Things to Do this Week in Bellingham and Whatcom County
Plan the perfect week or weekend in Bellingham! Whether you, your friends, guests or family are looking for things to do this weekend around Whatcom County, there's something here for everyone!
Events & Activities in the Next 7 days
2025 Opal Scavenger Hunt
Friday, Aug 15, 2025
13 Locations in Downtown Bellingham
Occurs: Every day until August 15, 2025
A Tourist's Guide to the End of Magic
Friday, Aug 15, 2025
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
iDiOM Theater
1417 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every day until August 16, 2025
bandZandt - Live Music
Friday, Aug 15, 2025
6 - 8 p.m.
6 - 8 p.m.
Acme Diner Beer Garden
2045 Valley Hwy, Acme, WA 98220
Bioluminescence Kayak Tour
Friday, Aug 15, 2025
Varies
Varies
Larrabee State Park
Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Thursday Friday, Saturday, until September 13, 2025
Bioluminescense Kayak Tour
Friday, Aug 15, 2025
9 p.m. (variable based on sunset)
9 p.m. (variable based on sunset)
Larrabee State Park
Occurs: Every week on Sunday Friday, Saturday, until September 07, 2025
Chuckanut Bay Distillery Tours
Friday, Aug 15, 2025
Chuckanut Bay Distillery
1311 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Sunday Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, until December 31, 2025
Cozmic Sauce - Fryday Fish Fry
Friday, Aug 15, 2025
4 - 10 p.m.
4 - 10 p.m.
Boundary Bay Brewery Beer Garden
1107 Railroad Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Fairhaven Gore and Lore Tour
Friday, Aug 15, 2025
7 - 8:30 p.m.
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Fairhaven Historic District
1207 10th St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Farmtunes
Friday, Aug 15, 2025
6 - 9 p.m.
6 - 9 p.m.
Bellewood Farms & Distillery
6140 Guide Meridian Rd., Lynden, WA 98264
Occurs: Every week on Friday until August 22, 2025
Free Friday
Friday, Aug 15, 2025
1- 3 p.m.
1- 3 p.m.
MakeShift
306 Flora St., Bellingham , WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Friday until December 19, 2025
Half Day Kayak Tour
Friday, Aug 15, 2025
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. & 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. & 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Larrabee State Park
Occurs: Every day until September 07, 2025
Live Music at Stones Throw Brewery!
Friday, Aug 15, 2025
6 - 8 p.m.
6 - 8 p.m.
Stones Throw Brewery
1009 Larrabee Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225-7338
Occurs: Every week on Wednesday Friday, Saturday, until December 27, 2025
Modern Meets Primitive
Friday, Aug 15, 2025
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cordata Gallery
465 W. Stuart Rd., Bellingham, WA 98226
Occurs: Every week on Tuesday Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, until August 30, 2025
Natural Dye Day
Friday, Aug 15, 2025
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Jansen Art Center
321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Noisy Waters Mural Festival
Friday, Aug 15, 2025
The Portal Container Village
298 West Laurel St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs:
08/16/2025, 08/17/2025
One Life to Yes-And: A 24 HR Improvised Soap Opera
Friday, Aug 15, 2025
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
The Upfront Theatre
203 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Skate Camp
Friday, Aug 15, 2025
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Metalworks Skate Park (Star Park North Shelter on rainy days)
5532 2nd Ave., Ferndale , WA 98248
Occurs: Every week on Monday Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, until August 15, 2025
Southside Comedy Hour
Friday, Aug 15, 2025
8 - 9:30 p.m.
8 - 9:30 p.m.
Corner Taphouse
1125 Finnegan Way, Bellingham, WA 98225
Sunset Kayak Trip
Friday, Aug 15, 2025
Varies
Varies
Larrabee State Park
Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Wednesday Friday, until September 12, 2025
Sunset Tour Wildcat Cove
Friday, Aug 15, 2025
Varies based on sunset
Varies based on sunset
Larrabee State Park
Occurs: Every week on Sunday Thursday, Friday, Saturday, until September 07, 2025
Vaudevillingham - A Monthly Circus Variety Show!
Friday, Aug 15, 2025
7 & 9 p.m.
7 & 9 p.m.
The Bellingham Circus Guild
1401 6th St #102, Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Day 15 of every 1 months until December 15, 2025
Wilderness First Responder
Friday, Aug 15, 2025
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 a.m.
