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Has your child ever dreamed of going to a real ball and dancing with their favorite princesses in a castle-like setting? Experience the magic of the Fairy Tale Ball by Simply Magical Parties on May 21st at the Broadway Hall in Bellingham! Walk the red carpet into this two hour event you will be talking about for years! Don’t miss the Grand Fairy Tale Ball!
– Ten Princesses!
– Royal fun for the whole family!
– Dancing the night away to your favorite royal tunes!
– Royal Treats
– Perfect photo opportunities with the characters
– Professional photographer available
– So much more!
Proceeds from the ball will be benefiting Seattle Children’s Hospital Uncompensated Care Fund and Skookum Kids (supporting foster care in Whatcom County).
There will be 3 sessions to choose from on May 21st (see event link for details). Tickets are limited and must be pre-purchased. Special edition “golden tickets” will be mailed to all who purchase a ticket before May 1st (unless already sold out).
Join us for an event that is sure to conjure a magical experience for the most modest Muggles and wisest Wizards! Customers can enter the Harry Potter Limited Edition Cover Print Sweepstakes, and activities include a coloring station (send an exclusive Owl Post Postcard), trivia, and the opportunity to participate in the assembly of a Wrebbit 3D Hogwarts Astronomy Tower, an 875-piece 3D puzzle.
From July 6 through August 7 for Get Pop-Cultured with Barnes & Noble! A nationwide celebration of popular entertainment. We’re bringing your favorite books, characters, artists, and pop-culture icons to life with themed events for adults and kids, trivia contests, giveaways, and more!
Join us on July 8 at 7:00 p.m. for our Finding Dory themed event. We will dive into fun to celebrate family and all things Dory with a scavenger hunt, as well as activities themed around the characters in the movie and the creatures of the sea. We will have crafts, giveaways and much more! Bring your whole family — you won’t want to miss this event!
We would like to invite all fans of Wookiees, Stormtroopers and Jedi Knights to attend our Star Wars event on July 15th at 7:00 pm. We will have trivia, bingo, giveaways, cosplay and a learn-to-play the Star Wars X-Wing™ Game. This is an event for all ages, so we hope to see you at the event and “May the Force be with You”!
Get Pop-Cultured with Barnes & Noble Pokémon event. Pokémon the Trading Card Game is an action-packed card game using loveable creatures from the magical world of Pokémon! We will be demonstrating the Trading Card Game using the decks from the Pokémon Latias and Latios Trainer Kit. You will learn the basics and how to strategize so that you can become a Pokémon Trainer.
Welcome to our Get Pop-Cultured with Barnes & Noble Manga event! We will be doing drawing and coloring activities from renowned Manga artist Camilla d’Errico. You will learn tips and tricks to create the coolest, cutest characters, animals, mascots, and more. We are also celebrating the launch of tokidoki products at Barnes & Noble. We are very excited to bring this product to our customers and celebrate its launch with the exclusive giveaways – trading cards and buttons featuring tokidoki characters — while supplies last.
Join us on Saturday July 23, 2016 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble, and be one of the first to get a FREE Harley Quinn and the Suicide Squad Special Edition #1 Comic, while supplies last. Enjoy a special offer, giveaways, activities and cosplay.
Join us on Saturday, July 30, 2016, 8:00 p.m. for a special Countdown to Midnight Party leading up to the release of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two, a special rehearsal edition script book, which goes on sale July 31 at midnight. The party will feature a special Muggle Wall where customers can share their favorite memories of Harry Potter as well as amazing giveaways and fun activities!
Join the pre-party festivities (at 11:30 a.m.) in celebration of the Co-op’s completed downtown improvement projects. We’ll celebrate and then parade down Holly Street in grand fashion from the Downtown store parking lot to Maritime Heritage Park.
This year we are especially pleased to welcome The New Old Time Chautauqua—a perennial crowd favorite and America’s only traveling Chautauqua—back to the party.
Chautauquas are based on the idea that learning continues throughout life. The Chautauqua Movement began in 1874, bringing a mix of education and entertainment to communities throughout the nation. When a Chautauqua came to town, all normal activity stopped while citizens dedicated a week of their lives to learn, be entertained and join with their community.
The Flying Karamazov Brothers will headline the variety show, along with The New Old Time Chautauqua! After the show, members from the troupe will host circus arts workshops.
Local up-and-coming talent in the Bellingham Youth Jazz Summer Band opens the party at high noon, and powerhouse old-school rock-and-roller Jasmine Green will close it down from 3:30 to 5 p.m.!
