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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.

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Apr
29
Mon
Climate Adaptation – Flood Risk and Shoreline Impacts Speaker Series Event @ Online
Apr 29 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Climate Adaptation – Flood Risk and Shoreline Impacts Speaker Series Event @ Online

How are the City of Bellingham, the Port of Bellingham, and Whatcom County planning for increasing flood risks and future impacts to our shorelines?
• How are they working together?
• How will it affect you?

Steve Sundin, Senior Planner with the City of Bellingham, Kurt Baumgarten, Environmental Planner with the Port of Bellingham, and Chris Elder, Senior Watershed Planner with Whatcom County Public Works will discuss these topics as well as how you can stay informed and involved.
To register: whatcomwin.org/speaker-series

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May
4
Sat
Roller Derby Bouts! @ Whatcom Community College Pavillion
May 4 @ 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Roller Derby Bouts! @ Whatcom Community College Pavillion

Come enjoy an exciting day of Roller Derby! The Subdued City Rollers Level 2 and Level 3 teams take on the Cherry Blossoms from Salem, Oregon in two Junior Roller Derby bouts at Whatcom Community College. Doors open at 2:00 PM.

Between the juniors’ bouts, The Bellingham Roller Betties All-Stars will battle it out in a sanctioned game against Coyote Country Roller Derby’s Palouse River Rollers.

Don’t miss out on the excitement as these teams leave it all on the track! We have concessions, a food truck, and a beer garden.

3pm: Subdued City Rollers vs Cherry Blossoms, Level 2 Juniors positional play
5pm: Bellingham Roller Betties All-Stars vs Coyote Country’s Palouse River Rollers
7pm: Subdued City Rollers vs Cherry Blossoms, Level 3 Juniors full-contact

Tickets available in advance or at the door.
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6237916

The Subdued City Rollers are an all-gender, all-inclusive league of skaters ages 5-18 (and still in high school). There are three levels: level one (new skaters), level two (no contact, positional play), and level three (full contact). No skating experience is needed to join our league. Come check them out and meet your local junior roller derby skaters.

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May
18
Sat
Shore Leave – Maritime History Tour @ Waypoint Park
May 18 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Shore Leave - Maritime History Tour @ Waypoint Park

Belling-history served salty, with tales from our maritime past. Explore Bellingham’s waterfront with a walking tour around the Old Town District. Learn about the evolution of our town’s shorelines, and hear tales of shipwrecks, sailors, smugglers, sea monsters and more! This tour runs around 1 – 1.5 hours, total distance less than one mile. More details upon registration.

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May
24
Fri
Buried Bellinghistory – Bayview Cemetery Tour @ Bayview Cemetery
May 24 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Buried Bellinghistory - Bayview Cemetery Tour @ Bayview Cemetery

A guided walking tour of Bayview Cemetery, founded in 1887. We’ll explore the history of the cemetery and how it has changed over time, visiting the older sections of the cemetery and some of the most intriguing monuments. We’ll say hello to a lot of interesting folks who were laid to eternal rest in days of yore. This tour will last around two hours and covers less than one mile in distance. Terrain is mostly paved and level, however parts of the tour may include unpaved trails, uneven ground and slight inclines. (Tour Content Warning: Death, of course.) Meeting location and further details upon registration.

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May
25
Sat
Orcas of the Salish Sea: A Crash Course in Ecology @ Chuckanut Center
May 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Orcas of the Salish Sea: A Crash Course in Ecology @ Chuckanut Center

Join Jazmen Yoder (Northwest Natura) & Madelaine Katz for an ecology crash course complete with captivating storytelling and bounteous wisdom-sharing on Southern Resident and Transient Killer Whales, and the Salish Sea Bioregion.

In this course you will learn:

Salish Sea natural history, including human history and the interconnectedness of species on land and sea.

Orca symbolism and lore within the Coast Salish region

Morphological traits, behaviors, and social structures of Orcas

Salmon species basic life history and phenology

Ecological roles, impacts, and new facts about Southern Resident and Transient Killer Whales

To hear and discern different Orca vocalizations

How to ID individual orcas by their unique features

How to support Orca conservation efforts

Tips for whale watching (where to go, what to look for, how to ID individuals, and more).

