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Playbook - Fall 2025

Bellingham Parks & Recreation Leisure Guide

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FALL PLAYBOOK 2025 | BELLINGHAM PARKS & RECREATION Family/Adult 14 UBC Botanical Garden and Nitobe Memorial Garden Early October is the perfect time to visit two of lower BC's most cherished gardens. These horticultural treasures feature a variety of Pacific Rim trees and shrubs whose shades evolve from vibrant reds to oranges to golden hues. We'll enjoy a docent led tour and learn about the history of the gardens then stroll the paths, take photos, and be inspired by the beauty surrounding us. We'll enjoy a no host lunch nearby before heading to White Rock for an afternoon stroll and treat on the way home. PJs and Pastries You asked for it, so here it is! Join us as we travel south tasting and sipping our way to Seattle and back! We will make numerous stops along the way for the best in breads, cakes, cookies, pastries, donuts, lattes and more. Whether you are looking for something sweet or savory, hot or cold, we've got you covered! Wear comfy clothes (with an expandable waistband) and be ready for a fun day of culinary adventures. LOCATION: Depart/return Civic Stadium; park near the west ticket booth COORDINATOR: Lauren Woodmansee MIN: 8 / MAX: 10 Join us on unique adventures each month! Registration fees include transportation, admissions and guide. Participants should bring money for food and purchases unless otherwise noted and wear comfortable, weather appropriate clothing and shoes. Transportation will be provided in a 12-passenger van. Please note: a valid passport, enhanced driver's license or NEXUS card is required on all trips crossing the border into Canada. Pre-registration is required. TRIPS Get Inspired ~ Get Connected ~ Get Active DAY/DATE: Thursday / October 9 TIME: 9:00 am–4:00 pm AGES: 18 years & older COST: $70 DAY/DATE: Saturday / October 18 TIME: 9:00 am–5:30 pm AGES: 14 years & older (under 18 with an adult) COST: $60 DAY/DATE: Tuesday / September 9 TIME: 9:00 am–4:30 pm AGES: 12 years & older (under 18 years with an adult) COST: $65 Fort Langley National Historic Site Travel back in time and head across the border with us today as we discover the rich history of the former Hudson Bay Company's bustling fur trading post. Enjoy hands on demonstrations, explore the rough-hewn timber buildings and stroll the wide gravel paths. After touring the site we'll then head to the quaint village nearby for a no-host meal and shopping. DAY/DATE: Saturday / September 20 TIME: 10:00 am–6:30 pm AGES: 12 years & older (under 18 with an adult) COST: $95 Bard on the Beach and Granville Island We had so much fun in July, we are going back for another performance! Bard on the Beach features an amazing outdoor production in beautiful Vanier Park. This performance, Much Ado About Nothing, features secret love, courtship, and marriage intertwined with darker themes of warfare, deception, and mischief. Prior to the show we will visit Granville Island.

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