Communities

From the college-town vibes of Bellingham to the charming Dutch culture in Lynden to the peaceful island pace of Lummi Island, there are so many unique and vibrant communities to explore around Whatcom County! 

Did you know North Cascades National Park is actually part of Whatcom County too? Keep reading to learn about this region’s geographical diversity, rich natural resources, and unique historical character.

Find a community focused event calendar below as well. [And even more local events here.]

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Café con Conversación
Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025
6 - 8 p.m.
Cafe Rumba
1140 N State St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Intro to Scottish Country Dancing
Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Fairhaven Library Auditorium (enter through back door)
1117 12th St., Bellingham, WA 98225
MELT
Thursday, Oct 9, 2025
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Fairhaven Park Pavilion
107 Chuckanut Dr N., Bellingham, WA 98225
Tai Chi Flow
Thursday, Oct 9, 2025
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Maritime Heritage Park Pavilion/Cordata Park Pavilion
Free Friday
Friday, Oct 10, 2025
1- 3 p.m.
MakeShift
306 Flora St., Bellingham , WA 98225
Family Art Day at Gabriel's Art Kids
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Gabriel's Art Kids
322 E Holly St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Mini Ballers
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025
10 -11:15 a.m.
Bloedel Donovan Community Building
2214 Electric Ave., Bellingham, WA 98226
Northwest Free Repairs
Sunday, Oct 12, 2025
1 - 3:30 p.m.
Makerspace at Bellis Fair Mall
One Bellis Fair Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98226
Tai Chi Flow
Monday, Oct 13, 2025
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Maritime Heritage Park Pavilion/Cordata Park Pavilion
Life Drawing Bellingham
Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
6:30 - 9 p.m.
Karate Church
519 E Maple St., Bellingham, WA 98225

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Café con Conversación
Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025
6 - 8 p.m.
Cafe Rumba 1140 N State St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Wednesday until December 17, 2025
Intro to Scottish Country Dancing
Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Fairhaven Library Auditorium (enter through back door) 1117 12th St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Wednesday until December 10, 2025
MELT
Thursday, Oct 9, 2025
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Fairhaven Park Pavilion 107 Chuckanut Dr N., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Thursday until December 18, 2025
Tai Chi Flow
Thursday, Oct 9, 2025
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Maritime Heritage Park Pavilion/Cordata Park Pavilion
Occurs: Every week on Monday Thursday, until October 30, 2025
Free Friday
Friday, Oct 10, 2025
1- 3 p.m.
MakeShift 306 Flora St., Bellingham , WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Friday until December 19, 2025
Family Art Day at Gabriel's Art Kids
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Gabriel's Art Kids 322 E Holly St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Mini Ballers
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025
10 -11:15 a.m.
Bloedel Donovan Community Building 2214 Electric Ave., Bellingham, WA 98226
Occurs: Every week on Saturday until October 11, 2025
Northwest Free Repairs
Sunday, Oct 12, 2025
1 - 3:30 p.m.
Makerspace at Bellis Fair Mall One Bellis Fair Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98226
Occurs: The Second Sunday of every 1 month(s) until December 13, 2026
Life Drawing Bellingham
Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
6:30 - 9 p.m.
Karate Church 519 E Maple St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Tuesday until June 09, 2026
Northwest Free Repairs
Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Bellingham Public Library 210 Central Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: The Second Tuesday of every 1 month(s) until December 08, 2026
NSEA Stream Team
Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association Campus 3057 E Bakerview Rd., Bellingham, WA 98226
Occurs:  10/15/2025, 11/05/2025, 11/19/2025, 12/03/2025, 12/17/2025
Parents' Night Out
Friday, Oct 17, 2025
5 - 9 p.m.
Whatcom Family YMCA 1256 N State St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Northwest Free Repairs
Sunday, Oct 19, 2025
1 - 3:30 p.m.
Makerspace at Bellis Fair Mall One Bellis Fair Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98226
Occurs: The Third Sunday of every 1 month(s) until December 20, 2026
Minds Alive!
Monday, Oct 20, 2025
2 p.m.
The Upfront Theatre 203 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: The Third Monday of every 1 month(s) until September 21, 2026
Northwest Free Repairs
Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Bellingham Public Library 210 Central Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: The Third Tuesday of every 1 month(s) until December 15, 2026
        We acknowledge that Whatcom County is located on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. They cared for the lands that included what we’d call the Puget Sound region, Vancouver Island and British Columbia since time immemorial. This gives us the great obligation and opportunity to learn how to care for our surrounding areas and all the natural and human resources we require to live. We express our deepest respect and gratitude for our indigenous neighbors, the Lummi Nation and Nooksack Tribe, for their enduring care and protection of our shared lands and waterways.
Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism
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904 Potter Street, Bellingham, WA 98229
Phone: 360-671-3990
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