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Heritage Flight Museum Fly Day
07/18/2026 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Heritage Flight Museum
15053 Crosswind Dr
The Heritage Flight Museum hosts a Fly Day on Saturday, July 18th from 10am-4pm.
See the thrills of historic warbirds in flight. Wander the museum expansion with exhibits featuring the story of the Apollo 8 mission to the moon. Honor the history of the vintage aircraft that have so much history behind them.
Flying is subject to change due to weather or other circumstances beyond the museum’s control.
Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $5 for children 5-17 and members of the military, and FREE for kids 4 and under.
Summer Saturday Book Sales
07/18/2026 - 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.
San Juan Island Lavendar Festival
07/18/2026 - 11:00 am - 8:00 pm at Alchemy Art Center
45 Hawthorne Lane
The 25th Annual San Juan Island Lavendar Festival is July 18th & 19th at Alchemy Art Center on San Juan Island!
The lavender fields will be in bloom, and the fragrance will be strong! You’ll have a chance to get pictures and celebrate with art, music, and community! Shop the handcrafted lavender products and artwork from over 50 local artists. Plus, hands-on creative activities for all ages.
Admission is FREE!
Buckets ‘O Bugs at the Anacortes Library
07/18/2026 - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Anacortes Public Library
1220 10th St.
The Anacortes Public Library is exploring the world of tiny creatures on Saturday, July 18th from 12:00pm-3:00pm!
Friends from Skagit County Public Works and the Friends of the Anacortes Community Forest Lands will bring some crawly critters to allow explorers of all ages to view them.
Fairhaven Chicken Festival
07/18/2026 - 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Fairhaven Village Green
Tenth St. and Mill Ave.
The Fairhaven Chicken Festival is Saturday, July 18th from 12pm-4pm at the Fairhaven Village Green!
Enjoy a bright, sunny afternoon celebrating all things…CHICKENS!
- Carnival Games
- Chicken-themed vendors
- The Chicken Dance
- Costume Contest
- Egg & Spoon Contests
- Prizes, storytelling, and more
Then, stick around after the festival for the first Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema of the season, showing “Legally Blonde” at dusk.
The Sunnyland Stomp
07/18/2026 - 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Memorial Park
King St. & E. Maryland St.
The 17th Annual Sunnyland Stomp is Saturday, July 18th in Bellingham’s Sunnyland Neighborhood.
The Stomp starts with the chicken race at 12pm at Memorial Park. Then, from 3pm-8pm, stomp around the neighborhood to businesses and homes featuring games, art, activities, music and more.
If you think your chicken has what it takes, fill out the form on the ‘chicken races’ page of their website to let them know you’re interested (don’t worry, it isn’t a binding contract if you change your mind.) No chicken? No problem! Cheer on your favorite chickens as they race, starting at noon on Stomp Saturday at Memorial Park, to kick off a fun day of Stompin’!
3pm-8pm: Stomp around the neighborhood at participating Stomp Stops. The 2026 Stomp Map will be available on sunnylandstomp.com a week before the event. Click ‘attend’ to peruse the map and Stomp Stop descriptions.
Slime Saturdays in Burlington
07/18/2026 - 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm at Burlington Public Library
820 East Washington Ave
The Burlington Public Library invites you to SLIME SATURDAYS every Saturday from 12:30pm-1:30pm. Each week, kids (and their parents) can create a different kind of slime to take home.
On July 18th, you’ll be creating Oobleck.
All materials will be provided and the program will be staff instructed.
Fourth Corner Punk Fest
07/18/2026 - 07/19/2026 - 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Evil Bikes
700 Harris Ave.
Evil Bikes presents the 2026 Fourth Corner Punk Fest on Saturday, July 18th and Sunday, July 19th at Evil Bikes in Fairhaven! This is an all-ages, all-day event with music, games, giveaways, and more.
Doors open at 12:30pm with the show starting at 1:00pm.
The show on July 18th features:
The Bouncing Souls
The Suicide Machines (Playing “Destruction By Definition)
Good Riddance
Authority Zero
Bite Me Bambi
The Dollheads
The show on July 19th features:
Pennywise
The Vandals
Bad Cop, Bad Cop
Diesel Boy (Celebrating 30 years of “Cock Rock”)
War On Women
Pinata Protest
Tech Help Hour / Hora de Ayuda Tecnológica
07/18/2026 - 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
Chipotle Fundraiser Night
07/18/2026 - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Chipotle
4 Bellis Fair Parkway
Take a night off from cooking while helping a great cause during a Chipotle Fundraiser Night on Saturday, July 18th from 4:00pm-8:00pm.
Chipotle is donating 25% of your purchase to the Ferndale Cancer Walk when you use the code QQ8XQJP when you order online or with the app. That’s 25% off every burrito, bowl, taco, and salad purchased between 4:00pm-8:00pm on July 18th!
