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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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27
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Sterling Real Estate Group at Old Settlers Picnic & Grand Parade @ Pioneer Park
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Jul 27 all-day
Sterling Real Estate Group at Old Settlers Picnic & Grand Parade @ Pioneer Park

Join Sterling Real Estate Group at the historic Pioneer Park for the Old Settler’s Picnic and Car Show! This event is not just Washington’s longest-running picnic but also a beloved Whatcom County tradition for over a century. Celebrate Ferndale pride with us as we honor the memory and heritage of our early pioneers. Visit our booth and enjoy a weekend of fun, history, and community. We can’t wait to see you there!

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Whatcom Old Settlers 128th Pioneer Days @ Pioneer Village/Pioneer Park
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Jul 27 all-day
Whatcom Old Settlers 128th Pioneer Days @ Pioneer Village/Pioneer Park

Free Event – Log Cabin Tours, Food/Craft Vendors, Kids Activities, Live Music, Beer Garden and Adult Dances; Car Show Saturday 9-2pm and Grand Parade Saturday 11am

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Lynden Farmers Market @ Centennial Park
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Jul 27 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Lynden Farmers Market @ Centennial Park

Shop fresh and local at the Lynden Farmers Market! Now in its 13th season, the market is located in Centennial Park at the corner of 4th and Grover, across from the Lynden Public Library. Browse offerings by nearly 30 vendors who are passionate about connecting families and individuals with a wide variety of locally grown and made agricultural products, arts and crafts that showcase the beauty and abundance of Whatcom County. There’s even live music! Hours: Saturdays 10am-2pm. Double your spending dollars with an unlimited SNAP match!

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Tags: #downtownlynden #PNWartisanmarketplace bellingham farmers market farmers market lynden farmers market pnwfarmersmarket
38th Annual Youth Arts Festival @ Hillcrest Park
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Jul 27 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

On Saturday, July 27th from 11:00am to 4:00pm Hillcrest Park in Mount Vernon will be full of young minds ready for another year of stimulating arts, crafts, and unforgettable entertainment. Volunteers will be hosting approximately 30 booths and will provide hands-on arts and crafts activities from Foam Masks to Fish Prints and much, much more! We also have a stage with a variety of live entertainment scheduled throughout the day. Along with the booths and entertainers we offer several totally free raffles to attendees throughout the day. Each child is given one raffle ticket and the opportunity to win a bundle of donated items from local businesses and organizations!

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Categories: Festivals, Expos & Parades Tags: #arts&crafts
Summer Book Exchange w/ Whatcom Literacy Council @ Boundary Bay Brewery Beer Garden
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Jul 27 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Summer Book Exchange w/ Whatcom Literacy Council @ Boundary Bay Brewery Beer Garden

Join us in the beer garden on Saturday, July 27th for a Summer Book Exchange!

Love books and brews? Relax in our beautiful beer garden, enjoy some refreshing drinks, and exchange your favorite reads with fellow book lovers!

The book exchange is open to all ages and lasts from 11 am – 4 pm. $1 from every pint sold during the event will be donated to the Whatcom Literacy Council.

How It Works:
Bring one or more books you’re ready to part with.
Swap these books with ones others have brought.
Enjoy your new reads with a drink in hand!

This event is in partnership with the Whatcom Literacy Council.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Education Family Events Food & Beverage Non-Profit Fundraising Events Volunteering and Community Enrichment
Used Book Sale @ Pavilion at Pioneer Park
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Jul 27 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Whatcom Genealogical Society used book sale
A wide variety of books will be available for purchase! Most books will be priced at $1 or $2
All proceeds will benefit the mission of Whatcom Genealogical Society to provide research assistance and educational opportunities to the community.
Volunteers from the Whatcom Genealogical Society will be available to answer your family history questions!

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Categories: Non-Profit Fundraising Events
Northwest Natura presents Botany 101 – Herbarium Journal with Wildflowers
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Jul 27 @ 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Northwest Natura presents Botany 101 - Herbarium Journal with Wildflowers

Please join botanist, Jazmen Yoder, for this unique field trip that combines art and science in learning the botanical terms for patterns found in nature.

