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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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May 2017 – July 2019 May 2017 – Jul 2019
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May
26
Fri
Lights! Camera! Book Trailers! @ WCLS Ferndale library
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May 26 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Lights! Camera! Book Trailers! @ WCLS Ferndale library | Ferndale | Washington | United States

Come make a book trailer! Drop in after school to be a part of this collaborative process. All equipment provided. Just bring your creativity, some friends and a few favorite book titles that you would love to see on the big screen. Grades 6-12.

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Categories: Family Events Tags: books filmmaking teens
Oct
27
Fri
Bleedingham Presents: The Night Gallery @ Fraternal Order of the Eagles
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Oct 27 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bleedingham Presents: The Night Gallery @ Fraternal Order of the Eagles | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Bleedingham Presents: The Night Gallery, is a Halloween and horror celebration hosting over 20 macabre artists and crafters. For $5 at the door, join us for a scary good time at the Eagles Hall on Forest Street in Bellingham. Entertainment throughout the evening, filmmaking panels, raffles, cheap drinks at the Eagles Bar downstairs and some creepy surprises will be awaiting you at our kickoff to the film festival weekend! For a full list of vendors, entertainment and panels, check out our Bleedingham facebook page.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Tags: Bellingham Bleedingham festival Film festival filmmaking Halloween horror
Oct
28
Sat
Bleedingham Film Festival @ The Pickford Film Center
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Oct 28 @ 8:00 pm
Bleedingham Film Festival @ The Pickford Film Center | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Bleedingham Film Festival is WA state’s most popular horror film festival. Short horror films from WA state independent filmmakers are shown for two nights only at the the Pickford Film Center in Bellingham, WA. Tickets go fast, so be sure to check out our Facebook page for ticket sale updates and information about our weekend kickoff event, Bleedingham Presents: The Night Gallery. Get your ticket and come see independent horror stories not shown anywhere else!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Festivals, Expos & Parades Seasonal and Holiday Events Tags: Bellingham festival film Film festival filmmaking Halloween Horror movies Indie Film Pickford Film Center
Apr
14
Sat
Rough Cut: Lessons from Endangered Species @ WCLS Ferndale Library
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Apr 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Rough Cut: Lessons from Endangered Species @ WCLS Ferndale Library | Ferndale | Washington | United States

Filmmaker/author Rick Wood chronicled endangered species for the past six years and has amazing stories to tell. His tales of tragedies and triumphs shed light on the state of the environment and our hopes to repair damages already done. Presentation includes a slide show of Rick’s photography. This family-friendly program is sure to spark discussion among young and old, alike.

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Categories: Author Talk Family Events Health & Wellness Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: endangered species environment environmental education filmmaking library Photography
May
12
Sat
Mother’s Day Train at Lake Whatcom Railway @ Lake Whatcom Railway
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May 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Mother's Day Train at Lake Whatcom Railway @ Lake Whatcom Railway | Sedro-Woolley | Washington | United States

Lake Whatcom Railway presents our 2018 Mother’s Day Train Ride!

-Saturday, May 12, 2018 – 3 departures are available 10am, 12pm, and 2pm-

Tickets are $15 for Adults, $12 for Children ages 2-17. Children under 2 are free.

We are excited to couple our historic Pullman cars to our diesel electric locomotive for a journey to scenic Mirror Lake in Eastern Whatcom County. Enjoy the luxury of rail travel as experienced in the early 1900’s while you are serenaded by the music of Ben the Banjo Player. We will be traveling in authentic Pullman passenger cars from Wickersham Station through the tunnel and on to Mirror Lake. After arriving at Mirror Lake, we will begin the return journey back to Wickersham Station. All ages are welcome to relive memories and create new ones on this nostalgic ride through history. You will be riding on train cars that have been in use for more than 100 years! Throughout your visit, you will see many pieces of railroad history, including our antique steam engine, number 1070. Lake Whatcom Railway is dedicated to the preservation of railway history, and funds collected go towards the restoration and preservation of this American legacy. The Lake Whatcom Railway Mother’s Day excursion departs from Wickersham Station. Three departures are available; 10 am, 12 pm and 2 pm. Plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to departure so that you may explore the century of railway history on site, and receive your ticket prior to boarding. While you explore the site, you will also have the opportunity to ride our antique hand car that was built in the late 1800’s. Snacks and water will be available for purchase onboard the train.

