GangBall
11/10/2025 - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Bloedel Donovan Community Building
2114 Electric Ave
GangBall is an adaptive game that involves two teams, the object is to pass the “GangBall” to your teammates and take it to your endzone to score points. Open to all abilities, all bodies welcome and sports chairs are provided!
Bellingham Parks & Rec is hosting a GangBall gathering every Monday through December 8 at the Bloedel Donovan Community Building.
Open to people 10 and older. Admission is FREE, but you must sign a liability waiver before playing.
For more information, CLICK HERE!
Literacy Breakfast with Nancy Pearl
11/14/2025 - 8:00 am - 10:00 am at Four Points by Sheraton
714 Lakeway Drive
The Whatcom Literacy Council invites you to a witty and wonderful breakfast with author, Nancy Pearl on Friday, November 14th from 8am-10am at the Four Points by Sheraton in Bellingham!
Nancy Pearl will be sharing her thoughts on some of the best reads available. Tickets for this annual fundraiser for the Whatcom Literacy Council are available to purchase, after Labor Day,
CLICK HERE for more information on how you can help the Whatcom Literacy Council!
Wild Whatcom: Wild Things
11/14/2025 - 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.
Ferndale Preschool Storytime
11/14/2025 - 10:30 am - 11:00 am at Ferndale Public Library
2125 Main St.
This 30-minute program is designed for preschoolers, ages 3-5, to hear stories, learn rhymes, and sing along with songs that are just right for them at the Ferndale Public Library!
This storytime session is EVERY FRIDAY from 10:30am-11:00am in the Ferndale Meeting Room!
Make.Shift FREE FRIDAYS
11/14/2025 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Make.Shift Art Space
306 Flora Street
Every Friday, drop by Make.Shift in Bellingham between 1:00pm-3:00pm and create whatever you’d like with the supplies and tools available. It could be vintage magazines, collage materials, paints, pencils, pens, yarn, and more! Refreshments will be available!
Sensory Indoor Recess
11/14/2025 - 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.
Open Roller Skate
11/14/2025 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Depot Market Square
1100 Railroad Ave
Grab your roller skates or roller blades and join in the fun at Depot Market Square in downtown Bellingham on Friday, November 14th from 6pm-8pm.
This event is FREE and open to all ages. Bring your own skates, roller blades, helmets, and pads.
Stanwood High School Presents “Much Ado About Nothing”
11/14/2025 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Stanwood High School
7400 272nd St. NW
The Stanwood High School Drama Program presents Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” in the SHS Performing Arts Center!
From the Stanwood High School website:
Widely hailed as the Bard’s most dazzling romantic comedy, this tale is packed with razor-sharp banter, tangled misunderstandings, and outrageous twists that lead to much ado about nothing. Come ready to swoon, laugh, and cheer as love conquers all in true Shakespearean style!
Tickets are $8 for adults, $7 for kids with an ASB card.
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION & TICKETS!
Show Dates & Times:
Friday, November 14th from 7pm-9pm
Saturday, November 15th from 7pm-9pm
Wild Whatcom: Wild Things
11/15/2025 - 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.
Bellingham Dockside Market
11/15/2025 - 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!
