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.
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
Marine Life Center
01/01/2026 - 12/31/2026 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Marine Life Center
1801 Roeder Ave.
The Marine Life Center is OPEN on Squalicum Harbor in Bellingham. This is a great opportunity to see marine life up close and in-person.
Monday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, closed for lunch 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Sunday: Reservations 10:00 – 11:00 am, Open to the public 11:00 am – 4:00 pm, closed for lunch 12:30 – 1:30 pm
There is a Toddler Time on certain Mondays and Thursdays during the month. One is at 9am and another at 9:45am.
Large groups or classes are welcome, but due to the center’s size, reservations should be made at least one week in advance.
Sustainable Connections Farm to Table Trails
05/01/2026 - 12/31/2026 - 12:00 am
Sustainable Connections invites you to explore the Farm to Table Trails.
They’re working with local farmers, restaurants, markets, and farm stands all throughout Northwest Washington to create 9 different loops that invite you to savor the sights and sounds of the area. Check in from the different locations and earn points to win fun, local prizes. You can download a digital passport HERE, so you have it with you.
The different loops featured this year are:
-Treats in a Row from Edison to Bow
-Cream of the Crop from Blaine to Custer
-Ferndale to North Bellingham Noshes
-Eat Local Lynden & Everson
-Food for You on Route 542
-Bites of Bellingham
-Bellingham Market Crawl
-Savor Skagit
-Yummy Lummi
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON THE TRAILS AND TO DOWNLOAD YOUR PASSPORT!
Creative Corner Artisan Market
08/08/2026 - 12/19/2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Creative Corner Artisan Market
201 E. Chestnut St.
The Creative Corner Artisan Market takes place EVERY SATURDAY through December 19th from 10:00am-2:00pm at 201 E. Chestnut St. in downtown Bellingham.
This is a small group of independent micro businesses that have locally made artisan crafts and commodities. You’ll be able to find everything from jewelry to vintage clothing, loose leaf tea to body care products, resin and glass art to original paintings, and more.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!
The Nature of Becoming
11/06/2026 - 12/26/2026 - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm at Allied Arts of Whatcom County Gallery
1213 Cornwall Ave.
The Allied Arts of Whatcom County present “The Nature of Becoming” at the Allied Arts Gallery in Bellingham every Wednesday-Sunday from November 6th-December 26th between 11:00am-4:00pm. Plus, an opening reception on November 6th from 6pm-9pm!
Five artists. Four different mediums. And no single way you’re supposed to see them.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!
From the Allied Arts of Whatcom County’s website:
What happens when one work of art changes how we see the next?
Inspired by philosopher Henri Bergson’s ideas about change, intuition and continuous evolution, The Nature of Becoming brings together five artists working across painting, fiber, mixed media and glass.
The exhibition is arranged as a visual journey through the gallery, inviting visitors to follow their curiosity and notice how their own perceptions develop along the way. Familiar forms shift, materials transform, patterns emerge and perspectives change.
There is no single interpretation to discover. Instead, The Nature of Becoming asks us to recognize that our interpretations are not fixed. What we see and understand may evolve through every new encounter.
Wild Whatcom: Wild Things
11/13/2026 - 9:30 am - 11:00 am at Maritime Heritage Park
515 W. Holly St.
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 November, we will be looking out for the seals and sea lions feasting on migrating salmon in Whatcom Creek! Late autumn is the best time of year to look for salmon and the marine mammals who eat them, and we will be thinking all about the important roles salmon play in northwestern ecosystem. Come ready to get seal-y, have a blast exploring a creek-side trail, and get curious about all the things plants and animals are up to as they prepare for the colder months.
Location Note: We meet at the trailhead directly across West Holly Street from the Waterfront Tavern, outside of the (closed) environmental Learning Center building. This park does not have a dedicated parking lot, but there is abundant street parking on Holly in the mornings.
Program is FREE, but there is a suggested donation of $10 per person, $20 per family.
Beneath the Layers: Collage Art Show
11/13/2026 - 11/15/2026 - 11:00 am - 6:00 pm at Whatcom Art Center
1105 11th Street
The Whatcom Art Center in Fairhaven invites you to “Beneath the Layers: Collage Art Show” from November 13th-15th.
This exhibit of collage, mixed media, and other works features pieces created by Collage Connection, a group that meets monthly at the Whatcom Art Center. The weekend starts with an opening reception on November 13th from 4pm-7pm. The show continues November 14th & 15th from 11am-6pm.
Community Game Night
11/13/2026 - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Pioneer Pavilion Community Center
2007 Cherry Street
The City of Ferndale’s Parks, Recreation, & Trails Advisory Board is hosting a Community Game Night on Friday, November 13th from 5pm-8pm at Pioneer Pavilion.
Whether you’re just looking for an evening of fun, casual gaming or you are a seasoned gamer, you’ll have a chance to meet with neighbors, friends, and family. Bring your favorite board, card, or tabletop games to share. FREE snacks and drinks will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own.
“The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon”
11/13/2026 - 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm at Stanwood High School
7400 272nd St. NW
Stanwood High School presents “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon” with several showings from November 6th through November 14th! Tickets are $7 each, $6 with your ASB card.
CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR TICKETS!
From the Stanwood High School website:
Rapunzel has no Wi‑Fi, Snow White is demanding reform, and Cinderella is about to quit when she learns the plot of her original story in this wacky retelling of all 209 Brothers Grimm tales! Told from the perspective of two opposing narrators, a group of talented actors must race through a whirlwind of familiar (and lesser known) fairy tales, mixed-up characters, devilish contracts, ridiculous costumes, and plenty of surprises. Recommended for ages 10 and up.
SHOW DATES & TIMES:
Friday, November 13th at 7:00pm
Saturday, November 14th at 7:00pm