Larrabee State Park
686 Chuckanut Dr., Bellingham, WA 98229
Occurs: Every day until August 15, 2025
Bellingham Dockside Market
Saturday, Aug 16, 2025
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Squalicum Harbor
2599 S. Harbor Loop Dr., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: The Third Saturday of every 1 month(s) until April 17, 2027
Bellingham Farmers Market: Saturday Market
Saturday, Aug 16, 2025
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Depot Market Square
1100 Railroad Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Saturday until December 20, 2025
Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema
Saturday, Aug 16, 2025
Fairhaven Village Green
1207 10th St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Golden Hour Melodies: A Summer Serenade with the Bellingham Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, Aug 16, 2025
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Jansen Art Center
321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Joe Hawley - Live Music
Saturday, Aug 16, 2025
7 - 9 p.m.
7 - 9 p.m.
Acme Diner Beer Garden
2045 Valley Hwy, Acme, WA 98220
Kayak The Cove Tour
Saturday, Aug 16, 2025
Various
Various
Larrabee State Park
909 Squalicum Way, Bellingham , WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Monday Thursday, Saturday, until September 15, 2025
Local Crafter's Market
Saturday, Aug 16, 2025
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Bellis Fair Mall - Center Court
Bellis Fair Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98226
Lummi Island Full Day Kayak Tour
Saturday, Aug 16, 2025
10:30 - 3:30 p.m.
10:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Lummi Island
Occurs: Every week on Saturday until September 13, 2025
Meloy Gallery: Quietude Original by Christine Wardenburg Skinner
Saturday, Aug 16, 2025
12 - 4 p.m.
12 - 4 p.m.
Meloy Gallery, Bay Street Village, Suite D6 Downstairs
301 W. Holly St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Sunday Saturday, until August 31, 2025
Northwest Singles Social Club
Saturday, Aug 16, 2025
10 - 11 a.m.
10 - 11 a.m.
Bellingham Cruise Terminal
355 Harris Ave., Bellinghan, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Saturday until December 27, 2025
Reflections of the Land: Himalayan Paintings and Cascadian Basketry
Saturday, Aug 16, 2025
12 - 5 p.m.
12 - 5 p.m.
It's About Time Cultural Arts Center
2013 Main St., Ferndale, WA 98248
Occurs: Every week on Thursday Friday, Saturday, until September 27, 2025
Saturday Jazz Brunch
Saturday, Aug 16, 2025
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Hotel Leo
1224 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Saturday until December 27, 2025
Succulent Centerpieces with Auntie M's Flowers
Saturday, Aug 16, 2025
3 - 5 p.m.
3 - 5 p.m.
Kara's Beauty Barn
1711 Pence Ave., Bellingham, WA 98226
The MegaZapper Show
Saturday, Aug 16, 2025
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention
1312 Bay St, Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Sunday Saturday, until December 28, 2025
Twin Sisters Mobile Market - Deming
Saturday, Aug 16, 2025
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Deming Quick Stop
4985 Mt. Baker Hwy, Deming, WA 98244
Occurs: Every week on Saturday until October 25, 2025
Twin Sisters Mobile Market - Kendall
Saturday, Aug 16, 2025
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
North Fork Library
7506 Kendall Rd., Maple Falls, WA 98266
Occurs: Every week on Saturday until October 25, 2025
Waterfront Arts Market
Saturday, Aug 16, 2025
2 - 8 p.m.
2 - 8 p.m.
Bellingham Waterfront at Waypoint Park
1100 Granary Ave., Bellingham, WA 98226
Wildcrafting Workshop: Edible & Medicinal Plants with Northwest Natura
Saturday, Aug 16, 2025
2 - 7 p.m.
2 - 7 p.m.
Maple Falls (Private Land)
Maple Falls, WA 98266
Bushcraft Basics: Fire & Shelter Building Immersive Outdoor Workshop with Northwest Natura
Sunday, Aug 17, 2025
1 - 7 p.m.
1 - 7 p.m.
Northwest Natura Private Land (Maple Falls)
Maple Falls, WA 98266
First Annual Race for the Underdogs 5K
Sunday, Aug 17, 2025
8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
Lake Padden
4882 South Samish Way, Bellingham , WA 98229
Jazz in the Taproom
Sunday, Aug 17, 2025
6 - 9 p.m.
6 - 9 p.m.
Boundary Bay Brewery
1107 Railroad Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Sunday until September 07, 2025
Northwest Free Repairs
Sunday, Aug 17, 2025
1 - 3:30 p.m.
