Indulge in this delicious traditional Dutch treat at Poffertjes NW. This local business sets up a booth at almost all of the major Lynden events and festivals, so keep your eyes peeled for their big sign and be amazed at this delicious pancake-like delicacy!
Give your brand some attention with the help of Reco Brands! This local business focuses on delivering customers quality products including apparel, signs, and other promotional products. Whether you are looking for advice on your design or just need them to make your idea come to life, the employees at Reco are here to help! Find them on Grover Street in Lynden.
Whatcom County is full of talented musicians excited to share their passion and abilities with people around them! If you’re someone interested in getting more involved in the local arts and music, look into joining Whatcom all-ages arts & music, a nonprofit all-ages music organization! They put on all sorts of events such as block parties, live band performances, and fundraisers. Check them out!
Change up your look this season with a trip to Moirai Hair Studio, a full service salon located on Lakeway Drive in Bellingham. The environment is professional yet inviting to all clients and you’ll appreciate their enriching products to give your hair what it needs to look and feel great! Book an appointment and let these talented stylists wow you!
Now that school has started back up, Whatcom County sports are in full effect as well! Follow the Whatcom County Sports Facebook page to keep up on the action of the local fall sports including high school football and volleyball, along with the WWU women’s volleyball team!
Cloud Mountain is a nonprofit organization that provides all kinds of learning opportunities through the work of farmers and gardeners. Whatcom County is a tight knit community that appreciates the dedication our farmers have to keep foods local and environmentally friendly. Check out their workshops and other events offering the opportunity to learn tips related to such things as apple pruning, making hard cider, pest management, and more.
This October 7th and 8th, they’re putting on the Fruit Festival where you’ll get the chance to taste over 200 varieties of fruit, listen to live local musicians, and enjoy local foods and seasonal ice cream!
Stay up on the latest fashion trends and get yourself some clothes from LuLaRoe! This clothing company carries women’s, kids, and men’s clothing. Kara Holtorf is one of their local distributors that does weekly online sales and can set you up to host your own in home pop up boutique. Check out her Facebook page to learn more!
Give this new multi-cuisine restaurant a try! The Birch Door began as a grandparents’ restaurant in Chicago 50 years ago and has brought their delicious handcrafted meals and top notch services to Whatcom County just this year! Stop in for either breakfast or brunch and check out their gift shop while you’re there.
The Community Food Drive is an amazing nonprofit organization located in Bellingham. The annual Feed the Need Community Food Drive is every October and benefits the local food banks of Whatcom County. Join their Food Truck Round Up this September 30th from 11am-3pm at Civic Field featuring a beer garden, live music, family area, and 25 local food trucks!
Tis the season for all things PUMPKIN! This year is the first event of Pumpkin Patch on Rails and it’s going to be a blast. Hosted by Lake Whatcom Railway, it’s only fitting there will be rides to the pumpkin patch on historic Pullman passenger cars from Wickersham Station to Mirror Lake. Tickets are now available and the event will be running on October 14th and 21st, so pick your departure time and enjoy yourself at this local event!
