It’s Tuesday and we checked out Bellingham for you 👀

Here’s your roundup of all of the free and paid Bellingham options for the family. Great spots, nature and good food is what you’ll find!

Naiad Preschool is hosting a FREE lattes & open play community event on Sunday July 19th 1pm-3pm.

Hangout with hand crafted lattes and snacks while kids explore, create and play with classroom toys and materials. Just grab a coffee or stay and hang out with local families. Great community, happy kids and caffeinated parents!

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World-class mountain biking, live music and community enrichment collide in Bellingham, Washington. Ride hard, rock out and tune into a weekend of adrenaline, connection and culture—all fueled by the Pacific Northwest spirit. https://nwtuneup.com/

The Bellingham Bells are a summer collegiate, wood bat baseball team and a member of the West Coast League. During the months of June, July and August, the Bells compete in a 57-game season

Saturdays 10a-2p The 100+ stall market is a favorite among locals and tourists alike. The market brings many people to downtown Bellingham throughout the seasons. https://www.bellinghamfarmers.org/market

Open daily The Portal is Whatcom County's container village. Located in the heart of the downtown waterfront, the Portal is home to a vibrant group of local businesses and vendor pop up shops operating out of metal shipping containers. Kids can go on the pump track, play portal putt and find goods at all of the rotating popup shops and dining options. https://www.portofbellingham.com/1026/The-Portal-Container-Village

Thursdays and Fridays Free waterfront concerts where families can picnic while enjoying live music. https://cob.org/services/recreation/activities/concerts-in-the-park

🚨 Bonus: we post all of the free daily events this month, check them out!

Admission to the Whatcom Museum also includes access to the Family Interactive Gallery, a dedicated play space for young children. The vibrant, light-filled gallery features an art studio, toys, and activity centers that spark creativity. Thursdays at the Museum give kids a fun way to explore STEAM concepts. https://www.whatcommuseum.org/

Choose from History, Storytelling or Geology themed cruises. A new season of our Summer Sunset Cruises, setting sail at 6 PM each Tuesday, July 7 – August 25, 2026. Everyone’s favorite “Purveyor of Local History” is back. Kolby LaBree of the Good Time Girls returns with even more Bellingham lore and local history to complement the bay’s breathtaking views. https://www.whatcommuseum.org/cruise/

This beautiful dining option has it all - El Sueñito has welcoming outdoor seating, incredible food, great beers and rotating markets and events. Enough room for kids to get some energy out. https://www.elsuenitobrewing.com/

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