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Open Track Night
2023-12-18 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Civic Field Stadium, 1355 Civic Field Way, Bellingham, WA 98229, United States
Civic Stadium is open Mondays, Nov. 13 – Dec. 18 with lights and restrooms. Get in your track, x-fit or similar workout in the depth of the Pacific Northwest’s darkest months.
This is a drop-in program. No registration required. Free. Open to all ages. Under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

Holiday Karaoke
2023-12-18 11:00 - 16:30 | Boundary Bay Brewery, 1107 Railroad Ave, Bellingham, WA, WA 98225, United States
Bring the family to Boundary Bay for Holiday Karaoke!
Join us in the bistro, we’ll have a karaoke machine set up from 11 am – 4 pm for all to join in on the festive fun! It’s a great way to keep the kids entertained during winter break, with plenty of food and refreshments all can enjoy on our menu! Holiday Karaoke is free and open to all ages!
If you wish to make reservations for the bistro, they can be made here: https://tables.toasttab.com/restaurants/07e5d000-520f-4094-9ffa-d2c5c1f05b6a/findTime uni

Craft Night at the Hut!
2023-12-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Cheba Hut, 306 W. Holly St., Bellingham, WA, WA 98225, United States
Come get crafty with our homies! Sundays from 4:00 – 6:00pm! Craft supplies available for each project, or bring your own and hang out! Details posted every week!
Fee for craft supplies if participating – fee listed on social media depending on the craft.

Non Stop Carolers at Boundary Bay
2023-12-17 16:00 - 16:30 | Boundary Bay Brewery, 1107 Railroad Ave, Bellingham, WA, WA 98225, United States
Looking to get in the Holiday Spirit? Join us on Sunday, December 17th for a performance from the Non Stop Carolers!
The Non Stop Carolers perform Victorian-style Christmas music across the county, and they’ll be singing in the taproom from 4 – 4:30pm on 12/17!
We encourage those interested in attending to make reservations to ensure you and your family are able to enjoy the performance! Reservations can be made here.
Learn more about the Non Stop Carolers: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063510465548

Craftmas Creations
2023-12-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Sliced, 70 Bellis Fair Pkwy,, Bellingham, WA, WA 98226, United States
Get festive this season at Sliced and join us for an ornament decorating get together!
We will have refillable ornaments and a decorating station for you and your loved ones. Enjoy happy hour all day and free kid’s meal with each ornament purchase. $5 refillable ornament (supplies included) and $6 refillable ornament special pack (woodland pack, Christmas pack).
See you there!

3rd Annual Santa 5k at Cordata
2023-12-17 11:00 - 17:00 | Cordata Park, 4510 Cordata Pkwy, Bellingham, WA, WA 98226, United States
Run, skip, or walk in our Santa themed 5K at the fabulous Cordata and Julianna Parks. Participants are welcome to run as fast as humanly possible or take an hour while enjoying hot cider or cocoa and chatting with friends. Costumes are encouraged, but not required.
Fun for the entire family with prizes given for fastest times as well as other festive categories. Registration includes a Santa hat too!

Aslan Depot Black Noise Records Vinyl Night
2023-12-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Aslan Depot: Barrels & Blending, 1322 N State St, Bellingham, WA, WA 98225, United States
Join us at Aslan Depot every Saturday for vinyl DJ performances curated by our friends at Black Noise Records!

"Snow Kissed" Adult Dance Showcase
2023-12-16 19:30 - 20:00 | The Blue Room, 202 E. Holly St. Units 301, 401, Bellingham, WA, WA 98225, United States
An 18+ adult dance showcase by Unique Technique Dance hosted at The Blue Room.

Fairhaven Ghost Tour
2023-12-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Sycamore Square, 1200 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA, WA 98225, United States
Welcome to Bellingham’s first paranormal walking tour in years! Centered in historic Fairhaven, this tour is all about ghosts, ghost stories, and ghost hunting.
Visit website for tickets and details!b

Live Music @ Stones Throw ft. Michael Dayvid
2023-12-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Stones Throw Brewery, 1009 Larrabee Ave, Bellingham, WA, WA 98225, United States
Join us December 16th for a night of tunes! Michael Dayvid is Whatcom’s solo acoustic loopmaster, creating live loops of guitar, vocals, percussion & synth.

