Attend Events & Activities in Whatcom County
Every day is an opportunity to attend events in Bellingham & Whatcom County! Use our event calendar to discover a wide range of festivities from live music concerts and sports to museum exhibits and foodie festivals!
Here are many ideas for how to enjoy your next vacation in Whatcom County.
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Rick Steves Enjoys Arts & Culture in Whatcom County
Get a taste of Rick Steves exploring the Fairhaven and Downtown Arts Districts of Bellingham, touring exhibits, and even soaking up some historic maritime culture in the uppermost Pacific Northwest. Three episodes at bellingham.org/ricksteves.
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Plan a girls weekend, bring the kids to a park or beach, stroll through outdoor art exhibits, find the best coffee shops, and more.
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October, 2026
Bellingham SeaFeast's Creative Currents Art Exhibit
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cordata Gallery
465 W. Stuart Rd., Bellingham, WA 982295
Occurs: Every week on Tuesday Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, until October 24, 2026
Open Haus Jam
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Schweinhaus Biergarten
1330 N State St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Thursday until October 29, 2026
Stand Up Comedy @ Beach Cat
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
7:45 p.m.
7:45 p.m.
Beach Cat Brewing
1010 C St. , Bellingham , WA 98226
Occurs: The First Thursday of every 1 month(s) until December 03, 2026
Thursday Happy Hour Jazz with Cheryl Hodge
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
4 - 6 p.m.
4 - 6 p.m.
Hotel Leo
1224 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Thursday until December 17, 2026
Trivia at Stones Throw Brewery!
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
7 - 9 p.m.
7 - 9 p.m.
Stones Throw Brewery
1009 Larrabee Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Thursday until December 31, 2026
Trivia Night - Geeks Who Drink
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
Aegis Taphouse
1427 Railroad Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Thursday until December 17, 2026
Trivia Night At Beach Cat
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Beach Cat Bellingham
1010 C St., Bellingham , WA 98226
Occurs: Every week on Thursday until December 31, 2026
Weekly Ginger Trivia
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Stemma West
500 Carolina St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs:
08/20/2026, 08/27/2026, 09/03/2026, 09/10/2026, 09/17/2026, 09/24/2026, 10/01/2026, 10/08/2026, 10/15/2026, 10/22/2026, 10/29/2026, 11/05/2026, 11/12/2026, 11/19/2026, 12/03/2026, 12/10/2026, 12/17/2026
Bluegrass First Fridays at Stones Throw Brewery
Friday, Oct 2, 2026
6 - 8 p.m.
6 - 8 p.m.
Stones Throw Brewery
1009 Larrabee Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: The First Friday of every 1 month(s) until January 01, 2027
First Friday - Downtown Bellingham
Friday, Oct 2, 2026
6 - 10 p.m.
6 - 10 p.m.
Downtown Bellingham
Downtown Bellingham, Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: The First Friday of every 1 month(s) until December 04, 2026
Haus Party
Friday, Oct 2, 2026
9 - 11 p.m.
9 - 11 p.m.
Schweinhaus Biergarten
1330 N State St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Friday until October 02, 2026
Live Music at Stones Throw Brewery!
Friday, Oct 2, 2026
6 - 8 p.m.
6 - 8 p.m.
Stones Throw Brewery
1009 Larrabee Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Wednesday Friday, Saturday, until December 23, 2026
Live Music at the Depot
Friday, Oct 2, 2026
8 - 10 p.m.
8 - 10 p.m.
Aslan Depot
1322 N. State St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Friday until December 18, 2026
Maya de Vitry at the Mount Baker Theatre
Friday, Oct 2, 2026
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Mount Baker Theatre
104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Open Roller Skate
Friday, Oct 2, 2026
6 - 8 p.m.
6 - 8 p.m.
Depot Market Square
1100 Railroad Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: The First Friday of every 1 month(s) until December 04, 2026
Bellingham Dockside Market
Saturday, Oct 3, 2026
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Squalicum Harbor
2599 S. Harbor Loop Dr., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: The First Saturday of every 1 month(s) until April 03, 2027
Bellingham Farmers Market: Saturday Market
Saturday, Oct 3, 2026
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Depot Market Square
1100 Railroad Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Saturday until December 19, 2026
Creative Corner Artisan Market
Saturday, Oct 3, 2026
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Corner of Railroad Ave. and E. Chestnut St.
Bellingham, WA 98226
Occurs: Every week on Saturday until December 19, 2026
Drop-In Improv Class
Saturday, Oct 3, 2026
12 - 1 p.m.
12 - 1 p.m.
The Upfront Theatre
203 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: The First Saturday of every 1 month(s) until August 07, 2027
Farm to Table Dinner
Saturday, Oct 3, 2026
6 - 9 p.m.
6 - 9 p.m.
Evergreen Gardens
698 W Pole Rd., Ferndale, WA 98248
Live Music Saturdays
Saturday, Oct 3, 2026
8 - 10 p.m.
8 - 10 p.m.
Schweinhaus Biergarten
1330 N State St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Saturday until October 24, 2026
Lynden Lions Club: Model Train and Toy Show
Saturday, Oct 3, 2026
Northwest Washington Fairgrounds
1775 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Occurs:
10/03/2026, 10/04/2026
MegaZapper Electrical Show
Saturday, Oct 3, 2026
2:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention
1312 Bay St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Sunday Saturday, until December 26, 2026
Mushroom Identification & Keying Course with Northwest Natura
Saturday, Oct 3, 2026
1 - 5 p.m.
