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Two Family-Fun Fall Festivals to Celebrate Autumn in Blaine! This fall, Blaine by the Sea is welcoming everyone to come and celebrate the changing of seasons with festivals full of family fun. Enjoy traditional Oktoberfest fun at Gateway 1890 Taphouse’s “Gate-Oberfest” on September 24 and Blaine Oyster Fest celebrating Drayton Harbor Oyster Co, a feast …
June is the perfect month to get outdoors and explore all that nature offers. And what better way to do that than by taking advantage of three free access days at Washington State Parks? On June 11th, 12th, and 19th, you can enjoy all the beauty and wonder of Peace Arch State Park without worrying …
25th Annual International Peace Arch Sculpture Exhibit Now Open Come and see the work of international artists at the 25th Annual International Peace Arch Sculpture Exhibit in beautiful Peace Arch State Park. This self-guided art exhibit will run through October 1, 2022. The International Peace Arch Association hosts this event, open to all park guests. …
Get ready to party! Blaine has the biggest 4th of July celebration in Whatcom County, drawing thousands of festival-goers for this day-long Independence Day celebration. The day is jam-packed full of family fun activities that have something for everyone to enjoy, all the way to the evening spectacular fireworks finale over Semiahmoo Bay. So mark …
There’s no better place to enjoy the outdoors than in Blaine! #GreatOutdoorsMonth It’s officially summertime, and what better way to celebrate than to explore all that the outdoors offers? In Blaine, we are incredibly lucky to have access to some of the best beaches and parks in the country. This June, take advantage of National …
10 great outdoor summer activities to do in Blaine during National Get Outdoors Month! Read More »
There are so many fun things to do in Blaine by the Sea during May that it’s difficult not to have an enjoyable time. There is always something new for everyone, from Mother’s Day celebrations and Memorial day weekend picnics! The Historic Plover Passenger Ferry offers riders a scenic ride across Semiahmoo Bay and Drayton …
PLEASE NOTE: This play’s Mother’s Day performance is canceled and has been rescheduled for Sunday, May 29, 2022. Join the cast of Blaine Community Theater in a reader’s theatre production of the radio play “The Shop Around the Corner,” as originally broadcast by Lux Radio Theater on June 23, 1941. WHEN: Sunday, May 29, …
Blog Author: Joe Meche The 19th annual Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival will occur in Blaine, Birch Bay, and Semiahmoo from March 18 – 20, 2022. This year’s festival will be an easing back into a more normal atmosphere with planned activities that include in-person presentations, field trips, and children’s activities, all with Covid-related …
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Welcome back, Canadian friends and family! It’s been a long 597 days, and some things have changed here in Blaine, so we want to get our Canadian neighbors up to speed on what’s new, what’s gone, and what’s on the horizon. What’s new. 1. BlaineByTheSea.com, the new official tourism website, has been launched by …
Rick Steves is back with the best of Whatcom County and Bellingham Rick Steves, Washington’s most famous travel writer tours Whatcom County’s fourth corner of Blaine sitting on the Salish Sea – a jewel of the Pacific Northwest! https://blainebythesea.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Rick-Steves-Explores-Seaside-Towns-in-Whatcom-County-2021-09-20.mp4 CLICK HERE TO VIEW EPISODE TWO BELOW Discover some unique and interesting facts about Peace Arch …
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