Events
KAFE's Weekend Vibes
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!
Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center
12/06/2025 - 02/15/2026 - All Day at Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center
52809 Rockport Park Rd.
The Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center is now open weekends through February 15th!
The Bald Eagle walks will leave the Interpretive Center in Rockport at 11am & 1:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays through mid-February. The walks last between 1.5-2 hours and travel along a well-maintained trail that leads into the rainforest, crosses a bridge over a wetland, and ends along the Skagit River.
Be sure to dress for the weather and to wear comfortable shoes. It’s pretty likely there will be snow on the trail.
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
Badminton Open Play
01/06/2026 - 01/27/2026 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Bloedel Donovan Community Building
2114 Electric Ave
Get moving during these dark, rainy winter days at the Bloedel Donovan Community Building with Badminton Open Play! Every Tuesday from January 6th-27th from 6:00pm-8:00pm!
Bellingham Parks & Rec will have 2 indoor courts set up to play. They’ll even have racquets and birdies for you to use! Each court will be dedicated to FUN, open play.
Open to ages 12 and up, but those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required!
Sensory Indoor Recess
01/09/2026 - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Hillcrest Park
1717 S. 13th Street
Mount Vernon Parks & Rec are hosting a Sensory Indoor Recess on Fridays from 2:00pm-4:00pm at Hillcrest Park in Mount Vernon.
This is a space designed for children and families that will benefit from a calmer environment. There will be hands-on toys, sensory tools, books, arts and crafts, and more. Kids will be welcome to explore these at their own pace.
The space is full enclosed, making it easier for caregivers of kids who tend to wander.
Downtown Bellingham First Friday
01/09/2026 - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
It’s a First Friday in downtown Bellingham on Friday, January 9th 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!
Starry Night Sound Bath
01/09/2026 - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Hillcrest Park Recreation Building
1717 S. 13th St.
Find yourself immersed in the healing vibrations of singing bowls and gongs at the Starry Night Sound Bath™. Friday, March 21st from 7pm-8pm at the Hillcrest Park Recreation Building in Mount Vernon.
While a starry ambiance is projected around you, this full body listening experience will give you a chance to feel the sound waves as they flow throughout the room and guide your mind into a deep state of rest and relaxation. This is a great time to relax, unwind, and enjoy this powerful experience.
Cost is $30. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
The Upfront Theatre Presents “Murder at Mortlake Manor”
01/09/2026 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm at The Upfront Theatre
203 Prospect St
The Upfront Theatre presents “Murder at Mortlake Manor” throughout the month of January.
From The Upfront Theatre’s website:
“Enter an extravagant party, hosted by a wealthy socialite. Things take a deadly turn when the host is murdered! The eccentric guests are all suspects. No one—neither the cast nor the killer—knows who committed the crime.
Guided by the sharp-witted butler, the audience becomes the world-famous detective. You are tasked with piecing together the CLUEs witnessing hilarious flashbacks, and deciding whodunit. With twists, turns, and absurd explanations, no two shows are ever the same.
Who’s the culprit? Watch, and decide for yourself!”
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION AND TICKETS!
Show Dates/Times:
Friday, January 9th from 7:30pm-9:00pm
Saturday, January 10th from 7:30pm-9:00pm
Friday, January 16th from 7:30pm-9:00pm
Saturday, January 17th from 7:30pm-9:00pm
Friday, January 23rd from 7:30pm-9:00pm
Saturday, January 24th from 7:30pm-9:00pm
Friday, January 30th from 7:30pm-9:00pm
Storytime with Princess Poppie
01/10/2026 - 11:00 am - 11:30 am at Village Books Lynden
430 Front St
Village Books invites you and your kids to Storytime with Princess Poppie at the Lynden location on Saturday, January 10th from 11am-11:30am.
Princess Poppie will be in the Children’s section sharing her favorite fairy tales, full of elves, trolls, fairies, giants, mermaids, unicorns, dragons, witches, and more!