1 - 5 p.m.
Whatcom County, TBD
Occurs:
09/05/2026, 09/19/2026, 10/03/2026
Mystic Heart Sound Bath
Saturday, Oct 3, 2026
7 - 8 p.m.
7 - 8 p.m.
Firehouse Arts & Event Center
1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Sunset Silent Disco
Saturday, Oct 3, 2026
Sunset!
Sunset!
Zuanich Point Park
2600 N Harbor Loop Dr. , Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Saturday until December 26, 2026
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: Star Cross'd Dreams
Sunday, Oct 4, 2026
3 p.m.
3 p.m.
Mount Baker Theatre
104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Red Rum Trivia!
Sunday, Oct 4, 2026
6 - 9 p.m.
6 - 9 p.m.
Red Rum Tiki Bar
113 E. Magnolia St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Sunday until December 27, 2026
Sunday Night Trivia at Stemma OG
Sunday, Oct 4, 2026
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Stemma OG
2039 Moore St., Bellingham , WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Sunday until December 20, 2026
Magic The Gathering
Monday, Oct 5, 2026
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Beach Cat Brewing
1010 C St. , Bellingham , WA 98226
Occurs:
08/17/2026, 09/07/2026, 09/21/2026, 10/05/2026, 10/19/2026, 11/02/2026, 11/16/2026, 12/07/2026, 12/21/2026
Stemma Run Club
Monday, Oct 5, 2026
6 p.m. start
6 p.m. start
Stemma West
500 Carolina St., Bellingham , WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Monday until December 21, 2026
Bingo Night at Cheba Hut!
Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026
7 - 8:30 p.m.
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Cheba Hut
306 W. Holly St., Bellingham, WA 98229
Occurs: Every week on Tuesday until December 22, 2026
Improv Auditions
Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
The Upfront Theatre
203 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Jazz Night
Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026
8 - 10 p.m.
8 - 10 p.m.
Aslan Depot
1322 N. State St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Tuesday until April 06, 2027
Karaoke Night
Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026
8:30 - 11 p.m.
8:30 - 11 p.m.
Schweinhaus Biergarten
1330 N State St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Tuesday until February 09, 2027
College Day at NEKO Cat Cafe
Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026
12 - 5:45 p.m.
12 - 5:45 p.m.
NEKO Cat Cafe: Bellingham
1130 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Wednesday until December 16, 2026
Trivia
Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026
7 - 9 p.m.
7 - 9 p.m.
Kulshan Brewing - Roosevelt Taproom
1538 Kentucky St., Bellingham, WA 98229
Occurs: Every week on Wednesday until December 30, 2026
Trivia Night
Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026
7 - 9 p.m.
7 - 9 p.m.
Schweinhaus Biergarten
1330 N State St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Wednesday until July 14, 2027
Kim Richey at the Mount Baker Theatre
Thursday, Oct 8, 2026
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Mount Baker Theatre
104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225
An Evening with Peter Sagal
Saturday, Oct 10, 2026
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Mount Baker Theatre
104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Trails to Taps Relay
Sunday, Oct 11, 2026
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Bellingham
298 W Laurel St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Music Bingo
Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Beach Cat Brewing
1010 C St. , Bellingham , WA 98226
Occurs:
08/26/2026, 09/09/2026, 09/23/2026, 10/14/2026, 10/28/2026, 11/11/2026, 11/25/2026, 12/09/2026, 12/23/2026
Randy Rainbow: National Freakin' Treasure Show
Friday, Oct 16, 2026
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Mount Baker Theatre
104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Bellingham Dockside Market
Saturday, Oct 17, 2026
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Squalicum Harbor
2599 S. Harbor Loop Dr., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: The Third Saturday of every 1 month(s) until April 17, 2027
Boo at Bloedel & Sensory Friendly Boo
Saturday, Oct 17, 2026
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Bloedel Donovan Community Building
2214 Electric Ave., Bellingham, WA 98229
Come for the Drama - Let's Make Dark Academia Wall Art
Sunday, Oct 18, 2026
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Whatcom Art Center
1105 11th St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Maria Bamford at the Mount Baker Theatre
Sunday, Oct 18, 2026
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Mount Baker Theatre
104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass
Thursday, Oct 22, 2026
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Mount Baker Theatre
104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225
The Night Gallery: Monster Club
Friday, Oct 23, 2026
7 p.m. - 12 a.m.
7 p.m. - 12 a.m.
The Hotel Leo
1224 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Ingrid Michaelson at the Mount Baker Theatre
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Mount Baker Theatre
104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Twin Peaks: A Conversation with the Stars
Sunday, Oct 25, 2026
4 p.m.
4 p.m.
Mount Baker Theatre
104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Ferndale Trick-or-Treat
Saturday, Oct 31, 2026
3 - 5:30 p.m.
3 - 5:30 p.m.
Pioneer Park
2007 Cherry St., Ferndale, WA 98248
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Saturday, Oct 31, 2026
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Mount Baker Theatre
104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225
October, 2026
