Community Calendar and Information Hub

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.

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Agenda
Agenda
June 2016 – November 2022 Jun 2016 – Nov 2022
Collapse All Expand All
Post Your Event
Jun
10
Fri
Salmon Dinner Sail @ Schooner Zodiac
Tickets
Jun 10 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Salmon Dinner Sail @ Schooner Zodiac | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Combine your tastes for adventure and delicious food on a 3-hour dinner sail on Bellingham Bay. Work up your appetite as you assist the crew in the raising of the largest mainsail on the west coast of the United States. After the sails are up, sit back and enjoy views of the beautiful coastline and enjoy an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage from the ship’s bar as you glide across the bay. Our professional chef will ring the galley bell and a northwest meal of locally caught salmon accompanied by a rotating mix of seasonal salads and side dishes will be served buffet style.

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Read more
Categories: Family Events Food & Beverage Outdoor Recreation Tags: Bellingham Bellingham Bay Chuckanut sailing salmon schooner zodiac
Jun
17
Fri
Salmon Dinner Sail @ Schooner Zodiac
Tickets
Jun 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Salmon Dinner Sail @ Schooner Zodiac | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Combine your tastes for adventure and delicious food on a 3-hour dinner sail on Bellingham Bay. Work up your appetite as you assist the crew in the raising of the largest mainsail on the west coast of the United States. After the sails are up, sit back and enjoy views of the beautiful coastline and enjoy an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage from the ship’s bar as you glide across the bay. Our professional chef will ring the galley bell and a northwest meal of locally caught salmon accompanied by a rotating mix of seasonal salads and side dishes will be served buffet style.

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Read more
Categories: Family Events Food & Beverage Outdoor Recreation Tags: Bellingham Bellingham Bay chuckanut bay sailing schooner zodiac summer
Jun
18
Sat
Ales ‘N’ Sails (Boundary Bay Brewing) @ Schooner Zodiac
Tickets
Jun 18 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ales 'N' Sails (Boundary Bay Brewing) @ Schooner Zodiac | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Celebrate Bellingham’s local craft brewing community aboard one of the west coast’s most beautiful windjammers! Passengers will join the crew in raising the Zodiac’s four sails including her 4,000 square foot mainsail (the largest on the west coast). We will be partnering with Boundary Bay Brewery to put on a four course beer pairing dinner featuring a corresponding ale or lager for each dish.

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Read more
Categories: Adult Focused Events Food & Beverage Outdoor Recreation Tags: beer pairing Bellingham Bay Boundary Bay Brewery craft beer dinner sailing schooner zodiac
Jun
19
Sun
Father’s Day Sail @ Schooner Zodiac
Tickets
Jun 19 @ 2:00 pm
Father's Day Sail @ Schooner Zodiac | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Treat dad to an unforgettable afternoon on Bellingham Bay! Passengers will join the crew in raising the Zodiac’s four sails including her 4,000 square foot mainsail (the largest on the west coast). Once the sails are up, the Zodiac will cruise the Salish Sea and passengers have the option of continuing to lend a hand to maneuvering the 160 foot windjammer or just enjoying the ride and taking in the scenery.

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Read more
Categories: Family Events Outdoor Recreation Seasonal and Holiday Events Tags: Bellingham Bellingham Bay chuckanut bay father's day sailing schooner zodiac
Jun
30
Thu
Beer Pairing Dinner Sail (Chuckanut Brewery) @ Schooner Zodiac
Tickets
Jun 30 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Beer Pairing Dinner Sail (Chuckanut Brewery) @ Schooner Zodiac | Bellingham | Washington | United States

For the first time we are pleased to host Bellingham based Chuckanut Brewery aboard for a four course beer pairing dinner sail. Head Brewer Brian Cardwell and brewery proprietor Mari Kemper will join us for a 3-hour evening sail on Bellingham Bay. Chuckanut Brewery will be selecting four of their finest lagers and ales which will be made available to passengers and our on board chef will be preparing a dinner menu that will complement the beer selection.

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Read more
Categories: Adult Focused Events Food & Beverage Outdoor Recreation Tags: Bellingham bellingham brewery chuckanut bay chuckanut brewery craft beer schooner zodiac
Jul
1
Fri
Salmon Dinner Sail @ Schooner Zodiac
Tickets
Jul 1 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Salmon Dinner Sail @ Schooner Zodiac | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Combine your tastes for adventure and delicious food on a 3-hour dinner sail on Bellingham Bay. Work up your appetite as you assist the crew in the raising of the largest mainsail on the west coast of the United States. After the sails are up, sit back and enjoy views of the beautiful coastline and enjoy an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage from the ship’s bar as you glide across the bay. Our professional chef will ring the galley bell and a northwest meal of locally caught salmon accompanied by a rotating mix of seasonal salads and side dishes will be served buffet style.

