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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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Daughter's Choice Dance: Waves & Wonder
Friday, Apr 24, 2026
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Birch Bay Activity Center
7511 Gemini St., Blaine, WA 98230
Beading with Symmetry – Bracelets
Saturday, Apr 25, 2026
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Jansen Art Center
321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Beginning Jewelry: Adjustable Sterling Silver Ring
Saturday, Apr 25, 2026
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Jansen Art Center
321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Beginning Wheel Throwing
Saturday, Apr 25, 2026
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Jansen Art Center
321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Colorful Fused Glass Heart Pendants
Saturday, Apr 25, 2026
12 - 1 p.m.
Jansen Art Center
321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Embroidered Watercolor Workshop: Robin and Daffodil
Saturday, Apr 25, 2026
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Jansen Art Center
321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Encaustic Intermediate Studio
Saturday, Apr 25, 2026
2 - 5 p.m.
Jansen Art Center
321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Mini Ballers
Saturday, Apr 25, 2026
10 - 11:15 a.m.
Bloedel Donovan Community Building
2114 Electric Ave., Bellingham, WA 98229
Paper Mosaic Workshop with Toms Royal
Saturday, Apr 25, 2026
1 - 4 p.m.
It's About Time Cultural Arts Center
2013 Main St., Ferndale, WA 98248
Throwing Extreme Shapes Workshop
Saturday, Apr 25, 2026
1 - 4 p.m.
Jansen Art Center
321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264

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Life Drawing Bellingham
Tuesday, Jun 2, 2026
6:30 - 9 p.m.
Karate Church 519 E Maple St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Tuesday until June 09, 2026
Preschool Open Gym
Tuesday, Jun 2, 2026
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Bloedel Donovan Community Building 2114 Electric Ave., Bellingham, WA 98226
Occurs:  04/28/2026, 04/30/2026, 05/05/2026, 05/12/2026, 05/14/2026, 05/19/2026, 05/21/2026, 05/26/2026, 05/28/2026, 06/02/2026, 06/04/2026, 06/09/2026, 06/11/2026
Beginning Jewelry: Rings 101
Wednesday, Jun 3, 2026
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Jansen Art Center 321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Indigo Dyeing
Thursday, Jun 4, 2026
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Jansen Art Center 321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Let's Make Mozzarella and String Cheese!
Thursday, Jun 4, 2026
6 - 7:30 p.m.
Cordata Park Pavilion 4510 Cordata Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98226
Occurs: Every week on Thursday until June 11, 2026
Digital to Darkroom: A Two-Day Digital Negative to Silver Gelatin Printing Workshop
Saturday, Jun 6, 2026
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Jansen Art Center 321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Northwest Free Repairs
Tuesday, Jun 9, 2026
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
Rings: Cabochons! 3-Day Workshop
Friday, Jun 12, 2026
Various Times
Jansen Art Center 321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Fused Glass: Bubbles and Optics Workshop
Saturday, Jun 13, 2026
2 - 4 p.m.
Jansen Art Center 321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Northwest Free Repairs
Sunday, Jun 14, 2026
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
Minds Alive!
Monday, Jun 15, 2026
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, Jun 16, 2026
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
Guided Watercolor: Country Backroads Workshop
Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026
5 - 8 p.m.
Jansen Art Center 321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Intermediate Jewelry: Three Banded Copper Bracelet with Cabochon Stone
Saturday, Jun 20, 2026
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Jansen Art Center 321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
The Art and Science of Creating Prints
Saturday, Jun 20, 2026
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Jansen Art Center 321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Northwest Free Repairs
Sunday, Jun 21, 2026
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
Art Explorers! Kids Summer Art Camp: Morning Session
Tuesday, Jun 23, 2026
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Jansen Art Center 321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Kids Ceramics: Creative Clay
Thursday, Jun 25, 2026
4 - 5:30 p.m.
Jansen Art Center 321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Beginning Jewelry: Reticulated & Fused Band with Bronze and Bezel-Set Stone
Saturday, Jun 27, 2026
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Jansen Art Center 321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Fix it Fair
Sunday, Jun 28, 2026
12 - 3 p.m.
Kulshan K2 1538 Kentucky St., Bellingham, WA 98229
Occurs: The Last Sunday of every 1 month(s) until December 26, 2027
        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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