Family events in Whatcom County, WA

Children ages 2–6 can enjoy a 30-minute storytime featuring community helpers, such as firefighters and humane society workers, who share how they help make the community better. Ask branch staff which helpers will be featured.

Celebrate Downtown Bellingham trick or treating with a creative pause at Allied Arts. Teaching artist Susan Anderson leads a sensory play area and guided ghost crafts. Kids of all ages can enjoy candy and coloring pages. It is a welcoming place to make a quick project, gather a few art supplies, or simply warm up and dry off for a bit. Admission is free.

Vegan Trunk or Treat & Bake Sale brings a plant-based twist to festive fun at Evil Bikes in Bellingham. Costumes are encouraged. Enjoy vegan sweets, grab a bite from New Public Food Truck, and pick up drinks from The Landing. Enter the costume contests for a chance to win a $25 gift card, with categories for Best Solo, Best Duo or Group, and Best Decorated Trunk. The vegan bake sale supports Elf Sanctuary, with all proceeds benefiting the Ferndale animal rescue. Guests in costume receive one complimentary raffle ticket, and additional tickets are available for $5. Raffle proceeds help fund future Veg Fest events.

Celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating throughout Pioneer Village, where local businesses hand out candy, including from the porches of historic log cabins. The event also features games and prizes, with favorites such as Cake Walk, Ring Toss, guessing games, and Corn Hole. Pets are not permitted inside Pioneer Park, but service animals are welcome.

Turn extra Halloween treats into a good cause at this community candy buyback. Stop by during office hours to sell your candy, and every piece collected will be donated to the Bellingham Food Bank. Drop-offs are accepted over multiple days, and everyone in the community is welcome to participate.

Designed for children from birth to age 3 with an adult partner, Little Storytime features simple stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement. Additional sessions are available on Mondays and Tuesdays.