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Communities

From Bellingham, Wash. to Blaine and Lynden to Lummi Island - there is so many communities to explore around Whatcom County! 

Did you know North Cascades National Park is actually part of Whatcom County too? Keep reading to learn even more 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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Let's Make Comics
Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
The Jansen Art Center
321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Discover First Impulse Painting - A Free Info Session
Thursday, May 1, 2025
1 - 2 p.m.
The Jansen Art Center
321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Masterful Mountainscapes, Adventures in Watercolor
Thursday, May 1, 2025
3:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Jansen Art Center
321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Free Friday
Friday, May 2, 2025
1- 3 p.m.
MakeShift
306 Flora St., Bellingham , WA 98225
Mother’s Day Bouquet Painting
Friday, May 2, 2025
3:30 - 6 p.m.
Jansen Art Center
321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Beginning Sculpture and Hand Building Ceramics Class
Saturday, May 3, 2025
6 - 8:30 p.m.
The Jansen Art Center
321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Life Drawing Bellingham
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
6:30 - 9 p.m.
Karate Church
519 E Maple St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Youth Watercolor Explorations: Under the Sea
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Jansen Art Center
321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Free Friday
Friday, May 9, 2025
1- 3 p.m.
MakeShift
306 Flora St., Bellingham , WA 98225
Watercolor Techniques To Create Special Effects
Friday, May 9, 2025
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Jansen Art Center
321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264

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Discover First Impulse Painting - A Free Info Session
Thursday, May 1, 2025
1 - 2 p.m.
The Jansen Art Center 321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Masterful Mountainscapes, Adventures in Watercolor
Thursday, May 1, 2025
3:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Jansen Art Center 321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Free Friday
Friday, May 2, 2025
1- 3 p.m.
MakeShift 306 Flora St., Bellingham , WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Friday until December 19, 2025
Mother’s Day Bouquet Painting
Friday, May 2, 2025
3:30 - 6 p.m.
Jansen Art Center 321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Beginning Sculpture and Hand Building Ceramics Class
Saturday, May 3, 2025
6 - 8:30 p.m.
The Jansen Art Center 321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Occurs: Every week on Saturday until June 14, 2025
Life Drawing Bellingham
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
6:30 - 9 p.m.
Karate Church 519 E Maple St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Tuesday until June 10, 2025
Youth Watercolor Explorations: Under the Sea
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Jansen Art Center 321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Watercolor Techniques To Create Special Effects
Friday, May 9, 2025
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Jansen Art Center 321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Northwest Free Repairs
Sunday, May 11, 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
All Voices Pop-Up Choir
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
7 - 8 p.m.
The Majestic 1027 N. Forest St., Bellingham , WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Tuesday until June 17, 2025
Northwest Free Repairs
Tuesday, May 13, 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
Whatcom Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
2 - 4 p.m.
Pioneer Pavilion 2007 Cheery St., Ferndale, WA 98248
Northwest Free Repairs
Sunday, May 18, 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
Northwest Free Repairs
Tuesday, May 20, 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
Fused Glass: Paint Pour on Glass
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
1 - 3 p.m.
Jansen Art Center 321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
National Parks Watercolor Series
Thursday, May 22, 2025
3:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Jansen Art Center 321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Digital Photography: Take Better Pictures with your Cell Phone!
Saturday, May 24, 2025
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Jansen Art Center 321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Watercolor Landscapes Beyond Beginnings
Saturday, May 31, 2025
3:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Jansen Art Center 321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
        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
Visitor Center Located at I-5 Exit 253 - Check Hours
904 Potter Street, Bellingham, WA 98229
Phone: 360-671-3990
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