park! Get an excellent introduction to sea kayaking in the San Juans only 20 minutes away from Bellingham, WA. Includes “hands-on” instruction to acquaint new paddlers with safety procedures and equipment.
Our three-hour day has 2+ hours of on-the-water paddling and exploration. If time allows, we stretch our legs on a Nature Conservancy protected island in the bay or a beautiful beach along the way, paddle the cove and explore the intricate geology and wildlife. This is one of our favorite tours to Wildcat Cove that’s good for the whole family!
*Custom dates available by request.
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.
Little Cheesers Fundraiser
05/18/2026 - 06/30/2026 - All Day
The Boys & Girls Club of Whatcom County are partnering with Whatcom County Little Caesars for the Little Cheesers Fundraiser from May 18th through June 30th!
All six Whatcom County Little Caesars locations will participate in this fundraiser where guests will be encouraged to donate $1 or more at checkout to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County. Those that participate will have a chance to pin a Little Cheesers disc to the restaurant wall.
Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County.
More information, provided by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County:
“Since 1988, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County has partnered with local Whatcom County Little Caesars franchise for their annual Little Cheesers Fundraiser, a longstanding campaign that has raised more than $120,000 in support of local youth.
“Sometimes all it takes is one experience to change the way a child sees their future. Every $1 donation helps provide workforce development field trips to give kids the opportunity to step outside what they know, meet inspiring professionals, and imagine possibilities they may never have believed were within reach. The generous support from our communities help create these moments that spark confidence and purpose in our youth.” – Virginia Gonzalez, Senior VP of Development, Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County.
Fundraiser proceeds help bridge the gap between the Club’s $40 annual membership fee and the actual cost of providing services – approximately $2,500 per child each year – ensuring programs remain affordable and accessible for families across Whatcom County.”
Shoestring Circus
05/29/2026 - 06/14/2026 - All Day at Big Top Tent
Granary Ave.
The big top tent is back in downtown Bellingham, across from Waypoint Park on Granary Avenue…with an all-new show in The Shoestring Circus!
This all-ages big top production features world-class circus performers, original storytelling, and a one-of-a-kind dreamland theme.
Tickets range from $17-$55. CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION AND TICKETS!
Show Dates/Times:
5/29/2026 – 4 & 7 pm
5/30/2026 – 1 & 5 pm
5/31/2026 – 3 & 6 pm
6/04/2026 – 4 & 7 pm
6/05/2026 – 5 & 8 pm
6/06/2026 – 5 & 8 pm
6/07/2026 – 3 & 6 pm
6/10/2026 – 4 & 7 pm
6/11/2026 – 4 & 7 pm
6/12/2026 – 5 & 8 pm
6/13/2026 – 3 & 6 pm
6/14/2026 – 1pm
Blast From the Past Weekend
06/05/2026 - 06/07/2026 - All Day
It’s Blast from the Past Weekend in Sedro-Woolley! June 6th-8th!
Travel back to “Vintage 1976” all weekend long. Events include a street fair, fun run, LIVE music, a car show with special guest Ryan Evans from Counting Cars, a Kid Zone, cornhole tournament, smash booth, and more.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Friday, June 5, 2026
12:00pm-8:00pm Vendor Fair at Hammer Heritage Square
12:00pm-8:00pm Kids Zone at Hammer Heritage Square
12:00pm-8:00pm LIVE MUSIC Hosted by Spin Jam & Pyro Dancers on the Main Stage
12:00pm-1:30pm Charlie Partin
2:30pm-4:00pm Walker & The Stardust Rangers
5:00pm-7:00pm Minimum Wage
Saturday, June 6, 2026
12:00pm-8:00pm Vendor Fair at Hammer Heritage Square
12:00pm-8:00pm Kids Zone at Hammer Heritage Square
Featuring:
Spin Jam & Pyro Dancers
Boys & Girls Club
Story Time on the Skagit Transit Bus with the Central Skagit Library
United District 304
11:00am Blast Bubble Fun Run at Cascade Trail (across from Sedro 10 Bowling Alley)
12:00pm-8:00pm LIVE MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT on the Main Stage
12:00pm-2:00pm Cassaundra May & James
2:00pm-3:00pm Folklorico Dancers
3:00pm-5:00pm Brittany Collins Band
6:00pm-8:00pm Dangerous Curves
Sunday, June 7, 2026
10:00am-4:00pm Vendor Fair at Hammer Heritage Square
10:00am-4:00pm Kids Zone at Hammer Heritage Square
Featuring:
FFA Petting Zoo (North of 617 Metcalf Street)
United District 304
9:00am-3:00pm Classic Car Show at American Legion Post 43, 701 Murdock St.
Special Guest: Ryan Evans (Counting Cars)
On-site registration only begins at 6:00am
$20 entry fee
12:00pm-8:00pm LIVE MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT on the Main Stage
111:00am-1:00pm CC Adams Band w/Mary Ellen Lykins
1:00pm-2:00pm Folkorico Dancers
2:00pm-4:00pm Three Trick Pony
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!
Anacortes Waterfront Festival
06/06/2026 - 06/07/2026 - All Day
The 34th Annual Anacortes Waterfront Festival is June 6th & 7th!
This is a FREE family-friendly event that celebrates the beauty & charm of the Anacortes waterfront with a variety of activities for all ages. The event showcases local traditions, features a variety of commercial and arts vendors, delicious food trucks and LIVE music!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (courtesy the Anacortes.org website):
Children’s Toy Boat-Building:
Sponsored by the Fidalgo Rotary Club, kids can build their own mini sailboats using free materials. Afterward, they can test their creations in our flotation pool. A fun activity for aspiring sailors!
Free Boat Rides:
The volunteers of the Anacortes Yacht Club are excited to sponsor this year’s Waterfront Festival by offering free boat rides on their members’ boats. Find them by the three flagpoles at the marina entrance, located between the Port building (1019 Q Ave) and Anthony’s Cabana.
Quick & Dirty:
Sponsored by Barret Financial’s Community Caring Project and Frontier Building Supplies, this event invites teams to build boats using plywood, materials, and a mystery item. The boats will race Saturday afternoon at Cap Sante Marina.
Passport Activity:
Head over to the HF Sinclair booth to pick up your Waterfront Festival passport! The passport lists participating vendors where you can visit and collect a stamp from each one. Once you’ve filled your passport, return it to the HF Sinclair booth to receive a prize!
Channel of Discovery:
Visit the Channel of Discovery for educational exhibits and waterfront activities for all ages! Learn boating skills with the Anacortes Community Boating, or explore local wildlife with the Friends of the Anacortes Community Forest Lands. Over 13 organizations offer something for everyone!
Carnival Slide:
Bring your kids to experience the fun of the large pink carnival slide, located on the festival grounds! This activity is a great way for kids to burn off energy and have a blast! (There is a cost to ride the slide)
Corvette and Classic Car Show:
Sponsored by the Majestic Glass Corvette Club, the Corvette Show will be on Saturday, followed by Classic Cars on Sunday at 9th and Q Ave. Enjoy viewing the cars, chatting with owners, and participating in a 50/50 raffle, trophies, and prizes both days. For more information, contact Mike Kallgrem at (425) 422-3815.