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Read more
Categories: Family Events Food & Beverage Outdoor Recreation Tags: Bellingham Bay chuckanut bay dining sailing salmon schooner zodiac sockeye tallship
Jul
4
Mon
Fireworks Dinner Sail @ Schooner Zodiac
Tickets
Jul 4 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Fireworks Dinner Sail @ Schooner Zodiac | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Have the best view of the Fireworks show on Bellingham Bay from the Zodiac’s 127ft of deck space. Set sail from the Bellingham Cruise Terminal in the historic Fairhaven district for an evening of delicious home-style food, powerful sailing, patriotic cannon fire and an exquisite view of the fireworks.

Help raise the largest mainsail on the west coast of the United State and then settle on deck to enjoy the beautiful scenery around Bellingham Bay. The sail features views of Lummi, Portage and Eliza Islands as well as the stunning views of the Chuckanut Bay coastline. As the American flag flies from the stern of the ship, we will fire off a salute from the ship’s cannon to recognize our nation’s 240th birthday.

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Read more
Categories: Family Events Food & Beverage Outdoor Recreation Seasonal and Holiday Events Tags: 4th of July Bellingham Bellingham Bay Fireworks sailing schooner zodiac
Jul
8
Fri
Salmon Dinner Sail @ Schooner Zodiac
Tickets
Jul 8 @ 6:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Salmon Dinner Sail @ Schooner Zodiac | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Combine your tastes for adventure and delicious food on a 3-hour dinner sail on Bellingham Bay. Work up your appetite as you assist the crew in the raising of the largest mainsail on the west coast of the United States. After the sails are up, sit back and enjoy views of the beautiful coastline and enjoy an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage from the ship’s bar as you glide across the bay. Our professional chef will ring the galley bell and a northwest meal of locally caught salmon accompanied by a rotating mix of seasonal salads and side dishes will be served buffet style.

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Read more
Categories: Family Events Food & Beverage Outdoor Recreation Tags: Bellingham Bellingham Bay cruise dinner sail sailing schooner zodiac summer
Jul
29
Fri
Salmon Dinner Sail @ Schooner Zodiac
Tickets
Jul 29 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Salmon Dinner Sail @ Schooner Zodiac | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Combine your tastes for adventure and delicious food on a 3-hour dinner sail on Bellingham Bay. Work up your appetite as you assist the crew in the raising of the largest mainsail on the west coast of the United States. After the sails are up, sit back and enjoy views of the beautiful coastline and enjoy an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage from the ship’s bar as you glide across the bay. Our professional chef will ring the galley bell and a northwest meal of locally caught salmon accompanied by a rotating mix of seasonal salads and side dishes will be served buffet style.

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Read more
Categories: Family Events Food & Beverage Outdoor Recreation Tags: Bellingham Bay chuckanut bay sailing schooner zodiac Sockeye Salmon
Aug
5
Fri
Salmon Dinner Sail @ Schooner Zodiac
Tickets
Aug 5 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Salmon Dinner Sail @ Schooner Zodiac | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Combine your tastes for adventure and delicious food on a 3-hour dinner sail on Bellingham Bay. Work up your appetite as you assist the crew in the raising of the largest mainsail on the west coast of the United States. After the sails are up, sit back and enjoy views of the beautiful coastline and enjoy an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage from the ship’s bar as you glide across the bay. Our professional chef will ring the galley bell and a northwest meal of locally caught salmon accompanied by a rotating mix of seasonal salads and side dishes will be served buffet style.

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Read more
Categories: Family Events Food & Beverage Outdoor Recreation Tags: Bellingham Bay chuckanut bay sailing schooner zodiac summer
Aug
19
Fri
Salmon Dinner Sail @ Schooner Zodiac
Tickets
Aug 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Salmon Dinner Sail @ Schooner Zodiac | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Combine your tastes for adventure and delicious food on a 3-hour dinner sail on Bellingham Bay. Work up your appetite as you assist the crew in the raising of the largest mainsail on the west coast of the United States. After the sails are up, sit back and enjoy views of the beautiful coastline and enjoy an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage from the ship’s bar as you glide across the bay. Our professional chef will ring the galley bell and a northwest meal of locally caught salmon accompanied by a rotating mix of seasonal salads and side dishes will be served buffet style.

