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.
Come remove invasive vegetation on the Whatcom Land Trust owned Catalyst Reserve! Nestled between Landingstrip Creek and the South Fork Nooksack River, work on this property helps provide habitat for not only salmon but also elk, birds, and more.
Learn how to keep an eye out for invasive European green crabs and collect valuable data on Dungeness crabs by participating in this free community science program called Molt Search.
In this “on-the-beach” training & practice session you’ll learn:
• About the invasive European green crab and what’s being done about it,
• How to identify the molts (the shed shells) of the invasive European green crab, Dungeness crabs, and our common native crabs.
• How to do a Molt Search and submit your findings through the free MyCoast app.
Register for this free event via AllEvents
“Whatcom This Whey”—a free, self-guided celebration of local farms, food, and family fun on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Hosted by Washington Dairy, this one-day event invites the public behind the scenes at Whatcom County’s most beloved dairies and creameries. Families can experience real farm life while enjoying dairy tastings, wagon rides, and hands-on activities for all ages.
Featured Stops Include:
Ferndale Farmstead, Twin Sisters Creamery, Appel Farms, Grace Harbor Farms, Steensma Creamery, Twin Brook Creamery, Acme Farms Cheese, Edaleen Dairy Store, and Van Dellen Farms.
Shoestring Circus returns for their third season under the big top tent in downtown Bellingham!
Back with an ALL NEW show featuring incredible new acts and circus artists from around the country. This season’s show promises a dazzling fusion of inspiring art and world class circus skill all under the classic big top! Shoestring Circus shows have completely sold out every year in Bellingham so snag your seats early to the circus of the summer! They will also be headed to Olympia, Orting, and other locations in Washington.
Showtimes:
Friday, June 6th – 7pm
Saturday, June 7th – 1pm, 5pm, 8pm
Sunday, June 8th – 3pm, 6pm
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Thursday, June 12th – 7pm
Friday, June 13th – 5pm, 8pm
Saturday, June 14th – 5pm, 8pm
Sunday, June 15th – 3pm, 6pm
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Thursday, June 19th – 7pm
Friday, June 20th – 5pm, 8pm
Saturday, June 21st – 1pm, 5pm, 8pm
Sunday, June 22nd – 1pm
Admission:
$16 – Child General seating (ages 3-13)
$33 – Adult General seating (ages 13+)
$48 – Front Row seating
*children 2 and under do not require a ticket but must share a seat with a ticket holder.
*strollers cannot be placed in the seating area due to fire codes but are welcome in the stroller parking area in the foyer
Shoestring Circus returns for their third season under the big top tent in downtown Bellingham!
Back with an ALL NEW show featuring incredible new acts and circus artists from around the country. This season’s show promises a dazzling fusion of inspiring art and world class circus skill all under the classic big top! Shoestring Circus shows have completely sold out every year in Bellingham so snag your seats early to the circus of the summer! They will also be headed to Olympia, Orting, and other locations in Washington.
Showtimes:
Friday, June 6th – 7pm
Saturday, June 7th – 1pm, 5pm, 8pm
Sunday, June 8th – 3pm, 6pm
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Thursday, June 12th – 7pm
Friday, June 13th – 5pm, 8pm
Saturday, June 14th – 5pm, 8pm
Sunday, June 15th – 3pm, 6pm
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Thursday, June 19th – 7pm
Friday, June 20th – 5pm, 8pm
Saturday, June 21st – 1pm, 5pm, 8pm
Sunday, June 22nd – 1pm
Admission:
$16 – Child General seating (ages 3-13)
$33 – Adult General seating (ages 13+)
$48 – Front Row seating
*children 2 and under do not require a ticket but must share a seat with a ticket holder.
*strollers cannot be placed in the seating area due to fire codes but are welcome in the stroller parking area in the foyer
Step into a vibrant celebration where Whatcom County’s most captivating poems come alive alongside stunning artwork they’ve inspired! For two decades, the Sue C. Boynton Poetry Contest has connected our community through the power of words—and this landmark anniversary exhibition showcases this creative partnership like never before.
