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As the non-profit dedicated to Bellingham's vibrant downtown, we strive to keep you informed about the exciting developments, events, and initiatives that shape our community. Read and share our press releases about Downtown Bellingham Partnership events, programs, organization, and service announcements. We also share news from community partners and press outlets.
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Downtown Bellingham’s Full of Heart - See Its Stronger Beat

Downtown Bellingham is the heart of our city—a heart that cherishes character, creativity, small business spirit, connection, kindness, and pride. Like any heart, it’s been tested by pressure and pain, but it keeps beating because people continue to show up and care for it.

In recent years, Downtown Bellingham has been pressured by regional and national stressors, including community mental health issues, housing scarcity, high cost of living, and a changing generation of small business owners. These challenges have drawn the attention and dedication of not only the staff and board at the Downtown Bellingham Partnership, but also Mayor Lund’s leadership team through the Downtown Forward actions and commitments.

Bellingham Farmers Market Calls on Community Support as SNAP Market Match Faces Historic Funding Ga

For the first time in its 33-year history, the Bellingham Farmers Market (BFM) is turning to the community to help sustain its food access programs as government funding for SNAP Market Match is set to be drastically reduced in 2026. With cuts expected to exceed two-thirds of current support, BFM is launching an urgent fundraising effort to keep its Unlimited SNAP Market Match program alive.

Discover the Heart of Local Creativity: Whatcom Artist Studio Tour Returns October 2025

The vibrant pulse of Whatcom County’s art scene comes alive this fall as the Whatcom Artist Studio Tour returns for its 31st year, inviting art lovers, collectors, and curious minds to explore the studios of over 40 local artists. This free, self-guided tour takes place over two weekends: October 4–5 and October 11–12, 2025 10 am to 5pm daily, offering a rare opportunity to step inside the creative spaces where inspiration becomes art.

From painters and sculptors to glass artists and fiber weavers, the tour showcases a diverse array of mediums and styles. Visitors will have the chance to meet the artists, learn about their processes, and purchase original works directly from the makers.

Posts tagged Holidays

A Downtown Thanksgiving

Less cooking and clean up while also supporting local businesses? That’s a new tradition we can get behind.

Dining, HolidayDBPNovember 19, 2020Holidays