Farmers Market return, pub crawl among Bellingham’s April events
Looking for fun events to experience in April? 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 reopens for the season Saturday, April 4. The weekly market will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday from April through the third week of December at the Market Depot Square at e1100 Railroad Ave.
- The Bellingham Dockside Market features fresh fish from local fishermen and a variety of vendors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 4 and Saturday, April 18 at Squalicum Harbor, 2599 S. Harbor Loop Drive.
- The Downtown Spring Scavenger Hunt & Festival will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 18, and will include a scavenger hunt with prizes, vendors, food and chalk art. The festival is at the Commercial Street Plaza & Mezzanine at 1314 Commercial St.
- The 2026 Sunnyland Garden Party, a pub crawl featuring breweries across Bellingham’s Sunnyland neighborhood: Wander Brewing, El Sueñito Brewing, Kulshan Brewing, Otherlands Beer, and Stemma West. The event includes new beer releases, discounts, raffles for those who visit each brewery and spring garden party attire is encouraged. The event runs from 4 to 7 p.m. April 24.
- The 10th CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival returns to Bellingham from April 30 to May 4. The film festival will feature a variety of films, with tickets available online. The festival is at Pickford Film Festival at 1318 Bay St.
Trivia nights in Bellingham
These local restaurants and bars regularly hold trivia nights:
- Stemma Brewing Co. at 5:30 p.m. Sundays at 2039 Moore St.
- Red Rum at 6 p.m. Sundays at 113 East Magnolia St.
- Ono Kitchen & Bar at 7 p.m. Mondays at 210 E Chestnut St.
- Zeeks Pizza at 7 p.m. Mondays at 2416 Meridian St.
- Corner Taphouse at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at 1125 Finnegan Way.
- Uisce Irish Pub at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at 1409 Cornwall Ave.
- Kulshan Brewing Roosevelt Taproom at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 1538 Kentucky St.
- CHeBA Hut at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 306 W. Holly St.
- The Den at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 1319 Commercial St.
- Schweinhaus Biergarten at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 1330 N State St.
- Stones Throw Brewery at 7 p.m. Thursdays at 1009 Larrabee Ave.
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 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays. Admiralty Lounge is at 100 N. Commercial St.
Did we miss anything? Let us know by sending an email to asmith@bellinghamherald.com, with subject line “April events.”
Alyse Smith
The Bellingham Herald