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18Events this week
1Free things to do
87New spots
95New stories

Checked Friday, September 4, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Bellingham

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 18 events, day by day →

Bellingham Dockside Market

Saturday 10am · Port of Bellingham Squalicum Harbor

Shoshana D. Kerewsky

Saturday 3pm · Village Books in Fairhaven

Sunset Silent Disco

Saturday 7pm · Zuanich Point Park

Trivia Night

Monday 7pm · Zeeks Pizza

Whatcom Young Professionals | Tuesday Morning Buzz

Tuesday 7:30am · ROAM Coffee + Beer

New in Bellingham

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Limitless Beauty

Beauty

Wake up ready: If your morning routine already feels like a CrossFit class, Limitless Beauty can simplify it with permanent makeup that actually looks like you, just more polished.

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El Sueñito Brewing Company

Nightlife

Bright, culture-rich pints: El Sueñito Brewing Company brings Mexican-inspired craft beer to Sunnyland with a taplist that’s equal parts crisp lagers and playful seasonals, poured in a space built on queer, Mexican-owned community vibes.

elsuenitobrewing.com

Trattoria at mercato

Restaurants

Weeknight pasta fix: Whether you crave pillowy gnocchi alla Sorrentina, legit lasagna Bolognese, or a crowd-pleasing chicken Parmigiana, Trattoria at Mercato keeps it simple with limited-batch, made-fresh plates in a casual room.

mercatobellingham.com

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Most read in Bellingham

The five stories Bellingham readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. New encampments reported after Bellingham clears largest camp - My Bellingham Now

    New homeless encampments have been reported in Bellingham following the clearing of the city's largest one, King Mountain.

    Full story at mybellinghamnow.com

  2. Washington State Patrol Issues Missing Indigenous Person Alert for Charlie in Bellingham

    Washington State Patrol has activated a Missing Indigenous Person Alert for a person named Charlie in Bellingham, WA.

    Full story at forth.news

  3. ISS Sightings Abound Over Washington, Oregon, Coastlines - and Wow, Are They Bright

    The International Space Station (ISS) has been spotted streaking over Washington and Oregon skies in recent nights, with at least 12 more sightings expected in the coming evenings.

    Full story at beachconnection.net

  4. Noisy Waters Mural Festival announces 2026 winners - My Bellingham Now

    The fourth annual Noisy Waters Mural Festival in Bellingham, WA, has announced its winners for 2026.

    Full story at mybellinghamnow.com

  5. This 3,500-mile ‘Highway’ Is North America’s Longest Ferry System—With Small Towns, Glaciers, and Scenic Ocean Views

    The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) is North America's longest ferry system, stretching 3,500 miles from Bellingham, Washington, through southeast Alaska and across the Gulf of Alaska.

    Full story at travelandleisure.com

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