Whatcom County
Events
May 10, 2008 - Backyard Habitat
& Native Flora Fair, Fairhaven Village Green, 10th Street
& Mill Avenue, Bellingham, Washington, 10 a.m. - 4
p.m. Includes a native plant sale, guided walks and free
backyard habitat yard tours.
May 11, 2008 - Big Rock Garden
Party, Big Rock Garden Park, Sylvan Street & Illinois Lane,
Bellingham, Washington, 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. Annual Mother's
Day event includes an opening for the park's sculpture
exhibition, with the artists, live music and light
refreshments. The approach to the park is steep and
parking is limited. It's best for this event to park at
Bloedel Donovan Park, 2214 Electric Avenue, and take a free
event shuttle. The first shuttle will leave the Bloedel
Donovan parking lot at 12:45 p.m.
May 17, 2008 - Pedal Fest
Adaptive Cycle Expo, Lottie Street in front of City Hall,
Bellingham, Washington, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., free. Open to
all ages, this event is a change to try out bicycles designed
for everyone, regardless of physical ability.
May 18, 2008 - Lake Padden Native
Plant Walk, Lake Padden Park, 4882 Samish Way, Bellingham,
Washington, 1 to 3 p.m. Meet at the west parking area near
the tennis courts.. Free walk open to all ages (children
must be accompanied by an adult). Dress for the weather
and wear walking shoes that may get wet.
May 20, 2008 - Whatcom
WEB (Women Expanding Boundaries) Open House, Fairhaven Park
Pavilion, 107 Chuckanut Drive, Bellingham, Washington, 7 to 8:30
p.m., $2 donation requested. Open to women age 18 and
older interested in outdoor recreation.
May 15-25, 2008 - Ski to Sea
Festival & Race, Bellingham and Whatcom County,
Washington. Annual festival includes parades, sailing
regatta, motorcycle show, art show, wooden boat show, carnival,
a junior race, and the world famous Ski to Sea Race on May 25, a
multi-leg relay that begins on the slopes of Mount Baker and
ends in Bellingham Bay. Includes skiing, bicycling,
running, canoeing and kayaking. The race is followed by a
festival in Bellingham's historic Fairhaven District. For
events and schedule, visit the Ski
to Sea web site.
May 28, 2007 - Whatcom Falls Park
Native Plant Walk, Whatcom Falls Park, 1401 Electric Avenue,
Bellingham, Washington, 6 p.m. to dusk. Meet at the
parking area south of the fish hatchery and near the stone
bridge. Free walk open to all ages (children must be
accompanied by an adult. Gentle walk along Whatcom
Creek. Dress for the weather and wear walking shoes that
may get wet.
June 28, 2008 - Lake Padden
Triathlon, Lake Padden Park, 4882 Samish Way, Bellingham,
Washington. Includes competitive and recreational
divisions for all ages. Register online
or at Bellingham Parks and Recreation, 3424 Meridian Street,
Bellingham. The competitive division race begins at 8:30
a.m., the recreational division begins at 1 p.m. Race
includes swimming, bicycling, and running.
July 26, 2008 - Padden
Dualthlon One-Third Less Race, Lake Padden Park (dog
off-leash area), 4882 Samish Way, Bellingham, Washington.
Running and road biking dualthlon, begins at 9:30 a.m.
Open to all ages, $15 pre-registration, $20 after July
16.
August 2, 2008 - 19th Annual Bellingham Kids'
Festival, Bloedel Donovan Park, 2214 Electric Avenue,
Bellingham, Washington, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., free. Family
event with free food, performers, face painting, clowns and more.