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Read more
Categories: Family Events Food & Beverage Outdoor Recreation Tags: Bellingham Bay chuckanut bay sailing schooner zodiac Sockeye Salmon
Sep
2
Fri
Salmon Dinner Sail @ Schooner Zodiac
Tickets
Sep 2 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Salmon Dinner Sail @ Schooner Zodiac | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Combine your tastes for adventure and delicious food on a 3-hour dinner sail on Bellingham Bay. Work up your appetite as you assist the crew in the raising of the largest mainsail on the west coast of the United States. After the sails are up, sit back and enjoy views of the beautiful coastline and enjoy an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage from the ship’s bar as you glide across the bay. Our professional chef will ring the galley bell and a northwest meal of locally caught salmon accompanied by a rotating mix of seasonal salads and side dishes will be served buffet style.

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Read more
Categories: Family Events Food & Beverage Outdoor Recreation Tags: Bellingham Bay chuckanut bay sailing schooner zodiac summer
Sep
18
Sun
Schooner Zodiac Afternoon Adventure Sail @ Schooner Zodiac
Tickets
Sep 18 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Schooner Zodiac Afternoon Adventure Sail @ Schooner Zodiac | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon on Bellingham Bay! Passengers will join the crew in raising the Zodiac’s four sails including her 4,000 square foot mainsail (the largest on the west coast). Once the sails are up, the Zodiac will cruise the Salish Sea and passengers have the option of continuing to lend a hand to maneuvering the 160 foot windjammer or just enjoying the ride and taking in the scenery. After lingering on the bay into the evening the Zodiac will return to its dock in Fairhaven at 5 pm.

$55 adults, $35 kids,
355 Harris Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225
Please call (206) 719-7622 to book or visit www.schoonerzodiac.com for more information.

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Read more
Categories: Family Events Outdoor Recreation Tags: Bellingham Bay local history sailing schooner zodiac windjammer
Oct
27
Thu
WWU TESOL info session @ Western Washington University
Tickets
Oct 27 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

WWU’s TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) program prepares students and community members for international employment in teaching, humanitarian aid, conservation work and community service.

Come to an info session to learn about how you can impact the lives of others at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 in Miller Hall room 152.

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Read more
Categories: Adult Focused Events Education Tags: education English learning teaching tesol WWU
Sep
20
Wed
Managing Conflict as a Co-Parent @ Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center
Tickets
Sep 20 @ 4:00 pm
Managing Conflict as a Co-Parent @ Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Designed to help divorced, separated and never married parents build skills to manage emotions, be heard, communicate effectively and reduce co-parenting conflicts.

Participants will learn how to:
• Identify stresses and triggers
• Appropriately manage anger
• Effectively use a variety of conflict strategies
• Express needs in an assertive, interest-based manner
• Promote healthy communication techniques

Parents may participate in this workshop alone, or with the other parent.

To register, contact 360-676-0122 or training@whatcomdrc.org

Instructors:

Angus McLane, M.A. Angus is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who earned a MA in Counseling Psychology in 1986 from Gonzaga University. He has worked in community mental health, private practice and state service and has extensive experience in child and adolescent therapy, adolescent sex offender treatment, family systems and juvenile corrections. He has trained in multiple evidence-based practices such as Functional Family Therapy, Brief Solution-Based Therapy, Incredible Years, Motivational Interviewing and Project Safecare. Angus is currently a licensed trainer for Triple P: Positive Parenting Program and he travels extensively to train agency staff in this model. He has taught the class, Helping Children Through Family Changes, for the WDRC since 1993.

Deborah Forgays, PhD. Deborah has a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Vermont and is currently a Professor in Psychology at Western Washington University. Her teaching and research have focused on issues important to children, adolescents and families. She obtained her community and family mediation certifications through the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center in Bellingham.

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Read more
Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: children co-parenting conflict parenting
Jun
26
Wed
Bellingham Bells vs Seattle City @ Joe Martin Field
Tickets
Jun 26 @ 6:35 pm
Bellingham Bells vs Seattle City @ Joe Martin Field

Join the Bellingham Bells for Little League Night! Anyone part of a youth baseball team that comes to the game in their uniform gets into the game for free. We hope to see you there. Go Bells!