This course will be co-led by Madelaine Katz, a nature educator and student of the Salish Sea, and Jazmen Yoder, outdoor educator, naturalist, and founder of Northwest Natura.

The entire class will take place indoors at the Chuckanut Center near Fairhaven in Whatcom County, WA. The Chuckanut Center is heated and has access to facilities including a bathroom, full kitchen, and drinking water.

***** Please register via the website.

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May
31
Fri
Edmonton Riverhawks vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
May 31 all-day
Edmonton Riverhawks vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the Edmonton Riverhawks at 6:35 PM in the open game of the season and first of the series at Joe Martin Field.

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Jun
1
Sat
Edmonton Riverhawks vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
Jun 1 all-day
Edmonton Riverhawks vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the Edmonton Riverhawks at 6:35 PM in the second game of the opening series at Joe Martin Field.

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Jun
2
Sun
Edmonton Riverhawks vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
Jun 2 all-day
Edmonton Riverhawks vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the Edmonton Riverhawks at 6:35 PM in the final game of the series at Joe Martin Field.

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Columbia-Eldridge Neighborhood Tour @ Elizabeth Park
Jun 2 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Columbia-Eldridge Neighborhood Tour @ Elizabeth Park

Stroll through one of Bellingham’s oldest neighborhoods with our guide and hear tales of pioneer families, Victorian houses, parks, schools, churches, stores, and more.
The tour runs around an hour to an hour and a half and covers less than 1 mile in distance.
More information upon registration.

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Jun
7
Fri
Ridgefield Raptors vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
Jun 7 all-day
Ridgefield Raptors vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the Ridgefield Raptors at 6:35 PM in the first game of the series at Joe Martin Field

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Jun
8
Sat
Ridgefield Raptors vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
Jun 8 all-day
Ridgefield Raptors vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the Ridgefield Raptors at 6:35 PM in the second game of the series at Joe Martin Field.

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Jun
9
Sun
Ridgefield Raptors vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
Jun 9 all-day
Ridgefield Raptors vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the Ridgefield Raptors at 6:35 PM in the final game of the series at Joe Martin Field.

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THE BELLINGHAM BIKE SWAP WORKS TO GET EVERYONE ON BIKES @ Boundary Bay Beer Garden and Alley
Jun 9 all-day
THE BELLINGHAM BIKE SWAP WORKS TO GET EVERYONE ON BIKES @ Boundary Bay Beer Garden and Alley

BELLINGHAM, WA – Shifting Gears, a local non-profit in Bellingham, is hosting the annual Bellingham Bike Swap on Sunday, June 9th, 2024, in the Boundary Bay Brewery Alley and Beer Garden in Downtown Bellingham.

The Bellingham Bike Swap allows the Bellingham Community to purchase pre-owned bikes or gear at a lower cost, enabling them to experience the joys and benefits of biking. The Bellingham Bike Swap is a space for community members to sell, shop, and simply share in the greatness of the Bellingham outdoor community. Twenty-five percent of each sale will assist with the funding of Shifting Gears biking and hiking programs that help break barriers preventing all women from experiencing the outdoors and creating a more inclusive outdoor world.

“The Bellingham Bike Swap serves as a marketplace for individuals to sell their pre-loved gear, providing our community access to affordable equipment while celebrating Bellingham’s vibrant cycling scene. Additionally, it reinforces Shifting Gears’ mission to welcome more women into outdoor recreation.”
– Krysy Keller, Executive Director of Shifting Gears.

Everything happens on Sunday, June 9th, at the Boundary Bay Beer Garden. Those looking to sell gear can drop off items between 7am and 10am before everyone is welcome to ‘Shop the Swap’ from 1pm to 5pm. Unsold gear and checks can be picked up by ‘sellers’ between 6pm and 8pm at the end of the day.

The Bellingham Bike Swap started in 2018 and has been hosted at Boundary Bay Brewery every year since. Shifting Gears is blown away at the increasing level of community, volunteer, and partner support. The Bellingham Bike Swap has become a key fundraiser for Shifting Gears’ programming and an annual event for the Bellingham community.

