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.

The Museum of Flight

Date: Wednesday, September 9
Time: 9 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Depart/return Civic Stadium, park near the west ticket booth
Age: 12 years & older (under 18 accompanied by adult)
Cost: $80

A Chorus Line at the 5th Avenue Theatre

Date: Thursday, September 17
Time: 3:30 – 11 p.m.
Location: Depart/return Civic Stadium, park near the west ticket booth
Age: 12 years & older (under 18 accompanied by adult)
Cost: $125

Open Roller Skate

Dates: Fridays, September 4, October 2, November 6, December 4
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Depot Market Square
Age: All
Cost: FREE

Scottish Country Dancing

Dates: Wednesdays
Session 1: September 9 – October 14
Session 2: October 21 – December 9 (no class on 11/11 or 11/25)
Time: 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Fairhaven Library Auditorium (enter through back door)
Age: 12 years & older (under 18 accompanied by adult)
Cost: $60 each session (6 weeks)

Fall Equinox & Sound

Date: Sunday, September 20
Time: 5 – 6 p.m.; check in at 4:40 p.m.
Location: Woodstock Farm
Age: All (recommended 13 years and older)
Cost: $28

Family Ornament Making

Date: Saturday, December 5
Time: 2 – 4 p.m.
Location: Bloedel Donovan Park Community Building
Age: All (under 18 with an adult)
Cost: $30 per family (max 5 members per registration)

PJs and Pastries

Date: Saturday, October 17
Time: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Depart/return Civic Stadium, park near the west ticket booth
Age: 14 years & older (under 18 with an adult)
Cost: $65

Ragtime at Everett Village Theatre

Date: Thursday, October 29
Time: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Depart/return Civic Stadium, park near the west ticket booth
Age: 18 years and older
Cost: $90

Sundays in Sound

Dates: Sundays, October 11 or November 8
Time: 5 – 6 p.m., check in at 4:40 p.m.
Location: Cordata Park Pavilion
Age: All Ages (recommended 13 years and older)
Cost: $28 per date

Whatcom County Dahlia Society Show

Date/Time: Saturday, September 12 – 12 – 5 p.m.; Sunday, September 13 – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Bloedel Donovan Park Community Building
Age: All
Cost: Free – no registration required

Vancouver Art Gallery

Date: Thursday, November 12
Time: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Location: Depart/return Civic Stadium, park near the west ticket booth
Age: 18 years & older
Cost: $85

Battle of the Builders

Date: Friday, November 20
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Cordata Park Pavilion
Age: All
Cost: $30 per team of 2

Qigong and Meditation

Dates: Tuesdays, September 15 – October 27
Times: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Bloedel Donovan Park Pavilion
Age: 16 years and older (under 18 with an adult)
Cost: $105 (7 weeks)

Boo at Bloedel & Sensory Friendly Boo

Date: Saturday, October 17
Time: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. (Sensory Friently 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.)
Location: Bloedel Donovan Park Community building
Age: 2nd grade and younger with an adult; Sensory Friendly hour – ages 16 and younger with an adult
Cost: Free

Fall Inwards Sound Journey Series

Dates: Sunday, October 18, November 15, December 6
Time: 4:30 – 6 p.m.,
Location: Fairhaven Library Auditorium, enter through back door
Age: Recommended 7 years and older
Cost: $35 per session, $85 for the full series

Nifty Thrifty Store Tour

Date: Wednesday, November 18
Time: 9:30 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: $60

Dahlia Digging and Storage

Dates: Thursday, October 15
Time: 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Bloedel Donovan Park Pavilion
Age: All ages
Cost: $10

Granville Island and VanDusen Festival of Lights

Date: Tuesday, December 1
Time: 12 – 8 p.m.
Location: Depart/return Civic Stadium, park near the west ticket booth
Age: 12 years & older (under 18 with an adult
Cost: $80

Puzzle Hustle

Dates: Friday, September 25 or December 4
Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Bloedel Donovan Park Community Building
Age: All
Cost: $30 per team

Puzzle Hustle: No Peeking

Date: Sunday, November 22
Time: 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Location: Bloedel Donovan Park Community Building
Age: All
Cost: $30 per team

Sound Therapy

Dates: Fridays:
Session 1: September 18 with Kristi
Session 2: October 2 with Ruby
Session 3: November 13 with Everitt
Session 4: December 11 with Kristi
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m., check in at 5:15 p.m.
Location: Bloedel Donovan Park Community Building
Age: All (recommended 7 years and older)
Cost: $15/session

Burnaby Village and Martini Town

Date: Wednesday, December 16
Time: 12:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Depart/return Civic Stadium, park near the west ticket booth
Age: 12 years & older (under 18 accompanied by adult)
Cost: $75

3rd Annual Gabriel’s Art Kids’ Spooktacular

Date: Thursday – Saturday, October 22 – 24
Location: Woodstock Farm
Age: All ages
Cost: visit gabrielsartkids.com – Registraton is required

Merry-time Heritage Park Tree Lighting

Date/time: Saturday, December 5, 5 – 7 p.m.
Location: Maritime Heritage Park
Age: All
Cost: Free

Children’s Holiday Market

Date/Time: Saturday, December 12, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Bloedel Donovan Park Community Building
Age: All
Cost: Free to shop!

Tai Chi Flow

Days/Dates: Thursdays: Session 1: September 10 – October 15
Session 2: October 29-December 10 (no class 11/26)
Sundays:
Session 1: September 13 – October 18
Session 2: November 1 – December 6
Time: 9 – 10:15 a.m.
Location: Cordata Park Pavilion
Age: 12 years & older (under 18 with an adult)
Cost: $90 per session (6 weeks)

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