This course is designed to be memorable and engaging with hands-on activities and a fun walk through the woods collecting flowers for pressing and preserving in a large art pad provided to you with tuition.

Our activities will include:

Plant Identification (a stroll through the woods)

Flower collection and pressing

Arts and crafts with flowers

Herbarium journaling

Learning botanical terminology (Botany 101)

Labeling and defining patterns and observations.

There are so many ways to generally describe a leaf’s shape and growth patterns, and there are unique flower patterns to learn too! There are scientific terms that botanists use that you will learn in this class that will help you recognize plant families and individual species. I’ll make it fun and easy to learn.

12” spiralbound art pads and pens/pencils will be given to all individuals present. Arts and crafts materials will be available for you to use.

Please register via the website.

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Categories: Education Local History Outdoor Recreation Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: botany ethnobotany Nature pnw hiking
York Yard Crawl @ York Neighborhood in Bellingham
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Jul 27 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
York Yard Crawl @ York Neighborhood in Bellingham

The York Yard Crawl is a neighborhood-wide art walk/yard sale/music festival/garden party in Bellingham’s finest neighborhood.

Maps will be available the day of the event at yorkyardcrawl.fun and at Nelson’s Market, 514 Potter St.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Tags: #yard sales art walk free live music
Yogoman Burning Band Vinyl Release Party @ Boundary Bay Brewery Beer Garden
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Jul 27 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Yogoman Burning Band Vinyl Release Party @ Boundary Bay Brewery Beer Garden

Yogoman Burning Band is returning to the brewery, playing a summer set, and celebrating the vinyl release of their first album!

Join us in commemorating the 20th anniversary of ‘9 Jordan Rain Song’ and immerse yourself in the magic of Yogoman Burning Band as they perform the album live in the Boundary Bay Beer Garden!

Doors open at 6 pm with music from 7 – 10 pm!

This is an all-ages show, with a $10 – 20 suggested donation at the door.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Music Concerts
Saturday Night Usher GLow Skate @ Lynden Skateway
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Jul 27 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday Night Usher GLow Skate @ Lynden Skateway

Saturday Night Usher Glow Skate
Prices:
$10 With Own Skates
$13 With Rental Skates
$7 Children ages 5 & under, with Own skates or with Rental Skates
All Prices include a FREE Glow Necklace

Come Skate to our Usher Mix

Fun Activity For the Whole Family to do together. We have rental skates available in sizes Toddler 5 to Adult 16. Skate carts are available to rent for $6.

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Tags: familyfun glow Roller skating Usher
“Midsummer Madness,” a modern reimagining of a Midsummer Night’s Dream @ Explorations Academy
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Jul 27 @ 7:30 pm – 7:30 pm
"Midsummer Madness," a modern reimagining of a Midsummer Night’s Dream @ Explorations Academy

Fairies, Nietzsche tangents, and struggling artists all collide on the stage at Explorations Academy (1701 Ellis St.) as part of this original take on a Shakespearan classic tale.

“Midsummer Madness”, a modern reimagining of a Midsummer Night’s Dream, is being performed by the Unsubdued Theatre Collective July 18th-20th, and 25th-27th at 7:30PM.

“Our show is like Shakespeare on crack,” said co-director Danielle Phillips, “It’s a fresh look with plenty of heart.” Phillips, a mainstay of the Bellingham theater scene not only directs but wrote the adaptation, infusing it with their own unique brand of humor and pathos.

“It’s an original show! Our audience will be the very first to see this story come to life, and it’s so incredibly important that we support unconventional theater,” said Taylor Rae-Anne who plays the starring role Iris.

The Unsubdued Theatre Collective is a theatre group formed in 2022 with the goal of creating original theatre with an explicit focus on inclusivity. Tickets for “Midsummer Madness” are available online at www.unsubduedtheatre.org.

More information is available on their social media here:

https://www.facebook.com/unsubduedtheatre

Instagram: @unsubduedtheatre

Twitter: @unsubduedtheatr

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Theater Performances Tags: live theatre
Buzz In! An Improvised Game Show @ The Upfront Theatre
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Jul 27 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Buzz In! An Improvised Game Show @ The Upfront Theatre

It’s Bellingham’s favorite improvised game show! Armed with a buzzer, improvisers will compete through wacky challenges, be met with surprise prompts, and have to wit their way to the top, as the only way to earn points is by making you laugh. No subject is off the table in this improvised game show!

