Family and Community Programs

Come join us to create life-long memories with your friends, family, and neighbors. Bellingham Parks and Recreation offers a wide variety of community and family programs to get a little adventure, be creative, learn and keep playing!

Pre-Registration is required unless otherwise noted.

40th Annual Langley Murder Mystery Weekend

Date: Saturday, February 22
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Depart/return Civic Stadium, park near the west ticket booth
Age: 10 years & older (under 18 accompanied by adult)
Cost: $65

Bird Watching in Lower BC

Date: Thursday, March 6
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Depart/return Civic Stadium, park near the west ticket booth
Age: 14 years & older (under 18 accompanied by adult)
Cost: $60

Bollywood & Bhangra Workshops

Dates: Saturdays January 11, February 15, March 29
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Cordata Park Pavilion
Age: All (recommended 6+)
Cost: $20 each date

Celebrating Chinese New Year

Date: Wednesday, January 29
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Depart/return Civic Stadium; park near the west ticket booth
Age: 12 years & older (under 18 accompanied by adult)
Cost: $70

Face-Off

Date: Friday, March 14
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Bloedel Donovan Community Building
Age: All Ages
Cost: $25 per team of two

Fort Fight Friday

Date: Friday, February 28
Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Bloedel Donovan Community Building
Age: All Ages
Cost: $25 per team of 2-4 people

Lake Padden Polar Dip & Resolution Run/Walk

Date: Wednesday, January 1
Time: Walk/Run: 11:00 a.m; Dip: 12:00 p.m. sharp!
Location: Lake Padden West Entrance, meet in front of the bath house
Age: All
Cost: Free – no registration required

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Community Work Party

Date: Saturday, January 18
Time: 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Squalicum Creek Park
Age: All
Cost: Free – registration is required

Museum of Vancouver, Granville Island and Gelato

Date: Wednesday, March 19
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Depart/return Civic Stadium; park near the west ticket booth
Age: 16 years & older (under 18 accompanied by adult)
Cost: $70

Northwest Flower & Garden Festival

Date: Wednesday, February 19
Location: Depart/return Civic Stadium; park near the west ticket booth
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Age: 12 years & older (under 18 accompanied by adult)
Cost: $70

Open Roller Skate

Dates: Fridays, January 10, February 7, March 7, April 4
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Depot Market Square
Age: All
Cost: Free, no registration required

PNW Snowshoe Adventure

Date: Saturday, January 11
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Depart/return Civic Stadium; park near the west ticket booth
Age: 1 years and older (under 18 with an adult)
Cost: $65

Puzzle Hustle

Date: Friday, January 31
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Bloedel Donovan Community Building
Age: All
Cost: $25 /team of 1-4 (one person registers the team)

Rec-tivities: Family Activity Kits

Dates: Fridays:
February 7, March 7, April 4
Pick up: Pick up at City Hall, 210 Lottie Street, 2nd Floor Parks & Recreation Suite; 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Age: All ages
Cost: $20 per kit

Relaxing Restoration

Dates: Mondays, January 6, February 3, March 2 and April 14
Times: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Cordata Park Pavilion
Age: All ages
Cost: $15 each session

Scottish Country Dancing Classes

Dates: Session 1: Wednesdays:
January 8 – February 12; Session 2: February 19 – march 26
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Fairhaven Library Auditorium (back door entrance)
Age: 12 years and older
Cost: $60 per session

Ski Dattle

Date: Saturday, January 25; Saturday, February 8
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (transportation not included); 9:45 a.m. – 2:!5 p.m. (transportation included)
Location: Depart/return Civic Stadium; park near the west ticket booth
Age: 7 years and older (under 18 with an adult)
Cost: $20 per date (driving yourself); $40 per date (includes transportation)
Note: All Skiers must provide their own ski equipment. People driving on own must have their own Sno-Park pass.

Ski Tuning Workshop

Date: Wednesdays, Janury 15, February 19 or March 19
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Backcountry Essentials (1417 N. State Street)
Age: 16 years and older
Cost: $20 per date

Sound Therapy

Dates: Fridays:
January 17 with Everitt; February 21 with Kristi; March 21 with Ruby
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Bloedel Donovan Community Building
Age: All (recommended for ages 7+)
Cost: $10 each session

Travelogue

Dates: Thursdays:
September 19, October 17, November 21
Time: 7- 9 p.m.
Location: Whatcom Museum – Old City Hall
Age: All Ages
Cost: Free ($5 suggested donation

Ukulele Jams

Dates: Session 1: Wednesdays January 8-29 Session 2: Wednesdays March 5-26
Times: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Fairhaven Park Pavilion
Age: 10 years and older
Cost: $120 per session

Youth/Teen Programs

Organized, safe and positive experiences to explore, grow and discover their passions.

Golf

Come enjoy your game and the unique scenery on the award-winning Lake Padden Golf Course.

Aquatics

Engaging programs to build confident and safe swimmers and have fun creating a lifelong love for swimming.

Resources

Playbook
Program Registration
Parks Scholarships

Contacts

City of Bellingham
Parks and Recreation
Phone: (360) 778-7000
Email: parks@cob.org

Park and Recreation Contacts

Skidattle

Dates: Session 1: 1/28; Session 2: 2/4; Session 3: 3/4
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Salmon Ridge SnoPark Parking Lot
Ages: 9 and older (under 18 accompanied by adult)
Cost: $20 per session (does not include parking permit or equipment rental)