Shifting Gears is a women-led, women-directed non-profit in Bellingham, WA, whose mission is to empower all women through outdoor recreation and education opportunities to remove barriers and foster belonging. By participating in Shifting Gears, community members will walk away with the tools they need to attain their recreational goals and feel empowered to reach other personal goals. For more information about the Bellingham Bike Swap, visit https://letsshiftgears.org/bikeswap.

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Shore Leave – Maritime History Tour @ Waypoint Park
Jun 9 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Shore Leave - Maritime History Tour @ Waypoint Park

Belling-history served salty, with tales from our maritime past. Explore Bellingham’s waterfront with a walking tour around the Old Town District. Learn about the evolution of our town’s shorelines, and hear tales of shipwrecks, sailors, smugglers, sea monsters and more!
This tour runs around 1 – 1.5 hours, total distance less than one mile. More details upon registration.

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Jun
18
Tue
Kamloops Northpaws vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
Jun 18 all-day
Kamloops Northpaws vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the Kamloops Northpaws at 6:35 PM in the first game of the series at Joe Martin Field.

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Jun
19
Wed
Kamloops Northpaws vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
Jun 19 all-day
Kamloops Northpaws vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the Kamloops Northpaws at 6:35 PM in the second game of the series at Joe Martin Field.

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Jun
20
Thu
Kamloops Northpaws vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
Jun 20 all-day
Kamloops Northpaws vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the Kamloops Northpaws at 6:35 PM in the final game of the series at Joe Martin Field.

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Jun
22
Sat
Buried Bellinghistory – Bayview Cemetery Tour @ Bayview Cemetery
Jun 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Buried Bellinghistory - Bayview Cemetery Tour @ Bayview Cemetery

A guided walking tour of Bayview Cemetery, founded in 1887. We’ll explore the history of the cemetery and how it has changed over time, visiting the older sections of the cemetery and some of the most intriguing monuments. We’ll say hello to a lot of interesting folks who were laid to eternal rest in days of yore. This tour will last around two hours and covers less than one mile in distance. Terrain is mostly paved and level, however parts of the tour may include unpaved trails, uneven ground and slight inclines. (Tour Content Warning: Death, of course.) Meeting location and further details upon registration.

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Jun
28
Fri
Wenatchee Applesox vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
Jun 28 all-day
Wenatchee Applesox vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the Wenatchee Applesox at 6:35 PM in the first game of the series at Joe Martin Field.

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Jun
29
Sat
Wenatchee Applesox vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
Jun 29 all-day
Wenatchee Applesox vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the Wenatchee Applesox at 6:35 PM in the second game of the series at Joe Martin Field.

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Jun
30
Sun
Wenatchee Applesox vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
Jun 30 all-day
Wenatchee Applesox vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the Wenatchee Applesox at 6:35 PM in the final game of the series at Joe Martin Field.

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Jul
2
Tue
Bend Elks vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
Jul 2 all-day
Bend Elks vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the Bend Elks at 6:35 PM in the first game of the series at Joe Martin Field.

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Jul
3
Wed
Bend Elks vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
Jul 3 all-day
Bend Elks vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the Bend Elks at 6:35 PM in the second game of the series at Joe Martin Field.

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Jul
4
Thu
Bend Elks vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field
Jul 4 all-day
Bend Elks vs. Bellingham Bells @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells take on the Bend Elks at 6:35 PM in the final game of the series at Joe Martin Field.

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Jul
8
Mon
Rider Cup Golf Tournament @ North Bellingham Golf Course
Jul 8 @ 1:30 pm
Rider Cup Golf Tournament @ North Bellingham Golf Course

The 26th Annual Rider Cup Benefit Golf Tournament features a shotgun start and a four-person team scramble (best ball from tee to hole). Each golfer must use a minimum of 2 drives. Up to 6 Mulligans can be purchased.

Prizes and trophies are awarded for Low Gross, Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive, and Corporate ‘Rider Cup’ Trophy. Registration includes a Golf Cart and BBQ meal.

The tournament benefits NorthWest Therapeutic Riding Center and all of the proceeds go towards providing adaptive horsemanship and riding lessons to people of all ages and abilities in Whatcom County.

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