Good morning, this is your Bellingham Local Frequency for Saturday, October 18th, 2025. Let’s jump right into what’s buzzing around town today and all the ways you can make the most of your Saturday in Bellingham.

Start your day with a savory treat and smooth jazz at Hotel Leo, where the Saturday Jazz Brunch is serving up great tunes and tasty bites until two this afternoon. If you’re craving fresh, local produce and handmade goods, both the Bellingham Farmers Market at Depot Market Square and the Dockside Market at Squalicum Harbor are open until two, offering everything from farm-fresh veggies to local seafood. Over in Fairhaven, the Northwest Singles Social Club invites locals to connect for an hour at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal starting at ten, which might be just the spot for new friendships or even a romance beginning by the bay.

For our art lovers, Meloy Gallery on Bay Street is showcasing Joe Reno Paintings from noon until five, and over at Cordata Gallery, the colorful and uplifting works of Joy Olney are on display until four. Allied Arts of Whatcom County is also open, featuring the imaginative Untethered Odyssey exhibition. If you’re in a creative mood, head to the Whatcom Art Center in Fairhaven for a hands-on wire earring workshop today starting at one.

Families will want to catch Sesame Street Live at the Mount Baker Theatre at two this afternoon, sure to bring joy to young and old alike. If you’re feeling competitive, the Pickled Pink Pickleball Tournament is at Armory Pickleball through tomorrow, raising awareness for women’s health with volleys and fun.

Outdoor enthusiasts can join the Wild Mushroom Foray with Northwest Natura at one or take part in the Orca Recovery Day Community Work Party from nine to noon, supporting local conservation efforts. As dusk arrives, Zuanich Point Park hosts a Sunset Silent Disco, where you can dance with your headphones on as the sun goes down.

For those in search of laughter, the Laughing Hamster Comedy Festival wraps up tonight with sets across various Bellingham venues. Starting at six, Stones Throw Brewery has live music to accompany your evening pint, while Kulshan Brewing’s Roosevelt Taproom opens its Shoulder Season Maker’s Market at four, featuring crafts and unique finds for early holiday shoppers.

And for the night owls or those craving a touch of mystery, the Fairhaven Ghost Tour leaves Sycamore Square at seven thirty and nine, promising chills and stories from the neighborhood’s haunted history.

In local developments, the city’s retail vacancy rate rose in the third quarter, but new events and gatherings like today’s show the community is coming together in creative ways. For those following the situation up the Mount Baker Highway, the final stretch remains closed with reopening unlikely until next June, so plan your mountain adventures accordingly.

That wraps up your rundown of things to do and what’s happening in Bellingham today. From art and live music to community events and outdoor work parties, there’s something for everyone to discover and enjoy. This has been Bellingham Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.

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