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Welcome, June!
Summer is officially here, bringing with it an exciting lineup of community events! Whether you're looking to enjoy incredible music, unleash your creativity, or gather with friends and neighbors, there's something for everyone. Be sure to mark your calendars for upcoming community favorites, including the Comic Festival on June 13th and the Freedom Eve outdoor concert on July 3rd. And, of course, don't miss our full-day 250th Fourth of July Celebration, as we come together to honor America's 250th anniversary!
Read on to see all the great things happening this month.
We can't wait to see you soon!
- BBBPRD2
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Blaine's Comic Festival
Get ready for an action-packed day of imagination, adventure, and fandom at the Blaine Comic Festival! Join us at beautiful Blaine Marine Park for this free community celebration of all things nerdy and pop culture, featuring gaming tables, unique vendors, costume contests, and more. Whether you’re a superhero, wizard, gamer, or comic fan, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Saturday, June 13th, 2026
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Blaine Marine Park, 272 Marine Drive
Free & open to all
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... Featuring the Superhero Fun Run!
Get ready to unleash your inner hero at the Superhero Fun Run, an in-person run like no other as part of Blaine's Comic Festival! Dress up as your favorite superhero and dash through an epic course filled with awesome vibes.
Saturday, June 13th, 2026
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Blaine Marine Park
Registration required; tickets available on Eventbrite.
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Community Dinner
Join us for a warm and welcoming Community Dinner, open to everyone in the community. Enjoy a delicious meal, connect with neighbors and share in an evening of good food and good company.
Food this month will be provided by Family Care Network.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
5 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Blaine Community Center, 763 G St.
Free & open to all.
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Freedom Eve
Join us at Freedom Eve for an epic outdoor music bash under the stars! Local favorite Brushpopper open the night, followed by the legendary Uncle Lucius. Bring your camping chairs, friends, and good vibes for a relaxed, outdoor concert experience you won’t want to miss. Plus, make it a full evening with dinner from local food trucks on site!
Friday, July 3rd, 2026
6-9 p.m.
Location: Blaine High School, 1055 H St. Cost: $25 per person; tickets available on Eventbrite.
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Tuttle & Crump's Freedom 250 Old Fashioned 4th of July
Downtown Blaine is your patriotic headquarters this 4th of July! Kick off your day with the pancake breakfast at the Blaine Community Center, then head to downtown for live music, street fair, car show, parade and more. Then come back at 10 p.m. for the grand finale - the fireworks display! Click the link for full schedule.
NOW ACCEPTING parade entries, car show registration and street fair vendor registration.
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What's Next: Planning Ahead
Join us for a free information fair regarding resources to help with planning for future and present needs. Areas covered include estate planning, senior living options, caregiving, legal & financial services and more.
Friday, June 12, 2026
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Blaine Community Center, 763 G St.
Free, no registration required. Open to the community.
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Happy Feet Dance
Join Rick and Lin Henderson for an evening of free and choreographed dancing and wonderful DJ music to go along with the it. Snacks and lemonade available. Don't know the steps? Lin would be happy to show you!
Friday, June 19, 2026
5 - 7 p.m.
Location: Blaine Community Center, 763 G St.
$5 per person, no registration required. All ages.
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Blaine Finals Watch Party
Experience every goal, save and thrilling moment of the World Cup Finals on a GIANT big screen display! This FREE watch party features food, excitement, and festivities all day long, including music, game-day vibes, vendors, and of course, an incredible game of soccer.
Sunday, July 19, 2026
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Borderite Stadium,
1135 Boblett St.
Free & open to all.
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Community Rock Garden Rock Painting
Decorate rocks that can become part of a shared outdoor art space on our facility grounds. Anyone can contribute a unique piece to help bring this garden to life. This event is all about creativity, connection, and community pride—come paint a rock, leave your mark, and help us start something special together.
Thursday, June 4, 2026
5:30 to 6:45 p.m.
Blaine Community Center, 763 G St.
$5 per person, no registration required.
All ages.
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Paint Your Own Pottery
Choose your pottery piece, learn simple painting techniques from local artists from Valley View Pottery Gallery & Studio, and enjoy a laid-back, social atmosphere while bringing your design to life. After the session, your piece will be professionally fired and ready to take home at a later date. Options for pieces to paint listed on our website.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Three sessions starting at 2 p.m.
Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini St.
$35 per person, registration required.
Ages 5+.
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Beginner Henna Art
Perfect for first-timers who want to explore simple henna designs in a fun, relaxed setting. Participants will practice basic patterns, learn simple techniques, and create their own designs with guidance. Note: Pigment develops as it dried; recommended development time is 1-2 hours. Dress in clothing that will not smear henna while drying. Henna may effect sensitive skin.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Blaine Community Center, 763 G St.
$15 per person, registration required.
Ages 11+.
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Spa Creations Night
Join us for a relaxing, hands-on evening where you’ll learn how to create your own bath bombs and sugar body scrubs.
Using simple ingredients and essential oils, participants will mix, mold, and customize their creations to take home. All participants will leave with 2 sugar-based body scrubs and 2 bath-bombs.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
5:30 to 7 p.m.
