First Fridays
First Fridays is a monthly celebration that showcases local artists and galleries, places to dine and sip, late night shopping, events, live music, and more! Join us on the first Friday of every month from 6:00pm - 10:00pm.
With fresh programming each month, First Fridays provide opportunities to engage with Downtown Bellingham and discover the city center throughout the year. Dozens of businesses host artists, feature signature dishes, become a stage for musicians, and more!
May First Friday coincides with Children’s Art Walk hosted by Allied Arts of Whatcom County. It’s a great night to experience Downtown!
Heads up! To accommodate the 4th of July holiday, July’s First Friday will take place on Thursday, July 3rd. The event map will be live on Tuesday, July 1st.
For First Friday Goers
Find your own adventure each First Friday! To help your journey, we publish printable and digital maps each Wednesday before the event. Limited printed maps are also available at participating venues. Look for the signature colorful buntings adorning participating doorways and entrances!
For Businesses & Artists
Register for upcoming First Fridays to be included in venue guides, and receive your signature First Friday door buntings. Registration due the Monday before each First Friday.
Are you an artist interested in your work being displayed at First Friday?
Summer busking to bring live music to the streets during First Fridays made possible by Chuckanut Health Foundation!
The local businesses below have joined Chuckanut Health Foundation’s generous matching campaign to sponsor this seasonal event. Learn more and join!
