Free & Cheap Things to Do in Bellingham, WA

  • The list below includes 89 free or cheap things to do in or near Bellingham, Washington, including 61 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Rafting and Bowling.
  • From Whatcom Falls Park to Lake Padden Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bellingham and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Eastsound, Mount Vernon, La Conner and Anacortes.
  • The list below includes 89 free or cheap things to do in or near Bellingham, Washington, including 61 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Rafting and Bowling.
  • From Whatcom Falls Park to Lake Padden Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bellingham and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Eastsound, Mount Vernon, La Conner and Anacortes.
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Under the tutelage of skilled instructors, prospective rock icons learn scales, chords, and soloing techniques during 30-minute lessons
0.2 Miles
100% 8 votes
Movie Theaters 1416 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225 MoreLess Info
Known for its independent film screenings, Limelight Cinema offers visitors plush seating and shows films with digital projectors. The cinema features a wide range of independent movies; from art house films, to horror movies, to foreign flicks.
2.5 Miles
73% 52 votes
Malls One Bellis Fair Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98226 MoreLess Info
Bellis Fair is a shopping center with stores such as Macy's, Kohl's, Target, and a variety of restaurants. This is no ordinary shopping center, it also offers visitors a unique experience with specialty stores such as Anime World and Perfume Hut.
0.1 Miles
72% 25 votes
Specialty Museums 1320 Commercial Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 MoreLess Info
Offering a variety of exhibits centering on the history and heritage of America’s railroads, the Bellingham Railway Museum also has elaborate model railroad displays. The museum also hosts birthday parties.
0.3 Miles
62% 29 votes
History Museums 121 Prospect St, Bellingham, WA 98225 MoreLess Info
The Whatcom Museum hosts over 200,000 works of art and artifacts. As a Smithsonian affiliate, the museum offers revolving exhibits that range from the history of papermaking to Hollywood posters.
3.0 Miles
50% 16 votes
Bowling 4175 Meridian, Bellingham, WA 98229 MoreLess Info
Park Bowl offers 28 bowling lanes, with computerized scoring and bumpers for beginners and young players. Pool tables and arcade are also available, with an extensive concession-style menu for meals and refreshments.
0.1 Miles
57% 7 votes
Bowling 1411 N State Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 MoreLess Info
The bowling alley, 20th Century Bowling, is a family friendly center that features an internet jukebox, a video game arcade, and a crane machine. The alley also has candy machines and can be rented for birthday parties.
1.9 Miles
- 7 votes
Movie Theaters 1135 E Sunset Drive, Bellingham, WA 98226 MoreLess Info
At Regal Barkley Village 16 IMAX & RPX, visitors can watch blockbuster hits in auditoriums featuring digital projection and surround sound. Visitors can reserve seating beforehand instead of on a first come first serve basis.
13.5 Miles
100% 13 votes
Arts Centers 321 Front Street, Lynden, WA 98264 MoreLess Info
The Jansen Art Center is an artistic redesign of the former city hall. The new art center showcases art exhibits and theatrical shows. Artistic classes are also open to the public
13.5 Miles
90% 41 votes
History Museums 217 Front Street, Lynden, WA 98264 MoreLess Info
This interactive living museum has shops run as they did in pioneer days, a barber on duty, kids in class, a saloon bar keep, and clerks in the shops. The front street portion of the museum can be rented for events. There's a push go-cart race in the summer.
13.9 Miles
100% 52 votes
Parks 8460 Depot Road, Lynden, WA MoreLess Info
This park has a small creek, and a large playground facility that includes a climbing wall, tot lot, jungle gym, swings, a castle maze, and a slide that exits a 35-foot tree house. There are 4 lighted tennis courts, a basketball court, a pickleball court, group shelters and picnic areas.
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