Shop Small Holiday Makers Market
2023-12-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA, WA 98225, United States
Bellingham Makers Market is bringing back a brand-new holiday market! Get into the festive spirit and discover unique gifts while showing your support for local artisans at our Holiday Market. Join us on November 25-26 and December 16-17 for a magical weekend at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal.
This enchanting event will offer a fantastic opportunity to explore a diverse array of creations from 50 talented local vendors. The perfect way to stock up on gifts for all of your loved ones, from hand-crafted soaps, sustainable goods and exquisite art to delectable food items, stylish clothing, aromatic candles, and stunning jewelry. Reel Mobile will also be taking part this year, a 1957 Scotsman trailer converted into a super fly vintage photo booth! This makers market is free to the public and decorated for the holidays, making it a wonderful way to enjoy the season, find exceptional gifts, and support the vibrant local arts community.un

MegaZapper Electrical Show
2023-12-16 14:30 - 23:30 | SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention, 1312 Bay St, Bellingham, WA, WA 98225, United States
Join us every weekend as we unlock electricity’s greatest secrets, recreating the greatest demonstrations in the history of electrical science—right before your eyes! Witness death-defying demonstrations including The MegaZapper, one of the largest lightning machines in the country, and the Cage of Doom, where visitors can interact with 4.6 million volts of electricity and take the selfie of a lifetime!
Every Saturday and Sunday at 2:30PM. Each Show lasts about one hour.
Cost: $15 for adults and $11 for kids 12 and under. [Not recommended for children under 5.]
Strong electric fields will be present during the Show, so it is not recommended for anyone with pacemakers or other internal electronic devices. Cell phones, cameras and other external electronic devices welcome. Guests 18 and older will have the opportunity to take a “selfie of a lifetime” inside the Cage of Doom after the Show.

Intergalactic Holiday
2023-12-16 14:00 - 19:00 | Blaine Performing Arts Center, 975 H St, Bellingham, WA, WA 98230, United States
An inquisitive Alien lands on earth determined to find Santa! Come join us as they embark on a journey to the North Pole filled with wonder, adventure and delight! A Holiday delight for all ages.

Photos with Santa & More At Deck the Old City Hall
2023-12-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect St, Bellingham, WA, WA 98225, United States
Join us to celebrate the holidays in style at Old City Hall! View 15 beautifully decorated trees and, each Saturday in December leading up to Christmas, make a holiday craft to celebrate the season. Fun for the whole family!
This year, we will be celebrating the cozy creatures that help to make the holidays merry and bright!
On December 2, we’ll honor Santa’s special helpers by making adorable reindeer crafts and get photos with Santa! (We’ll provide the decorations and special guest from the North Pole; you bring the camera!)
On December 9, we’ll bake up a batch of holiday treats by designing our gingerbread buddies.
Finally, we’ll hope for a white holiday season by building our snowmen on December 16.

Corner College Football
2023-12-16 12:00 - 23:30 | Corner Taphouse, 1125 Finnegan Way #103, Bellingham, WA, WA 98225, United States
Watch your favorite college football team at the Corner! Priority goes to Cougs and Huskies. Four TVs, Volume On Every Saturday!was

Waterfront Artist Studios Holiday Art Mart
2023-12-16 12:00 - 17:00 | Waterfront Artists Studios, 1220 Central Ave, Bellingham, WA, WA 98225, United States
Waterfront Artist Studios opens their doors for a Holiday Art Mart. Come shop handmade and unique gifts for the special people on your list! This Art Mart is one weekend only so be sure to swing by!