Community Party schedule of events
–11:30 am Parade down Holly Street, from the Co-op’s downtown store parking lot to the park, with The Fighting Instruments of Karma Marching Band (and more)
–noon–12:45 pm Bellingham Youth Jazz Summer Band
–1–2:30 pm The New Old Time Chautauqua featuring The Flying Karamazov Brothers
–3:30 pm Jasmine Green Band: free-range rockabilly, rock, soul, blues, pop and country
Free fun
–Chautauqua workshops: learn and practice circus arts
–Face painting: a perennial favorite at the party
–Fun crafts: make a fun craft project to take home
–Nonprofit info fair: representation from our best community groups
Food and fun for purchase
–$3 Co-op Deli burrito: best deal in town—a vegetarian burrito with all the fixin’s (gluten-free option available)
–Mallard Ice Cream: super premium ice cream. “It’s darn good!”
–Arctic Fox: local ice cream sandwiches
–BHAM Bike N’ Blend: pedal-powered smoothies
–Henna Art by Amy Lee: embellish and adorn your body with this ancient art form
It’s back to school time again! Join us for story time featuring “Milk Goes to School” a pun-filled, first day of school adventure!
Join us as we celebrate vinyl records and music at Barnes & Noble! As a premiere destination for all things vinyl – records, turntables, storage, magazines and more – customers will be able to shop our expanded selection, exclusives, special offers, early releases and enjoy music-themed activities.
The Ferndale Street Festival is in it’s 13th year and we are extremely proud to have claimed the title of 2011, 2012 and 2015 “Ferndale’s Best Community Event.” This year’s MUSIC is top of the line with a mix of Whatcom County’s most talented band and the Festival doesn’t end there. With an entire block dedicated to the family and kids with their own Live Stage acts, a car show, various food outlets, vendors of all trades and a wine & beer tent, there is almost not enough time to take it all in!
With something happening every where you turn you can come and go as you please and never see the same thing twice so plan to spend the entire day and take in everything downtown Ferndale has to offer. There will be several outdoor seating venues for the over 21 crowd at local restaurants and plenty of sales with the local retail stores. So rain or shine, it’s all happening on Main Street where we shut it all down from traffic and have ourselves a fantastic time!
The Ferndale Street Festival is in it’s 13th year and we are extremely proud to have claimed the title of 2011, 2012 and 2015 “Ferndale’s Best Community Event.” This year’s MUSIC is top of the line with a mix of Whatcom County’s most talented band and the Festival doesn’t end there. With an entire block dedicated to the family and kids with their own Live Stage acts, a car show, various food outlets, vendors of all trades and a wine & beer tent, there is almost not enough time to take it all in!
With something happening every where you turn you can come and go as you please and never see the same thing twice so plan to spend the entire day and take in everything downtown Ferndale has to offer. There will be several outdoor seating venues for the over 21 crowd at local restaurants and plenty of sales with the local retail stores. So rain or shine, it’s all happening on Main Street where we shut it all down from traffic and have ourselves a fantastic time!
Saturday September 17, 2016 2:00 PM Join us for the third annual Batman Day celebrating the Dark Knight’s endearing legacy. The event will include activities, trivia, coloring and much more.
Attention LEGO Enthusiasts! Join at 4:00 pm for a LEGO Build event. Explore your creativity and team building to be part of a fun and entertainment LEGO event featuring Star Wars Rogue One.
This annual holiday storytime has become a tradition at Barnes & Noble stores over the years and the book and movie versions of the The Polar Express have become staples of the season for kids and adults. At the Polar Express Pajama Stoytime our young customers will take part in this special event where they will be asked to come “All Aboard!” for a fun celebration.
Customers of all ages are invited to join us on Friday, December 9 at 7:00 p.m. for this spectacular Harry Potter Magical Holiday Ball inspired by the Yule Ball in the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire book/movie. Costumes or holiday attire, music, dancing and special themed crafts will be at the heart of this event to celebrate all things Harry Potter this holiday season at Barnes & Noble!
The son of a magical water sprite and a prince of toads, Indri must learn to place another’s needs before his own. Inspired by the compassion of a courageous friend, Indri discovers that true beauty is found within the kindness we show and accept from others. Tears of Joy Theatre uses beautiful puppet theatre to engage and delight audiences.
There are two performances each day from Tuesday March 21st to Friday, March 24th. Complete performance dates are:
Tue. Mar 21st, 2017 10:00 AM
Tue. Mar 21st, 2017 12:15 PM
Wed. Mar 22nd, 2017 10:00 AM
Wed. Mar 22nd, 2017 12:15 PM
Thu. Mar 23rd, 2017 10:00 AM
Thu. Mar 23rd, 2017 12:15 PM
Fri. Mar 24th, 2017 10:00 AM
Fri. Mar 24th, 2017 12:15 PM
It is $9.50 for those within Bellingham School District, and $8 for those outside of the district.
The son of a magical water sprite and a prince of toads, Indri must learn to place another’s needs before his own. Inspired by the compassion of a courageous friend, Indri discovers that true beauty is found within the kindness we show and accept from others. Tears of Joy Theatre uses beautiful puppet theatre to engage and delight audiences.