Each year, distinguished judges carefully select exceptional poems from writers of all ages, transforming these literary gems into visual art for the entire community to enjoy on WTA buses. Now, Allied Arts brings this cherished tradition indoors with a special gallery exhibition featuring this year’s winning entries alongside colorful artwork paired with memorable selections from past contests—creating a retrospective that honors both fresh voices and the rich poetic history of our community.
Visitors can immerse themselves in the complete experience through a commemorative anthology spanning ten years of winning compositions, alongside collections from celebrated local poets. Throughout June, the Whatcom Poetry Series will enhance your experience with engaging poetry readings and interactive workshops hosted in the gallery space.
Don’t miss this extraordinary intersection of literary and visual arts that represents the heart and voice of our community. Come celebrate the creative spirit that continues to inspire Whatcom County!
You can find out more about the poetry contest at https://thepoetrydepartment.wordpress.com/contest/. For any questions about the contest, email BoyntonPoetryContest@hotmail.com. Donations are always necessary to keep the contest running year after year.
Allied Arts is a non-profit gallery, all proceeds from sales go towards supporting the arts in our community.
For more information visit www.alliedarts.org or contact Xandra Blackburn at 360-676-8548 x102 or gallery@alliedarts.org.
The Bellingham Bells take on the Salem Marion Berries at 6:35 PM in the second game of the series at Joe Martin Field when we celebrate First Responders, Salute to Service!
Those Brazen Wenches Theatre Company proudly presents the world premiere of “Your Grace”, a bawdy, brainy, and bold new tragicomedy by local playwright Natalie Fedak. Directed by Dawn Hunter, the production runs June 11–21, 2025 at the Idiom Theatre in downtown Bellingham.
What do a straight-laced virgin queen of England and an unruly Irish lady pirate have in common? Come find out in Your Grace by Natalie Fedak, a boisterous clash of swords, words, wit, and worlds, as two mortal enemies find kinship in their fight for power and pleasure in a man’s world.
“Your Grace” plays Weds 6/11-Sun 6/15, and Weds 6/18-Sat 6/21 at 7:30, at the Idiom Theatre, 1417 Cornwall Avenue.
Indulge in the grand schemes we will cook up in the most dramatic comedy show you will ever see! Based on audience suggestions and soap opera tropes, we will improvise a world where no personality is too big and no problem too outlandish. We will weave together the hilarious, melodramatic lives of familiar soaps surely to tickle, entertain, and leave you gasping for more!
Rolland Lopez & Rich Baker are Rollin’ In Riches – an award winning improv comedy duo out of Los Angeles. Join this duo along with our Upfront Improvisors for a night of lightning-fast laughs and off-the-cuff brilliance. Fueled by audience suggestions and their own wild imaginations, they’ll create scenes, characters, and chaos that have never been seen before—and will never be seen again.
Shoestring Circus returns to Bellingham! Their big top tent will be back at the Waterfront Pump Track from June 6th – 22nd with a brand new show for all ages! Come enjoy a circus spectacle featuring high-flying aerial arts, Guinness World Record holders, and jaw dropping stunts all under the classic big top! These shows sell out every year so snag your seats early to the circus of the summer!
Tickets and Information at shoestringcircus.com
Shoestring Circus is an all-human production.
Showtimes:
Friday, June 6th – 7pm
Saturday, June 7th – 1pm, 5pm, 8pm
Sunday, June 8th – 3pm, 6pm
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Thursday, June 12th – 7pm
Friday, June 13th – 5pm, 8pm
Saturday, June 14th – 5pm, 8pm
Sunday, June 15th – 3pm, 6pm
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Thursday, June 19th – 7pm
Friday, June 20th – 5pm, 8pm
Saturday, June 21st – 1pm, 5pm, 8pm
Sunday, June 22nd – 1pm
Admission:
$16 – Child General seating (ages 3-13)
$33 – Adult General seating (ages 13+)
$48 – Front Row seating
*children 2 and under do not require a ticket but must share a seat with a ticket holder.
*strollers cannot be placed in the seating area due to fire codes but are welcome in the stroller parking area in the foyer
Saturday Nights April, May, and June at The Upfront Theatre!
