Events
KAFE's Weekend Vibes
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!
All Comers Track & Field Meet
08/03/2026 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Civic Field
1355 Civic Field Way
The Bellingham Parks & Rec All Comer Track & Field Events are fun for the whole family! The season starts on Monday, June 15th and runs thru August 17th. The meets are Mondays at 6pm at Civic Field. The meets are $6 per person for one meet, but they have individual and family season passes available!
From the Bellingham Parks & Rec website:
All Comers is a Bellingham tradition where generations of participants, from first-time competitors to seasoned athletes, come together to race, jump, and throw! Whether you’re sprinting the 100 meters, launching a shot put, or soaring in the high jump, there’s something for everyone.
Open to all ages and skill levels, this welcoming series is all about fun, friendly competition, and community spirit. Lace up your sneakers, bring your friends, and join us on the track! For the full event schedule, course records, and more, visit cob.org/races or email parks@cob.org.
Participants who are able to predict their time within 3 seconds win a prize. On the last Monday of each month, we will forgo the 1500 meter and offer a 5K.
Barkley Village Tuesday Tunes – Stapletones
08/04/2026 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Barkley Village Green
2215 Rimland Drive
It’s a summer full of Tuesday Tunes at the Barkley Village Green in Bellingham. Every Tuesday from 6pm-8pm, enjoy a FREE concert on the green! Bring your picnic blanket for a great evening of live music. Food trucks will be on site with options for you to purchase food.
On Tuesday, August 4th, The Stapletones will take the stage!
Elizabeth Park Concert Series – The Brie Mueller Band
08/06/2026 - 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, August 6th, get on your feet and dance along to the powerhouse rock & blues of The Brie Mueller Band!
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.
Maritime Heritage Park Lunchtime Concerts
08/07/2026 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm at Maritime Heritage Park Amphitheatre
500 W. Holly Street
It’s a bit of fun at lunchtime at the Maritime Heritage Park Amphitheatre on Friday, August 7th from 12:00pm-1:00pm.
Pack your lunch, sunglasses, and sunscreen for Wren The Juggler’s blend of juggling, comedy, circus elements in one show.
Blaine Summer Outdoor Movies
08/07/2026 - 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm at Marine Park
272 Marine Drive
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to Marine Park in Blaine for Summer Outdoor Movies throughout the summer! These events are FREE and open to all! Movies start after sunset.
On Friday, August 7, you can watch “Top Gun.” From IMDB.com: “The Top Gun Naval Fighter Weapons School is where the best of the best train to refine their elite flying skills. When hotshot fighter pilot Maverick is sent to the school, his reckless attitude and cocky demeanor put him at odds with the other pilots, especially the cool and collected Iceman.”
