• Earth Week 2026 Events

    Join the more than 1 billion people worldwide who celebrate Earth Day each year! Below is a list of family-friendly activities offered by the City of Bellingham in celebration of our planet. Earth Day is Tuesday, April 22.

  • Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Happy Valley Park – April 2026

    Happy Valley Park 2710 Donovan Ave, Bellingham, Washington, United States

    Connelly Creek, which runs through this neighborhood park and flows into Padden Creek, needs our help! We’ll remove harmful invasive vegetation and spread some mulch to improve riparian habitat. All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress for the weather ... Read more

  • Design Review Board (DRB) Meeting

    Design Review Board (DRB) Meeting

    The Design Review Board (DRB) advises the Planning and Community Development Director and Staff on proposed development projects. Participation Options  Meetings can be attended either in-person at City Hall (210 Lottie Street), or virtually via Zoom Webinar (Meeting ID: 933 8224 5585 / Password: 9). Meeting Materials Visit meetings.cob.org to view meeting agendas and supporting materials, which are ... Read more

  • Bellingham Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

    Bellingham Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
    Bellingham Public Library - Central 210 Central Ave, Bellingham, Washington, United States

    The Bellingham Public Library Board of Trustees typically holds regular public meetings on the third Tuesday of each month. Occasionally the meeting time, date and location varies or special meetings are scheduled. The meeting will be conducted in the Central Library Lecture Room.

  • Padden Creek Fish Passage Tour

    Join project experts at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 25 to learn about the City's recently completed Padden Creek Fish Passage Project. We will walk along the Interurban Trail and check out the two new fish-friendly culverts together, learning about project construction and the fish of Padden Creek that benefit from the project. Our project ... Read more

  • City Council Meetings

    City Council Meetings
    City Council Chambers 210 Lottie Street, Bellingham, WA, United States

    City Council Regular Meetings start at 7 p.m. unless otherwise announced. The schedules for daytime Committee meetings are posted at meetings.cob.org one week before the meeting date. You can find more information, including opportunities for viewing meetings and participating in meetings, at meetings.cob.org.​

  • Tourism Commission Meeting

    Tourism Commission Meeting

    The Bellingham Tourism Commission makes recommendations to the City for allocations to local organizations as part of the Tourism Promotion grant program. Participation Options The Commission typically meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month in the Mayor’s Boardroom, located on the 2nd floor of Bellingham City Hall. Please note elevator access to the second floor is available at City ... Read more

  • Water Resources Advisory Board (WRAB) Meeting

    Water Resources Advisory Board (WRAB) Meeting

    The purpose of the Water Resources Advisory Board (WRAB) is to help inform and guide the City’s planning and policy regarding the protection and management of water resources, including municipal water, sewer, surface and stormwater systems, controls, rates, and drinking water source protection. WRAB meetings are typically held on the 4th Tuesday of the month ... Read more

  • Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

    Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

    The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is responsible for identifying and actively encouraging the conservation of the City of Bellingham’s historic resources. Participation Options Meetings can be attended either in-person at City Hall (210 Lottie Street), or virtually via Zoom Webinar (Meeting ID: 896 4533 4198  / Password: 9) via https://cob.zoom.us/j/89645334198 Registration is not required to attend this meeting. ... Read more