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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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Jun
4
Sat
Summer Reading Triathlon Opening Ceremony @ Barnes & Noble
Jun 4 @ 11:00 am
Summer Reading Triathlon Opening Ceremony @ Barnes & Noble | Bellingham | Washington | United States

From May 17 to September 6, kids in grades 1 through 6 can earn a free book at their local Barnes & Noble! Join us for the Summer Reading Triathlon Opening Ceremony on June 4 at 11:00 a.m. Kids can get their journals for a free book, enjoy fun-filled activities and cast a ballot for their favorite book hero and place to win a Gold, Silver or Bronze Medal.

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Jun
18
Sat
Story Time with Rebecca Van Slyke @ Barnes & Noble
Jun 18 @ 11:00 am
Story Time with Rebecca Van Slyke @ Barnes & Noble | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Join us at 11 am on Saturday June 18, 2016, Local author Rebecca Van Slyke will be here to read her new book, “Dad School”.

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Jun
24
Fri
Relive the Magic of Harry Potter @ Barnes & Noble
Jun 24 @ 7:00 pm
Relive the Magic of Harry Potter @ Barnes & Noble | Puyallup | Washington | United States

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.

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Jul
8
Fri
Finding Dory @ Barnes & Noble
Jul 8 @ 7:00 pm
Finding Dory @ Barnes & Noble | Bellingham | Washington | United States

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!

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Jul
11
Mon
Meet & Greet with Autumn Veatch @ Barnes & Noble
Jul 11 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Meet & Greet with Autumn Veatch @ Barnes & Noble | Bellingham | Washington | United States

A harrowing plane crash took the lives of two people and plunged 16-year-old Autumn Veatch into the middle of the rugged Cascade Mountains. Injured, alone, and lost, she defies all odds to make it out alive.

Barnes and Noble welcomes this young brave girl on the Anniversary of her tragic accident. Come in for a meet & greet with Autumn Veatch on July 11, 2016, at 5:00 p.m.
Tara Ellis, author of ‘Getting Out Alive’, will also be here to sign and discuss her book.

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Jul
15
Fri
Star Wars Event @ Barnes & Noble
Jul 15 @ 7:00 pm
Star Wars Event @ Barnes & Noble  | Bellingham | Washington | United States

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”!

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Jul
16
Sat
Pokémon Event @ Barnes & Noble
Jul 16 @ 4:00 pm
Pokémon Event @ Barnes & Noble | Bellingham | Washington | United States

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.

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Manga Event @ Barnes & Noble
Jul 16 @ 7:00 pm
Manga Event @ Barnes & Noble | Bellingham | Washington | United States

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.

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Jul
23
Sat
Get Pop Cultured: DC Graphic Novels @ Barnes & Noble
Jul 23 @ 7:00 pm
Get Pop Cultured: DC Graphic Novels @ Barnes & Noble | Puyallup | Washington | United States

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.

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Jul
30
Sat
Harry Potter Countdown to Midnight @ Barnes & Noble
Jul 30 @ 8:00 pm
Harry Potter Countdown to Midnight @ Barnes & Noble | Bellingham | Washington | United States

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!

 

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Aug
13
Sat
Storytime @ Barnes & Noble
Aug 13 @ 11:00 am
Storytime @ Barnes & Noble | Bellingham | Washington | United States

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!

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Vinyl Day @ Barnes & Noble
Aug 13 @ 2:00 pm
Vinyl Day @ Barnes & Noble | Bellingham | Washington | United States

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.

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Sep
17
Sat
Batman Day @ Barnes & Noble
Sep 17 @ 2:00 pm
Batman Day @ Barnes & Noble |  |  |

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.

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Oct
1
Sat
Lego – Star Wars Build Event @ Barnes & Noble
Oct 1 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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.

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Oct
19
Wed
Free Costume Consultations at Ragfinery! @ Ragfinery
Oct 19 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Get inspiration and advice for your costume from a local master upcycler! Carol Oberton creates costumes for the Procession of the Species, and will have examples of claws and masks with jaws and teeth, and will be ready to give you tips on constructing the creative costume of your dreams! Details on our website: www.ragfinery.com

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Jul
21
Fri
Clean Out Your Closet / Sidewalk Sale @ Social Fabric
Jul 21 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Clean Out Your Closet / Sidewalk Sale @ Social Fabric | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Clean Out Your Closet / Sidewalk Sale – Shop Friday and Saturday July 21 – 22! OPEN LATE for the Commercial Street Night Market

SHOP donated garments, jewelry or accessories like: hats, belts, purses, shoes, scarves and shawls; All clean and something you’d be proud to wear!

DONATE a minimum of 10 items (up to 25) and receive an “I’m Generous” button good for a 25% discount (expires 7/2018) that can be used in our store (just not at this sale). * ALSO Lydia Place and Agape House will each get 25% of the price of your items sold and so will YOU!

DROP OFF Donations during business hours between Friday, 7/14th – Wednesday, 7/19th. (Unsold items should be picked up by July 29th or they’ll be donated.)

CONTACT US for more info/further details by email at: info@socialfabricart.com or by phone at: (360) 733-1323.

