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.

62nd Annual Coupeville Arts & Crafts Show and Fort Casey

Date: Saturday, August 8
Time: 9 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Depart/return Civic Stadium, park near the west ticket booth
Age: 8 years & older (under 18 accompanied by adult)
Cost: $60

Bard on the Beach

Date: Saturday, July 11
Time: 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Depart/return Civic Stadium, park near the west ticket booth
Age: 12 years & older (under 18 accompanied by adult)
Cost: $90

Bellingham Kids’ Fishing Derby

Date: Saturday, May 9
Time: Yeager’s led instruction begins at 8 a.m.; Fishing – Ages 5-9 from 9 – 10 a.m.; Ages 10-14 from 11a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Whatcom Falls Park – Derby Pond
Age: Two age groups: 5-9 years & 10-14 Years
Cost: Free – no registration required

Big Band Bonanza

Date: Sunday, August 23
Time: 12 – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Fairhaven Village Green
Age: All
Cost: Free – no registration required

Breath & Gong Bath

Date: Friday, April 24
Time: 5:30 – 6:30; check in at 5:15 p.m.
Location: Cordata Park Pavilion
Age: All (recommended 13 years and older)
Cost: $28

Cacao, Yoga & Sound Journey

Dates: Sunday, June 7
Time: 1 – 5 p.m.
Location: Fairhaven Library Auditorium,
Age: All (recommended 7 years and older)
Cost: $70

Do the Zoo and a Slice of Pie Too!

Date: Tuesday, June 16
Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Depart/return Civic Stadium, park near the west ticket booth
Age: 12 years & older (under 18 with an adult)
Cost: $90

Exquisite Creatures – The Artwork of Christopher Marley

Date: Tuesday, May 26
Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Depart/return Civic Stadium, park near the west ticket booth
Age: 14 years & older (under 18 with an adult)
Cost: $85

Full Super Moon Sound Bath

Dates: Sunday, May 31
Time: 5 – 6 p.m., check in at 4:45 p.m.
Location: Woodstock Farm Barn
Age: All Ages (recommended 13 years and older)
Cost: $28

Georgetown Steam Plant and Olympic Sculpture Park

Date: Saturday, April 11
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Depart/return Civic Stadium, park near the west ticket booth
Age: 10 years & older (under 18 with an adult)
Cost: $60

Jesus Christ Superstar at the 5th Avenue Theatre

Date: Wednesday, May 13
Time: 3:30 – 11 p.m.
Location: Depart/return Civic Stadium, park near the west ticket booth
Age: 16 years & older (under 18 with an adult)
Cost: $90

Let’s make Mozzarella and String Cheese!

Days/Dates: Thursday, June 4 or 11
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Cordata Park Pavilion
Age: All
Cost: $45 per date

MELT

Dates: Thursdays, July 9-August 6
Times: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Fairhaven Park Pavilion
Age: 16 years and older
Cost: $75 (5 weeks)

Mother’s Day at Big Rock Garden

Date: Sunday, May 10
Time: 1 – 4 p.m.
Location: Big Rock Garden Park (2900 Sylvan Street), street parking available
Age: All
Cost: Free

New Moon Sound Bath

Dates: Friday, April 17
Time: 6 – 7 p.m., check in at 5:45 p.m.
Location: Cordata Park Pavilion
Age: All Ages (recommended 13 years and older)
Cost: $28

North Cascades & Diablo Lake Adventure

Date: Thursday, August 20
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Depart/return Civic Stadium, park near the west ticket booth
Age: 12 years & older (under 18 accompanied by adult)
Cost: $80

Nurturing your Inner Garden

Dates: Sunday, April 19
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Fairhaven Library Auditorium,
Age: 7 years and older
Cost: $36/session

Open Roller Skate

Dates: Fridays, April 17 and May 15
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Depot Market Square
Age: All (under 18 accompanied by adult)
Cost: FREE

Planting & Care for Dahlias

Date: Wednesday, April 8
Time: 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Bloedel Donovan Park Pavilion
Age: 10 years and older
Cost: $10

Procession of the Species Craft Day

Dates: Sunday, April 12 and 26
Time: 1 – 4 p.m.
Location: Maritime Heritage Park Pavilion
Age: All
Cost: Free (no registration required)

Procession of the Species Parade

Date: Saturday, May 2
Times: 2 – 5 p.m.
Location: Parade begins in Lee Memorial Park and ends at Maritime Heritage Park
Age: All
Cost: Free, no registration required

Puzzle Hustle

Date: Friday, May 29
Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Bloedel Donovan Park Community Building
Age: All
Cost: $30 per team

Puzzle Hustle: No Peeking

Date: Friday, May 1
Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Bloedel Donovan Park Community Building
Age: All
Cost: $30 per team

Qigong and Meditation

Dates: Tuesday, July 7 – August 4
Times: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Fairhaven Park Pavilion
Age: 16 years and older
Cost: $75 (5 weeks)

Scottish Country Dancing

Dates: Wednesdays, April 8 – May 27 (no class April 29)
Time: 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Fairhaven Library Auditorium (enter through back door)
Age: 12 years & older (under 18 accompanied by adult)
Cost: $70 (7 weeks)

Shakespeare in the Park: Much Ado about Nothing by BAAY

Date: Saturday, July 11
Location: Boulevard Park Stage (rain backup is the BAAY theatre)
Age: All
Cost: Cost: Free (no registration required)

Sorticulture and the Everett Waterfront

Date: Friday, June 5
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Depart/return Civic Stadium, park near the west ticket booth
Age: 12 years & older (under 18 accompanied by adult)
Cost: $50

Sound Therapy

Dates: Fridays:
Session 1: April 10 with Ruby
Session 2: May 15 with Everitt
Session 3: June 5 with Kristi
Session 4: August 28 with Everitt
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

Sunset & Sound at Woodstock Farm

Dates/Times: Fridays, June 27 from 7 – 8 p.m.; July 31 from 6:45 – 7:45 p.m.; August 14 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Arrive 15 minutes early for check in
Location: Woodstock Farm
Age: All (recommended 11 years and older)
Cost: $30 per session

Swing Connection and Bellingham Youth Jazz Band on Village Green

Date: Sunday, August 2
Time: 12 – 3 p.m.
Location: Fairhaven Village Green
Age: All ages
Cost: Free – no registration required

Tai Chi Flow

Dates/Times/Location:
Thursdays, Session 1 runs April 9 – May 14; Session 2 runes May 21 – June 25; Session 3 runs July 9 – August 13
Location: Fairhaven Park Pavilion
Age: 12 years & older (under 18 accompanied by adult)
Cost: $90/session (6 weeks)

The Peak of Vancouver

Date: Saturday, July 18
Time: 9 a.m. -5 p.m.
Location: Depart/return Civic Stadium, park near the west ticket booth
Age: 12 years & older (under 18 with an adult)
Cost: $90

Ukulele Jams

Dates: Wednesdays:
Session 1: July 1-22
Session 2:July 29-August 26 (no class August 12)
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Fairhaven Park Pavilion
Age: 10 and older (under 18 with an adult)
Cost: $120 per session

Volunteer Park Conservatory and Washington Park Arboretum

Date: Wednesday, April 22
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 with an adult)
Cost: $70

Walking Meditation & Sound Bath

Dates/Times: Session 1: Solstice Saturday – June 20 from 4 – 5:30 p.m.
Session 2: New Moon Tuesday – July 4 from 6 – 7:30; check in 15 minutes early
Location: Fairhaven Park Labyrinth
Age: All (recommended 7 years and older)
Cost: $30/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