Events
KAFE's Weekend Vibes
Lynden Farmers Market
06/07/2025 - 09/27/2025 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Centennial Park
319 Grover Street
Shop fresh…shop local! The Lynden Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 10am-2pm through September at Centennial Park, across from the Lynden Public Library.
Shop from vendors who are passionate about connecting families and individuals with a wide variety of locally grown and made agricultural products, arts and crafts that showcase the beauty and abundance of Whatcom County.
Twin Sisters Mobile Market at the Library
06/07/2025 - 10/25/2025 - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at North Fork Community Library
7506 Kendall Rd.
The Twin Sisters Mobile Market will be at the North Fork Community Library in Maple Falls EVERY SATURDAY THROUGH OCTOBER 25th from 10am-3pm.
Twin Sisters Mobile Market is trying to build a more equitable in Whatcom County’s food insecure areas by offering hyper-local markets that adapt to the unique needs of each community. You’ll be able to get local produce, farm-fresh eggs, pasture-raised meats, flowers, and more.
2025 Trails to Taps Relay
08/05/2025 - 10/12/2025 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at Lake Padden Park
4882 Samish Way
The 2025 Trails to Taps Relay is set for Sunday, October 12th in Bellingham!
Get your team of 8 runners together and be ready to explore over 30 miles of trails, roads, and parks. Each transition spot is one of eight local breweries and cideries throughout Bellingham. Then, it all ends with an afterparty and a pint glass for participants!
Each leg length is between 3 miles and 6 miles. Costumes are encouraged. There will be a costume contest with the winner receiving merch from the local breweries and cideries.
REGISTRATION:
Early Bird Registration is $240 per team…beginning August 5th
After Early Bird Registration will be $280 per team.
This is a 21+ event. Proceeds benefit Lydia Place.
Whatcomics Submissions OPEN
09/01/2025 - 10/31/2025 - 12:00 am
The Whatcom County Library System is looking for teen artists!
Submit your work to be considered for publication in Whatcomics 2025, their teen art book. The rules are simple: live in Whatcom County, be a 6th-12th grader, and submit your original artwork on or before October 31, 2025. We encourage all artistic styles including drawing, painting, collage, comics and doodles. Because of copyright issues, no fan art, art made copying someone else’s design, or art based on other artists’ work is allowed.
It’s easy to submit: upload your artwork on our website at wcls.org/whatcomics or drop off your work at any public library. Accepted artists receive a copy of the book to keep. Works will be on display at the Lynden Public Library in January 2026.
Bellingham Greekfest
09/04/2025 - 09/06/2025 - 11:00 am - 9:00 pm at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church
510 E Sunset Drive
The Bellingham Greek Festival is September 4th through 7th at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Bellingham!
This year’s festival features live music, dance performances, a beer garden, and, of course…THE FOOD! Gyros, spanikopita, baklava…so much to eat!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION, MENU, HOURS, AND DIRECTIONS!
Whatcom Tree Festival
09/05/2025 - 09/07/2025 - All Day
The Whatcom Million Trees Project invites you to be part of the Whatcom Tree Festival September 5th-7th!
This exciting weekend is full of events to connect with our wellness, the trees in our urban forests, and discover new ways to appreciate them and their health. You’ll find work parties, yoga workshops, arts & crafts, a cycling ride, and more.
FRIDAY/SATURDAY/SUNDAY 5:00pm-9:00pm
Crooked Spoon Ice Cream will donate $1 for every single scoop sold.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th
12:00pm-1:00pm – TreeRX Circuit with Kristy S. at Joy of Pilates
4:00pm-6:00pm – Good Neighbor Night at Stones Throw Brewery with $1 donated for every pint sold.
6:30pm-7:45pm – Sound Bath at Firehouse Arts & Events Center, hosted by Kristi Moseley of Mystic Heart
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th
9:00am-11:00am – Ivy Removal Work Party with Whatcom Million Trees Project
11:30am-12:30pm – Art of Noticing Tree Tour, hosted by Sarah Murphy-Kangas and James Murphy
12:50pm-3:30pm – Ethnobotany Exploration with Jazmen Yoder of Northwest Natura
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th
9:00am-10:30am – “Art of Impermanence” Crafting with Nature Workshop by Second Life Artistry
11:00am-12:10pm – Outdoor Yoga with Liza Higbee-Robinson Yoga
1:45pm-4:00pm – “Tour de Trees,” a slow group cycling ride hosted by Fairhaven Bicycles and Walk & Roll Bellingham
4:00pm-6:00pm – Tree Celebration at the Firehouse Arts & Events Center yard with crafts, games, treats, and prizes.
Chuckanut Classic 2025
09/06/2025 - 7:00 am - 5:00 pm at Waypoint Park
298 W Laurel St
The Mount Baker Bicycle Club’s signature ride – The Chuckanut Classic – is Saturday, September 6th!
This ride starts and ends at the Portal Container Village on Bellingham’s waterfront and is one of the most scenic rides in Washington, with different routes to choose from 25 miles to the full 100 miles.
Choose the south loop and you’ll enjoy views of the San Juan Islands overlooking Bellingham, Samish, and Padilla Bays. There’s also stunning views of Chuckanut and Blanchard mountains.
The north loop gives spectacular views of Mount Baker, as well as the Canadian Cascades, Mount Shuksan, the Twin Sisters, Birch Bay, and Vancouver Island.
Proceeds will benefit Vamos Outdoors Project!
Clear Lake Firefighters Association SAFETY FAIR
09/06/2025 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Clear Lake Elementary School
23631 Lake St.
The Clear Lake Firefighters Association hosts a Safety Fair on Saturday, September 6th from 10am-2pm at Clear Lake Elementary School.
They’ve packed the fair full of family-friendly interactive demos, emergency preparedness tips, and fun activities.
FIG Studio: Tinted Tentacles
09/06/2025 - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm at Whatcom Museum Family Interactive Gallery
250 Flora Street
The Whatcom Museum’s Family Interactive Gallery is a self-guided, self-exploratory space that families can play-to-learn and make-and-take crafts that will help young minds imagine, create, and innovate. Cost is included with your museum admission.
Learn about camouflage when you build a spinning seascape that makes your octopus change color.
NSEA Pink Salmon Sightings
09/06/2025 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Thompson Creek Bridge
Glacier Creek Rd.
The Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association invites you to be on the lookout for pink salmon returning to spawn at the Thompson Creek Bridge in Deming on Friday, August 22nd from 10am-2pm.
Pink salmon return every other year and NSEA staff will be on-site to answer questions, share facts, and help you spot salmon every Friday & Saturday from 10am-2pm from August 22-September 13.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!
Directions: East on HWY 542, one mile east of Glacier turn right on Glacier Creek Road and continue for one mile until you see our tent.
