Event Calendar

Welcome to the Adventures NW Outdoor Event Calendar – Whether you are interested in Running, Cycling, Hiking, Paddling, Skiing, Educational Programs, Outdoor Films or Brew Pub Excursions, you’ll find your next adventure here!

Upcoming events in Bellingham, Whatcom County, Western Washington…and beyond!

Note: Event Listings are currently available for online only – the events calendar in the print magazine is on hiatus.

Jul
17
Thu
Bone Arrowheads, Archery, & Bow Plant Ethnobotany (by NWN and FCNW) @ Northwest Natura private land
Jul 17 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Jul
18
Fri
State Street Theatre Company Presents: Our Town @ BAAY Theatre
Jul 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Described by Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written,”Performed by BAAY students 15-18

Jul
19
Sat
Tour de Whatcom @ Boundary Bay Brewery
Jul 19 @ 7:30 am – 5:00 pm

Scenic Northwest bike ride for all ages—multiple routes, charity support, and post-ride celebration!

Scotch Broom Removal with NSEA and Whatcom Land Trust
Jul 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join continued restoration efforts at Whatcom Land Trust owned Maple Creek Reach

Bushcraft Basics: Natural Cordage with Northwest Natura @ Northwest Natura private land
Jul 19 @ 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Make cordage using different plants you forage w/ trained botanist and bushcraft pro. Magical setting!

State Street Theatre Company Presents: Our Town @ BAAY Theatre
Jul 19 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Described by Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written,” Performed by BAAY students15-18.

Jul
20
Sun
State Street Theatre Company Presents: Our Town @ BAAY Theatre
Jul 20 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Described by Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written,” Performed by BAAY students15-18.

Medicinal Plants & Wildcrafting Course with Northwest Natura @ Whatcom County
Jul 20 @ 2:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Wildcrafting infusions, cordage & beads from common/abundant plants from woodlands and roadsides. Nettle, alder, more.

Jul
26
Sat
Gravel Unravel: Why-Not-Chee @ Olympic National Forest
Jul 26 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Endurance gravel bike race/ride in Olympic National Forest, followed by after-party with food/awards/beer

Cypress Island Botany & Historical Geology with Northwest Natura @ Cypress Island
Jul 26 @ 12:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Ferry to Cypress Island, learn historical geology, San Juan Island formation, plant life/ethnobotany too!

Aug
2
Sat
Tour de Lavender @ Boys & Girls Club
Aug 2 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Recreational ride to the iconic lavender farms in the Sequim-Dungeness Valley, “America’s Provence”

Sensory Workshop: Tree and Flower Identification w/ Northwest Natura @ Northwest Natura Private Land
Aug 2 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Walk in a beautiful forest, identify trees/flowers by not only their features, but they’re textures/aromas.

Aug
3
Sun
Bushcraft Basics: Survival Fishing Reel workshop with Northwest Natura @ Maple Falls
Aug 3 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Harvesting wood for hand reels/rods, Several carving techniques, learn knots, monofilament line/braided bank line more!

Aug
9
Sat
Cascadian Volcanoes & their Epic Foothills with Northwest Natura @ Northwest Natura private land
Aug 9 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Learn how Cascades were made, how the mountains influence Washington State biomes, outdoor immersive course.

Aug
10
Sun
Sundae Runday @ Seward Park
Aug 10 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Celebrate summer and finish your 5K or 10K with an ice cream sundae!

Pine Needle Basketry – A Wildcrafter’s Workshop w/ Northwest Natura @ Chuckanut Center
Aug 10 @ 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm

I.D. Ecology features of Pinus spp., Foraging techniques, How to weave a coiled basket

Aug
14
Thu
An Evening with Author Hob Osterlund, to Benefit Whatcom Land Trust @ Community Boating Center
Aug 14 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

A beautiful and witty presentation about Laysan albatross. Ticket price includes Champagne and dessert.

Aug
16
Sat
Wildcrafting Workshop: Edible & Medicinal Plants with Northwest Natura @ Northwest Natura land
Aug 16 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Outdoor learning about medicinal plants, wildcrafting infusions and fruit leather from common and abundant plants.

Aug
17
Sun
Bushcraft Basics Outdoors: Fire & Shelter Building with/ Northwest Natura @ Northwest Natura Private Land
Aug 17 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Introduction to Bushcraft in the PNW, knots, shelter, survival, fire, axe, and more!

Aug
23
Sat
The Kenmore Quad @ Log Boom Park in Kenmore
Aug 23 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Non-timed triathlon with an added paddling component (kayak or SUP). Relays allowed. 18+.

Aug
31
Sun
Fungi Basics: A Seminar for Mushroom Foragers with Northwest Natura @ My Garden Nursery
Aug 31 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Comprehensive one-day workshop cover essential skills and knowledge to safely and responsibly forage local fungi.

Sep
1
Mon
Wander Women Sunday Adventures @ Fairhaven Runners & Walkers
Sep 1 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Group is open to women-identifying individuals of all ages & skill levels. Meets Sundays 8am

Sep
3
Wed
NSEA Stream Team
Sep 3 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

See restoration history and help us maintain older sites that need love

Sep
6
Sat
GOAT (Great Olympic Adventure Trail) Run @ Olympic Adventure Trail
Sep 6 @ 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

Point-to-point half marathon, marathon, 50K trail race ending at Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park

Sep
7
Sun
Wander Women Sunday Adventures @ Fairhaven Runners & Walkers
Sep 7 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Group is open to women-identifying individuals of all ages & skill levels. Meets Sundays 8am

Sep
14
Sun
Mt. Baker Hill Climb
Sep 14 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm

Timed 22-mile bike race, climbing 4,462 feet from Glacier to Artist Point; awards presented.

Wander Women Sunday Adventures @ Fairhaven Runners & Walkers
Sep 14 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Group is open to women-identifying individuals of all ages & skill levels. Meets Sundays 8am

Sep
17
Wed
NSEA Stream Team
Sep 17 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

See restoration history and help us maintain older sites that need love

Sep
21
Sun
Wander Women Sunday Adventures @ Fairhaven Runners & Walkers
Sep 21 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Group is open to women-identifying individuals of all ages & skill levels. Meets Sundays 8am

The Retro Run @ Marymoor Park
Sep 21 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Celebrate the 1980s with flat course for an 8K, 5K, 2M or free kids dash.

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