Nothing beats Bellingham and Whatcom County in the spring. Whether you’re looking to get outside or spend the day indoors, Whatcom County is full of spring events and activities.
Get outdoors and take advantage of the amazing hiking, biking and fishing around Whatcom County. It’s a perfect time to take a scenic drive or go golfing. Bellingham also has a variety of theater & music, museum & galleries to choose from in this season.
We are curating different themed experiences that serve as a free guide to discover everything Whatcom County has to offer.
Explore different waterfront destinations, eat at farm to table restaurants, shop at local businesses, ignite your imagination while touring museums and admiring murals, plus so much more!
Check in at participating locations to earn points for locally inspired prizes.
Visiting Washington State for the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival?
One of Washington's most scenic highways - Chuckanut Drive - starts in those rich agricultural fields, and winds up along the water, right into Bellingham!
For those spending the night in Bellingham or surrounding Whatcom County in March or April (dates vary), add visiting this festival that is about 30 minutes South of Bellingham as a must on your list!
Bellingham Beer Week and April Brew’s Day - Join beer lovers from across the nation to celebrate the largest beer event in Bellingham!
St. Patrick’s Day Parade - Top O’ The Morning To Ya! This annual event in Downtown Bellingham is fun for the whole family.
Runnin’ O’ the Green - Pull out your favorite green shirt or ensemble for this annual 2-5 mile run.
Wings Over Water - Join the celebration for the Pacific Northwest’s premier bird watching event at Drayton Harbor and other locations around Blaine, Washington.
CASCADIA International Women's Film Festival - A must-attend visit for all film-lovers! CASCADIA promotes the work of female filmmakers from across the globe in a multi-day event held at the Pickford Film Center.
Dirty Dan Murder Mystery Weekend - Put on your sleuthing hat to help solve a crime in Fairhaven Village.
Ski to Sea - Over Memorial Day Weekend, 500 teams of eight compete in a relay of seven different local sports. Since 1973, this iconic Bellingham race begins at the Mount Baker Ski area and ends at Bellingham’s Marine Park.
Fairhaven Festival - Cheer on the Ski to Sea competitors at the finish line and then head up Harris Avenue to Historic Fairhaven Village for their all-day festival.
Whatcom County Home and Garden Show - Over 200 vendors come together for the at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds.
