Good morning, this is your Bellingham Local Frequency for Sunday, August 3rd, 2025. Summer is in full swing, and Bellingham is bursting with activities and stories that connect neighbors, friends, and families to the best the city has to offer.
If you are looking for fun with the little ones, families are still buzzing about yesterday's Bellingham Kids Fest at Civic Stadium, where kids got their faces painted, scrambled through obstacle courses, and tested their art skills for a chance to see their creations riding on a local hybrid bus. Although the main festivities wrapped up yesterday, the celebrations haven't ended—today’s family-friendly options are wide open across Whatcom County.
Dive into Sunday with a splash at the Arne Hanna Aquatic Center, where family swim times run throughout the day, or hit up a local spray park to cool off and let the kids burn off some energy. For the budding scientists and nature lovers, the Marine Life Center on Roeder Avenue is open until late afternoon, completely free, showcasing tide pool wonders and saltwater creatures native to our region. If you're out for creative fun, the Whatcom Museum's FIG Studio is welcoming families from noon to 4:30 with their Picnic Parade, where kids can get hands-on making ants march across paper picnics, just one of many interactive art activities inspired by the outdoors and regional artists.
Feeling bookish? There are free meet-ups today for middle-grade readers and teens at local libraries, perfect for kids looking to share stories or try their hand at book-making. PlayDate BLI offers open play all day for little ones who need to get the wiggles out indoors, while bowlers can aim for a strike at 20th Century Bowling Alley, open from noon till late.
This evening, sports fans can catch the Bellingham Bells as they compete against the Wenatchee AppleSox. First pitch is at 5:35, and although the game is away, spirited locals are gathering at several Bellingham venues to cheer for the team together.
On the local news front, fire safety is making headlines as Stage 2 burn bans are now in place in Whatcom County, including a stop on campfires and beach fires due to the ongoing stretch of dry and warm weather. Wildfire smoke may drift into the area this week, with anticipated hazy skies, so it may be a good day to prioritize indoor activities or plan a sunset walk while the air is still clear. Several Whatcom County beaches are also currently closed to shellfish harvesting—so if you’re craving local shellfish, double-check which beaches are open before heading out.
In community news, we wish a happy retirement to longtime Bellingham art coach Randelle Crawford, who capped off a 38-year career inspiring creativity throughout the school district. And for history buffs, the Summertime History Sunset Cruises are running again from the harbor, guided by local storytellers and trivia masters, offering new perspectives on Bellingham’s past and its people.
That’s all for today. However you choose to spend your Sunday, there’s something for everyone—whether you’re getting creative, soaking up some sun, supporting local sports, or just enjoying Bellingham’s unique community spirit.
This has been Bellingham Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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