Things to Do this Week in Bellingham and Whatcom County
Plan the perfect week or weekend in Bellingham! Whether you, your friends, guests or family are looking for things to do this weekend around Whatcom County, there's something here for everyone!
Events & Activities in the Next 7 days
Barkley Market
Thursday, Aug 13, 2026
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
2215 Rimland Dr., Bellingham, WA 98226
Occurs: Every week on Thursday until August 27, 2026
Blues, Brews & BBQ: Chris Eger Band & The Powerhouse Horns
Thursday, Aug 13, 2026
5 - 9 p.m.
5 - 9 p.m.
Hotel Bellwether
1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, WA 98225
Coastal Wildcrafting: Stick, Stone, Shell, & Bone with Northwest Natura
Thursday, Aug 13, 2026
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Whatcom County, TBD
Couple's Night Thursday
Thursday, Aug 13, 2026
6 - 9 p.m.
6 - 9 p.m.
Bloedel Donovan Park Boat Ramp
2114 Electric Ave., Bellingham, WA 98226
Occurs: Every week on Thursday until September 24, 2026
Elizabeth Park Summer Concert Series
Thursday, Aug 13, 2026
6 - 8 p.m.
6 - 8 p.m.
Elizabeth Park
2205 Elizabeth St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Thursday until August 20, 2026
Half Day Kayak Tour
Thursday, Aug 13, 2026
9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Larrabee State Park
Cove Road, Bellingham, WA 98226
Occurs: Every week on Sunday Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, until September 13, 2026
Kayak The Cove Tour
Thursday, Aug 13, 2026
10 - 1 p.m. or 2 - 5 p.m.
10 - 1 p.m. or 2 - 5 p.m.
Larrabee State Park
Occurs: Every week on Sunday Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, until September 14, 2026
Kids Camps
Thursday, Aug 13, 2026
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Bloedel Donovan Park Boat Ramp
2114 Electric Ave., Bellingham, WA 98226
Occurs: Every week on Monday Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, until September 30, 2026
Northwest Washington Fair
Thursday, Aug 13, 2026
11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
1775 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Occurs: Every day until August 22, 2026
Open Haus Jam
Thursday, Aug 13, 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
Saltwater Cowboys
Thursday, Aug 13, 2026
6 - 8 p.m.
6 - 8 p.m.
Kulshan Brewing - Sunnyland Taproom
2238 James St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Thursday until August 27, 2026
Take Shape
Thursday, Aug 13, 2026
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Allied Arts of Whatcom County
1213 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Wednesday Thursday, Friday, Saturday, until August 29, 2026
Thursday Happy Hour Jazz with Cheryl Hodge
Thursday, Aug 13, 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, Aug 13, 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, Aug 13, 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, Aug 13, 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, Aug 13, 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
Author Talk - Robert Burns
Friday, Aug 14, 2026
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
Village Books Fairhaven
1200 11th St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Bioluminescence Kayak Tour
Friday, Aug 14, 2026
Times vary based on sunset
Times vary based on sunset
Larrabee State Park
3120 Eldridge Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Friday Saturday, until September 12, 2026
Bioluminescense Kayak Tour
Friday, Aug 14, 2026
Larrabee State Park
Cove Road, Bellingham, WA 98226
Occurs: Every week on Sunday Friday, Saturday, until September 11, 2026
Encore! A Season Finale of Audience Favorites
Friday, Aug 14, 2026
Various Times
Various Times
The Upfront Theatre
203 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs:
08/14/2026, 08/15/2026
Friday Night Live Music
Friday, Aug 14, 2026
7 - 9 p.m.
7 - 9 p.m.
Hotel Leo
1224 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Haus Party
Friday, Aug 14, 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
Head Over Heels: The Musical
Friday, Aug 14, 2026
Various Times
Various Times
New Prospect Theatre
207 Prospect St. #100, Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs:
08/14/2026, 08/15/2026, 08/16/2026, 08/21/2026, 08/22/2026, 08/23/2026
Ian George & The Knee Pockets, Cascade Cody
Friday, Aug 14, 2026
Doors 8:30 | Show 9 p.m.
Doors 8:30 | Show 9 p.m.
The Shakedown
1212 N. State St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Jokes on the Waterfront
Friday, Aug 14, 2026
8 - 9:30 p.m.
8 - 9:30 p.m.
Mercato Delle Bonta
1211 Granary Ave., Suite 128, Bellingham, WA 98226
Live Music at Stones Throw Brewery!
Friday, Aug 14, 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, Aug 14, 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
Lunchtime at Maritime: Hoop Hoop Hurray with Natale Luna
Friday, Aug 14, 2026
12 - 1 p.m.
12 - 1 p.m.
Maritime Heritage Park Amphitheatre
500 W Holly St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Noisy Waters Mural Festival
Friday, Aug 14, 2026
Various Times
Various Times
Portal Container Village
298 West Laurel St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every day until August 16, 2026
Sunset & Sound at Woodstock Farm
Friday, Aug 14, 2026
Varied
Varied
Woodstock Farm
1200 Chuckanut Dr. N, Bellingham, WA 98225
Windows into the Fantastical ... through Paint and Pixel
Friday, Aug 14, 2026
12 - 6 p.m.
