Baker Creek Place is the hidden gem of Bellingham wedding venues. Its only downfall is that it is…read moreactually hidden, tucked away in the industrial district off Iron Gate St. Our guests weren't sure they were in the right place when they arrived. However, no one got lost. Baker Creek Place is the best priced venue in Bellingham by far. For less than $1500, you can rent the entire building on a Saturday (the ball room plus the two meeting rooms) and get in at noon on Friday to set up. The rental includes tables and chairs for 200. If the venue isn't booked the Sunday after your wedding you can leave everything overnight and clean up the next morning. Angie, who oversees reservations, is a dream to work with. She responded to emails promptly and answered all our questions effectively. She arranged multiple tours of the venue for us, both before and after we had reserved it. It was helpful to be able to tour the venue more than once before booking and to get back inside closer to the wedding. The venue itself is a blank slate. There isn't much decoration in the ballroom so you can dress it up or down to suit your wedding vision. I was going for a more causal feel so most of my decorations were on the tables. Even with my minimal decoration the ballroom looked beautiful. We had 17 round tables set up plus a few for our vendors. There was ample room for our 140 guest to move around and a 12 x 12 dance floor. We got married in July so we chose to have the ceremony outside and I'm so glad we did. The trees behind the venue are a gorgeous backdrop for a wedding ceremony. They didn't look like much when I booked the venue in the winter, but on my wedding day the trees were stunning. Thank you Baker Creek Place! You made our wedding amazing!

My daughter had her ceremony and reception here. Absolutely perfect. You have the option of an…read moreindoor or outdoor cetemony. The reception space is amazing with so many windows! It's tucked away in a private setting.

Aslan depot is a fantastic place to get a beer or cocktail and listen to some music when they have…read morelive bands performing ! The space is beautiful with a moody vibe. They have a beautiful outdoor beer garden for the summer, and a lovely little semi private space for friend hangs. They have daily happy hour specials, and a $10 pizza slice with Aslan Beer special. Pizza was delicious, with the most amazing crust.

Aslan Depot was the perfect location for our wedding last weekend! The staff was kind, timely, and…read morehelped make the day so perfect. We love the vibe of the indoor space and were able to fit everyone on the patio for the ceremony. We put a big emphasis on the food, and Aslan delivered 10/10. All of our guests raved about how delicious everything was, food and drinks! Special shout out to Emily, the event coordinator as Aslan Depot. She worked tirelessly to make us feel special and make our day perfect. I highly recommend Aslan Depot on any given day, but especially if you are considering a private event in Bellingham.

Great rental venue for a wedding or party with large hardwood floor hall on main floor for dancing…read more Large parking lot. They have an outdoor barbecue area. It is just off the exit to Western Washington University. The full bar is located downstairs with another hall for members only, just need a member to sign guests in. JOIN THE ELKS. They have pulltabs gambling, pool table, & darts. They have bingo. This is also the Moose Lodge because they lost their building due to a lawsuit. Elks created the V.A. Hospital & bought the land for Seattle Children's Hospital. Veterans & Children are their main charities. Originally a Fraternal organization, women are members and a large part of the board. This is one of the oldest Elks lodges in the U.S. based on #194. I was visiting from Seattle Elks #92 and was wELKomed like family. I stopped on the way to Whistler and will make this a regular pit stop when headed to Canada. Best People On Earth!

Nothing says summer time in Bellingham quite like a Bells game at Joe Martin Field…read more Tuesdays are for the fans, with half off ticket price $3 beer and a few bucks off food deals. I especially love giveaway nights where they give the first 800-900 fans a business sponsored gift.. baseball, hat, cup, or another fun gift. There is bleacher seating, or bring a blanket or chairs to sit in the grass. One of my personal favorites is the All Stars game with all the mascots, and my favorite of all time.. our very own Dinger! Sometimes they have fireworks after the show, and that's always fun! Bring the family, friends, and enjoy a true Bellingham event .

Great place to watch a baseball game! Enjoy our beautiful summer with good snacks and a great…read morecommunity

In case you've been sleeping for the past couple of years, Bellingham has become a beer town with a…read morecapital B. We've got so many breweries now I've pretty much lost count, but let's just say there are PLENTY to choose from. And along with breweries, we've now got plenty o' beer festivals too. Brewers By The Bay, which came along before many of the new breweries, is one of the best. Sponsored by the Bellingham Rotary, BBtB features local and regional beers often poured by the brewers themselves. Your entry includes several tastings, live music, and yes FOOD IS INCLUDED. I didn't believe it, either, but it's true. You just walk up to the BBQ area and get yourself a burger, a dog, and some sides and they don't ask you for a dime. Seating is plentiful, too. although I would have appreciated a bit more shade to sit in on this hot day. But you never know with the weather around here!

This festival, hosted on Memorial Day Weekend in historic Fairhaven, is lovely to walk through and…read moredrink in. It's a beautiful part of Bellingham, and there are lots of vendors with food and interesting wares, crafts and art. The festival featured bands and plenty to places to enjoy the music. This festival was a happy coincidence for me--I came for the Ski to Sea event, and the festival was a beautiful bonus.

This fantastic festival happens on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend each year (same day as the…read moreSki to Sea race) and is produced by the Historic Fairhaven Association. All of the core streets of Fairhaven are closed and lots of street and craft vendors line the streets. Yummy food options to suit every taste - many fair favorites. Love the main stage showcasing popular local bands and adjacent to a huge beer garden. This is a great family friendly event not to be missed.

Broadway Hall was the absolute perfect venue for my winter wedding! It is an incredibly beautiful…read morebuilding that does not need a lot of extra decor. One of my favorite parts is that I could have the ceremony downstairs and the reception upstairs -- so convenient! Rianna is very responsive to texts and so flexible. It was a joy to work with her. I can't recommend this venue enough!

Surprising cute venue. Just attended a wedding here and the layout worked very well. Downstairs was…read moreset up for the ceremony. After the wedding, we moved upstairs for dancing and the reception. Nice open space and very friendly staff. This venue would work well for a variety of functions.

The Bellingham Fete has become one of our favorite Father's Day traditions, and is something we've…read morestarted looking forward to every year. The hubby loves the car show, the kids love the food trucks, and I love the beer garden! This year they switched things up a bit from previous years and it was a big improvement - especially the fact you now can pay the food trucks directly rather than having to deal with scrip as it had been set up previously. Also the beer garden took cards, not just cash (always a big hit with me since I never seem to have cash)! There were tons of fun craft vendors, plus an emphasis on community services. The only disappointment this year was that the car show was much smaller than in previous years. I see this event getting bigger and better every year!