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.
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.
Dine Out for Maple Alley Inn
05/13/2026 - 05/20/2026 - All Day
Dine Out for Maple Alley Inn is BACK! May 13th-20th!
Dine out at participating restaurants and a portion of the sales will be donated to Maple Alley Inn, an Opportunity Council program that’s committed to serving healthy, scratch-made meals to neighbors in need.
How to Participate:
• CLICK HERE for a comprehensive list of participating
restaurants.
• Support these establishments by making reservations, ordering
takeout, or purchasing gift cards.
• Donate directly to Maple Alley Inn at oppco.org/maplealleyinn to
sustain their ongoing efforts in feeding the community.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!
Participating Restaurants:
Pure Bliss Desserts
D’Anna’s Cafe Italiano
Lombardi’s
Leaf & Ladle
Skylark’s Hidden Cafe
Cheba Hut
Bagelry
Amendment 21 at The Hotel Leo
Black Sheep
Penny Farthing
Frelard Tamales & El Suenito Brewing
L&L Libations
Mercato della Bonta
Sweet Bay Cafe
Viking Food
Bry’s Filipino Cuisine
Aslan Brewing Co. (Forest St.)
Lettered Streets Coffeehouse
Structures Brewing (Old Town)
Old World Deli
Sirena Gelato
OVN Wood-Fired Pizza
Brandywine Kitchen
Keenan’s at the Pier
Kulshan Brewing Co. (Roosevelt & Sunnyland)
The Daisy Cafe
Bar Cicotti
Storia Cucina
Avenue Bread (Downtown, Fairhaven, James St.)
Bantam
Senor Lopez Mexican Restaurant
The Filling Station (Fairhaven & Sunnyland)
Lost Giants Cider Co.
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.”
Dog Day Afternoons
05/19/2026 - 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm at Lynden Public Library
216 4th Street
Cuddle up with a good book and a furry friend from the Whatcom Humane Society at the North Fork Library on Tuesday, May 19th!
You can choose a half-hour period between 3:45pm-5:45pm. Space is limited, so please preregister ahead of time by calling the North Fork Library at 360-599-2020. Participants should be able to read with minimal help.
All dogs have completed basic obedience classes and/or participated in Whatcom Humane Society Education Programs.
