Events
KAFE's Weekend Vibes
Make.Shift Open Mic
01/10/2026 - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Make.Shift Art Space
306 Flora Street
Don’t be shy…grab a microphone and show off your talents at January’s Open Mic at Make.Shift in Bellingham! Saturday, January 10th from 6pm-10pm!
Whatever your talents are, you can show them off – spoken word, noise, rappers, beat makers, comedy, drag, and more.
Registrations open at 6:00pm, acts begin at 6:15pm.
Tickets are $11 pre-sale, $15 at the door.
The Upfront Theatre Presents “Murder at Mortlake Manor”
01/10/2026 - 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:
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
Northwest FREE Repair Event
01/11/2026 - 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm at Bellingham Makerspace
1 Bellis Fair Pkwy
Bring your small appliances, kitchen items, tools, electrical items, kids’ toys, bicycles, etc. to a FREE repair event at Maker’s Space in Bellis Fair Mall in Bellingham Sunday, January 11 from 1:00pm-3:30pm.
They fix small appliances, kitchen items, tools, electrical items, kids’ toys, bicycles – basically anything you can carry in. They try to fix everything and what they can’t fix, they’ll help you recycle.
Restricted Items That ARE NOT ACCEPTED for repair
- Anything containing gasoline or petroleum products
- Items that are leaking fluids
- Grimy, dirty, or hazardous items
- Items having noxious or excessive odors
- Anything that cannot be easily carried e.g. no major appliances, motor vehicles, etc.
- Any items from a commercial business
- Any item that is not appropriate in a public setting
Open Track Night
01/14/2026 - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm at Civic Stadium
1445 Puget St.
Bellingham Parks & Rec will have the lights on at Civic Field EVERY WEDNESDAY from 5:30pm-7:30pm through February 25th!
You can drop in and complete your workout during the darkest months of the year. No preregistration required. No fee. Just some good exercise to keep your body moving!
Sensory Indoor Recess
01/16/2026 - 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.
Take Flight Friday at the Children’s Museum
01/16/2026 - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Children’s Museum of Skagit County
432 Fashion Way
Local flight instructor, Mike Dyberg of Dyberg Aviation, will be at the Children’s Museum of Skagit County with an aviation-themed pop up to teach kids (small AND big) about flying!
He’ll be hosting these pop-ups on the 3rd Friday of each month.
The Upfront Theatre Presents “Murder at Mortlake Manor”
01/16/2026 - 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 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
Bellingham Dockside Market
01/17/2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Fisherman’s Pavilion
2599 S. Harbor Loop Dr.
The Port of Bellingham hosts its Dockside Market on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month from 10am-2pm. This is an opportunity for you to shop directly from fishermen for the freshest catch available!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!
From the Port of Bellingham website:
Check the Bellingham Dockside Market Facebook page, Instagram, or newsletter prior to sale days to see which fishermen will be at the dock and what products will be available.
Head down to Squalicum Harbor and follow the signs to the market where fishermen await with their product! We set up outside at Gate 5 from June through October and inside the Fishermen’s Pavilion (2599 S. Harbor Loop Drive) from November through May.
Pick your seafood, pay the fishermen directly, and head home with your delicious catch.
We’re bringing you the best of our waterfront town: the Bellingham Dockside Market, an authentic connection to our local waters!
Read to a Dog
01/17/2026 - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm at Village Books
430 Front St.
Hang out and read to dogs on Saturday, January 17th from 11:00am-11:30am at Village Books in Lynden.
Just come in, grab a book, grab a pooch, and grab a spot of sun. Dogs LOVE to hear you read to them.
Admission is FREE! The program happens every third Saturday of the month at Village Books in Lynden!
Sunset Silent Disco
01/17/2026 - 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm at Squalicum Boathouse
2600 N. Harbor Loop Drive
Dancing Dana Carr, LLC, invites you to a Sunset Silent Disco on Saturday, January 17th from 4:00pm-5:30pm at the Squalicum Boathouse in Bellingham.
Move to the music with your friends in the fresh air and enjoy the ocean view as you watch the sun set. They’ll broadcast a diverse playlist on a radio transmitter that can be picked up on headphones. Headphones will be available on a first come, first served basis.
This event is FREE and open to all ages, shapes, sizes, colors, genders, abilities, sexual identities, etc. Wear comfy clothes and footwear. FREE Parking is adjacent to the park.