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
Red Rum Trivia!
Sunday, Aug 17, 2025
6 - 9 p.m.
6 - 9 p.m.
Red Rum Tiki Bar
113 E Magnolia St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Sunday until October 26, 2025
Salsa Dance Classes
Sunday, Aug 17, 2025
5:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
The Majestic Ballroom
1027 N Forest St., Bellingham , WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Sunday until December 28, 2025
Serafima and the Shakedowns, Shadow Basket, Sunflecks
Sunday, Aug 17, 2025
Doors 7:30 | Show 8 p.m.
Doors 7:30 | Show 8 p.m.
The Shakedown
1212 N State St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga
Sunday, Aug 17, 2025
9 - 10 a.m.
9 - 10 a.m.
Lake Padden West Entrance
4882 S Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98229
Occurs:
08/17/2025, 08/24/2025
Sunday Jazz Brunch
Sunday, Aug 17, 2025
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Hotel Leo
1224 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Sunday until December 28, 2025
Twin Sisters Mobile Market - Birchwood
Sunday, Aug 17, 2025
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Northwest Pawn
1703 Birchwood Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Sunday until October 26, 2025
All Comers Track & Field
Monday, Aug 18, 2025
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
Civic Field Stadium
1355 Civic Field Way, Bellingham, WA 98229
Occurs: Every week on Monday until August 25, 2025
DIY Leather Earring Workshop
Monday, Aug 18, 2025
6 - 8 p.m.
6 - 8 p.m.
Kara's Beauty Barn
1711 Pence Ave., Bellingham, WA 98226
Monday Night Dance w/ The Bellingham Embodiment Collective
Monday, Aug 18, 2025
6:30 - 8 p.m.
6:30 - 8 p.m.
The Majestic Ballroom
1027 N. Forest St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Monday until December 15, 2025
Monday Trivia at Zeeks!
Monday, Aug 18, 2025
7 - 9 p.m.
7 - 9 p.m.
Fountain Brewing & Zeeks Pizza
2416 Meridian St., Bellingham, WA 98229
Occurs: Every week on Monday until September 01, 2025
Whatcom Wake Sports - Men's Night
Monday, Aug 18, 2025
6 - 9 p.m.
6 - 9 p.m.
Lake Whatcom
2114 Electric Ave., Bellingham, WA 98229
Occurs: Every week on Monday until October 27, 2025
Acupuncture & Chinese Herb Sound Bath
Tuesday, Aug 19, 2025
6 - 7:30 p.m.
6 - 7:30 p.m.
Kara's Beauty Barn
1711 Pence Ave., Bellingham, WA 98226
History Sunset Cruise with Goodtime Girls' Kolbe LaBree
Tuesday, Aug 19, 2025
6 - 8 p.m.
6 - 8 p.m.
Bellingham Cruise & Ferry Terminal
355 Harris Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Tuesday until August 26, 2025
Life Drawing Bellingham
Tuesday, Aug 19, 2025
6:30 - 9 p.m.
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, Aug 19, 2025
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
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
Tuesday Tunes on the Barkley Green
Tuesday, Aug 19, 2025
6 - 8 p.m.
6 - 8 p.m.
Barkley Village Green
2215 Rimland Dr., Bellingham, WA 98226
Occurs: Every week on Tuesday until August 26, 2025
Whatcom Wake Sports - Teen's Night
Tuesday, Aug 19, 2025
6 - 9 p.m.
6 - 9 p.m.
Lake Whatcom
2114 Electric Ave., Bellingham, WA 98229
Occurs: Every week on Tuesday until October 28, 2025
Café con Conversación
Wednesday, Aug 20, 2025
6 - 8 p.m.
6 - 8 p.m.
Cafe Rumba
1140 N State St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Wednesday until December 17, 2025
College Day at NEKO Cat Cafe
Wednesday, Aug 20, 2025
6 - 7:30 p.m.
6 - 7:30 p.m.
NEKO Cat Cafe: Bellingham
1130 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Wednesday until December 17, 2025
Customer Appreciation Day
Wednesday, Aug 20, 2025
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
LFS Marine & Outdoor
851 Coho Way, Bellingham, WA 98225
Embroidered Portrait
Wednesday, Aug 20, 2025
5 - 8 p.m.
5 - 8 p.m.
Jansen Art Center
321 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Reggae Nights with DJ Yogoman
Wednesday, Aug 20, 2025
8 p.m. - 12 a.m.