12 - 6 p.m.
It's About Time Cultural Arts Center
2013 Main St., Ferndale, WA 98248
Occurs: Every week on Sunday Friday, Saturday, until August 30, 2026
An Evening with Sean Hayes
Saturday, Aug 15, 2026
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
The Blue Room
202 E. Holly St., Units 301 & 401, Bellingham, WA 98225
Bellingham Dockside Market
Saturday, Aug 15, 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
Bellingham Farmers Market: Saturday Market
Saturday, Aug 15, 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
Bellingham TheatreWorks Benefit
Saturday, Aug 15, 2026
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Firehouse Arts and Events Center
1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Creative Corner Artisan Market
Saturday, Aug 15, 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
Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema - Spirited Away
Saturday, Aug 15, 2026
Gates 6 p.m., Movie starts at dusk
Gates 6 p.m., Movie starts at dusk
Fairhaven Village Green
1207 10th St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Fairhaven Sin and Gin Tour
Saturday, Aug 15, 2026
4 - 5:30 p.m.
4 - 5:30 p.m.
Fairhaven Historic District
1207 10th St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs:
08/15/2026, 08/29/2026
Live Music Saturdays
Saturday, Aug 15, 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
Lummi Island 10th Annual Reefnet Festival
Saturday, Aug 15, 2026
11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Legoe Bay, Lummi Island
4036 Legoe Bay Rd., Lummi Island, WA 98262
Lummi Island Saturday Market
Saturday, Aug 15, 2026
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Lummi Island
Nugent Rd., Lummi Island, WA 98262
Occurs: Every week on Saturday until September 05, 2026
MegaZapper Electrical Show
Saturday, Aug 15, 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
MTB 102: Mountain Biking Foundations & Progression
Saturday, Aug 15, 2026
Bellingham (Meeting Location Sent Upon Registration)
Occurs:
08/15/2026, 09/16/2026
MTB 202: Technical Riding Foundations & Progressions
Saturday, Aug 15, 2026
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
Bellingham (Meeting Location Sent Upon Registration)
Sensory Workshop: Knowing Plants without Looking with Northwest Natura
Saturday, Aug 15, 2026
1 - 4 p.m.
1 - 4 p.m.
Whatcom Falls Park
Bellingham, WA 98229
Shot Prov Birthday Bash
Saturday, Aug 15, 2026
9:30 p.m.
9:30 p.m.
The Upfront Theatre
203 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Stonestock
Saturday, Aug 15, 2026
3 - 9 p.m.
3 - 9 p.m.
Stones Throw Brewery
1009 Larrabee Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Summer Stewards - Litter Pickup
Saturday, Aug 15, 2026
3057 East Bakerview Rd., Bellingham, WA 98226
Occurs:
08/15/2026, 08/22/2026
Sunset Silent Disco
Saturday, Aug 15, 2026
Sunset!
Sunset!
Zuanich Point Park
2600 N Harbor Loop Dr. , Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Saturday until December 26, 2026
Sweet & Savory Saturdays w/ DAWdust & Friends
Saturday, Aug 15, 2026
9 - 11 p.m.
9 - 11 p.m.
The Admiralty Lounge
100 N Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs:
08/15/2026, 08/29/2026
Northwest Free Repairs
Sunday, Aug 16, 2026
1 - 3:30 p.m.
1 - 3:30 p.m.
Makerspace at Bellis Fair Mall
One Bellis Fair Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98226
Occurs: The Third Sunday of every 1 month(s) until December 20, 2026
Race for the Underdogs: Hosted by Happy Tails Happy Homes
Sunday, Aug 16, 2026
8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Lake Padden
4882 Samish Way , Bellingham, WA 98229
Red Rum Trivia!
Sunday, Aug 16, 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
River Walk: Small Mammals & Birds - Track & Sign with Northwest Natura
Sunday, Aug 16, 2026
12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Whatcom County, TBD
Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga
Sunday, Aug 16, 2026
Varied
Varied
Lake Padden West Entrance
4882 S Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98229
Sunday Jazz Jams
Sunday, Aug 16, 2026
6 - 9 p.m.
6 - 9 p.m.
Amendment 21 at Hotel Leo
1224 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Sunday until August 23, 2026
Sunday Night Trivia at Stemma OG
Sunday, Aug 16, 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
Vintage Bike Show
Sunday, Aug 16, 2026
1 - 4 p.m.
1 - 4 p.m.
Kulshan Brewing - Roosevelt Taproom
1538 Kentucky St., Bellingham, WA 98229
All Comers Track and Field
Monday, Aug 17, 2026
5:15 p.m. check-in, 6 p.m. first event
5:15 p.m. check-in, 6 p.m. first event
Civic Stadium
1445 Puget St., Bellingham, WA 98229
Occurs: Every week on Monday until August 17, 2026
Babes in Arms: Summer Brewery Meet-Up for New Parents
Monday, Aug 17, 2026
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Various Locations
Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Monday until August 31, 2026
Green Home Tours & Talks: Happy Hour Kickoff
Monday, Aug 17, 2026
5 - 7 p.m.
