Events
KAFE's Weekend Vibes
Community Work Party – Sehome Arboretum
11/08/2025 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at Sehome Arboretum
2700 Bill McDonald Parkway
Volunteers are needed for a Community Work Party at Sehome Arboretum on Saturday, November 8th from 9am-12pm!
Volunteers will help restore the southern entrance of the Sehome Arboretum by focusing on pollinator-friendly plants near the new House of Healing.
All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
NSEA Kendall Creek Tree Planting
11/08/2025 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at Kendall Creek Hatchery
6263 Mt. Baker Highway
The Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association is planting trees at the Kendall Creek Hatchery on Saturday, November 8th from 9am-12pm.
Volunteers will help plant trees along Kendall Creek to increase the existing riparian buffer.
If this is your third NSEA work party this calendar year, be sure to pick up your thank you gift at the sign-in tent!
NSEA provides everything you need to participate, but here are some other things to keep in mind:
Any necessary tools, instructions, and gardening gloves are provided (XS-XL sizes available).
Most sites are wet even if it is not raining so bringing water-resistant/proof layers will keep you more comfortable.
Closed-toed shoes are required, and we recommend ones that can get dirty (because they will!)
A portable toilet will be available at sites that do not have public restrooms.
If the event requires a shuttle, it will run throughout the event for anyone that shows up later or needs to leave early.
We strive to provide coffee, water, and light snacks at each event, but if you have additional dietary needs, please bring those.
A reusable coffee cup and water bottle are highly recommended to keep these events as waste free as possible!
WCC Athletics Card Show
11/08/2025 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at Whatcom Community College Gym
237 W. Kellogg Rd.
The Whatcom Community College Athletics Dept. is hosting their 2nd Annual Trading Card Show Fundraiser on Saturday, November 8th from 9am-4pm at the WCC Gym!
If you’re into trading cards, looking for that card you’ve always wanted, or want to rent a table to sell your cards, there’s plenty of space for you.
Admission to the show is $3.
Table Fees: $50 for a large table, $40 for a medium table.
Wild Whatcom: Wild Things
11/08/2025 - 9:30 am - 11:00 am at Maritime Heritage Park
1600 C 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 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 role salmon play in the entire northwest ecosystem. Come ready to get Seal-y and 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.
SCHEDULE ALERT: No outings Friday, November 28, 2025 or Saturday, November 29, 2025.
Program is FREE, but there is a suggested donation of $10 per person, $20 per family.
25th Annual Nordic Fest
11/08/2025 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Ferndale Event Center
5715 Barrett Rd
The 25th Annual Nordic Fest is Saturday, November 8th from 10am-4pm at the Ferndale Event Center!
The Daughters of Norway have created this celebration for you to share their heritage, baked goods, and amazing vendors.
The event will feature ethnic music, dancing, gift and crafts vendors, and their famous Scandinavian bakery. The Norsk Kafe will be serving up delicious food, as well.
Admission is $5. Kids 12 and under are FREE!
Boy Scout Troop 46 Holiday Bazaar & Craft Fair
11/08/2025 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Camano Lutheran Church
850 Heichel Rd.
Boy Scout Troop 46 hosts their Annual Holiday Bazaar & Craft Fair on Saturday, November 8th from 10am-4pm at Camano Lutheran Church on Camano!
Over 30 vendors will be there with a huge variety of handmade, one-of-a-kind, local items. Plus, Santa will be there from 11am-2pm for kids to check in with him.
The Scouts will have hot cocoa, cider, and more for sale, too.
Full STEAM Ahead Family Resource Fair
11/08/2025 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Children’s Museum of Skagit County
432 Fashion Way
The Children’s Museum of Skagit County hosts their Full STEAM Ahead Family Resource Fair on Saturday, November 8th from 10am-2pm in Burlington!
Kids of all ages can participate in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math activities that will spark their imaginations!
Activities include:
~Bellingham+Skagit Coding & Robotics
~Reptile Lady from 12:30pm-2pm
~Play 9 Holes of Miniature Golf
~Cryo Rolls – Ice Cream Science!
~Skagit Kids Read Week – Celebrating literacy in Skagit County. Local Author, Jennifer Bradbury, will be reading her book “Nearly Exactly Almost Like Me!” throughout the day. Bring your copy and have it signed.
~MexiCraves Food Truck
Admission is FREE!
Model Train Open House
11/08/2025 - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm at Whatcom Skagit Model Railroad Club
1469 Silver Run Lane
You’re invited to the Whatcom Skagit Model Railroad Club’s Open House on Saturday, November 8th from 11am-3pm in Alger!
You can view the HO and N scale layouts and see the trains run. This event is all-ages! Suggested donations are $3 per person or $5 per family.
The WSMRC hosts an Open House on the second Saturday of each month through May. For more information, CLICK HERE!
Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association Salmon Sightings
11/08/2025 - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Maritime Heritage Park
1600 C St.
Whether you’ve lived in the PNW your entire life, or you’re just visiting, be on the lookout for the fish that make this region so special.
Stop by the outreach booth to play games and win prizes during these events while you watch for salmon swimming in Whatcom Creek at Maritime Heritage Park. (The booth will be set up different days at different streams)
Let’s Learn It!: Making Tortillas
11/08/2025 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Lynden Library
216 4th Street
The Friends of the Lynden Library invite you and your family to this hands-on cooking experience to learn how to make tortillas on Saturday, November 8th from 1pm-4pm at the Lynden Library!
You’ll learn how to make your own corn and flour tortillas. This will be a bilingual presentation!
