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The weather may be cooling off, but things are heating up at Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District #2! Mark your calendars for upcoming community favorites, including Birch Bay Community Field Day on Oct. 4 and Blaine’s OysterFest on Oct. 10. We also have plenty of new activities and classes to explore, including a six-week Flamenco series beginning next month.
With so much happening this fall, we hope to see you out in the community! What will you be joining us for?
- BBBPRD2
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Community Field Day
Save the date for our fall Community Field Day!
Gather your crew for a fall afternoon of food, games, and fun! Community Field Day brings neighbors together for family-friendly field games, classic yard games, delicious food, and live music from The Devillies. Come play, connect, and enjoy a little friendly competition!
Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026
1 - 3 p.m.
Birch Bay Activity Center
7551 Gemini St.
Free & open to all.
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Blaine's OysterFest
Join us in downtown Blaine for our annual OysterFest, a coastal celebration of Pacific Northwest flavors, local makers, live music, and the community spirit that makes Blaine one of Washington's most charming seaside towns. Enjoy exciting activities throughout the day, including oyster shucking competitions, live music, a beer garden, fun contests (such as Pet Look-alike and Seagull Calling contests), and, of course, delicious food.
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Downtown Blaine. Free & open to all.
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Community Dinner
Community Dinners are back for the fall! 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.
This month's dinner is provided by Windermere Real Estate.
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026
5 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Blaine Community Center, 763 G St.
By donation & open to all.
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Halloween Dance Party
Come dressed in your favorite costume and boo-gie the night away to Halloween music at this family-friendly party. Kids can enjoy games, activities, and plenty of spooky fun, while snacks are provided for everyone to enjoy.
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Blaine Community Center, 763 G St.
$5 per person, no registration required. All ages.
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Coming Soon: Introduction to Flamenco
6-Week Session
Flamenco is a full body dance that is complex but soulful and passionate. This class will introduce Flamenco fundamentals such as rhythm (compas), percussive clapping (palmas), footwork (zapateo), posture, and graceful upper body and hand/finger movements. Ole!
6-week sessions on Mondays, starting Nov. 2, 2026
7 - 8 p.m.
Location: Blaine Community Center, 763 G St.
$45 per person, registration required.
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Seasonal Decorative Stone Painting
Join us for an evening of painting to transform scalloped-edge garden stones into unique seasonal décor. All supplies provided.
Monday, Oct. 5, 2026
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Blaine Community Center, 763 G St.
$15 per person, registration required. All ages.
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Make Your Own Witches Broom
Get into the Halloween spirit by creating your very own decorative witch's broom! Using natural sticks, branches, and twine, you'll craft a unique broom perfect for displaying at home or adding a touch of magic to your seasonal decor. All supplies provided.
Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Blaine Community Center, 763 G St.
$15 per person, registration required. All ages.
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Fall Tote Bag Decorating
Create a festive fall or Halloween tote using colorful felt pieces. Perfect for trick or treating, carrying goodies or toting everyday essentials. All supplies provided.
Monday, Oct. 19, 2026
3:30 - 5 p.m.
Blaine Community Center, 763 G St.
$5 per person, registration required. Ages 10+.
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Beginner Sewing Class: Tote Bag
Join guest instructor Mischelle in learning how to use your sewing machine! Bring sewing machine, 1 yard of fabric of your choice (med weight cotton preferred), fabric scissors, and sewing pins. We do have limited supplies (sewing machine, fabric, etc.) available upon request.
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Blaine Community Center, 763 G St.
$25 per person, registration required. Ages 16+.
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Fall Foliage Walk at Whatcom Falls
As fall begins, the leaves are changing and the lake is filling with beautiful autumn colors! Come join us for a relaxing walk around Whatcom Falls and take in all the beauty that fall has to offer.
The walk will take place rain or shine, so please come prepared and dress in layers for the weather.
Friday, Oct. 16, 2026
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Leave from the Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini St.
$5 per person, registration required.
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Toddler Time
Bring your little ones for a morning of play, socializing, and discovery! This unstructured drop-in program is designed for toddlers and their caregivers to enjoy time together in a safe and welcoming environment with age-appropriate toys, soft play equipment, music, and space to move around. *Adult supervision required.
Mondays, 9 - 10 a.m.
Blaine Primary School,
820 Boblett St.
Free, no registration required.
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Youth Basketball Drills
Join us for four weeks of fun, learning, and basketball! Join us for an introduction to basketball, building new skills and making new friends!
Kids will be picked up from Blaine Elementary School and transported to the Birch Bay Activity Center for the session.
4-week sessions on Tuesdays; Oct. 13, 20, 27 & Nov. 3, 2026
3 - 4:30 p.m.
Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini St.
Grades 2-5
$40 per person, registration required.
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Teen Strength Training
Teen Strength Training is a supportive 5-week program designed to help teens build strength, improve fitness, and develop healthy exercise habits. Each 60-minute session will combine strength workouts, circuits, and conditioning exercises in a safe and encouraging environment.
5-week session on Thursdays: Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, & 10, 2026
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini St.
$45 per person, registration required.
Ages 12-15
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Slime Science Lab
Get ready for a gooey, squishy, slime-filled evening! Join us for Slime Lab, where kids will create their own slime to take home. Parents are welcome to stay and assist their child during the activity or drop off their child and return at the end of the program.
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Blaine Community Center, 763 G St.
$15 per person, registration required.
Recommended for ages 6-12.
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Registered Fitness Sessions
Registration is now open for our next set of Registered Fitness Sessions. The next 6-week session of classes start the week of Oct. 25th. Classes include Vinyasa Yoga with Amanda, Strong Start with Angela, Momentum Lab with Neko and Yoga Flow with Jenn. Register today to save your spot!
Click the below link for details about each class, including instructors, costs, and more.
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NEW CLASS:
Pilates: Human Reformer
Mondays, 11:15 a.m., Blaine Pavilion with Carolyn
Human Reformer uses resistance bands to replicate the benefits of the Pilates reformer, delivering core-focused, alignment-based benefits in an accessible, low-impact format for all fitness levels. The movements are controlled and deliberate, and the class has a calm, focused energy that leaves you feeling your best!
$5 per person. Drop-in, no registration required.
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UpBeat Pilates Pop-Up!
UpBeat Pilates is a high-energy mat class that utilizes traditional Pilates elements and equipment in an UpBeat way. UPP rocks choreographed popular tunes for a core-focused, full-body, challenging, and sweaty workout that leaves no muscle behind.
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
9:15 - 10 a.m.
Location: Blaine Pavilion, 635 8th St.
Cost: $5 per person.
Drop-in, no registration required.
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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, Oct. 17, 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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