Community Calendar and Information Hub

The WhatcomTalk Events Calendar shares things to do around Whatcom County including Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, Blaine and beyond. Find fun activities and adventures throughout the region on our comprehensive events calendar. Have an event that isn’t listed? Click the green “Post your Event” button and our editors will review and approve within two business days.

Jul
16
Wed
2025 WCL All-Star Game! @ Joe Martin Field
Jul 16 @ 3:35 pm
2025 WCL All-Star Game! @ Joe Martin Field

Join us at Joe Martin Field as we host the 2025 WCL All-Star game and post game fireworks!

Jul
19
Sat
Tour de Whatcom @ Boundary Bay Brewery
Jul 19 @ 7:30 am
Tour de Whatcom @ Boundary Bay Brewery

Enjoy all that the Northwest has to offer in one beautiful ride! Mt. Baker, Lake Whatcom, valleys, rivers, farmland, and beaches. With routes varying from 22 miles to 100, this untimed social bike ride is great for every member of the family. A portion of proceeds benefit local charities, ride for a great cause!
Post-ride after party at Boundary Bay Brewery from 12 -5 pm. Meet other riders and share stories of your day!
$45 – $80, (depending on length of ride and time of registration (early bird discounts and family rates available, more info on our website))
There is not a minimum age for riders. However, bike trailers and tag along systems for pulling children (eg. Trail-a-bike, Co-pilot) are not permitted. It is up to each parent to determine their child’s ability to safely complete the course.

Scotch Broom Removal with NSEA and Whatcom Land Trust
Jul 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join continued restoration efforts at Whatcom Land Trust owned Maple Creek Reach! This stunning property has undergone incredible restoration efforts over the past 15 years and still needs your help to remove pesky scotch broom. With breathtaking views along the North Fork of the Nooksack River and frequent eagle sightings, this is a volunteer favorite—and for good reason. But there’s still work to be done, and LOTS of invasive Scotch broom to remove! Come be a part of this rewarding effort and help restore this beautiful landscape.

Victoria HarbourCats vs. Bellingham Bells – Giveaway & Fireworks @ Joe Martin Field
Jul 19 @ 6:35 pm
Victoria HarbourCats vs. Bellingham Bells - Giveaway & Fireworks @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the Victoria HarbourCats at 6:35 PM in the second game of the series at Joe Martin Field. Be one of the first 900 fans into the ballpark to receive a bell and stay after the game to enjoy our post game fireworks!

Jul
20
Sun
Victoria HarbourCats vs. Bellingham Bells – Giveaway & Saving Sunday’s @ Joe Martin Field
Jul 20 @ 1:35 pm
Victoria HarbourCats vs. Bellingham Bells - Giveaway & Saving Sunday's @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the Victoria HarbourCats at 1:35 PM in the final game of the series at Joe Martin Field. Be one of the first 900 fans in the ballpark to win a 6-pack cooler and enjoy our Saving Sunday’s with $2 off tickets, $2 popcorn, $2 ice cream, and $3 hot dogs

Jul
25
Fri
NW Star Nighthawks vs Bellingham Bells – Post Game Concert @ Joe Martin Field
Jul 25 @ 4:35 pm
NW Star Nighthawks vs Bellingham Bells - Post Game Concert @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the NW Star Nighthawks at 6:35 PM in the first game of the series at Joe Martin Field. Stay after for our post game concert with Spaceband!

Jul
26
Sat
NW Star Nighthawks vs Bellingham Bells – Giveaway @ Joe Martin Field
Jul 26 @ 6:35 pm
NW Star Nighthawks vs Bellingham Bells - Giveaway @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the NW Star Nighthawks at 6:35 PM in the second game of the series at Joe Martin Field. The first 900 fans in the ballpark will receive a Bells Trucker Hat!

Jul
27
Sun
NW Star Nighthawks vs Bellingham Bells – Saving Sundays! @ Joe Martin Field
Jul 27 @ 1:35 pm
NW Star Nighthawks vs Bellingham Bells - Saving Sundays! @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the NW Star Nighthawks at 1:35 PM in the final game of the series at Joe Martin Field. Join us for our Saving Sunday’s – $2 off tickets, $2 popcorn, $2 ice cream, and $3 hot dogs.

Jul
28
Mon
Kelowna Falcons vs Bellingham Bells – Taylor Swift Night! @ Joe Martin Field
Jul 28 @ 6:35 pm
Kelowna Falcons vs Bellingham Bells - Taylor Swift Night! @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the Kelowna Falcons at 6:35 PM in the first game of the series at Joe Martin Field. Join us for our Taylor Swift Night featuring a photobooth and glitter tattoos!

