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Bay Street Outdoor Cinema – “Sunset Flicks”
08/28/2026 - 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm at Pickford Film Center
1318 Bay St
The Pickford Film Center presents the Bay Street Cinema on Friday, August 28th, at 7:00pm! This is the Pickford Film Center’s outdoor movie series right outside their flagship cinema.
Bring your chairs and get there early for entertainment, prizes, food and drinks before the film. Films always start at dusk!
On Friday, August 28th, it’s “Sunset Flicks”! From the Pickford Film Center’s website:
“Silent movie shorts with live music performed by members of the Bellingham Symphony Orchestra. See comedy gold with Laurel and Hardy in Big Business (1929), and western drama with the legendary William S. Hart in Bad Buck of Santa Ynez (1915). Plus a Koko the Clown cartoon, stop motion animation by Ladislas Starevich, a French satire, and film of the Seattle waterfront shot in 1897. The live accompaniment will include new scores written especially for the evening’s show by local composers.”
Downtown Bellingham Gore & Lore Tour
08/28/2026 - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm at Hotel Leo
1224 Cornwall Ave
Hear and see creepy tales from Downtown Bellingham’s crypts on this Downtown Bellingham Gore & Lore Tour!
You’ll hear tales of historical happenings and true crimes in the dark heart of Bellingham.
The tour is led by a costumed guide and runs appx. 1-1.5 hours. Total distance is less than one mile. After the tour, those over 21 will be eligible for drink specials at Amendment 21 at Hotel Leo.
Farmers Market Fix-It Day
08/29/2026 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm at Anacortes Farmers Market
611 R Ave
Transition Fidalgot hosts a Fix-It Day at the Anacortes Farmers Market on Saturday, August 29th from 9am-2pm!
If you have something that needs to be fixed, mended, or sharpened, they’ll help you give new life to it and keep waste out of landfills.
Wild Whatcom: Wild Things
08/29/2026 - 9:30 am - 11:00 am at Lake Padden West Entrance
4882 Samish Way
Wild Things is an educational morning at a Bellingham Park, designed for kids 0-6 years old and their adults. Wild Things takes place Fridays & Saturdays from 9:30am-11:00am.
From the Wild Whatcom website:
In August, our local parks are ripe with recreational opportunities and places to explore! We always manage to find a hill to climb, search for banana slugs, and eat plenty of delectable berries in August.
We’re using lots of “Super Secret Spider Spray” this month to reveal the beauty of shimmering spider webs. Those discoveries are priceless!
Program is FREE, but there is a suggested donation of $10 per person, $20 per family.
Burlington Byways Center Artisan & Agricultural Market
08/29/2026 - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at Burlington-Skagit County Regional Byways Center
520 E Fairhaven Ave
The Burlington Chamber of Commerce hosts the Burlington Artisan & Agricultural Market every Saturday through September from 10am-3pm at the Burlington-Skagit County Regional Byways Center.
You can support local farms, small businesses, and makers as they sell their fresh produce and handmade goods in a fun, community atmosphere.
Summer Saturday Book Sales
08/29/2026 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm at Deming Library
5044 Mt. Baker Highway
The Friends of the Deming Library will be opening their book room for browsing and purchasing on Saturdays from 10:00am-5:00pm in June, July & August! (NOTE: There is no sale on Saturday, July 4th)
You’ll find a HUGE selection of books covering a variety of subjects and genres. Books can be paid for using cash, checks, or the Give Butter donation websute.
Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Deming Library and their support of Deming Library programs and maintenance.
The book room is just outside of the Deming Library building.
Tech Help Hour / Hora de Ayuda Tecnológica
08/29/2026 - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Everson Library
104 Kirsch Dr
The Everson Library hosts a Tech Help Hour / Hora de Ayuda Tecnológica on Saturday, June 13th from 3:00pm-4:00pm.
If you need support with a technological issue, they’ll have volunteers on hand that can help you out. Call ahead to schedule a 30-minute one-on-one appointment to get your problem solved.
According to the Whatcom Library System’s website, some of the issues they’ll help you deal with include:
- Downloading, streaming, or accessing WCLS digital resources
- Basic computer, tablet, e-reader, or smartphone skills
- Setting up and using email
- Basic word processing and spreadsheet questions
- Library catalog and online resources
The following topics are examples of what is beyond the scope of this basic service:
- Diagnosing and fixing hardware problems
- Recovering lost data, reconfigurations, or factory resets
- Removing viruses or setting up device securitY
Fairhaven Sin & Gin Tour
08/29/2026 - 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm at Fairhaven
11th and McKenzie
The next Fairhaven Sin & Gin Tour is Saturday, June 29th at 3:00pm.
Bellingham’s quaint south-side neighborhood was once called “the center of prostitution on Bellingham Bay.” This lovely shopping district started out as a wild west-style den of sin… full of brothels and saloons! Learn about the town whose founder was called “Dirty Dan.” The tour lasts a little over one hour and covers under one mile in distance. More details available upon ticket purchase.
*Rated “mature” for mild adult content. Tickets are $25 each.
Sunset Silent Disco
08/29/2026 - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm at Squalicum Boathouse
2600 N. Harbor Loop Drive
Dancing Dana Carr, LLC, invites you to a Sunset Silent Disco on Saturday, August 29th from 7:00pm-8:30pm at the Squalicum Boathouse in Bellingham.
Move to the music with your friends in the fresh air and enjoy the ocean view as you watch the sun set. They’ll broadcast a diverse playlist on a radio transmitter that can be picked up on headphones. Headphones will be available on a first come, first served basis.
This event is FREE and open to all ages, shapes, sizes, colors, genders, abilities, sexual identities, etc. Wear comfy clothes and footwear. FREE Parking is adjacent to the park.
Alger Sunday Market
08/30/2026 - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at Alger Community Hall
18735 Parkview Lane
The Alger Sunday Market is open Sunday, August 30th from 10am-3pm at the Alger Community Hall.
The market features live music and vendor booths full of items from local crafters and artisans. This week, is the 2026 Annual Fun’raiser. It’s a Flamingo Luau Theme with live auctions, a bake sale, dunk tank, music by The D’Vas, and more.
