The road to Artist Point (the final section of SR 542) and Highway 20 (starting at Ross Dam Trailhead) are both closed for the season.

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.

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 ahead! Check our Travel Advisory page for up-to-date information and links to other resources you might need while visiting the Bellingham area.

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2nd Annual Holiday Market, "Small is Beautiful"
Sunday, Dec 22, 2024
Regular Hours: 12 - 5 p.m.
Meloy Gallery - Suite D6, Downstairs in Bay Street Village
301 W. Holly St., Bellingham, WA 98225
45th Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts
Sunday, Dec 22, 2024
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
1331 Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Christmastime at Bellewood Farms
Sunday, Dec 22, 2024
9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Bellewood Farms & Distillery
6140 Guide Meridian Rd., Lynden, WA 98264
Holiday Festival of Trees!
Sunday, Dec 22, 2024
4 - 8 p.m.
Hotel Bellwether
1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, WA 98225
Intergalactic Holiday
Sunday, Dec 22, 2024
Blaine Performing Arts Center
975 H St., Blaine, WA 98230
Pacific Arts Holiday Market
Sunday, Dec 22, 2024
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Bellis Fair Mall
8 Bellis Fair Parkway, Bellingham , WA 98226
Salt Cave Sound Bath
Sunday, Dec 22, 2024
12 - 1 p.m.
Flow Motion
1920 Main St. Suite 19, Ferndale, WA 98248
Shop Small Holiday Makers Market
Sunday, Dec 22, 2024
Bellingham Cruise Terminal
355 Harris Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Shrek the Musical
Sunday, Dec 22, 2024
BAAY Theatre
1059 N. State St., Bellingham, WA 98225
The MegaZapper Show
Sunday, Dec 22, 2024
2:30 p.m.
SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention
1312 Bay St., Bellingham, WA 98225

