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Summer is nearly here, and we’ve packed the schedule with exciting events you won’t want to miss! Whether you’re a superhero, scallywag, music lover, kid, or kid at heart, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Mark your calendar and join us out in the community for an unforgettable summer of adventure.
We can’t wait to see you!
- 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.
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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! Dress up as your favorite superhero and dash through an epic course filled with awesome vibes. It’s all about having a blast, staying active, and celebrating superpowers (yours included!).
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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!
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Tuttle & Crump's Freedom 250 Old Fashioned 4th of July
Get ready for a star-spangled celebration! Taking place all day in the heart of downtown Blaine, this community celebration is packed with activities for all ages:
- Pancake Breakfast at the Blaine Community Center – hosted by Blaine-Birch Bay Park & Recreation District 2 (BBBPRD2).
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Street Fair on H and 3rd Streets with over 100 vendors.
- Parade kicks off at noon, preceded by a special performance of the national anthem.
- Red, White and Vrooom Car Show.
- Kid Zone hosted by BBBPRD2.
- Beer Garden & Live Music.
- Fireworks Spectacular at 10 p.m. over Semiahmoo Bay
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Splash Days
We're shutting down the streets and cranking up the water for an all-out splash fest! Join us downtown Blaine on Third and Martin Streets from noon to 2 p.m. on July 17th and Aug 14th to beat the heat (weather dependent). This event is free and open to all, but geared toward kids.
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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 live music, food and craft vendors, family-friendly games & activities, Anything But A Boat Race, costume contest and so much more. More info and full schedule coming soon!
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Birch Bay Kite Festival
Featuring the Kids Makers Market
The Birch Bay Kids Kite Festival is a free, two-day, family-friendly celebration held each summer at Birch Bay State Park. Kids and families can enjoy hands-on kite making and flying, interactive entertainment, live performances, and engaging educational activities.
Plus, kids can sell handmade items at a Kids Makers Market! Space is limited, so register today!
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Beach Exploration at Birch Bay State Park
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 Outdoor Movie Nights
Join us on the lawn at Blaine Marine Park for a FREE outdoor summer movie night! This event is open to all. Bring your blankets, chairs and snacks for the full movie night experience.
Movie starts after sunset, so times will differ throughout the summer.
Full movie schedule:
July 10 - Zootopia 2
July 24 - The Goonies
Aug. 7 - Top Gun
Aug. 21 - Anaconda
Aug. 28 - Grease
Sept. 11 - Mandalorian and Grogu
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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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