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.

Badminton Drop In:

Dates/Times: Wednesdays, April 10: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
April 24: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
May 1: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
May 15: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
May 22: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Bloedel Donovan Community Building
Age: 6 years and older (under 18 with an adult)
Cost: Free,
No registration is required.

Silent Disco

Dates/Times: Saturdays:
April 20: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
May 18: 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
June 15: 8:00 – 9:30 p.m.
July 20: 8:00 – 9:30 p.m.
August 17: 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Boulevard Park, Stage Area
Age: All
Cost: $10 per date

Contra Dancing for Everybody Workshops

Dates: Saturdays:
April 13: Dance to the Music
April 27: Fun and easy Contra Dances
May 11: Learn basic social waltzes and waltz variations
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Fairhaven Library Auditorium, enter through rear door
Age: 6 years and older
Cost: Workshop is free, suggested donation of $12-$15 ($8 students) if dancers stay for the regular dance following the wokshop.
No pre-registration required.

Model Sailboat Workshop

Dates: Saturdays May 4 & 18
Time: 1:00 – 3:00p.m.
Location: Lake Padden West Entrance
Age: 9 Years and older, accompanied by an adult
Cost: $12 per person, $25 per family (up to four)

Volunteer Park Conservatory and Seattle Arboretum

Date: Saturday, April 20
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Depart/Return Civic Stadium
Age: 16 years and older (under 18 with an adult)
Cost: $70

Gentle Yoga Workshops

Date: Thursdays:
April 25: Grounding & Stress Relief
May 30: Strength & Stability
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Bloedel Donovan Community Building
Age: All Ages (recommended for 7+)
Cost: $15 per date

Intro to Scottish Country Dancing Workshops

Dates: Wednesdays:
April 3: Moving to the Music
May 1: The Shape of the Set
June 5: Figuring out the Figures
Time: 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Fairhaven Library Auditorium, enter through rear door
Age: 12 years and older
Cost: Workshop is free.
No pre-registration required.

Earth Day Community Work Party

Date: Saturday, April 20
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Squalicum Creek (2500 Block of Squalicum Parkway)
Age: All
Cost: Free
Ages: All
Cost: Free, registration is required.

Pilchuck Glass School and Glass Quest Studio

Date: Wednesday, May 1
Time: 8:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Depart/Return Civic Stadium
Age: 16 years and older (under 18 with an adult)
Cost: $90

Open Roller Skate

Dates: Fridays: April 12 and May 10
Location: Depot Market Square
Age: All
Cost: Free
No Registration Required

Wine, Women & Song

Date: Friday, May 24
Time: 3:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Depart/Return Civic Stadium
Age: 18 years and older
Cost: $65

Puzzle Hustle

Date: Friday, May 17
Time: 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Bloedel Donovan Community Building
Age: All
Cost: $20 per team (maximum 4 people, only one member registers for the team)

Clue – A New Comedy at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre

Date: Thursday, July 18
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Depart/Return Civic Stadium
Age: 14 years and older (under 18 with an adult)
Cost: $85

Nifty Thrifty Thursday

Date: Thursday, April 25
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Depart/Return Civic Stadium
Age: 16 years and older (under 18 with an adult)
Cost: $50

Bellingham Kids’ Fishing Derby

Date: Saturday, May 11
Time: 8am a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Whatcom Falls Park – Derby Pond
Age: 5-14
Cost: Free, no registration required.

Summer Solstice Yoga & Sound Bath with Ruby

Date: Thursday, June 20
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Fairhaven Park Labyrinth
Age: All ages (recommended for 7+)
Cost: $25

Sound Therapy

Dates: Fridays:
April 12 with Kristi
May 24 with Kristi
June 7 with Ruby
July 5 with Everitt
August 30 with Everitt
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Bloedel Donovan Community Building (enter through the NE back door)
Age: All ages (recommended for 7+)
Cost: $10 per date

Therapeutic Movement & Meditation

Day/Dates: Tuesdays, April 16 or 30
Times: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Bloedel Donovan Community Building
Age: 18 years and older
Cost: $20 per date

Travelogue

Dates: Thursdays:
April 18: “Icelandic Dreams” by John D’Onofrio
May 16: “Searching for C-Clamps in Kigali” by Alex Brede & Megan McGinty
Time: 7- 9 p.m.
Location: Whatcom Museum – Old City Hall
Age: All Ages
Cost: Free ($5 suggested donation

Deception Pass Boat Tour and Lovely LaConner

Date: Tuesday, July 2
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Depart/Return Civic Stadium
Age: 8 years and older (under 18 with an adult)
Cost: $75

Seattle Mariners vs. Minnesota Twins

Date: Saturday, June 29
Time: 3:00 – 11:30 p.m.
Location: Depart/Return Civic Stadium
Age: 8 years and older (under 18 with an adult)
Cost: $80

60th Annual Coupeville Arts & Crafts Show and Fort Casey

Date: Saturday, August 10
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Depart/Return Civic Stadium
Age: 8 years and older (under 18 with an adult)
Cost: $50

Emerald Downs

Date: Sunday, August 25
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Depart/Return Civic Stadium
Age: 14 years and older (under 18 with an adult)
Cost: $85

Kids Fest

Day/Dates: Friday, July 5
Times: 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Fairhaven Village Green
Age: All Ages
Cost: Free, no registration is required

Walking Meditation & Sound Bath

Date: Thursday, July 18 or Monday, August 5
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Fairhaven Park Labyrinth
Age: All ages (recommended for 7+)
Cost: $20 per date

Sunset Breath & Sound Bath

Dates: Fridays, June 28, July 26, August 16
Time: 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.
Location: Woodstock Farm – lower lawn
Age: All ages (recommended for 11+)
Cost: $28 per date

Mother’s Day at Big Rock Garden Park

Day/Dates: Sunday, May 12
Times: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Big Rock Garden Park
Age: All Ages
Cost: Free, no registration is required

Shakespeare in the Park: Twelfth Night by BAAY

Day/Dates: Saturday & Sunday, June 15 & 16
Times: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Maritime Heritage Park Amphitheathre (BAAY Theatre in case of rain)
Age: All Ages
Cost: Free, no registration is required

Belly Dance Showcase

Day/Dates: Friday, July 5
Times: 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Fairhaven Village Green
Age: All Ages
Cost: Free, no registration is required

Swing Connection

Day/Dates: Sunday, May 12
Times: 12:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Fairhaven Village Green
Age: All Ages
Cost: Free, no registration is required

Big Band Bonanza

Day/Dates: Sunday, August 25
Times: 12:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Fairhaven Village Green
Age: All Ages
Cost: Free, no registration is required

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)