Get ready for spontaneous comedy at its best! Punch Line is a short-form show with a variety of improvised word games which will keep you on your toes. Audience members provide the wackiest words, and our quick-thinking performers use them to create scenes full of unexpected laughs and outrageous moments. Enjoy witty banter and surprising punch lines! It’s a hilarious, unpredictable ride and no two shows are ever the same. Get ready to laugh till your sides hurt — the fun starts when YOU fill in the blanks!
Looking for a fun date night idea? Punch Line is the perfect way to break the ice or deepen your connection. The Upfront Theatre, Voted Best Date Night in Bellingham Alive!
We are an all ages venue. Shows with “mature content” or “recommended for” will be advertised accordingly.
In this wildcrafting workshop you will learn how to weave a basket using the coil technique and Ponderosa Pine needles.
Weaving with pine needles and other coiled plant material is a practice ancient peoples from all continents implemented in day-to-day survival, conventional living, and art.
The technique requires patience and attention to detail before it becomes a relaxing, repetitive stitching pattern. It is a skill that is more easily learned with a little guidance.
Dabblers, beginners, intermediate, and advanced weavers will enjoy this creative, social gathering with Northwest Natura.
In this course you will learn:
-ID and Ecology features of Pinus spp. (various pine tree species).
-Foraging techniques and where to harvest pine needles.
-How to weave a coiled basket using pine needles.
*All materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own too if you wish (e.g., thread, beads, decor, sewing kit).
Please register via the event website. Space is limited.
Shoestring Circus returns for their third season under the big top tent in downtown Bellingham!
Back with an ALL NEW show featuring incredible new acts and circus artists from around the country. This season’s show promises a dazzling fusion of inspiring art and world class circus skill all under the classic big top! Shoestring Circus shows have completely sold out every year in Bellingham so snag your seats early to the circus of the summer! They will also be headed to Olympia, Orting, and other locations in Washington.
Showtimes:
Friday, June 6th – 7pm
Saturday, June 7th – 1pm, 5pm, 8pm
Sunday, June 8th – 3pm, 6pm
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Thursday, June 12th – 7pm
Friday, June 13th – 5pm, 8pm
Saturday, June 14th – 5pm, 8pm
Sunday, June 15th – 3pm, 6pm
–
Thursday, June 19th – 7pm
Friday, June 20th – 5pm, 8pm
Saturday, June 21st – 1pm, 5pm, 8pm
Sunday, June 22nd – 1pm
Admission:
$16 – Child General seating (ages 3-13)
$33 – Adult General seating (ages 13+)
$48 – Front Row seating
*children 2 and under do not require a ticket but must share a seat with a ticket holder.
*strollers cannot be placed in the seating area due to fire codes but are welcome in the stroller parking area in the foyer
The Bellingham Bells take on the Salem Marion Berries at 1:35 PM in the final game of the series at Joe Martin Field when we celebrate our Educators Salute to Service Night!
About: Kick off the summer with your friends from BAAY! Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth is hosting an all-ages fundraiser at Boundary Bay Brewery’s beer garden on Sunday, June 22. All proceeds from this event will benefit BAAY’s student scholarship fund. Let’s come together to raise “10K for BAAY” and support this vital arts education for local kids.
The Summer Bash will include food and drinks for sale from Boundary Bay, as well as fun yard games, activities, and raffles. From 4:00-5:30 PM, there will be a student showcase featuring performance highlights from the past year of BAAY productions. Admission is by donation, and there will be other invitations to donate during the event.
Last year, BAAY provided over $68,000 in financial aid to students who wouldn’t otherwise be able to participate in our programs. This year, we expect the need to be even greater. Since BAAY’s founding in 2006, the organization has never turned a child away for financial reasons. We are committed to serving all children who want to experience the arts and we need our community’s help to continue removing barriers to participation. We hope to see you at the Bash!
This event is made possible in partnership with Boundary Bay Brewery.
Note: This is not a child drop-off event. Adults must stay with their kids if they require supervision.
Date: Sunday, June 22
Time: 3:00-7:00 PM (performances start at 4:00)
Location: Boundary Bay Brewery beer garden (1107 Railroad Ave)
About BAAY: Founded in 2006, Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth (BAAY) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching children’s lives through the exploration of the arts. We believe that the arts are an essential component of education. Learn how you can support the sustainability of this work at baay.org/support.