Jul
29
Tue
Kelowna Falcons vs Bellingham Bells – Giveaway & Tuesday’s Are For The People! @ Joe Martin Field
Jul 29 @ 6:35 pm
Kelowna Falcons vs Bellingham Bells - Giveaway & Tuesday's Are For The People! @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the Kelowna Falcons at 6:35 PM in the second game of the series at Joe Martin Field. First 900 fans in the stadium will receive a souvenir aluminum cup AND it’s our Tuesday’s are for the people – 50% off tickets, $3 select draft beers, and $2 off entrees!

Jul
30
Wed
Kelowna Falcons vs Bellingham Bells – Community Wednesday! @ Joe Martin Field
Jul 30 @ 6:35 am
Kelowna Falcons vs Bellingham Bells - Community Wednesday! @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the Kelowna Falcons at 6:35 PM in the final game of the series at Joe Martin Field for our community Wednesday!

Aug
4
Mon
Nanaimo NightOwls vs Bellingham Bells – Kids Dash for Cash @ Joe Martin Field
Aug 4 @ 6:35 pm
Nanaimo NightOwls vs Bellingham Bells - Kids Dash for Cash @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the Nanaimo NightOwlss at 6:35 PM in the first game of the series at Joe Martin Field. Join us for Kids Dash for Cash!

Aug
5
Tue
Nanaimo NightOwls vs Bellingham Bells – Giveaway & Tuesday’s Are For The People! @ Joe Martin Field
Aug 5 @ 6:35 pm
Nanaimo NightOwls vs Bellingham Bells - Giveaway & Tuesday's Are For The People! @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the Nanaimo NightOwls at 6:35 PM in the second game of the series at Joe Martin Field. The first 900 fans in the ballpark receive a baseball card giveaway and there will be post game autographs! Join us also for Tuesday’s are for the people – 50% off tickets, $3 select draft beers, and $2 off entrees!

Aug
6
Wed
Nanaimo NightOwls vs Bellingham Bells – Post Game Fireworks! @ Joe Martin Field
Aug 6 @ 6:35 pm
Nanaimo NightOwls vs Bellingham Bells - Post Game Fireworks! @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the Nanaimo NightOwls at 6:35 PM in the final game of the series at Joe Martin Field. Join us for post game fireworks and Community Wednesday!

Aug
12
Tue
The Rascal Rodeo @ NW Washington Fair and Event Center
Aug 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
The Rascal Rodeo @ NW Washington Fair and Event Center

Coppinger Law P.S. would like to welcome our community to participate in this year’s Rascal Rodeo

The Rascal Rodeo provides an opportunity to foster community and support for those with special abilities and their families. It is a truly heartwarming and fun-filled event open to participants of ALL ages with physical and developmental disabilities. Participants can take part in various activities including simulated cow milking, safe and fun simulated bull rides, riding real horses, roping barrel steers, and other fun opportunities meant to include all participants regardless of their ability levels. Participants will take home a free Rascal Rodeo T-shirt, handkerchief and buckle belt. Most importantly, they leave with a sense of achievement and lots of excitement for next year’s Rodeo!

Any participant that pre-registers will receive a free admissions ticket to the NW Washington Fair for themselves and one care provider. All volunteers that pre-register will receive one free admission ticket for themselves. Tickets will be available for pick up at the Will Call window at the front gate.

For further information or participation/volunteer registration please visit https://www.rascalrodeo.org/.

Official Rascal Rodeo Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2173530399832785

Sep
1
Mon
September Eat Local Month @ See website for participating restaurants
Sep 1 all-day
September Eat Local Month @ See website for participating restaurants

Join Sustainable Connections for a month-long celebration of local food and those who grow, raise, fish, make, and cook it to share with us! All September long we’ll be highlighting opportunities to meet your chef, farmer, fisher, and grocer and experience the unique flavors of our region. New in 2025 – Our annual Sandwich Showdown is making its debut as part of Eat Local Month! Community members will have the opportunity to vote on sandwiches made with local ingredients from talented chefs all over NW Washington! https://sustainableconnections.org/eat-local-month/

Sep
2
Tue
September Eat Local Month @ See website for participating restaurants
Sep 2 all-day
September Eat Local Month @ See website for participating restaurants

Join Sustainable Connections for a month-long celebration of local food and those who grow, raise, fish, make, and cook it to share with us! All September long we’ll be highlighting opportunities to meet your chef, farmer, fisher, and grocer and experience the unique flavors of our region. New in 2025 – Our annual Sandwich Showdown is making its debut as part of Eat Local Month! Community members will have the opportunity to vote on sandwiches made with local ingredients from talented chefs all over NW Washington! https://sustainableconnections.org/eat-local-month/

Sep
3
Wed
September Eat Local Month @ See website for participating restaurants
Sep 3 all-day
September Eat Local Month @ See website for participating restaurants