****Please note – This ride travels a shorter distance than in previous years, and the ticket prices have been reduced to reflect that. Once we depart from Wickersham Station, you will be on-board the train for the duration of the event. We will not be exiting the train until we return to the station.****

For more information, call (360) 441-0719

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Categories: Family Events Tags: #mothersday #trainrides #trains
Sep
1
Sat
Labor Day Weekend Train Ride at Lake Whatcom Railway @ Lake Whatcom Railway
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Sep 1 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Labor Day Weekend Train Ride at Lake Whatcom Railway @ Lake Whatcom Railway | Washington | United States

Lake Whatcom Railway will be running our only train of the summer on Saturday, September 1, 2018. Be serenaded by the music of Ben the Banjo Player as you enjoy the ride to scenic Mirror Lake!

All ages are welcome to relive memories and create new ones on this nostalgic ride through history. You will have the opportunity to ride on train cars that have been in use for more than 100 years! Throughout your visit, you will see many pieces of railroad history, including our antique steam engine, number 1070. Lake Whatcom Railway is dedicated to the preservation of railway history, and funds collected go towards the restoration and preservation of this American legacy. Plan to arrive 30-45 minutes prior to departure, so that you may explore the century of railway history on site, and receive your ticket prior to boarding. You will receive a ticket for the conductor to punch on the train, so be sure to show your Eventbrite ticket at the ticket tent.

We will also have our antique hand car available for those who wish to experience what it was like to work on the railroad 100 years ago.

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Categories: Family Events Kids Local History Tags: #history #trainrides #trains acme
Oct
27
Sat
Pumpkin Patch on Rails at Lake Whatcom Railway @ Lake Whatcom Railway
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Oct 27 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Pumpkin Patch on Rails at Lake Whatcom Railway @ Lake Whatcom Railway | Sedro-Woolley | Washington | United States

The Lake Whatcom Railway Pumpkin Patch on Rails returns for 2018. New this year – Family photos by Kyla Goff Photography are included with your ticket! Enjoy the beautiful fall colors of the forest as you are serenaded by the music of Ben the Banjo Player. We will be traveling in authentic Pullman passenger cars from Wickersham Station through the tunnel and on to Mirror Lake. Once we arrive, you will have the opportunity to ride an antique handcar prior to picking out a pumpkin to take home. After you pick out your pumpkin, sit back, relax and enjoy the short journey back to Wickersham. All ages are welcome to relive memories and create new ones on this nostalgic ride through history. You will be riding on train cars that have been in use for more than 100 years! Throughout your visit, you will see many pieces of railroad history, including our antique steam engine, number 1070.

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Categories: Family Events Tags: #familypictures #trainrides fall pumpkin patch
Jul
4
Thu
Independence Day Train Ride @ Lake Whatcom Railway
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Jul 4 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Independence Day Train Ride @ Lake Whatcom Railway

Lake Whatcom Railway is excited to announce that we are running a special Independence Day train on Thursday, July 4th! We can’t think of a better way to celebrate America than to ride on a train that has been traveling the rails of the United States for over 100 years!

We will be departing from Wickersham Station at 12:00 Noon. Tickets are $20 for Adults, $14 for Children ages 2-17. Children under 2 are free. Select a family package if you have a group of 4 or 5 to receive a discount.

We are excited to couple our historic Pullman cars to the locomotive for a journey to the aptly named Mirror Lake. Enjoy the beautiful forest scenery as you are serenaded by the music of Ben the Banjo Player. We will be traveling in authentic Pullman passenger cars from Wickersham Station through the tunnel and on to Mirror Lake. Once we arrive, you will have the opportunity to ride an antique handcar prior to the journey back to Wickersham.

All ages are welcome to relive memories and create new ones on this nostalgic ride through history. You will be riding on train cars that have been in use for more than 100 years! Throughout your visit, you will see many pieces of railroad history, including our antique steam engine, number 1070.

Lake Whatcom Railway is dedicated to the preservation of railway history, and funds collected go towards the restoration and preservation of this American legacy. The Lake Whatcom Fourth of July excursion departs from Wickersham Station.

Plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to departure so that you may explore the century of railway history on site, and receive your ticket prior to boarding. Snacks and water will be available for purchase onboard the train.

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Categories: Family Events Tags: #trainrides #trains American History
May 2017 – July 2019 May 2017 – Jul 2019