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.
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
03/20/2026 - 04/30/2026 - All Day at Tulip Valley Farms
15245 Bradshaw Rd.
Sure…the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival doesn’t OFFICIALLY kick off until April 1st. But, because of our mild winter this year, the tulips have started to bloom early! Since the Daffodils are still showing off their colors, you can enjoy both at the same time (for a few days, at least).
Throughout the month of April, there will be chances to tour the tulip fields, special events like the Tulip Festival Street Fair, Tulip Festival Parade, and more.
OPENING DATES:
Garden Rosalyn – Opens March 20th
RoozenGaarde – Opens March 21st
Tulip Valley Farms – Opens March 21st
Tulip Town – Opens March 28th
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON THE INDIVIDUAL FARMS AND EVENTS THAT ARE SCHEDULED!
ART in a Pickle Barn
04/01/2026 - 04/30/2026 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm at ART in a Pickle Barn
15565 SR 536
The Skagit Arts Association invites you to ART in a Pickle Barn throughout the Skagit Tulip Festival, April 1st-30th!
Members of the Skagit Art Association will display their artwork for sale in the Pickle Barn across from Schuh Farms. You’ll find everything from paintings to photography, jewelry to soaps, candles to glass art, calligraphy to fabric goods, woodwork to pottery, and more!
FREE Admission and Parking. Open 7 days a week from 10:00am-5:00pm.
Teen Art Club
05/01/2026 - 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Museum of Northwest Art
121 S. 1st St.
The Museum of Northwest Art in La Conner invites students in Grades 6-12 to bring their creativity and make art while they learn from artists.
Snacks, drinks, and art supplies will be provided. Bring a friend or make new ones and join in the fun!
Teen Craft Hangout
05/01/2026 - 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm at Central Skagit Library
110 W. State St.
The Central Skagit Library in Sedro-Woolley hosts a Teen Craft Hangout every Friday afternoon from 4:00pm-5:30pm!
Teens can get together with friends and spend some time creating fun crafts that change every week.
Downtown Bellingham First Friday
05/01/2026 - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
It’s a First Friday in downtown Bellingham on Friday, May 1st from 6pm-10pm!
There’s plenty of LIVE music, art, late-night shopping and more all around downtown Bellingham. Plus, FREE admission at the Whatcom Museum!
Presented by the Downtown Bellingham Partnership! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!
Kulshan Chorus Presents “We Tell Each Other Stories”
05/01/2026 - 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm at First Congregational Church
2401 Cornwall Avenue
The Kulshan Chorus presents “We Tell Each Other Stories” at First Congregational Church in Bellingham on May 1st at 7:30pm and May 2nd at 3:00pm.
Tickets are $25.
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION!
From The Kulshan Chorus:
The Kulshan Chorus presents “We Tell Each Other Stories” on Friday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 2 at 3:00 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 2401 Cornwall Ave. in Bellingham, Washington. Directed by Dustin Willetts, this unique and inspiring concert features the professional storytelling of Eva Abram (Rainwater Storytelling) and Harvest Moon (Quinault Basket Maker & Storyteller), interwoven with the music of the Kulshan Chorus.
“Storytelling has been at the center of human society since we first learned to communicate,” says Willetts. “It is a fundamental tool for not only sharing information but for creating connections and fostering empathy. It is a true honor to bring our stories and songs to you this evening and to share with you the gifts of Eva Abram and Harvest Moon. These two talented word-weavers will inspire you with their tales, while Kulshan Chorus offers a soundtrack that prepares your heart to receive something wonderful and new. Come and sit by the fire and hear a story. Put aside the noise of the outside world and let us once again fan the flames of wonder.”