Saturdays at 8pm through August 3rd.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Tags: comedy improv
LATIN NIGHT WITH DJ NOTE @ Underground Nightclub
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Jul 27 @ 10:00 pm
LATIN NIGHT WITH DJ NOTE @ Underground Nightclub

Join the West Coasts top Latin DJ playing all the best Latin hits and more!

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Latin Night with DJ Note at the Underground @ Underground Nightclub
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Jul 27 @ 10:00 pm
Latin Night with DJ Note at the Underground @ Underground Nightclub

Join the West Coasts Hottest Latin DJ NOTE, he spins all your favorite Latin hits and more! Ladies free before 11pm

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Jul
28
Sun
NSEA Guided River Walk – South Fork Nooksack River @ Acme Bridge
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Jul 28 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Learn all about salmon, their habitat, and conduct water quality experiments. Free, fun for all ages, no RSVP needed. Requires walking on some uneven trail with a few short inclines/steps.

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PNW Subalpine Wildflowers – Plant ID walk with Northwest Natura @ Heather Meadows
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Jul 28 @ 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
PNW Subalpine Wildflowers - Plant ID walk with Northwest Natura @ Heather Meadows

Take a walk with a naturalist and trained botanist to one of the most beautiful areas in the North Cascades. The park-like setting of Heather Meadows offers several trails, picturesque views, and incredible biodiversity of wildlife.

At an elevation of ~4,300ft above sea level, Heather Meadows has close-up views of Kulshan (Mt. Baker stratovolcano), Shuksan, Table Mountain, and the jagged peaks of the North Cascades and Coast Range.

This course is a casual walk through your new favorite habitat! You will learn the names of subalpine flora and fauna and the natural history of the area. Wear your hiking boots and bring a camera! This trip is one you don’t want to miss!

What to Bring:
Dress for the weather – wear hiking boots or comfortable shoes.

Snacks/lunch

Water

Sunscreen

Notepad and pen (optional)

Class size is limited!

Registered individuals will receive details on location in an event-reminder email in the week leading up to the event.

Please Register via the website.

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Categories: Education Local History Outdoor Recreation Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: botany ethnobotany hiking pnw hiking pnw native plants wildflowers
B-ham Beach sweep and BBQ @ Community Boating Center
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Jul 28 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
B-ham Beach sweep and BBQ @ Community Boating Center
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Live Music at the Lighthouse Pub & Grill @ Hotel Bellwether- Lighthouse Pub & Grill
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Jul 28 @ 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Live Music at the Lighthouse Pub & Grill @ Hotel Bellwether- Lighthouse Pub & Grill

On Sundays, enjoy live jazz and dinner in the Lighthouse Grill from 4:30 pm to 7 pm featuring Janette West Trio. Dinner reservations required.

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Sunday Trivia at Boundary Bay @ Boundary Bay Brewery Beer Garden
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Jul 28 @ 5:30 pm
Sunday Trivia at Boundary Bay @ Boundary Bay Brewery Beer Garden

Trivia has returned to the brewery!

Join us on Sundays throughout the summer for Trivia in the beer garden. Host Jeff Zwiers presents brain-busters about history, sports, science, pop culture, music, and more! Compete with your friends and test your knowledge, while enjoying local craft beer!

The garden bar opens at 4 pm, registration at 5 pm, trivia starts at 5:30 pm. All ages are welcome!

Trivia is $2 per person, with teams of up to 10 players! The top 3 teams will split the pot!

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Family Events Food & Beverage Local History
Jul
29
Mon
La Mar Cocina Peruana Jobs Fair @ Restaurant Site
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Jul 29 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
La Mar Cocina Peruana Jobs Fair @ Restaurant Site

On Monday July 29 and Tuesday July 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. La Mar Cocina Peruana will host a job fair to interview and hire staff for both front- and back-of-house positions in preparation for La Mar Bellevue’s upcoming opening! The job fair will take place near to the restaurant’s future location: 10516 Main Street Bellevue WA 98004.

