Join Kevin through a personal tour of Creative Currents, giving a deep dive interactive experience of the exhibit followed by an opportunity to add your creativity to our growing Community Net Project.

Join artist Jason LaClair for a hands-on workshop exploring Coast Salish art and design.

Participants will learn about the distinctive elements of Coast Salish art, including how to recognize and distinguish Coast Salish design from Northern Formline traditions. Jason will share insight into the forms, visual language, and artistic traditions that characterize Coast Salish artwork.

Following the educational portion of the workshop, participants will put what they’ve learned into practice by creating their own Coast Salish-inspired design with Jason’s instruction and guidance.

Get ready to learn the basics for soldering sterling silver and walk away with your own handmade Ocean Plastic Ring. ARTivism is the blending of art and activism to drive social or political change. An "artivist” uses creativity to bypass traditional barriers, provoke empathy, and raise awareness for important issues that impact our world. In this 2 hour workshop tap into your inner ARTivist and upcycle ocean plastics into vibrant jewelry.

Come spend a fun two hours learning about the Surrealist drawing game “exquisite corpse” and make your own drawings without using your thinking mind! Put them together with other drawings and see what happens.

Come learn the art of pyrography—also known as wood burning! In this beginner-friendly class, students will learn how to safely use a wood-burning tool, how different techniques and temperatures interact with wood, and how to create lines, shading, texture, and other artistic effects.

Join us for a Paint & Sip event 5-7pm at the Working Waterfront Coalition of Whatcom County office at Squalicum Harbor. This unique night out combines art, local flavor, and Northwest vibes, with step-by-step guidance for a whimsical shrimp swirled in flowing Art Nouveau linework. It's equal parts elegant and playful.

Join us for the second annual Squalicum Harbor Block Party, hosted by LFS Marine & Outdoor and joined by some incredible Squalicum Harbor businesses!

On Wednesday, July 22nd, from 11 am - 3 pm, join LFS, Barlean's Fishery and Seaview Boatyard for free hot dogs and refreshments, music, prizes, and more!

SeaFeast and the Whatcom Working Waterfront Coalition will be supporting the event and helping make this all happen!

Join Bellingham SeaFeast and Puget Sound Anglers at LFS Marine & Outdoor for a free, hands-on salmon trolling rigging demonstration where experienced anglers will walk you through how to set up your gear. Whether you're a first-timer or just looking to up your game, this is a great chance to ask questions, learn some tricks and bring any old tangled fishing line for recycling to make sure it gets a new life and avoids the landfill.

Got old nets and line taking up space? Drop them off at our Net Recycling Drop-Off between 11am-4pm on Wednesday, June 24 at the end of web locker #2 in Squalicum Harbor. Old fishing gear gets transformed into knife handles, industrial plastics, and more—and you skip the dump fees and hauling headaches in the process. It's a win for your dock space and a win for the working waterfront. All are welcome to stop by! In partnership with Samson Rope and Net Your Problem.

Funded in part by a public participation grant from the Washington Department of Ecology.

The sky above Birch Bay is about to get a whole lot more colorful. The Birch Bay Kids Kite Festival returns June 20 and 21 at Birch Bay State Park, and Bellingham SeaFeast is proud to be there as a community partner. It's a free, family-friendly weekend packed with kites soaring over the bay, crafts, educational activities, and food and craft vendors. Whether you're 5 or 55, there's something to love.

Join us for a beach cleanup. Location TBD. We’ll meet at 10am and spend the morning caring for our shoreline and protecting local marine life. This free, family-friendly event is a great way to enjoy the outdoors while giving back to our beautiful Salish Sea. All cleanup supplies are provided—just bring your enthusiasm and wear closed-toe shoes. Pre-registration is required.

Join us for a beach cleanup. Location TBD. We’ll meet at 10am and spend the morning caring for our shoreline and protecting local marine life. This free, family-friendly event is a great way to enjoy the outdoors while giving back to our beautiful Salish Sea. All cleanup supplies are provided—just bring your enthusiasm and wear closed-toe shoes. Pre-registration is required.

Join Bellingham SeaFeast on Saturday, May 16 from 1-4pm for an afternoon celebrating the best of Pacific Northwest shellfish at the Seafood Shell-ebration—a seafood tasting experience featuring local oysters, mussels, clams, and more at B-Town Kitchen & Raw Bar.

The ocean has secrets that glow in the dark, and A Life Illuminated is your ticket to seeing them. Join Bellingham SeaFeast and the Cascadia International Women's Film Festival for this stunning documentary about pioneering marine biologist Dr. Edie Widder.