Step into a vibrant celebration where Whatcom County’s most captivating poems come alive alongside stunning artwork they’ve inspired! For two decades, the Sue C. Boynton Poetry Contest has connected our community through the power of words—and this landmark anniversary exhibition showcases this creative partnership like never before.
Each year, distinguished judges carefully select exceptional poems from writers of all ages, transforming these literary gems into visual art for the entire community to enjoy on WTA buses. Now, Allied Arts brings this cherished tradition indoors with a special gallery exhibition featuring this year’s winning entries alongside colorful artwork paired with memorable selections from past contests—creating a retrospective that honors both fresh voices and the rich poetic history of our community.
Visitors can immerse themselves in the complete experience through a commemorative anthology spanning ten years of winning compositions, alongside collections from celebrated local poets. Throughout June, the Whatcom Poetry Series will enhance your experience with engaging poetry readings and interactive workshops hosted in the gallery space.
Don’t miss this extraordinary intersection of literary and visual arts that represents the heart and voice of our community. Come celebrate the creative spirit that continues to inspire Whatcom County!
You can find out more about the poetry contest at https://thepoetrydepartment.wordpress.com/contest/. For any questions about the contest, email BoyntonPoetryContest@hotmail.com. Donations are always necessary to keep the contest running year after year.
Allied Arts is a non-profit gallery, all proceeds from sales go towards supporting the arts in our community.
For more information visit www.alliedarts.org or contact Xandra Blackburn at 360-676-8548 x102 or gallery@alliedarts.org.
Step into a vibrant celebration where Whatcom County’s most captivating poems come alive alongside stunning artwork they’ve inspired! For two decades, the Sue C. Boynton Poetry Contest has connected our community through the power of words—and this landmark anniversary exhibition showcases this creative partnership like never before.
Each year, distinguished judges carefully select exceptional poems from writers of all ages, transforming these literary gems into visual art for the entire community to enjoy on WTA buses. Now, Allied Arts brings this cherished tradition indoors with a special gallery exhibition featuring this year’s winning entries alongside colorful artwork paired with memorable selections from past contests—creating a retrospective that honors both fresh voices and the rich poetic history of our community.
Visitors can immerse themselves in the complete experience through a commemorative anthology spanning ten years of winning compositions, alongside collections from celebrated local poets. Throughout June, the Whatcom Poetry Series will enhance your experience with engaging poetry readings and interactive workshops hosted in the gallery space.
Don’t miss this extraordinary intersection of literary and visual arts that represents the heart and voice of our community. Come celebrate the creative spirit that continues to inspire Whatcom County!
You can find out more about the poetry contest at https://thepoetrydepartment.wordpress.com/contest/. For any questions about the contest, email BoyntonPoetryContest@hotmail.com. Donations are always necessary to keep the contest running year after year.
Allied Arts is a non-profit gallery, all proceeds from sales go towards supporting the arts in our community.
For more information visit www.alliedarts.org or contact Xandra Blackburn at 360-676-8548 x102 or gallery@alliedarts.org.
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!
Spend some of your Summer Break getting creative at the J! Young artists sign up for a 4-day program and can choose between a Morning Sampler Camp to try something different each day, or the Afternoon Intensive, focusing on one art form all week, or sign up for both!
One of the core goals of Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers (BBOP) is to honor and respect Polynesian cultural traditions through the promotion of both competitive and recreational outrigger canoe paddling for youth, families, and the community. Keiki (kids) ages 8-14 will enjoy games on and off the water and learn to paddle as a team in a 6-person outrigger canoe! Sign up for one or more of the 4 sessions throughout the summer, which includes opportunities to race with your BBOP team! We provide paddles and PFDs for free. Please see our website for more details, https://www.bbop.us/youth-program.
All youth must register before getting into a canoe.
Visit our membership page for more info.
Practice Times: 4:15- 5:30pm
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 6 – Aug 21, 2025
(Each session includes 8 practices, for a total of 10 hours of instruction)
Session 1: May 6 – May 29 Focus on Paddle Technique and Sprint Racing
Session 2: June 3 – June 26 Focus on Marine Ecology
Session 3: July 1 – July 24 Focus on History and Culture
Session 4: July 29 – August 21 Focus on Strength and Conditioning and long-distance competition
Location: Launching from the Community Boating Center.