Join Sustainable Connections for a month-long celebration of local food and those who grow, raise, fish, make, and cook it to share with us! All September long we’ll be highlighting opportunities to meet your chef, farmer, fisher, and grocer and experience the unique flavors of our region. New in 2025 – Our annual Sandwich Showdown is making its debut as part of Eat Local Month! Community members will have the opportunity to vote on sandwiches made with local ingredients from talented chefs all over NW Washington! https://sustainableconnections.org/eat-local-month/

NSEA Stream Team @ Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association Campus
Sep 3 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
NSEA Stream Team @ Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association Campus

See restoration history and help us maintain older sites that need love. Meet at NSEA’s campus by 8 am and your group leader will shuttle everyone to the site. You can expect to be back to NSEA at 12 pm. All materials and tools needed will be provided, all you need to bring is weather-appropriate clothes, sturdy shoes, and a water bottle! Restrooms at NSEA will be available before the shuttle leaves and once you return.

Since space is limited, registration is required. With the carpool, we ask that you only sign up if you can stay for the whole time. Any volunteers under 18 years of age need to bring a completed NSEA Youth Liability Form, and anyone under 14 must also be accompanied by an adult.

Sep
4
Thu
September Eat Local Month @ See website for participating restaurants
Sep 4 all-day
September Eat Local Month @ See website for participating restaurants

Join Sustainable Connections for a month-long celebration of local food and those who grow, raise, fish, make, and cook it to share with us! All September long we’ll be highlighting opportunities to meet your chef, farmer, fisher, and grocer and experience the unique flavors of our region. New in 2025 – Our annual Sandwich Showdown is making its debut as part of Eat Local Month! Community members will have the opportunity to vote on sandwiches made with local ingredients from talented chefs all over NW Washington! https://sustainableconnections.org/eat-local-month/

Sep
5
Fri
September Eat Local Month @ See website for participating restaurants
Sep 5 all-day
September Eat Local Month @ See website for participating restaurants

Join Sustainable Connections for a month-long celebration of local food and those who grow, raise, fish, make, and cook it to share with us! All September long we’ll be highlighting opportunities to meet your chef, farmer, fisher, and grocer and experience the unique flavors of our region. New in 2025 – Our annual Sandwich Showdown is making its debut as part of Eat Local Month! Community members will have the opportunity to vote on sandwiches made with local ingredients from talented chefs all over NW Washington! https://sustainableconnections.org/eat-local-month/

Sep
6
Sat
September Eat Local Month @ See website for participating restaurants
Sep 6 all-day
September Eat Local Month @ See website for participating restaurants

Join Sustainable Connections for a month-long celebration of local food and those who grow, raise, fish, make, and cook it to share with us! All September long we’ll be highlighting opportunities to meet your chef, farmer, fisher, and grocer and experience the unique flavors of our region. New in 2025 – Our annual Sandwich Showdown is making its debut as part of Eat Local Month! Community members will have the opportunity to vote on sandwiches made with local ingredients from talented chefs all over NW Washington! https://sustainableconnections.org/eat-local-month/

Sep
7
Sun
September Eat Local Month @ See website for participating restaurants
Sep 7 all-day
September Eat Local Month @ See website for participating restaurants

Join Sustainable Connections for a month-long celebration of local food and those who grow, raise, fish, make, and cook it to share with us! All September long we’ll be highlighting opportunities to meet your chef, farmer, fisher, and grocer and experience the unique flavors of our region. New in 2025 – Our annual Sandwich Showdown is making its debut as part of Eat Local Month! Community members will have the opportunity to vote on sandwiches made with local ingredients from talented chefs all over NW Washington! https://sustainableconnections.org/eat-local-month/

Sep
8
Mon
September Eat Local Month @ See website for participating restaurants
Sep 8 all-day
September Eat Local Month @ See website for participating restaurants

Join Sustainable Connections for a month-long celebration of local food and those who grow, raise, fish, make, and cook it to share with us! All September long we’ll be highlighting opportunities to meet your chef, farmer, fisher, and grocer and experience the unique flavors of our region. New in 2025 – Our annual Sandwich Showdown is making its debut as part of Eat Local Month! Community members will have the opportunity to vote on sandwiches made with local ingredients from talented chefs all over NW Washington! https://sustainableconnections.org/eat-local-month/

Sep
9
Tue
September Eat Local Month @ See website for participating restaurants
Sep 9 all-day
September Eat Local Month @ See website for participating restaurants

Join Sustainable Connections for a month-long celebration of local food and those who grow, raise, fish, make, and cook it to share with us! All September long we’ll be highlighting opportunities to meet your chef, farmer, fisher, and grocer and experience the unique flavors of our region. New in 2025 – Our annual Sandwich Showdown is making its debut as part of Eat Local Month! Community members will have the opportunity to vote on sandwiches made with local ingredients from talented chefs all over NW Washington! https://sustainableconnections.org/eat-local-month/