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2nd Annual Holiday Market, "Small is Beautiful"
Sunday, Dec 22, 2024
Regular Hours: 12 - 5 p.m.
Meloy Gallery - Suite D6, Downstairs in Bay Street Village 301 W. Holly St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Sunday Friday, Saturday, until December 22, 2024
45th Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts
Sunday, Dec 22, 2024
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
1331 Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every day until December 24, 2024
Christmastime at Bellewood Farms
Sunday, Dec 22, 2024
9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Bellewood Farms & Distillery 6140 Guide Meridian Rd., Lynden, WA 98264
Occurs: Every week on Sunday Saturday, until December 22, 2024
Holiday Festival of Trees!
Sunday, Dec 22, 2024
4 - 8 p.m.
Hotel Bellwether 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every day until December 31, 2024
Intergalactic Holiday
Sunday, Dec 22, 2024
Blaine Performing Arts Center 975 H St., Blaine, WA 98230
Pacific Arts Holiday Market
Sunday, Dec 22, 2024
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Bellis Fair Mall 8 Bellis Fair Parkway, Bellingham , WA 98226
Occurs: Every 3 weeks on Sunday Friday, Saturday, until December 22, 2024
Salt Cave Sound Bath
Sunday, Dec 22, 2024
12 - 1 p.m.
Flow Motion 1920 Main St. Suite 19, Ferndale, WA 98248
Occurs: Every week on Sunday until December 29, 2024
Shop Small Holiday Makers Market
Sunday, Dec 22, 2024
Bellingham Cruise Terminal 355 Harris Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Shrek the Musical
Sunday, Dec 22, 2024
BAAY Theatre 1059 N. State St., Bellingham, WA 98225
The MegaZapper Show
Sunday, Dec 22, 2024
2:30 p.m.
SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention 1312 Bay St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Sunday Saturday, until December 29, 2024
The Muppet Christmas Carol | Holidays at The Pickford
Sunday, Dec 22, 2024
10 a.m.
Pickford Film Center 1318 Bay St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Happy Hour Music Monday - Lorraine & Kaeli Earle
Monday, Dec 23, 2024
3:30 - 5 p.m.
FireHouse Arts & Events Center 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Monday Trivia at Zeeks!
Monday, Dec 23, 2024
6 - 8 p.m.
Fountain Brewing & Zeeks Pizza 2416 Meridian St., Bellingham, WA 98226
Occurs: Every week on Monday until June 16, 2025
Aslan Depot Jazz Night
Tuesday, Dec 24, 2024
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Aslan Depot: Barrels & Blending 1322 N State St, Bellingham , WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Tuesday until February 18, 2025
Bingo at Cheba Hut
Tuesday, Dec 24, 2024
7 p.m.
Cheba Hut 306 W. Holly St., Bellingham, WA 98229
Occurs: Every week on Tuesday until August 05, 2025
Christmas Eve Buffet!
Tuesday, Dec 24, 2024
4 - 8 p.m.
Hotel Bellwether - Lighthouse Pub and Grill 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, WA 98225
Color and Line: An Exploration by Three NW Artists
Tuesday, Dec 24, 2024
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cordata Gallery 465 W Stuart Rd., Bellingham, WA 98226-1204
Occurs: Every week on Tuesday Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, until January 25, 2025
It's A Wonderful LIfe | Holidays at The Pickford
Tuesday, Dec 24, 2024
12:30 & 6:15 p.m.
Pickford Film Center 1318 Bay St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Cheba Hut Trivia
Wednesday, Dec 25, 2024
7 - 9 p.m.
Cheba Hut 306 W. Holly St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Wednesday until May 28, 2025
Christmas Day Buffet!
Wednesday, Dec 25, 2024
12 - 7 p.m.
Hotel Bellwether- Lighthouse Pub and Grill 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, WA 98225
Ladies Night & Winesday
Wednesday, Dec 25, 2024
3 - 9 p.m.
Hotel Bellwether - Lighthouse Pub and Grill 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Wednesday until December 25, 2024
Western Wednesdays
Wednesday, Dec 25, 2024
All Day
Downtown Bellingham Downtown Bellingham, Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Wednesday until April 29, 2026
Wine Wednesday at Amendment 21
Wednesday, Dec 25, 2024
4 - 10 p.m.
Amendment 21 224 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Wednesday until July 23, 2025
Coffee Buzz: Whatcom Young Professionals
Thursday, Dec 26, 2024
8 - 9 a.m.
Makeworth Coffee Roasters 1201 N State St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Thursday until January 02, 2025
Trivia at Stones Throw Brewery
Thursday, Dec 26, 2024
7 - 9 p.m.
Stones Throw Brewery 1009 Larrabee Ave. , Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Thursday until March 27, 2025
Trivia Thursdays
Thursday, Dec 26, 2024
7 - 9 p.m.
The Great Northern Bottle Shop & Lounge 1319 Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Thursday until June 05, 2025
Make.Shift's Free Fridays!
Friday, Dec 27, 2024
1 - 3 p.m.
Make.Shift Art Space 306 Flora St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Friday until December 27, 2024
The Downtown Ghost Tour - 21+
Friday, Dec 27, 2024
Chuckanut Bay Distillery 1311 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
The Downtown Ghost Tour - All Ages
Saturday, Dec 28, 2024
Commercial Street Garage Plaza 1300 Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225
The Fairhaven Ghost Tour
Saturday, Dec 28, 2024
1200 Harris Ave. 1200 Harris Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Walton Magic
Saturday, Dec 28, 2024
1 p.m. & 4 p.m.
Mount Baker Theatre 104 N Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every day until December 29, 2024
Birch Bay's New Years Eve Ring of Fire & Hope
Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024
7 p.m.
Birch Bay, WA 4819 Alderson Rd. #103, Birch Bay, WA 98230
New Year's Eve 80's Ballroom Bash
Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024
8 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Chuckanut Bay Distillery 1311 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
New Years Eve at Stones Throw Brewery
Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024
7 p.m.- Midnight
Stones Throw Brewery 1009 Larrabee Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
New Years Eve Celebration with SPACEBAND
Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024
Doors 8 | Music 9 p.m.
Bar Two Eleven 211 E. Chestnut St., Bellingham, WA 98225
New Years Eve Party
Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024
4 p.m.- Late
Red Star Taco Bar 1327 N State St., Bellingham, WA 98225
NYE @ Old City Hall with Live Music by Baby Cakes
Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Whatcom Museum 121 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA 98225
NYE w/ Whalien
Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024
9:45 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Boundary Bay Brewery 1107 Railroad Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Punkin' in the New Year
Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024
9 p.m.
The Shakedown 1212 N State St., Bellingham, WA 98226
        We acknowledge that Whatcom County is located on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. They cared for the lands that included what we’d call the Puget Sound region, Vancouver Island and British Columbia since time immemorial. This gives us the great obligation and opportunity to learn how to care for our surrounding areas and all the natural and human resources we require to live. We express our deepest respect and gratitude for our indigenous neighbors, the Lummi Nation and Nooksack Tribe, for their enduring care and protection of our shared lands and waterways.
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