Bellingham Parks & Recreation Leisure Guide
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Family/Community SPRING/SUMMER PLAYBOOK 2026 | BELLINGHAM PARKS & RECREATION 14 DAY/DATES: Friday / April 17 & May 15 Break for summer, then back in September! TIME: 6:00-8:00 pm AGES: All ages (under 18 accompanied by an adult) LOCATION: Depot Market Square COST: FREE! COORDINATOR: Rosa Caldwell Open Roller Skate Throw on your roller skates or roller blades and free skate with us the third Friday of the month! Bring your own skates; helmets and pads (elbow, knee, and wrist) recommended. DAY/DATE: Wednesday / April 8 TIME: 7:00-8:30 pm AGES: 10 years and older LOCATION: Bloedel Donovan Pavilion COST: $10 COORDINATORS: Lauren Woodmansee/Whatcom County Dahlia Society MIN: 10 / MAX: 40 Planting and Care for Dahlias Join us this evening for a fun and informative class led by internationally renowned Dahlia experts Steve and Sandy Boley. Throughout tonight's discussion and presentation, you will learn everything needed to grow healthy, happy and vibrant plants including when to plant, what types of soil and settings are best, which varietals thrive in our climate, and so much more. And, don't forget… the annual Dahlia Tuber sale is Saturday, April 4 from 10:00 am-2:00 pm at the Bloedel Donovan Community Building. This class is perfectly timed to ask all your planting questions! Pre-registration required. Procession of the Species Craft Day! Bring your creativity and get ready for the Procession of the Species at these free Community Craft Days! Hosted by Gabriel's Art Kids, these hands-on workshops at Maritime Heritage Park Pavilion will provide all the materials and guidance you need to make costumes, masks, and parade props. All ages can join the fun and bring their artistic visions to life. DAY/DATES: Sunday / April 12 & 26 TIME: 1:00-4:00 pm AGES: All ages (under 18 accompanied by an adult) LOCATION: Maritime Heritage Park Pavilion COST: FREE! COORDINATORS: Jim Pettinger/Anna Beth Harman MAX: 25 at a time per date Don't forget to mark your calendar for the Procession of the Species Parade! Saturday, May 2. See page 22. Photo by Gabriel's Art Kids