5 - 7 p.m.
Kulshan Brewing - Roosevelt Taproom (K2)
1538 Kentucky St., Bellingham, WA 98229
Magic The Gathering
Monday, Aug 17, 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
Men's Night: Wake Surf & Wakeboard - Whatcom Wake Sports
Monday, Aug 17, 2026
Various Times
Various Times
Bloedel Donovan Park Boat Ramp
2114 Electric Ave., Bellingham, WA 98226
Occurs: Every week on Monday until September 28, 2026
Minds Alive! at The Upfront
Monday, Aug 17, 2026
2 - 3 p.m.
2 - 3 p.m.
The Upfront Theatre
203 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: The Third Monday of every 1 month(s) until August 16, 2027
Monday Night Dance w/ The Bellingham Embodiment Collective
Monday, Aug 17, 2026
6:30 - 8 p.m.
6:30 - 8 p.m.
The Majestic Ballroom
1027 N. Forest St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Monday until August 24, 2026
Monday Trivia at Zeeks!
Monday, Aug 17, 2026
7 - 9 p.m.
7 - 9 p.m.
Fountain Brewing & Zeeks Pizza
2416 Meridian St., Bellingham, WA 98229
Occurs: Every week on Monday until September 07, 2026
Stemma Run Club
Monday, Aug 17, 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, Aug 18, 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
Che Arthur, Epic Structures
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026
Doors 7:30 | Show 8 p.m.
Doors 7:30 | Show 8 p.m.
The Shakedown
1212 N. State St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Crepe & Paint at AB Crepes
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026
6 - 8:30 p.m.
6 - 8:30 p.m.
AB Crepes
1311 Railroad Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Grom's Night Tuesdays
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026
6 - 9 p.m.
6 - 9 p.m.
Bloedel Donovan Park Boat Ramp
2114 Electric Ave., Bellingham, WA 98226
Occurs: Every week on Tuesday until September 29, 2026
Jazz Night
Tuesday, Aug 18, 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, Aug 18, 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
Northwest Free Repairs
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Bellingham Public Library
210 Central Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: The Third Tuesday of every 1 month(s) until December 15, 2026
Radical Ripper Summer Camps
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026
Bellingham (Meeting Location Sent Upon Registration)
Rascal Rodeo
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026
10 - 11 a.m.
10 - 11 a.m.
NW Washington Fair and Event Center
1775 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264
Trivia on the Patio
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026
7 - 9 p.m.
7 - 9 p.m.
Kulshan Brewing - Sunnyland Taproom
2238 James St., Bellingham, WA 98229
Occurs: Every week on Tuesday until September 01, 2026
Tuesday Tunes on the Barkley Green
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026
6 - 8 p.m.
6 - 8 p.m.
2215 Rimland Dr., Bellingham, WA 98226
Occurs: Every week on Tuesday until August 25, 2026
Amy Helm
Wednesday, Aug 19, 2026
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Mount Baker Theatre
104 North Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Bellingham Bay Brewers Cruise
Wednesday, Aug 19, 2026
6:30 - 8 p.m.
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Bellingham Cruise Terminal
355 Harris Ave. #104, Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Wednesday until September 09, 2026
Buried BellingHistory - Bayview Cemetery Tour
Wednesday, Aug 19, 2026
7 - 8:30 p.m.
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Bayview Cemetery
2465 Lakeway Dr., Bellingham, WA 98229
College Day at NEKO Cat Cafe
Wednesday, Aug 19, 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
Flower Market - North Sound Flower Cooperative
Wednesday, Aug 19, 2026
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Ohio Street Work Studios
112 Ohio St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Wednesday until September 30, 2026
Summer Play Days on the Barkley Plaza
Wednesday, Aug 19, 2026
10 - 11 a.m.
10 - 11 a.m.
Barkley Village Plaza next to Woods Coffee
3008 Cinema Place, Bellingham, WA 98226
Occurs: Every week on Wednesday until August 26, 2026
Trivia
Wednesday, Aug 19, 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, Aug 19, 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
Women on Water Wednesdays
Wednesday, Aug 19, 2026
6 - 9 p.m.
6 - 9 p.m.
Bloedel Donovan Park Boat Ramp
2114 Electric Ave., Bellingham, WA 98226
Occurs: Every week on Wednesday until September 23, 2026
Blues, Brews & BBQ: Lost at Last
Thursday, Aug 20, 2026
5 - 9 p.m.
5 - 9 p.m.
Hotel Bellwether
1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, WA 98225
Thirsty Thursday: Singles Bingo Night
Thursday, Aug 20, 2026
6 - 8 p.m.
6 - 8 p.m.
Kulshan Brewing - Roosevelt Taproom
1538 Kentucky St., Bellingham, WA 98229
