Fresh apple cider, blooming pumpkins, a certain special crispness in the air—these are just a few of the things that make fall great. And what’s even better? All the wonderful fall activities! Here are some great Whatcom County weekend events for Sept. 8—10. And be sure to check out our great local farmers’ markets. They are still in full swing! And don’t forget to check our full events calendar for all the great local happenings this weekend.
- Enjoy some culinary delights at Whatcom Food Fest!
- Remember your bygone animal friends at the Floating Lantern Pet Memorial.
- Get some fresh air and exercise at the Wander to Wander 1K.
- Kick up your heels and have some fun at the 12th Annual Bluegrass Ice Cream Social.
- Immerse your kids in the world of art with the Kids Do Art! Fall Open House.
- Take in a showing of Mrs. Bave Presents the Pig War.
- Celebrate Eat Local Month with a Whatcom County Farm Tour.
- Sign up for a mushroom foraging class.
- Stock up on fresh, locally grown, healthy produce at the Ferndale Farmers Market, Bellingham Farmers Market and Twin Sisters Farmers Market.
- Rock out with the Farm Tunes Tea Seas Trio.
- Try some delicious Ethiopian Food.
- Get stocked up for back to school.
- Learn about common dragonflies and damselflies of the Pacific Coast at Village Books.
- Reconnect your family with nature.
- Grab a bite to eat at these local restaurants with a view.
- Learn how to do water bath canning.
- Hit the trails for some of the best mountain biking in the state.
- Hike the great outdoors.
- Book your tickets for an upcoming family friendly performance at MBT.
- Explore downtown and take in a show at the Pickford Film Center.
- Learn to make Pickled Romano Beans.
- Enjoy a hike with a view.
- Check up on the Ivy Heart.
- Experience Harvest Happens at BelleWood Acres.
Up Next Weekend:
- Evergreen Quilters Biannual Quilt Show
- Downtown Market Walk
- Downtown Market Walk Party at the Co-op
- The Deadly Mantis
- The Jazz Project: The Art of Jazz
- Sawyer Brown at Mount Baker Theatre
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