Events in Whatcom County today

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.

Enjoy a free Qigong class led by certified instructor Sandy Brewer. Beginners are welcome.

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.

El Agave offers fresh Mexican food and a full bar, including margaritas, as the setting for a Date and Paint experience. The guided session invites guests to socialize, explore color, and create something beautiful together while discovering their creative potential. Tickets are $20 for participants under 18 and $35 for adults. Food and beverages are not included in the ticket price.

BALTHVS takes the stage with a signature mix of psychedelic funk, globe-spanning grooves, Middle Eastern colors, and Latin-flavored rhythms. Since forming in 2020, the Colombian band has surpassed 100 million streams, released five albums and twelve EPs, and completed more than fifteen international tours across 26 countries and 94 cities. Their resume includes festival sets at SXSW, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Outside Lands, Electric Forest, Lightning in a Bottle, Montreal Jazz Festival, SXSW Sydney, Hulaween, Jam Cruise, and Jazz Cafe Festival, along with appearances on KEXP, Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide Cafe, and the BBC. This performance showcases a seasoned global touring act with a broad festival pedigree.

Discover a Creative Corner market that spotlights local artisans. Browse their work, uncover unique finds, and support independent creators.

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.

Morning Buzz brings young professionals together for coffee, conversation, and connection. Each gathering offers time to network, share updates, and explore a thought-provoking question about professional and personal growth. Those interested in Whatcom Young Professionals may attend up to three times as a guest. Weekly gatherings take place at ROAM Coffee in Bellingham, Starbucks Coffee in Ferndale, and Makeworth Coffee in Bellingham.

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.

Put your trivia knowledge to the test at a weekly gathering hosted by crepe makers. Each week brings a different theme and plenty of prizes to win.