Bellingham Events

05/04/2026

Lake Padden Park will host the Jr Ski to Sea Race this Saturday (May 9th). The Run, Bike, and Kayak legs begin at 12:00 pm for the elementary school age division and 2:00 pm for the middle and high school divisions. Racers will be using the swim beach, lake, and trails until approximately 4:00 pm.

If you find yourself headed to Lake Padden during race time, bring your cowbell and your most encouraging cheers for these young athletes!

08/20/2025

This Park is for you!

Help the City plan for amenities, layout, and features of the new park. This survey will be open until September 7. The survey will take about 5 minutes to complete.

Find the survey at https://engagebellingham.org/bakerview-park-plan/surveys/vision-survey

10/24/2024

Learn ukulele with Bo Bestvina!

Register for Ukulele Jams today at: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/activity/search/detail/38967?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrTSu9aV43A&list=PLBPanXKuXJe_F5T-X3ksfMzXSM-6YTblE

Check out my beginner ukulele course! https://www.udemy.com/course/beginner-ukulele-lift-off/?referralCode=6F067C343FCCA4BE3442

11/06/2023

Check out a sweet video run down of how fun it is to do the Trails to Taps Relay.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7rxSLueTqE

, Whatcom Falls Park

Highlight reel from the 2023 Trails to Taps Relay in Bellingham, WA (October 15th, 2023). This 8-person fun run explores 30+ miles of trails, parks and roads...

12/01/2022

Register for the Fairhaven Frosty before registration closes at midnight!

The 2022 Fairhaven Frosty 10k and 5k is On! Please join us for a very fun and festive event located at the Fairhaven Park in Bellingham, WA, on December 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Runners can run or walk either the 5K (1 lap) or 10K (2 laps). We encourage holiday-themed costumes (there are several holidays i...

06/29/2022

Race or volunteer for the 54th Chuckanut Foot Race July 16.

Register at:
https://www.gbrc.net/races/chuckanut-foot-race/

Contact Larry Lober to volunteer: [email protected]

This will be the 54th running of this event which started in June 1968. This point to point 7 mile trail race starts at Marine Park in Fairhaven and finishes at Larrabee State Park, the oldest state park in Washington. After about 1/2 mile on paved streets, the course follows the legendary Inter Urb...

06/16/2022

It's not too late to register for Saturday's Lynden Tractor Trot!

https://www.gbrc.net/races/tractor-trot/

Pacific Multisports Greater Bellingham Running Club (GBRC)

The 2022, “Lynden Tractor Trot” will start and finish by City Park at Forge Fitness. Since this is Fathers’ Day weekend, we would love for this to be a family event. For those wanting to race while enjoying our beautiful town, there will be a recognition of winners with chip timing. Updated Co...

05/31/2022

Ski to Sea results are up and better than anytime I can remember. Kudos to Whatcom Events & Pacific Multisports.

I can't wait for pictures!

Results

03/29/2022

Ferndale is looking for feedback on a new skatepark. Log in before it's too late!

Time is running out - the designers at New Line Skateparks want to hear from all riders - skateboard, roller skate, bmx & scooter! Tell ‘em what sick features you want at Metalworks Park!

Take the survey tinyurl.com/MetalworksSurvey2 But, hustle b/c the link expires soon. (3/31/22)

More info below and at https://www.cityofferndale.org/metalworks-skate-park/

03/23/2022

This is a fun one. Early registration closes Thursday. Day of race opens at 7:45 a.m.!

The Honeywagon Runs which started in 1982, got it's name from the manure wagons (Honeywagons) which spread cow manure on the fields along the roads the event currently runs on. The runs have taken place each year with the exception of 2020 when they were cancelled due to Covid-19, this will be the 3...