Created by acclaimed Peruvian chef Gastón Acurio La Mar Cocina Peruana is bringing authentic Peruvian cuisine to downtown Bellevue and will be filling over 70 positions including:

-Front-of-house: lead bartender bartender server host food/drink runner busser barback stocker
-Back-of-house: line cook prep cook pastry cook dishwasher and more
-Management and other: bar manager restaurant manager banquet manager sommelier

For those interested in learning more please visit www.LaMarBellevue.com

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Big Band Mondays @ Boundary Bay Brewery @ Boundary Bay Brewery Beer Garden
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Jul 29 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Big Band Mondays @ Boundary Bay Brewery @ Boundary Bay Brewery Beer Garden

Big Band Mondays have returned to Boundary Bay Brewery!

Join us in the beer garden every Monday in July to dance the night away with Jimmy Lindquist’s Big Band!

Open to all ages, the Backyard BBQ & Garden Bar will open at 5 pm, with music from 6 – 8 pm. There is a $5 suggested cover for the band.

Dr. Jimmy & the Swingtime Serenaders is a Whatcom County big band established in 2016, playing music mostly from the 1930s – 40s, the classic band era. They are a community band with members ranging in age from 18 – 80!

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Jul
30
Tue
Socially Distant Trivia with Friends! @ Online through Zoom
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Jul 30 all-day
Socially Distant Trivia with Friends! @ Online through Zoom

Online trivia through Zoom, every Tuesday night, featuring a mix of gallery and breakout rooms allowing you to socialize while you play several rounds of trivia including a weekly suggested category.

Zoom link available each week at http://Facebook.com/WorldsBestTrivia.

Teams or individuals can play. To participate in scoring, teams designate a scribe who submits answers using google forms. Players of all ages welcome!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Tags: Family Game Night online pub quiz trivia world's best trivia
La Mar Cocina Peruana Jobs Fair @ Restaurant Site
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Jul 30 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
La Mar Cocina Peruana Jobs Fair @ Restaurant Site

On Monday July 29 and Tuesday July 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. La Mar Cocina Peruana will host a job fair to interview and hire staff for both front- and back-of-house positions in preparation for La Mar Bellevue’s upcoming opening! The job fair will take place near to the restaurant’s future location: 10516 Main Street Bellevue WA 98004.

Created by acclaimed Peruvian chef Gastón Acurio La Mar Cocina Peruana is bringing authentic Peruvian cuisine to downtown Bellevue and will be filling over 70 positions including:

-Front-of-house: lead bartender bartender server host food/drink runner busser barback stocker
-Back-of-house: line cook prep cook pastry cook dishwasher and more
-Management and other: bar manager restaurant manager banquet manager sommelier

For those interested in learning more please visit www.LaMarBellevue.com

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Salty Socials at the Community Boating Center @ Community Boating Center
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Jul 30 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Join us for our first Salty Socials fundraiser of the season!

This month, we’re thrilled to partner with Wandke Accessibility to help us expand our adaptive sailing and paddling program, making the joy of the water accessible to everyone! Our funds raised will go directly toward accessible equipment, including a Hansa 303 sailboat and variety of adaptive kayaking equipment and stabilizing outriggers.
We’ll be serving beer from our friends at Aslan Brewing Co., wine, and kombucha at our event (21+ only!)

Come enjoy a fantastic evening, learn from experts in the field, and help us create more opportunities for all!

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Food & Beverage Outdoor Recreation
History Sunset Cruises @ Bellingham Cruise and Ferry Terminal
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Jul 30 @ 5:45 pm – 8:00 pm
History Sunset Cruises @ Bellingham Cruise and Ferry Terminal

History Sunset Cruise Tickets on Sale Now! Join local legend and historian Brian Griffin, San Juan Cruises, and the Whatcom Museum for another summer of History Sunset Cruises! Sailing every Tuesday at 6 pm from July 9 – September 10, Brian shares his extensive knowledge of local history, lore, and trivia as you cruise around the bay, enjoying an onboard bar with a selection of Northwest beers, wines, and snacks. Passengers are welcome to bring their own dinner and non-alcoholic beverages, too. Ticket prices start at $40, and children 5 and under sail for free. Visit the Whatcom Museum website to reserve your spot!

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Categories: Local History
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