Summer Events & Meetups
Summer can be a great time to connect with the community and to help new friends at WK become more comfortable with their school! Below are lots of meetup dates that we encourage families to try and make! These are unsponsored and unsupervised meetups, just opportunities for families and kids to connect! :)
June
Stimpson Nature Reserve Trails
6/18, 10am-12pm
Waypoint Pump Track
6/20, 1-3pm
Wade King Elementary
6/24, 10am-12pm
Fairhaven Splash Park
6/29, 2-4pm
July
Cordata Splash Park/Playground
7/5, 1-3pm
Whatcom Falls Playground/Pumptrack
7/14, 11-2pm
Wade King Elementary
7/20, 10am-12pm
Squalicum Creek Park
7/26, 1-4pm
August
Lake Padden Playground
8/3, 1-3pm
Bloedel Donovan Park Playground/Swim
8/11, 2-4pm
Wade King Elementary
8/17, 10am-12pm
Larrabee State Park
8/22, 1-3pm
Check Out the Summer Reading Challenges!
Looking for a great way to get kids reading over the summer? These places have enticing ways to encourage kids of almost any age range to read:
Bellingham Public Library- Summer Reading - Bellingham Public Library
Village Books- Summer Reading Challenge | Village Books: Building Community One Book at a Time
Launching Success- Learning Store | Toy Store In Bellingham | Educational Toys – Launching Success
Barnes and Noble- Summer Reading 2022 | Books to Read This Summer | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)
Bellingham Bells- Bells Reading Club (bellinghambells.com)
Coconut Kenny's - 22CK_Reading-Program_Box-Score_Download (coconutkennys.com)
Bean Stack- 2022 Summer Reading Challenge | Beanstack
Scholastic- Summer-Reading (scholastic.com)
Check Out the Regal Movie Theater!
During the summer Regal Movie Theater offers movies for just $2 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays! This is another fun way to connect with other WK families! Find out who is going and meetup!
Camps, Activities, and Events for Kids
Clink on the image to see lots of fun activities for kids, teens, and families to do in Bellingham this summer!
Creatively Hooked on Learning!
Did you know that there are all kinds of different contests where kids can enter their writing, art, music, and innovations? It's also another way to inspire a kid to want to improve their skills and get more into learning! Check out some of these contests to inspire young minds!
Music in the Park!
Did you know that there are many free music events that happen all throughout the summer in Bellingham? Links will be posted when the music schedules are out!
Elizabeth Park Concert Series
Downtown Sounds
Ferndale has lots happening!
And more music!
Local Family Friendly Music Festivals! - Consider volunteering to save money and even get in free! Many events are free to kids also!
Bellingham Festival of Music
July 2, 12, 15, 16, 17, & 24
Bellingham Festival of Music – Beautiful music in the most beautiful place, Bellingham, WA
Northwest Tune Up
July 8-10
The Northwest Tune-Up is a bike, beer and music festival held in celebration of PNW culture. This three-day event showcases the beauty of the region and everything it has to offer. Whether exploring world-class mountain bike singletrack, enjoying each evening’s lineup of live music on Bellingham’s waterfront or indulging in the best beers from across the Northwest, the Tune-Up has something for everyone.
Home Page | NW Tune-up Festival | Bikes Beer Music (nwtuneup.com)
Mount Baker Rhythm & Blues Festival
July 29, 30, 31st
