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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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Jul
8
Sun
Skookum Turns 3! @ 1707 North State Street
Jul 8 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Skookum Turns 3! @ 1707 North State Street | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Join us as we celebrate Skookum’s 3rd birthday on Sunday, July 7 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. We’re shutting down the portion of Franklin Street behind Perch & Play to make room for food trunks, carnival games, a bouncy house, local vendors and our favorite, live music—Western Washington’s own Kuinka.

Skookum Turns 3! is a celebration of the work we’ve done and the support we’ve had in our community. It’s free to the public. Perch & Play will also be open in case you want to check it out or grab a cold drink.

Come hungry and don’t forget the sunscreen.

If you’re interested in sponsoring the event, volunteering time to make it happen, or donating some prizes for the kids, please visit www.skookumkids.org/blockpary or email Laura Ann Poehner at lapoehner@skookumkids.org.

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Oct
6
Sat
Bellingham’s Oktoberfest @ Bellingham Technical College, Settlemyer Hall
Oct 6 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bellingham's Oktoberfest @ Bellingham Technical College, Settlemyer Hall | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Enjoy a night filled with brews and Bavarian fun on October 6, 2018 from 6:00-10:00 p.m. at Bellingham Technical College Settlemyer Hall!

The real benefit of this event (we think!) is providing vital support for the Volunteer Center Center of Whatcom County. They connect volunteers with nonprofits, schools, government, health care and other organizations to leverage resources and provide solutions for community challenges.

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May
5
Sun
Billy Waples Day 2019 @ Waples Mercantile Building
May 5 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Billy Waples Day 2019 @ Waples Mercantile Building

Join the tenants of the Waples Mercantile Building in downtown Lynden for a Sunday afternoon of family friendly fun in celebration of founding father, Billy Waples. Open House. Beer Garden. Live Music. Free Chowder. Passport to Prizes. Paint a Pot. Firetruck tours. And more! Sponsored by Avenue Bread, Bellingham Baby Company, Cheeks Jeans, Inn at Lynden, Overflow Taps and Village Books.

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Mar
20
Fri
East Coast Dave and the Midwest Swingers Live at Thousand Acre Cider House @ Thousand Acre Cider House
Mar 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
East Coast Dave and the Midwest Swingers Live at Thousand Acre Cider House @ Thousand Acre Cider House

We are bringing East Coast Dave back for an encore! No matter if it’s Dave picking up a different instrument on almost every song, Will slapping and spinning the big dog house stand up bass or Scott showing his rock’n’roll style of drumming, East Coast Dave and the Midwest Swingers are sure to please. So grab a cider, pull up a stool and enjoy the show!

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Apr
16
Fri
Live Outdoor Concert: Free Harmony @ Thousand Acre Cider House
Apr 16 @ 7:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Live Outdoor Concert: Free Harmony @ Thousand Acre Cider House

elebrate the (safe) return of live music with joyful tunes from Free Harmony, a duo of long-time local talents Chuck Dingee and Sharon Mayson. Together they play an entertaining mix of originals and songs ranging from the 60s to present, by artists like Simon & Garfunkel, The Beatles, Emmylou Harris, John Denver, Indigo Girls, The Police, Pink Floyd, Eagles, Bonnie Raitt, and many others. In March 2019, Free Harmony was opening act for the band America at the Tulalip and Legends Casinos in Washington state.

They have graciously accepted our offer to perform outside of our ‘Camp Cider’ Patio. There are only 7 tables available for this, so book fast. We are charging a small cover to pay the artists and pre-plan a fun evening.

Option to add on a fabulous charcuterie board from Cheesebelly & Thousand Acre Gift Card combo to round out the experience! Gift cards can be redeemed day of on your drinks 🙂

While we have shelter and table top heaters, this will be outside at night so dress accordingly to stay comfortable!

**Weather cancellation (determined by Thousand Acre day of) will result in refund of music/band ticket. We plan on making it happen rain or shine, but severe wind or storms will be considered since Spring can be unpredictable.

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Jan
27
Thu
Live Music Thursdays @ Twin Sisters Brewing Company @ Twin Sisters Brewing Company
Jan 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Live Music Thursdays @ Twin Sisters Brewing Company @ Twin Sisters Brewing Company

Enjoy Live Music Thursdays at Twin Sisters Brewing Company. Support local bands and enjoy great music, beer, and food. Every Thursday, Twin Sisters will host local musicians from 6 pm to 8 pm in the restaurant.

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Aug
5
Sat
BIGFOOT FESTIVAL @ Maple Falls
Aug 5 all-day
BIGFOOT FESTIVAL @ Maple Falls

Bigfoot Festival 2023 is an all local FUNdraising event with local arts and crafts vendors, live music, food & beverages, with amusement and fun for all ages! Come out to celebrate community and all things bigfoot! This is the 4th Annual Bigfoot Festival hosted by the Maple Falls Park Group. It’s a fundraiser for the Maple Falls Community Park located at 7470 Second St. Maple Falls WA 98266. Funds raised at the festival go to the improvement and regular maintenance of the park.

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