BELLINGHAM - Local middle schoolers will have a chance to splash around for free for a few hours on Friday nights, starting Jan. 18.

Arne Hanna Aquatic Center, 1114 Potter St., is offering free swimming time from 8 to 10 p.m. Fridays through Feb. 22 for kids of middle school age.

For more information, people can call the Bellingham Parks and Recreation Department at 360-778-7000.

Reach ZOE FRALEY at zoe.fraley@bellinghamherald.com or call 756-2803.