Events for Aug 20, 2025 - May 21, 2025

City Holiday – Veterans Day

​Most City of Bellingham services are closed for City holidays. For a complete list of holidays, closures and information about emergency and after-hours services, please visit our Holidays and Closures page.

*Canceled* 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: 940 8891 9905  / Password: 9) via https://cob.zoom.us/j/94088919905. Registration is not required to attend this meeting. ... Read more

Event Series Transportation Commission Meeting

Transportation Commission Meeting

Pacific Street Operations Center - Room 114 2221 Pacific Street, Bellingham, WA, United States

The Transportation Commission is expected to help shape the future of Bellingham by taking a long-range, strategic look at transportation issues and providing recommendations on policy choices and investment priorities.​  Transportation Commission meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesdays of the month at 6 p.m. in a hybrid format. Meetings take place in person ... Read more

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting

City Hall 210 Lottie St, Bellingham, Washington, United States

Location: In Person at City Hall - Mayor's Board Room or Remote Meeting Option Below Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, or Android device: Your Personal Meeting Link: https://cob.zoom.us/j/82609079670?pwd=EUEzLBb8LWCn3Ogpt2F7QDPkROEOEi.1 Meeting ID: 826 0907 9670 Password: 616075 Or join by phone:     Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): +1 ... Read more

Event Series Civil Service Commission Meeting

Civil Service Commission Meeting

City Council Chambers 210 Lottie St, Bellingham, Washington, United States

Civil Service Commission meetings are held in Council Chambers at City Hall. Those unable to attend in person may register to attend remotely at the Webinar Registration Page.The agenda for the current meeting and previous meetings are available on the Meeting Materials page.The Civil Service Commission provides for the classification of over 500 civil service employees ... Read more

Bellingham Plan Open House at WWU

Western Washington University Viking Union Multipurpose Room High Street, Bellingham, Washington, United States

We Want to Hear from You Bellingham is growing and we need to plan intentionally for more housing, jobs, and services. We spent the past year getting input from the community on how we should grow. Then we developed a growth strategy based on what we heard, and changes required by state laws. Now, we’re ... Read more

Free

Bellingham Plan Open House

Options High School 2015 Franklin St, Bellingham, Washington, United States

We Want to Hear from You Bellingham is growing and we need to plan intentionally for more housing, jobs, and services. We spent the past year getting input from the community on how we should grow. Then we developed a growth strategy based on what we heard, and changes required by state laws. Now, we’re ... Read more

Free

Community Development Advisory Board (CDAB) Meeting

The Community Development Advisory Board (CDAB) mainly advises the Mayor and City Council on a variety of policies, plans and projects. Participation Options  Meetings can be attended either in-person at City Hall (210 Lottie Street), or virtually via Zoom Webinar (Meeting ID: 986 9045 9994 / Password: 21) No registration is required to attend this meeting via https://cob.zoom.us/j/98690459994. ... Read more

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Lake Padden/Galbraith Mtn. Trailhead – Fall 2024

Lake Padden/Galbraith Trailhead South Samish Way, Bellingham, Washington, United States

Help plant native trees and shrubs near Bellingham’s favorite new trailhead and recreation hub. We hope to be joined by friends from the Whatcom Mountain Biking Coalition! 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 and wear ... Read more

Free
Event Series City Council Meetings

City Council Meetings

City Council Chambers Lottie Street, Bellingham, Washington, United States

Evening meetings of the full Council start at 7:00 PM unless otherwise announced; Daytime Committee meeting schedule is released the Wednesday before the meeting date. More information, including opportunities for viewing meetings and public participation, can be found at meetings.cob.org five days prior to the meeting.​