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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Tai Chi Flow
Thursday, Sep 18, 2025
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Maritime Heritage Park Pavilion/Cordata Park Pavilion
Free Friday
Friday, Sep 19, 2025
1- 3 p.m.
MakeShift
306 Flora St., Bellingham , WA 98225
Intro to Paint Pouring, Nurturing the Inner Chaos Artist
Saturday, Sep 20, 2025
12:30 - 2 p.m.
Jansen Art Center
321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Mini Ballers
Saturday, Sep 20, 2025
10 -11:15 a.m.
Bloedel Donovan Community Building
2214 Electric Ave., Bellingham, WA 98226
Northwest Free Repairs
Sunday, Sep 21, 2025
1 - 3:30 p.m.
Makerspace at Bellis Fair Mall
One Bellis Fair Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98226
Open Auditions: Sister Act (Directed by Teri Grimes)
Sunday, Sep 21, 2025
7 - 10 p.m.
Bellingham Theatre Guild
1600 H St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Open Auditions: Sister Act (Directed by Teri Grimes)
Monday, Sep 22, 2025
7 - 10 p.m.
Bellingham Theatre Guild
1600 H St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Tai Chi Flow
Monday, Sep 22, 2025
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Maritime Heritage Park Pavilion/Cordata Park Pavilion
Life Drawing Bellingham
Tuesday, Sep 23, 2025
6:30 - 9 p.m.
Karate Church
519 E Maple St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Café con Conversación
Wednesday, Sep 24, 2025
6 - 8 p.m.
Cafe Rumba
1140 N State St., Bellingham, WA 98225

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        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.
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