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Read more
Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Food & Beverage Kids Sports Tags: #sports #summeractivities #summerbaseball Baseball collegesports
Jun
28
Fri
Bellingham Bells vs Portland Pickles @ Joe Martin Field
Tickets
Jun 28 @ 6:35 pm
Bellingham Bells vs Portland Pickles @ Joe Martin Field

What is the best way to kick off the weekend? A Bells game! The Bells begin a new series, taking on the Portland Pickles. We look forward to seeing you there. Go Bells!

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Read more
Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Food & Beverage Kids Sports Tags: #sports #summerbaseball Baseball collegesports family event
Jun
29
Sat
Bellingham Bells vs Portland Pickles @ Joe Martin Field
Tickets
Jun 29 @ 6:35 pm
Bellingham Bells vs Portland Pickles @ Joe Martin Field

The Bellingham Bells have a lot in store for you today. Roger Job Motors will be giving out baseballs before the game, so make sure to get to the field early. They will also be presenting a fireworks show after the game. We hope to see you there. Go Bells!

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Read more
Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Food & Beverage Kids Sports Tags: #summeractivities #summerbaseball Baseball Bellinghambells collegesports familyfun
Jun
30
Sun
Family Fun Day! Bellingham Bells vs. Portland Pickles @ Joe Martin Field
Tickets
Jun 30 @ 1:05 pm
Family Fun Day! Bellingham Bells vs. Portland Pickles @ Joe Martin Field

FAMILY FUN DAY SUNDAY! Gather the entire family and get down to the ballpark to enjoy a bounce house, face painting, balloon art, and a VR arcade!! Included for all fans with purchase of admission.

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Read more
Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Food & Beverage Kids Sports Tags: #free sports #summeractivities Baseball Bellinghambells collegesports familyactivities
Jul
8
Mon
Bellingham Bells vs. Sweets @ Joe Martin Field
Tickets
Jul 8 @ 6:35 pm
Bellingham Bells vs. Sweets @ Joe Martin Field

Got a bad case of the Monday’s? Come down to the ballpark and watch the Bells take on the Walla Walla Sweets to cheer you up!

OR

If you’re having an amazing Monday, make it even better by topping it off with some Bellingham baseball at 6:35 PM!

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Read more
Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Kids Sports Tags: #sports #summeractivities Baseball collegebaseball collegesports familyactivities
Bellingham Bells vs. Sweets @ Joe Martin Field
Tickets
Jul 8 @ 6:35 pm
Bellingham Bells vs. Sweets @ Joe Martin Field

Got a bad case of the Monday’s? Come down to the ballpark and watch the Bells take on the Walla Walla Sweets to cheer you up!

OR

If you’re having an amazing Monday, make it even better by topping it off with some Bellingham baseball at 6:35 PM!

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Read more
Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Kids Sports Tags: #sports #summerbaseball Baseball collegesports familyactivities
Jul
9
Tue
Bellingham Bells vs Sweets @ Joe Martin Field
Tickets
Jul 9 @ 6:35 pm
Bellingham Bells vs Sweets @ Joe Martin Field

Tuesday’s are normally just a regular, uneventful day of the week but the Bells have changed that! Enjoy $2 select food & beverage along with a $2 ticket with the purchase of a regular priced ticket.* Bring all your friends and family!!

*Second ticket to be of equal value. GA and Grandstand tickets only.

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Read more
Categories: Arts and Entertainment Tags: #sports #summeractivities #summerbaseball college collegesports familyactivities
Jul
10
Wed
Bellingham Bells vs Sweets @ Joe Martin Field
Tickets
Jul 10 @ 6:35 pm
Bellingham Bells vs Sweets @ Joe Martin Field

Join us in honoring our great military and first responders! The Bells would like to offer a free ticket of admission with valid military or first responder ID. Enjoy the game on us and bring the whole family along as well!

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Read more
Categories: Arts and Entertainment Tags: #sports #summeractivities #summerbaseball Baseball collegesports familyactivities
Nov
8
Tue
English Conversation Class @ Bellingham Public Library
Tickets
Nov 8 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

English Conversation Class is offered by the Whatcom Literacy Council for adult learners who want to practice speaking in English. English Conversation Class will focus on reading, writing, listening and speaking in a casual and comfortable setting. The program is open to all levels.

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Read more
Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: English
Nov
15
Tue
English Conversation Class @ Bellingham Public Library
Tickets
Nov 15 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

English Conversation Class is offered by the Whatcom Literacy Council for adult learners who want to practice speaking in English. English Conversation Class will focus on reading, writing, listening and speaking in a casual and comfortable setting. The program is open to all levels.

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Read more
Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: English
June 2016 – November 2022 Jun 2016 – Nov 2022