Blaine Community Center, 763 G St.
$20 per person, registration required.
Ages 10+.
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Adult Golf Lessons
Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 is excited to partner with Birch Bay Village Golf Club to offer golf lessons to the community! There will be two sessions this summer to help players learn the game.
Session 1 will focus on an introduction of the game and fundamentals of play.
Session 2 will prepare players for playing on a regular course.
Learn more and register online.
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Junior Golf Camp
Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 is excited to partner with Birch Bay Village Golf Club once again this year to offer golf camp for kids ages 8-11 and 12-16. Campers will learn everything about the game of golf, from putting to full swing, in a supportive, hands-on environment. Build skills, learn the game, and have a blast!
June 15-19, 2026
Ages 8-11: 9 a.m. to noon
Ages 12-16: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Birch Bay Village Golf Course
Cost: $60 per child per week
Registration required
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Beach Explorations
Head to the Birch Bay State Park this summer to explore the beach!
Join us for Beach Walks to search for and identify marine life during low tide.
Or join us for Clamming 101 for informational classes about clamming, including rules, regulations, equipment and harvesting methods. (*Note, if you plan to harvest clams, you must have a current clamming license. Clamming may turn into a beach walk if shellfish harvest is closed.)
Free and open to all ages. In partnership with Friends of Birch Bay State Park.
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Summer Hikes
Join us this summer as we explore the beautiful trails of the Pacific Northwest this summer! Summer Hikes are going on now and continue through September. Hikes depart by bus from the Birch Bay Activity Center at 9 a.m. (unless otherwise noted.)
Cost is $5-$10 per hike; additional fees may apply depending on distance and parking. Registration for each hike is required.
See our website for more info about each hike and to register.
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CLICK HERE to sign up for our YOUTH newsletter!
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Kids Makers Market at Kite Festival
The Kids Makers Market is designed for kids ages 8–16 to sell handmade items they have created in a real market-style setting. Young makers will gain hands-on experience setting up a booth, interacting with customers, pricing their products, and earning money from their work. Registration is required and space is limited, so sign up today!
June 20 & 21, 2026
12 to 3 p.m.
Heron Center at Birch Bay State Park, 5105 Helweg Rd., Blaine
Ages 8-16
$10 per child, registration required.
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Family Field Days
Families are invited to play, laugh, and move together during our summer Field Day pop-up events. Enjoy classic Field Day games like relays, group challenges, and cooperative activities designed for all ages and abilities. Come for a little while or stay the whole time, no registration needed! Adult supervision required.
Select Tuesdays: June 16, June 23, July 14, July 28, Aug. 11, Aug. 18
5 to 6:30 p.m.
Blaine Marine Harbor Park 272 Marine Dr., Blaine
Free & open to all.
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Youth Soccer Pop-Up
Ready to burn off some energy and have a blast? Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of soccer! This pop-up session is all about getting kids moving, making new friends, and enjoying the game in a relaxed, high-energy environment.
July 16, 2026
4:30 to 6 p.m.
Blaine Marine Harbor Park 272 Marine Dr., Blaine
Ages 6-12.
$5 per child. Registration required.
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Splash Days
Cool off this summer at Splash Days! We shut down the street and transform it into a water-filled playground featuring sprinklers, splash zones, music, and summer activities.
Concessions available for purchase courtesy of BBBPRD2, and Sugar Shack ice cream truck will be on-site with ice cream available for purchase. Sponsored by Jen + Leah Windermere Real Estate.
Fridays July 17 and Aug. 14, 2026
Noon to 2 p.m.
Third and Martin Streets, Blaine
Free and open to all.
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Kids Summer Day Camp: Spots still available!
There are still a few spots available at our Summer Day Camps! Camps run Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., from June 22nd through August 13th. This is the perfect opportunity for your child to enjoy outdoor activities, make new friends, and create lasting summer memories. Scholarships are available; contact info@bbbparkandrec.org. Register soon - space is limited!
Summer Camp Location: Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini St.
Ages 5-12
Cost: $195 per child per week, registration required.
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CLICK HERE to sign up for our GROUP FITNESS newsletter!
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Registered Fitness Sessions
The next 6-week Registered Fitness Session starts on June 21st. These sessions are for those who want to stay consistent and build on movement week after week. There are three classes available this session:
Vinyasa Yoga on Sundays, Strong Start on Tuesdays/Thursdays, and Momentum Lab on Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Click below to learn more about each of these classes or to register.
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POUND!
Get ready to rock your workout with POUND®, the cardio jam session inspired by drumming! Using Ripstix™ (lightly weighted drumsticks made just for exercise), this high-energy class transforms rhythm and movement into a full-body workout you’ll actually want to do.
Saturday, June 20th, 2026
9 a.m.
Location: Blaine Pavilion, 635 8th St.
Cost: $5 per person.
Drop-in, no registration required.
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Find all these programs and more on our website: www.bbbparkandrec.org
Questions?
Call/Text us: 360-656-6416
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