There are two performances each day from Tuesday March 21st to Friday, March 24th. Complete performance dates are:
Tue. Mar 21st, 2017 10:00 AM
Tue. Mar 21st, 2017 12:15 PM
Wed. Mar 22nd, 2017 10:00 AM
Wed. Mar 22nd, 2017 12:15 PM
Thu. Mar 23rd, 2017 10:00 AM
Thu. Mar 23rd, 2017 12:15 PM
Fri. Mar 24th, 2017 10:00 AM
Fri. Mar 24th, 2017 12:15 PM
It is $9.50 for those within Bellingham School District, and $8 for those outside of the district.
The son of a magical water sprite and a prince of toads, Indri must learn to place another’s needs before his own. Inspired by the compassion of a courageous friend, Indri discovers that true beauty is found within the kindness we show and accept from others. Tears of Joy Theatre uses beautiful puppet theatre to engage and delight audiences.
There are two performances each day from Tuesday March 21st to Friday, March 24th. Complete performance dates are:
Tue. Mar 21st, 2017 10:00 AM
Tue. Mar 21st, 2017 12:15 PM
Wed. Mar 22nd, 2017 10:00 AM
Wed. Mar 22nd, 2017 12:15 PM
Thu. Mar 23rd, 2017 10:00 AM
Thu. Mar 23rd, 2017 12:15 PM
Fri. Mar 24th, 2017 10:00 AM
Fri. Mar 24th, 2017 12:15 PM
It is $9.50 for those within Bellingham School District, and $8 for those outside of the district.
The son of a magical water sprite and a prince of toads, Indri must learn to place another’s needs before his own. Inspired by the compassion of a courageous friend, Indri discovers that true beauty is found within the kindness we show and accept from others. Tears of Joy Theatre uses beautiful puppet theatre to engage and delight audiences.
There are two performances each day from Tuesday March 21st to Friday, March 24th. Complete performance dates are:
Tue. Mar 21st, 2017 10:00 AM
Tue. Mar 21st, 2017 12:15 PM
Wed. Mar 22nd, 2017 10:00 AM
Wed. Mar 22nd, 2017 12:15 PM
Thu. Mar 23rd, 2017 10:00 AM
Thu. Mar 23rd, 2017 12:15 PM
Fri. Mar 24th, 2017 10:00 AM
Fri. Mar 24th, 2017 12:15 PM
It is $9.50 for those within Bellingham School District, and $8 for those outside of the district.
A special annual event with food, entertainment, crafts and free books for children. Fun for the whole family – a celebration of children, books and the Latino community. Entertainment begins at 2 pm.
This year for Kid’s Art Walk, Make.Shift Gallery has partnered with Art Peace School to present “Thwack! Bam! Pow!” a showcase of art inspired by superheroes and villains. Art Peace Students, ranging from grades 3 through 7, provided Make.Shift with artistic renderings of superheroes and villains from their imagination. Then, artists from the community provided recreations and responses to these works. Artworks span a variety of mediums from painting to collage to sculpture. The First Friday opening will also feature creative activities hosted by Play Lab and musical performances by youth bands from Girls Rock Camp. Capes and costumes are encouraged!
Pickford Film Center is excited for the fun to continue with Kid Pickford, a monthly family-friendly film series for kids at the Pickford for $1. Formally named Pickford Family Matinees, this series shows a classic family film each month on Saturdays at 1 pm. From an epic children’s quest spanning 50 years, rousing debates for the history books, some mysterious mythical cursed rabbits, gifted aspiring ballet stars, a quest to secure a stolen book, and a special winter in Moomin Valley, this year’s Kid Pickford slate is full of excitement and a joy to watch!
No matter if you’re 30 and want to see a classic favorite childhood film, have kids, want to host a birthday party, or simply want a relaxed and enjoyable Saturday afternoon, Kid Pickford is always a lot of fun. Bring your kids, bring friends or a date, and catch a classic Saturday afternoon movie.
Next up is Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) which is stop motion animated film following eccentric inventor Wallace (voice of Peter Sallis) and his faithful if often perplexed dog Gromit are back in their first feature-length adventure from animator Nick Park. Wallace and Gromit have launched a new business venture just in time for a major gardening competition in their neighborhood of West Wallaby. “Anti-Pesto” is a humane pest-relocation service in which Wallace and Gromit capture rabbits and other critters who have been eating the produce from local gardens and give them new homes somewhere else. Business has been going well, and when the woman hosting the garden show, Lady Tottington (voice of Helena Bonham Carter), discovers a massive tribe of rabbits has been making a mess of her garden, she calls in Wallace and Gromit to move the bunnies elsewhere… with disastrous results..
Keep updated on the Pickford’s events on our website or sign up for our email newsletter at www.pickfordfilmcenter.org