8 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Boundary Bay Brewery Beer Garden
1107 Railroad Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Wednesday until September 03, 2025
Summer Play Days on the Barkley Plaza
Wednesday, Aug 20, 2025
10 - 11 a.m.
10 - 11 a.m.
Barkley Village Plaza next to Woods Coffee
2900 Woburn St., Bellingham, WA 98226
Occurs: Every week on Wednesday until August 27, 2025
Trivia Night
Wednesday, Aug 20, 2025
7 & 8 p.m.
7 & 8 p.m.
Flatstick Pub
902 State St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Wednesday until December 31, 2025
Western Wednesdays
Wednesday, Aug 20, 2025
All Day
All Day
Downtown Bellingham
Downtown Bellingham, Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Wednesday until April 29, 2026
Whatcom Wake Sports - Women on Water
Wednesday, Aug 20, 2025
6 - 9 p.m.
6 - 9 p.m.
Lake Whatcom
2114 Electric Ave., Bellingham, WA 98229
Occurs: Every week on Wednesday until October 29, 2025
Barkley Market
Thursday, Aug 21, 2025
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Barkley Village Green
2215 Rimland Dr., Bellingham, WA 98226
Occurs: Every week on Thursday until August 28, 2025
Benny Sidelinger - Happy Hour BBQ
Thursday, Aug 21, 2025
4 - 8 p.m.
4 - 8 p.m.
Boundary Bay Brewery Beer Garden
1107 Railroad Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Bingo at Flatstick Pub
Thursday, Aug 21, 2025
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Flatstick Pub
902 State St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Thursday until December 25, 2025
Blues, Brews & BBQ: Midlife Crisis & The Alimony Horns
Thursday, Aug 21, 2025
5 - 9 p.m.
5 - 9 p.m.
Waterfront Terrace at Hotel Bellwether
1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, WA 98225
Community Pint Night
Thursday, Aug 21, 2025
5 - 8 p.m.
5 - 8 p.m.
Larrabee Lager Co
4151 Guide Meridian Rd. #100, Bellingham, WA 98226
Dinner & Jazz Nights at Bar Cicotti
Thursday, Aug 21, 2025
6 - 8 p.m.
6 - 8 p.m.
Bar Cicotti
202 Grand Ave., Bellingham , WA 98225
Occurs:
08/21/2025, 09/18/2025
Flow Fusion Dance
Thursday, Aug 21, 2025
7 - 10 p.m.
7 - 10 p.m.
The Karate Church
519 E Maple St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Thursday until December 18, 2025
Kulshan Sunnyland Jazz Jam
Thursday, Aug 21, 2025
6 - 8 p.m.
6 - 8 p.m.
Kulshan Sunnyland Taproom
2238 James St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every weeks on Thursday until September 18, 2025
Petunia & The Vipers - Garden Twilight Series
Thursday, Aug 21, 2025
8 - 11 p.m.
8 - 11 p.m.
Boundary Bay Brewery Beer Garden
1107 Railroad Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Trivia at Stones Throw Brewery
Thursday, Aug 21, 2025
7 - 9 p.m.
7 - 9 p.m.
Stones Throw Brewery
1009 Larrabee Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Thursday until December 25, 2025
Vinyl Music Bingo
Thursday, Aug 21, 2025
6 - 8 p.m.
6 - 8 p.m.
Larrabee Lager Company
4151 Guide Meridian Rd., Suite 100, Bellingham, WA 98226
Occurs: Every week on Thursday until December 18, 2025
Chicago (Teen Edition)
Friday, Aug 22, 2025
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
New Prospect Theatre
207 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA 98225
NSEA Pink Salmon Sightings
Friday, Aug 22, 2025
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Thompson Creek Bridge
Deming, WA 98224
Summer Barbone, All We Have Is Now & More - Fryday Fish Fry
Friday, Aug 22, 2025
4 - 10 p.m.
4 - 10 p.m.
Boundary Bay Brewery Beer Garden
1107 Railroad Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Sunset Flicks with the Bellingham Symphony Orchestra & Pickford Film Center
Friday, Aug 22, 2025
Event starts at 7:30 p.m. - films at sunset
Event starts at 7:30 p.m. - films at sunset
Bay Street in downtown Bellingham
Bay St., Bellingham, WA 98226
The Downtown Ghost Tour
Friday, Aug 22, 2025
Chuckanut Bay Distillery
1311 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