Christmastime at Bellewood
2023-12-16 12:00 - 16:30 | Bellewood Farms & Distillery, 6140 Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA, WA 98264, United States
Free Santa photos, carolers and s’mores around the bonfire are being offered during Christmastime at Bellewood starting Dec. 2.
Whatcom County’s Bellewood Farms & Distillery is offering opportunities to take free photos of loved ones with Santa, ideal for sharing on cards and social media. Santa will be available at Bellewood Farms from noon-4 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday in December leading up to Christmas Eve (sorry, Santa has deliveries to make that day!).
“Photos are perfect for connecting with others and sharing the joy of the holiday season,” said Eric Abel, president of Bellewood Farms & Distillery.
Carolers and musicians will perform periodically during store hours from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Attendees may purchase warm cider, adult beverages and s’more kits to enjoy around Bellewood’s bonfires. And everything smells better with freshly cut Christmas trees. Beautiful Firs, Nobles and Frasers from Alpine Meadows Christmas Tree Farm near Deming are available.

Ferndale Creative Winter Festival
2023-12-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Pioneer Pavilion, 2007 Cherry St, Bellingham, WA, WA 98248, United States
uniBrought to you by the Ferndale Arts Commission! Come to our winter creative festival for music and cheer all in one place!
Local hand made arts and crafts only!
10am-4pm, Saturday, December 16th at the Pioneer Pavilion in Ferndale! For information please email ferndale.creative@gmail.com. (No more vending spots available.)

Bellingham Farmers Market
2023-12-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Depot Market Square, 1100 Railroad Ave, Bellingham, WA, WA 98225, United States
The Bellingham Farmers Market boasts 100 stalls for our vendors at Depot Market Square in the heart of downtown Bellingham.
We offer fresh grown produce, locally produced artisan goods, and one of a kind crafts. A perennial favorite among locals and tourists alike! Bring your shopping bag.
See you on Saturday for the farmers market!

Bellingham Dockside Market
2023-12-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Squalicum Harbor, 722 Coho Way, Bellingham, WA, WA 98225, United States
Bellingham Dockside Market, a Port of Bellingham program, serves as the hub for local fishermen in and out of Squalicum Harbor to sell their catch and harvest directly to you! Markets are the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month.
Follow signs into Squalicum Harbor to Gate 5. Visit the dock early to ensure the best selection of seafood options, and head home with dinner – from the dock to your table!
Details of participating vendors and products will be posted 24 hours ahead of sale days. Check the most up-to-date product and sale information on the Bellingham Dockside Facebook page.

2023 Fall Community Work Parties
2023-12-16 09:00 - 23:30 | Bellingham Parks, Bellingham, WA, United States
Want to get involved in caring for our parks? Join a community work party with the Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program! No experience necessary. Instruction, tools, gloves, coffee, and snacks provided! All ages and abilities welcome. Register early – space is limited!
Come out and join us most Saturdays from 9 A.M. to 12 P.M.! Fall Work Party Schedule:
9/16/23 – Whatcom Creek by City Hall
9/23/23 – Birchwood Park
9/30/23 – Harriet Spanel Park
10/7/23 – Broadway Park
10/14/23 – Padden Creek Daylighting
10/21/23 – Big Rock Garden Park
10/28/23 – Whatcom Falls Park
11/4/23 – Cordata Park
11/11/23 – Galbraith Trailhead
11/18/23 – Sunnyland Park
12/2/23 – Julianna Park
12/9/23 – Hundred Acre Woods
12/16/23 – Squalicum Creek Park

Wilderness First Responder Course
2023-12-16 08:30 - 17:30 | Larrabee State Park, Bellingham, WA, United States
Whether you plan on working or guiding professionally, or just simply enjoy exploring on your own, our industry-standard Wilderness First Responder course can help you stay safer and go further. Join us in beautiful Bellingham for this immersive, active, and experiential program.