A film exploring the fight to save Southern Resident Killer Whales and Chinook salmon in the Salish Sea, weaving together community stories from along the Canadian/US border that highlight habitat restoration, Indigenous fishing traditions, and marine guardianship. Join Bellingham SeaFeast and the Cascadia International Women's Film Festival for the third film in a trilogy about this shared ecosystem.

Blue Tech by the Bay brings high school students face-to-face with maritime industry professionals for a hands-on career exploration event at Bellingham's Fishermen's Pavilion on April 28. If you've ever wondered whether a career on the water is for you, this is your chance to find out.

We're heading to the LFS Marine & Outdoor Spring Fishing Seminars on April 25, and you should too! Bellingham SeaFeast will be on-site supporting ocean conservation efforts with a monofilament fishing line recycling station. Properly disposing of fishing line helps prevent microplastics and protects marine life—stop by to learn more and drop off used line.

Bellingham Dockside Market serves as the hub for local fishermen in and out of Squalicum Harbor to sell their catch and harvest directly to you! Follow signs into Squalicum Harbor to buy seafood directly from the hardworking fishermen who catch it.

Bellingham Dockside Market serves as the hub for local fishermen in and out of Squalicum Harbor to sell their catch and harvest directly to you! Follow signs into Squalicum Harbor to buy seafood directly from the hardworking fishermen who catch it.

Celebrate Valentine's Day (or Galentine's Day!) with an evening dedicated to the finest flavors of the Pacific Northwest. Join us at Next Chapter Café inside Village Books Fairhaven on Saturday, February 14th from 5:30-7:30pm for an intimate soiree of food and books.

Meet cookbook author Cynthia Nims and prepare your taste buds for a shellfish extravaganza! Learn approachable recipes and techniques from her Essential Shellfish Collection—perfect for seasoned seafood lovers and the shellfish-curious alike.

Join us at Beach Cat Brewin: South Paw for Fish Tales & Ales, a story hour featuring commercial fishermen from our region as they tell tales, sing songs, and even share poetry created by them, that gives an inside look into one of the most demanding lifestyles on the water. These funny, thrilling, sometimes poignant and intimate stories are sure to delight for all ages! This event is free.

Join us for a FREE, family-friendly celebration as Northline Seafoods and Bellingham SeaFeast welcomes Puget Sound pink salmon, Northline Seafoods' vessel, the Hannah, and salmon processing back to Fairhaven's docks! This exciting community event celebrates Fairhaven's fishing and processing culture—honoring our rich fishing heritage while showcasing the future of wild seafood. Come for a wild good time that brings together generations of tradition with cutting-edge innovation.

Raise a glass for a good cause! Join us at Zeeks Pizza, 5-9pm, for Pint Night, where a portion of every pint sold will be donated to support Bellingham SeaFeast and their community and festival programming. Enjoy live music from Monk Slippers while savoring great beer, good vibes, and community spirit.

Bellingham SeaFeast is excited to be part of the very first Squalicum Harbor Block Party on Wednesday, July 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., hosted by our friends at LFS Marine & Outdoor and featuring many amazing Squalicum Harbor businesses!

Enjoy free hot dogs and refreshments, music, games, and the launch of LFS’s huge summer sale—plus, grab a passport stamp book and explore the harbor for your chance to win some great prizes.

Ready to turn up the heat with local seafood? Join us for a sizzling good time at our July KISS (Keep It Simple Seafood) Cooking Demo on Saturday, July 19 at 12pm. This month, we’re thrilled to welcome back Harley & Jill Ethelbah of Jean C Family Fisheries—bringing bold flavor and deep tradition to Gate 5 during Bellingham Dockside Market.

Harley & Jill will be preparing what they call “the best fish you never tried”—their signature “Burn the Hell Out of It” black cod, served sizzling with sautéed veggies and rice. More than just a recipe, it’s a celebration of local culinary roots, seafood sustainability, and seriously delicious eating.

Join us at Allied Arts on Sunday, July 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. for a hands-on Knot Tying Demo as part of Bellingham Pride weekend. Stop by to learn how to tie a variety of practical knots commonly used in maritime activities, from securing lines on a boat to creating strong, reliable loops. This interactive demo is great for all ages and skill levels, whether you're a seasoned sailor or just curious about the craft. Celebrate Pride with a nod to our working waterfront and pick up a new skill along the way.

Join us for a beach cleanup at Cherry Point Beach in Ferndale (4601 Gulf Road) on Sunday, July 6! We’ll meet at 11am and spend the morning caring for our shoreline and protecting local marine life. This free, family-friendly event is a great way to enjoy the outdoors while giving back to our beautiful Salish Sea. All cleanup supplies are provided—just bring your enthusiasm and wear closed-toe shoes. Pre-registration is required.