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October Bellingham events: Roller skating, haunted cemetery tours and more

Looking for fun events to do in October? Here is your monthly roundup of key Bellingham events, festivals, trivia nights and live music this month. For a complete list of Whatcom County events, visit bellinghamherald.com/events.

Bellingham events

  • The Bellingham Farmers Market features more than 100 vendors and is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays at Depot Market Square at 1100 Railroad Ave. in Bellingham. The market runs every Saturday through Dec. 20.
Shoppers check out the vendors at the Bellingham Farmers Market.
Shoppers check out the vendors at the Bellingham Farmers Market. File The Bellingham Herald
  • Harvest, Hops, and Hope at Stemma Brewing, a fundraiser event for Riviera Club, will feature free live music, bake sale and a decoupage pumpkin workshop. The free event is open for all ages from 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 4 at 508 Carolina St. in Bellingham.
  • The Bellingham Dockside Market features fresh fish from local fishermen and a variety of vendors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 and Saturday, Oct. 18 at Squalicum Harbor, 2599 S. Harbor Loop Drive.
  • Buried BellingHistory, a Bayview Cemetery Tour, will run from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 8. The event costs $30 per person and tickets can be purchased online. Bayview Cemetery Tour is at 2465 Lakeway Dr.
  • Sunnyland “After Dark” Art Walk: Art, Brews, and Moody Hues runs from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 10. Admission is free, and drinks and snacks will be available at breweries.
  • Open Roller Skate is returning to The Depot from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 11. Participants are invited to bring their own skating gear. The event is free for all ages at Depot Market Square at 1100 Railroad Ave.

Did we miss anything? Let us know by sending an email to asmith@bellinghamherald.com, with subject line “October events.”

Trivia nights in Bellingham

These local restaurants and bars regularly hold trivia nights:

Live music in Bellingham

  • Stone’s Throw Brewery has free live music for all ages from 6 to 8 p.m. throughout the month. For the lineup of artists, check the brewery’s website or Facebook page. Stone’s Throw Brewery is at 1009 Larrabee Ave.
  • ​The Aslan Brewing Co. Depot welcomes local artists throughout the month. For the music lineup, check the schedule online. Aslan Brewing Co. Depot is at 1322 N. State St.
  • Kulshan Brewing Company’s various breweries are hosting live music all month. For the music lineup and locations, check the schedule online.
  • ​The Blue Room, a live music and event venue, regularly hosts live performers and performances, including jazz nights, local artists, and improv nights. Tickets are available online in advance. The Blue Room is at 202 E. Holly St.
  • The Shakedown, a live music venue and bar, regularly hosts live music and performers. Tickets are available online in advance. The Shakedown is at 1212 N State St.Wild Buffalo House of Music, a live music and event venue, regularly hosts live music from a variety of bands and performers. Tickets are available online in advance. Wild Buffalo House of Music is at 208 W. Holly St.
  • Bar Two Eleven, a bar and music venue, regularly hosts live music and concerts. Tickets are available online in advance. Bar Two Eleven is at 211 E Chestnut St.
  • Admiralty Lounge, a restaurant and lounge, regularly has live music from a variety of musicians from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesdays. Admiralty Lounge is at 100 N. Commercial St.

Would you like to add an event? Email asmith@bellinghamherald.com.

Alyse Smith
The Bellingham Herald
Alyse Smith is a reporter at The Bellingham Herald covering retail, restaurants, jobs and business. If you like stories like this, please consider supporting our work with a subscription to our newspaper.
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