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Emulsion Transfer Workshop
07/30/2026 - 08/01/2026 - 9:30 am - 4:00 pm at Jansen Art Center
321 Front Street
The Jansen Art Center is hosting an Emulsion Transfer Workshop on July 30th & August 1st from 9:30am-4:00pm. (It’s a two-day course)
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION!
From The Jansen Art Center:
Emulsion transfers give an artist another process of putting ink on paper and creating a unique print. We will work from digital files printed onto an emulsion dual film in either color or black and white as you choose. This is not the old hand sanitizer process you may have played with, but a workflow and materials that allow you scale and creative choices. We will be able to use most types of papers to do this from watercolor to exotic washi.
This is a two day course with an open day in between to allow adequate drying time. Day 1 will be preparing images to transfer and paper preparation. Day 2 will be making prints.The day in between, 7/31/26, is free.
This process doesn’t require specialized equipment so it’s a process that you can take home and use.
Elizabeth Park Concert Series – bandZandt
07/30/2026 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Elizabeth Park
Walnut & Elizabeth
The Elizabeth Park Concert Series is BACK for its 31st season of FREE, family-friendly concerts EVERY THURSDAY from 6pm-8pm!
On Thursday, July 30th, rock out with bandZandt.
Vendors will be on-site with some dinner and dessert options. Concerts are FREE and sponsored by the Eldridge Society for History and Preservation, in partnership with Bellingham Parks & Recreation.
Picnickers are encouraged to recycle and compost to be good park stewards. Alcohol, smoking, and vaping are not permitted in city parks. Dogs must be leashed at all times.
Wild Whatcom: Wild Things
07/31/2026 - 9:30 am - 11:00 am at Boulevard Park
470 Bayview Dr
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 July we will be exploring Boulevard Park. Join us to search for crabs, sea stars, and magical rocks while enjoying the sunshine, then meander down the flat boardwalk trail appreciating the Great blue herons, gulls, and Black oystercatchers that are abundant in the area.
WEATHER NOTE: Bring a windbreaker, as it can be much cooler here than in town, and gets very windy!
Program is FREE, but there is a suggested donation of $10 per person, $20 per family.
Fairhaven Gore & Lore Tour
07/31/2026 - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm at Fairhaven
11th and McKenzie
This tour takes you through the ghost stories, true crime tales, and spooky local lore of Bellingham’s “south side.”
The tour lasts between 1-1.5 hours with a total walking distance less than 1 mile. Parental discretion is advised for violent, gory, and potentially scary topics.
Bellingham Dockside Market
08/01/2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Fisherman’s Pavilion
2599 S. Harbor Loop Dr.
The Port of Bellingham hosts its Dockside Market on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month from 10am-2pm. This is an opportunity for you to shop directly from fishermen for the freshest catch available!
They’ve also added artists, crafters, and other vendors to the market for even more opportunities to experience the finest local food and art.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!
From the Port of Bellingham website:
Check the Bellingham Dockside Market Facebook page, Instagram, or newsletter prior to sale days to see which fishermen will be at the dock and what products will be available.
Head down to Squalicum Harbor and follow the signs to the market where fishermen await with their product! We set up outside at Gate 5 from June through October and inside the Fishermen’s Pavilion (2599 S. Harbor Loop Drive) from November through May.
Pick your seafood, pay the fishermen directly, and head home with your delicious catch.
We’re bringing you the best of our waterfront town: the Bellingham Dockside Market, an authentic connection to our local waters!
Burlington Byways Center Artisan & Agricultural Market
08/01/2026 - 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
08/01/2026 - 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
08/01/2026 - 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
Alger Sunday Market
08/02/2026 - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at Alger Community Hall
18735 Parkview Lane
The Alger Sunday Market is open Sunday, August 2nd from 10am-3pm at the Alger Community Hall.
The market features live music and vendor booths full of items from local crafters and artisans.
Weekly Mountain Bike Ride
08/03/2026 - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm at Galbraith Mountain
Various Trails
Shifting Gears hosts a weekly mountain bike ride for women that want to explore the trails of Galbraith Mountain every Monday from 5:30pm-7:30pm.
Rides are open to various experience and skill levels for all women (cis, queer, trans) that are 18 and older, regardless of riding experience, body size, and biking anxiety. There’s a maximum of 8 riders plus two Shifting Gears leaders in each group, so the focus is on having fun and supporting each other.
Rides are available in different skill levels, so be sure to check out the website for more information and to register for the ride you want to be on.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!
