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Fix-It Fair

Fix-It Fair

09/27/2026 - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Kulshan K2
1538 Kentucky St.

Fix-It Fair Bellingham invites you to this month’s Fix-It Fair event on Sunday, September 27th from 12pm-3pm at it’s NEW LOCATION – Kulshan K2 on Kentucky Street in Bellingham!

If you have something that needs to be fixed…BRING IT!  The volunteers will help you fix it for FREE!

Some of the items they’ll help you with include:
-Clothes Mending (patches, button fixes, pocket holes, etc.)
-Small Appliance Repair
-Knife Sharpening  (please limit to 2 items per person)
-Bike Repair  (brake checks and basic service)
-Jewelry Repair
-Small Appliance Repair (anything you can carry that is NOT gas-powered)
-Shoe Polishing

This is a FREE event run by volunteers.  All repairs are FREE or by donation.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!

Weekly Mountain Bike Ride

Weekly Mountain Bike Ride

09/28/2026 - 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!

 

Downtown Bellingham First Friday

Downtown Bellingham First Friday

10/02/2026 - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

It’s a First Friday in downtown Bellingham on Friday, October 2nd 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!

Bellingham Dockside Market

Bellingham Dockside Market

10/03/2026 - 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!

Tech Help Hour / Hora de Ayuda Tecnológica

Tech Help Hour / Hora de Ayuda Tecnológica

10/03/2026 - 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

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!

Farmers Market Fix-It Day

Farmers Market Fix-It Day

10/17/2026 - 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, October 17th 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.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!

Bellingham Dockside Market

Bellingham Dockside Market

10/17/2026 - 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!

Fix-It Fair

Fix-It Fair

10/25/2026 - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Kulshan K2
1538 Kentucky St.

Fix-It Fair Bellingham invites you to this month’s Fix-It Fair event on Sunday, October 25th from 12pm-3pm at it’s NEW LOCATION – Kulshan K2 on Kentucky Street in Bellingham!

If you have something that needs to be fixed…BRING IT!  The volunteers will help you fix it for FREE!

Some of the items they’ll help you with include:
-Clothes Mending (patches, button fixes, pocket holes, etc.)
-Small Appliance Repair
-Knife Sharpening  (please limit to 2 items per person)
-Bike Repair  (brake checks and basic service)
-Jewelry Repair
-Small Appliance Repair (anything you can carry that is NOT gas-powered)
-Shoe Polishing

This is a FREE event run by volunteers.  All repairs are FREE or by donation.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!

Downtown Bellingham First Friday

Downtown Bellingham First Friday

11/06/2026 - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

It’s a First Friday in downtown Bellingham on Friday, November 6th 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!

Fix-It Fair

Fix-It Fair

11/29/2026 - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Kulshan K2
1538 Kentucky St.

Fix-It Fair Bellingham invites you to this month’s Fix-It Fair event on Sunday, November 29th from 12pm-3pm at it’s NEW LOCATION – Kulshan K2 on Kentucky Street in Bellingham!

If you have something that needs to be fixed…BRING IT!  The volunteers will help you fix it for FREE!

Some of the items they’ll help you with include:
-Clothes Mending (patches, button fixes, pocket holes, etc.)
-Small Appliance Repair
-Knife Sharpening  (please limit to 2 items per person)
-Bike Repair  (brake checks and basic service)
-Jewelry Repair
-Small Appliance Repair (anything you can carry that is NOT gas-powered)
-Shoe Polishing

This is a FREE event run by volunteers.  All repairs are FREE or by donation.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!

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