|
Welcome to July!
Whether you want to enjoy incredible music, unleash your creativity, or gather with friends and neighbors, there's something for everyone this month. Be sure to mark your calendars for upcoming community favorites, including the Freedom Eve outdoor concert on July 3rd and 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
| | |
Freedom Eve
Join us at Freedom Eve for an epic outdoor music bash under the stars! Local favorite Brushpopper opens 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!
Gates open at 5:00 PM. Tickets are available for purchase online up to the event, and at the gate on the day of the concert.
Please note: Dogs and other pets are strictly prohibited on Blaine School District property. Only trained service animals, as defined by the ADA, are permitted.
Friday, July 3rd, 2026
Doors at 5 p.m., music from 6-9 p.m.
Location: Blaine High School, 1055 H St. Cost: $25 per person; tickets available on Eventbrite or at the door.
| | |
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 a delicious Pancake Breakfast at the Blaine Community Center, then head to downtown for live music, the Street Fair, Car Show, Parade, and so much more. Cap off the celebration by returning at 10:00 p.m. for the grand finale, a spectacular fireworks display! Click the link below to view the full event schedule.
| | |
Summer Dance with Jaded Lovers Good Time Rock & Roll
Join us for a fun-filled night of live music, dancing, and community connection.
Enjoy classic rock and roll favorites, great company, and a lively summer atmosphere. Bring your friends, grab your dancing shoes, and come celebrate summer with us!
Friday, July 31, 2026
5 - 7 p.m.
Location: Blaine Community Center, 763 G St.
$5 pre-registration online or at the Community Center office; $10 at the door; kids under 18 are free.
| |
Drayton Harbor Pirate Festival
Ahoy, Mateys! Set sail for the Drayton Harbor Pirate Festival at Blaine Marine Park! Gather your crew for a weekend of pirate-themed adventure and seaside festivities, including mermaid appearances, a kids' costume contest, live music & entertainment, craft & food vendors, Junior Pirates Cove, the largest water balloon fight you've ever been a part of and more!
Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Blaine Marine Park
Free & open to all.
| |
Featuring... the Anything But a Boat Race!
Think you and a team of friends can build a "boat" that will stay afloat? Teams of up to four can build a homemade boat using anything EXCEPT traditional boat building materials before the event, then race from dock to dock during the Drayton Harbor Pirate Festival. Registration and Coast Guard-approved life jackets required!
Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026
1 p.m. Launch Time
Location: Blaine Marine Park, 325 Marine Drive
| | |
Summer Outdoor Movie Nights
Join us for outdoor movies under the stars all summer long! Bring a blanket and chairs to get comfortable to enjoy a fun evening with family and friends. This event is FREE and open to all! Movie start times vary; movies will start after sunset.
*New location this year*
Summer Outdoor Movie Nights will take place on the green space on Peace Portal Drive between F & G Streets, across from Hills Chevron (568 Peace Portal Drive, Blaine)
| | |
Community Rock Garden Rock Painting
Decorate rocks that will become part of a shared outdoor art space on our facility grounds during two upcoming events. Everyone is invited to 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.
Mondays, July 13 and Aug. 10, 2026
4:15 - 6:15 p.m.
Blaine Community Center, 763 G St.
$5 per person, no registration required. All ages.
| |
August Paint and Sip
Paint a lovely summer scene with artist Alia Masonsmith of Inner Sparkle Arts at L&L Bakery. All materials provided; registration includes one beverage from the bakery.
Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026
5:30 - 7 p.m. Location: L&L Bakery, 477 Peace Portal
$35 per person, registration required.
Ages 8+.
| |
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 to the game and the fundamentals of play.
Session 2 will prepare players for playing on a regular course.
Learn more and register online.
| |
Summer Hikes
Join us as we explore the beautiful trails of the Pacific Northwest this summer! Summer Hikes are underway 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 is required for each hike.
See our website for more info about each hike and to register.
| |
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: 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.
| |
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.
| |
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 are 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.
| |
Want to stay in the loop on all our group fitness programs, activities and events?
CLICK HERE to sign up for our GROUP FITNESS newsletter!
| |
Sunset Yoga
Unwind and de-stress with our Sunset Yoga sessions! Our experienced instructor will guide you through a calming yoga routine as you watch the sun set over the horizon. Free, brought to you by BBBPRD2 and Blaine Healing Arts Massage Therapy. Bring your own yoga mat and water bottle.
Fridays, July 24, July 31, Aug. 7, Aug. 14, 2026
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Blaine Marine Park, past the Orca statues by the water
Free; drop-in, no registration required.
| |
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, July 18th, 2026
9 a.m.
Location: Blaine Pavilion, 635 8th St.
Cost: $5 per person.
Drop-in, no registration required.
| |
Class Highlight:
Gentle Chakra Yoga with Maureen
Each class is a tribute to a specific chakra (energy field) in our body incorporating a variety of modalities: chakra specific poses, qigong, pranayama (breathing practices), mudras (hand yoga), acupressure, sound & meditation (and quite frequently some belly laughs as well.)
Thursdays from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Blaine Pavilion, 635 8th St.
Cost: $5 per person.
Drop-in, no registration required.
| | |
Find all these programs and more on our website: www.bbbparkandrec.org
Questions?
Call/Text us: 360-656-6416
| | | | |
