Bellingham Parks & Recreation Leisure Guide
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Community Special Events SPRING/SUMMER PLAYBOOK 2026 | BELLINGHAM PARKS & RECREATION 22 DAY/DATE: Sunday / May 10 TIME: 1:00-4:00 pm AGES: All ages LOCATION: Big Rock Garden Park (2900 Sylvan St.) Street parking available. COST: FREE COORDINATORS: Freya Fradenburgh/Ryan Robie/ Friends of Big Rock Garden Bellingham Kids' Fishing Derby The Bellingham Kids' Fishing Derby is here! Obtain a free ticket on derby morning to compete in this long running youth fishing contest and have opportunities to win prizes plus learn about local fish and habitats. Parking is limited. Additional parking is available at Bloedel- Donovan Park. Brought to you by Northwest Washington Steelheaders, Bellingham Parks & Recreation, Bellingham Technical College, Yeager's Sporting Goods and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. DAY/DATE: Saturday / May 9 TIME: Yeager's led instruction begins at 8:00 am; Fishing: Ages 5-9 from 9:00-10:00 am; Ages 10-14 from 11:00 am-12:00 pm AGES: Two age groups: 5-9 years & 10-14 years LOCATION: Whatcom Falls Park – Derby Pond COST: FREE! COORDINATORS: Lance Romo/Doug Huddle DAY/DATE: Saturday / May 2 TIME: 2:00-5:00 pm AGES: All ages! LOCATION: Parade begins in Lee Memorial Park (Library lawn) and ends in Maritime Heritage Park COST: FREE! COORDINATORS: Jim Pettinger / Anna Beth Harman Photo by Douglas Huddle Photo by Sarah Joy Fields Procession of the Species Mark your calendars — Whatcom County's favorite celebration of art, nature, and community is back! We're teaming up with Gabriel's Art Kids again, on the Procession of the Species parade and festival bringing color, creativity, and fun to downtown Bellingham. Families, friends, and neighbors are invited to dress as their favorite animals, create dazzling costumes, and join the fun. After the parade, stick around for live music, interactive performances, face painting, and hands-on art activities. Procession of the Species also coincides with the 2026 Children's Art Walk beginning on May 1, making for a fantastic weekend of creativity and community! See page 14 to learn more about Procession Craft Days — make your own masks, costumes and more. Mother's Day at Big Rock Garden Park The Friends of Big Rock Garden invite you to celebrate Mother's Day with the whole family. Explore this beautiful garden with its meandering paths and wonderful sculptures while enjoying light refreshments, live music, lawn games, and children's activities. To learn more go to: cob.org/mothers-day-at-big-rock-garden-park