Fairhaven's Winterfest 2023 - Week 4
2023-12-16 | Historic Fairhaven Village, 1106 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA, WA 98225, United States
*Visit with Father Christmas and FREE Carriage Rides – Noon – 3pm
*LolaBard Victorian Carolers strolling the Fairhaven Village Green – Noon – 1pm

The Blue Room Presents Cozmic Sauce
2023-12-15 20:00 | The Blue Room, 202 E. Holly St. Units 301, 401, Bellingham, WA, WA 98225, United States
Find more about Cozmic Sauce here: https://cozmicsauce.com

Ha-Ha Holiday
2023-12-15 19:30 | The Upfront Theatre, 03 Prospect St,, Bellingham, WA, WA 98225, United States
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – time to indulge in all things holiday! We all have our favorite holiday movies, and this year, The Upfront will add itself to your must-see holiday entertainment.
Based entirely off of your suggestions, our improvisers will create a holiday “movie”, filled with romance, merriment, and holiday cheer. Join us for Ha-Ha Holiday, your new favorite holiday tradition at the Upfront Theatre!

Vaudevillingham - A Monthly Circus Variety Show!
2023-12-15 19:00 - 21:00 | The Bellingham Circus Guild, 1401 6th St #102, Bellingham, WA, WA 98225, United States
Vaudevillingham is The Bellingham Circus Guild’s monthly community open-stage circus variety show that’s uncurated, unapologetic, and UNBELIEVABLE! The best part is that you never know what might happen… Axe juggling? Aerial silks on roller skates? A mad-lib singalong? A symphony made purely from conch shell noises? Come find out!
Entry to Vaudevillingham is by donation. We suggest $10-20 per person, but give as you are able! All proceeds from Vaudevillingham support keeping the doors open at the Cirque Lab (our Fairhaven training & performance space), so that we can keep spreading circus magic in our community.
All acts at our 7pm show are family-friendly, and ‘anything goes’ at the 9pm show. Doors open 30 mins prior to the show. We hope to see you there!

Live Music @ Stones Throw ft. Neighborhood Songwriters Showcase
2023-12-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Stones Throw Brewery, 1009 Larrabee Ave, Bellingham, WA, WA 98225, United States
Join the High Mountain String Band’s Andy Bunn who will host neighborhood songwriters for an acoustic evening of delights every third Friday of the month! Featuring some of Bellingham’s best songwriters. Always free, and always a good time!

Lighted Christmas Stroll
2023-12-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Pioneer Park, 2000 Cherry St, Ferndale, Bellingham, WA, WA 98248, United States
Volunteers of the Ferndale Heritage Society will again host a “Lighted Christmas Stroll Through Pioneer Village” event. This free event is a “giving back to our community” labor of love.
The second and third weekends in December, Pioneer Village will be open Friday and Saturday evenings (December 8-9, and 15-16) from 5 – 8pm.
Thanks to those board stamped concrete sidewalks, you won’t even get your feet wet as you stroll around the cabins, see all of the park lit up with over 90,000 lights, hear Christmas music and see costumed volunteers greet you as you feel the holiday cheer spill into the winter air.was

To Everything, There is a Season
2023-12-15 15:00 - 19:00 | St James Presbyterian Church, 910 14th St, Bellingham, WA, WA 98225, United States
The Bellingham Community Chorus, under the direction of Eileen Brody, presents its Fall 2023 Concert, “To Everything, There is a Season.” Join us for an evening of inspiring and joyful seasonal music. To everything there is a season… A time to ponder, and a time to wonder… A time to question, and a time for change… A time for darkness, and a time for light.

The Snow Queen
2023-12-15 14:00 - 19:00 | The BAAY Theatre, 1059 N State St, Bellingham, WA, WA 98225, United States
Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth presents The Snow Queen! Jump into this playful remix of the fairy tale. Featuring a dash of Hans Christian Anderson, a sprinkling of Fairy Tale Theatre (on Showtime in the 80’s), and original music by the amazing Steve Barnes, a former Musical Director at BAAY.
Get ready for talking reindeer, flying sleighs, goblins in space, and the Northern Lights!
BAAY will hold four weekends featuring four different casts of their junior production, which features students ages 9-12. You don’t want to miss out on all the festive fun!
Performances run December 1 – January 7 at the BAAY Theatre. Tickets and more information at baay.org.