?All kids get a BBOP t-shirt upon sign up
?No drop-ins allowed. No “make-up” for missed practices.
?A fee waiver is available (click here for info)
?All youth are welcome to participate in our BBOP race on August 16, 2025 to show off their new skills!
Ready to sign up? Register HERE.
Help is available for TeamSnap registration!
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What to Wear
All youth are required to wear a PFD. We will have PFDs and paddles available, but bring a PFD and/or paddle if you have one.
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Dress in layers, avoid cotton. Rain gear help to keep the body warm and insulated. Tights worn for other sport work well.
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Wear shoes that you don’t mind getting wet- neoprene booties with wool socks will help keep the feet warm.
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Bring a change of clothes and a towel.
Join Village Books in celebrating New York Times bestselling author Christina Dodd’s next book in her Daughter of Montague series, Thus with a Kiss I Die!
The delightfully irreverent eldest daughter of the not-so-ill-fated Romeo and Juliet returns to sleuth another day in fair Verona, in this hugely entertaining historical mystery series with a refreshingly bold premise.
Christina Dodd is a New York Times bestselling author whose suspense, paranormal, historical, and mystery novels have been translated into 30 languages and sold more than 15 million copies in print. Praised for her “brilliantly etched characters, polished writing, and unexpected flashes of sharp humor that are pure Dodd” (Booklist), her award-winning books have landed on numerous Best of the Year lists and, much to her mother’s delight, Dodd was once a clue in the Los Angeles Times crossword puzzle. She lives with her family in the Pacific Northwest, where her 700 lavender plants share the yard with her husband’s various “Big Projects,” including a treehouse, zipline, and their very own Stonehenge. Enter Christina’s worlds and join her mailing list for humor, book news and entertainment (yes, she’s the proud author with the infamous three-armed cover) at ChristinaDodd.com.
Step into a vibrant celebration where Whatcom County’s most captivating poems come alive alongside stunning artwork they’ve inspired! For two decades, the Sue C. Boynton Poetry Contest has connected our community through the power of words—and this landmark anniversary exhibition showcases this creative partnership like never before.
Each year, distinguished judges carefully select exceptional poems from writers of all ages, transforming these literary gems into visual art for the entire community to enjoy on WTA buses. Now, Allied Arts brings this cherished tradition indoors with a special gallery exhibition featuring this year’s winning entries alongside colorful artwork paired with memorable selections from past contests—creating a retrospective that honors both fresh voices and the rich poetic history of our community.
Visitors can immerse themselves in the complete experience through a commemorative anthology spanning ten years of winning compositions, alongside collections from celebrated local poets. Throughout June, the Whatcom Poetry Series will enhance your experience with engaging poetry readings and interactive workshops hosted in the gallery space.
Don’t miss this extraordinary intersection of literary and visual arts that represents the heart and voice of our community. Come celebrate the creative spirit that continues to inspire Whatcom County!
You can find out more about the poetry contest at https://thepoetrydepartment.wordpress.com/contest/. For any questions about the contest, email BoyntonPoetryContest@hotmail.com. Donations are always necessary to keep the contest running year after year.
Allied Arts is a non-profit gallery, all proceeds from sales go towards supporting the arts in our community.
For more information visit www.alliedarts.org or contact Xandra Blackburn at 360-676-8548 x102 or gallery@alliedarts.org.
Life drawing from the live model – All levels welcome!
– $20 at the door, Cash/Card/Venmo
– Doors at 6p / Poses begin at 6:45p
– Materials & Snacks provided
– Short to long poses
– More details at www.lifedrawingbellingham.com
These are uninstructed events for anyone who enjoys or is curious about drawing from a live model. First-timers always welcome!
We provide a welcoming and supportive environment so that everyone can get into their creative flow.
The poses are timed, starting with shorter poses to warm up, gradually building up to longer poses, with breaks throughout.
** Stay up to date & Follow us on instagram @lifedrawingbellingham + Join our mailing list at www.lifedrawingbellingham.com **
The Bellingham Bells take on the Wenatchee AppleSox at 6:35 PM in the first game of the series at Joe Martin Field. Join us for Tuesday’s are for the people — 50% off tickets, $3 select draft beers, and $2 off entree meals!