GET BUSY CLEANING OUT THAT CLOSET!!!

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Oct
5
Thu
Kids Finger Knit Rainbow Scarf @ Ragfinery
Oct 5 @ 2:00 pm

Early release Thursdays have never looked so fun! Join this 2-part after school session and finger knit your own warm and cheerful scarf, complete with fluffy cloud pom poms. No experience necessary. All materials provided. Ages: 8-12
Note: This workshop is held on two consecutive Thursday afternoons, Oct. 5 and 12. Register in store or online.

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Oct
7
Sat
Textural Felt Hats @ Ragfinery
Oct 7 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Learn how to make a pattern resist to fit your head, and use up-cycled fabrics and wool to create a fun, textural, classy (or any style you like) felt hat. Various styles will be presented as samples for the class, including some that might be worn for Halloween! Participants will finish up by learning about shaping your damp hat. Note: There will be no set lunch break, so please bring snacks and/or lunch to eat during class. Register in store or online.

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Reverse Pattern Making workshop @ Ragfinery
Oct 7 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Learn how to copy a garment without taking it apart! Making clothing typically begins with a pattern and ends with a garment. In this class we’ll reverse the process: starting with a piece of clothing you bring, you’ll draft a permanent pattern and start sewing your new version. You’ll also learn about fabric, grain and drape, tailoring to your body, and essential pattern making tools and terms.

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Oct
12
Thu
Kids Finger Knit Rainbow Scarf @ Ragfinery
Oct 12 @ 2:00 pm

Early release Thursdays have never looked so fun! Join this 2-part after school session and finger knit your own warm and cheerful scarf, complete with fluffy cloud pom poms. No experience necessary. All materials provided. Ages: 8-12
Note: This workshop is held on two consecutive Thursday afternoons, Oct. 5 and 12. Register in store or online.

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Feb
18
Sun
Make Your Own Leggings @ Social Fabric
Feb 18 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Make Your Own Leggings @ Social Fabric | Bellingham | Washington | United States

We’ll take your measurements and guide you through drafting a pattern that will fit you! We’ll also talk about negative ease and sewing with knits. You’ll learn what kind of knits to buy to make your own leggings in the future! Some sewing experience required.

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Sep
22
Sat
Fall Into The Holidays – A Vendor, Artisan, Craft Event @ Birch Bay Activity Center
Sep 22 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Fall Into The Holidays - A Vendor, Artisan, Craft Event @ Birch Bay Activity Center | Blaine | Washington | United States

Enter to win raffle prizes donated by each vendor on site!
All Proceeds Go Toward our Children’s Programing
$1 per ticket, 12 for $10 or 25 for $20

30 interior booths, 26 outdoor booths
Vendor Booth Decorating Contest!
Decided on by the customers!

FREE CHILDCARE so you can shop.

For more information and vendor highlight posts, please check our event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/265618747368019/permalink/278249316104962/

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Nov
10
Sat
Eileen Fisher Renew Pop-up Sale @ Ragfinery
Nov 10 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Eileen Fisher Renew Pop-up Sale @ Ragfinery | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Wear Your Flaws On Your Sleeve.

Join Seattle’s Eileen Fisher Renew and Ragfinery for Bellingham’s Not-Quite Perfect Sale! Shop gently worn, slightly flawed Eileen Fisher pieces at $10 and up! Every purchase of a Not-Quite Perfect item extends the life of the clothes we love, and helps to reduce fashion’s footprint, one garment at a time. Please BYOB (bring your own bag).

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Jan
4
Sat
Fantastic Planet @ Limelight Cinema
Jan 4 @ 10:00 pm
Fantastic Planet @ Limelight Cinema

Sponsored by ModSock, located down the street from the Limelight. So many socks you’ll puke.

Third Eye Cinema is a staff and volunteer-curated film series of all of our favorite flicks — the cult classics, the ones you might have missed, the ones you need to revisit. This month’s movie chosen by our projectionist Jules!

This animated tale follows the relationship between the small human-like Oms and their much larger blue-skinned oppressors, the Draags, who rule the planet of Ygam. While the Draags have long kept Oms as illiterate pets, this hierarchy shifts after an Om boy becomes educated, thanks to a young female Draag. This leads to an Om rebellion, which weakens the Draag control over their race. Will the Oms and the Draags find a way to coexist? Or will they destroy each other?

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Jun
18
Sat
Free Community Clothing Swap @ IBC
Jun 18 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Free Community Clothing Swap @ IBC

We are hosting another free community clothing swap!

If you’re cleaning out closets, save items to share or swap with neighbors and friends.

When: Saturday, June 18th from 10am-2pm
Where: 2000 W North Street, Bellingham
What: Clothing swap for all ages, genders, sizes, styles, seasons. Bring clothes you want to exchange (not required) and take whatever items you need/want.

Leftover items go to non-profits and shelters in Whatcom county including Engedi Refuge, YWCA, and WeCare.

Last September y’all were able to help our community and met so many urgent needs for individuals and families by participating in the swap. You all showed up in a HUGE way to clothe the community free of charge–the stories we heard from attendees blew us away! We can’t wait to do it again.

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