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Get your Birch Bay State Park Discover Pass at Bay Center Market 8050 Harborview Road (Corner Birch Bay Drive and Harborview Rd.) (360) 371-7233 Get directions.

Things To Do In Birch Bay & Blaine!
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Over the Horizon...Planning Ahead!

Whatcom County Bookmobile: Every Wednesday, 4 - 7 p.m., Bay Center Market, Birch Bay.

Fried Chicken Thursday's: Enjoy Fried Chicken specials at Great Blue Heron Grill at the Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club. For reservations, call 360-371-5745.

Fresh Fish Friday's: Enjoy Friday night for fresh fish and seafood specials at Great Blue Heron Grill at the Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club. For reservations, call 360-371-5745.

SaturdayPrime Rib Night : Enjoy delicious prime rib cooked to perfection at Great Blue Heron Grill at the Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club. For reservations, call 360-371-5745.

Northwest Park and Recreation Activities: For more info visit www.nwparkandrec.org.

What's Happening Now...See what's going on in the area!
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June 23, 2017
Friday Night Movies - Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure
Blaine Birch Bay Activity Center
7511 Gemini St. Birch Bay
Time: 7-9 PM
Cost: free
Movies start after sunset. Movies are projected on the wall inside the gym. Pretty close to the size of an actual movie theatre. Admission is free as is the popcorn. More information: http://www.bbbparkandrec.com

June 24, 2017
What's the Point: Low Tide Walk
Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve Park
6899 Koehn Rd, Birch Bay
Time: 10 AM -2 PM
Cost: free
The community is invited to the annual What’s the Point beach exploration event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 24. The mid-day low tide is -3.1 feet at 12:05 p.m. RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/139319099952828/ During the event, naturalists familiar with intertidal creatures and seaweeds, birds, native plants, forest ecology, and local geology will answer questions and lead tours along Point Whitehorn Beach, an extraordinary stretch of natural shoreline teeming with wildlife. Event info: (360) 733-8307.

June 30, 2017
The Dwellers - Live Music
BP Heron Center
7290 Birch Bay Dr.
Birch Bay State Park
Time: 7-9 PM
Cost: by donation
From seaside roots and coastal inspiration, The Dwellers are a contemporary tide of blues and rock. This foursome is influenced by a misty atmosphere of traditional blues ensembles, vocal extremes and the progressive musical structures of history's most adventurous acts. They are committed to breathing new life into blues standards and writing a fresh chapter of modern blues/rock, with original expressions of energy and sound.

June 30, 2017
Friday Night Movies - Top Gun
Blaine Birch Bay Activity Center
7511 Gemini St. Birch Bay
Time: 7-9 PM
Cost: free
Movies start after sunset. Movies are projected on the wall inside the gym. Pretty close to the size of an actual movie theatre. Admission is free as is the popcorn. More information: http://www.bbbparkandrec.com

Planning Ahead...

July 2, 2017
Birch Bay Community Holiday Potluck
Bay Horizon Park - Community Activity Center
7511 Gemini Rd.
Birch Bay
Time: Noon
Bring your favorite dish, beverage, family and friends for our community celebrating Canada Day and the 4th of July holidays! Sponsored by Water's Edge Church. you are also invited to come early and join us for worship service prior to the Potluck.

July 3, 2017
The Patriots Brass Band BP Heron Center - Swing
BP Heron Center
Birch Bay State Park
7290 Birch Bay Dr.
Birch Bay State Park
Time: 7-9 PM
Cost: by donation
This 16-member ensemble performs formal and ceremonial music as well as entertaining and energetic street brass band style music. They have performed throughout the Great State of Washington for civic events, public schools, universities and military functions. You will hear Olympic fanfares, heroic works, hymns, groove music and instrumental arrangements of popular music from this outstanding ensemble.

July 4, 2017
Blaine Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
Downtown Blaine
Time: All Day Activities
Come spend the day celebrating the 4th of July in Blaine. Thousands of people come to celebrate the 4th with day-long activities that include a pancake breakfast, a parade at Noon, an art & crafts street fair with over 80+ vendors, a show & shine, live entertainment, and plenty of good food. Get your spot in Blaine Marine Park for a community picnic and jazz concerts. Ride the historic Plover Ferry from Blaine to Semiahmoo Resort where you can make an afternoon and evening of it watching the fireworks over Semiahmoo Bay! Details at www.blainechamber.com

July 7, 2017
Friday Night Movies - Beauty & The Beast
Blaine Birch Bay Activity Center
7511 Gemini St. Birch Bay
Time: 7-9 PM
Cost: free
Movies start after sunset. Movies are projected on the wall inside the gym. Pretty close to the size of an actual movie theatre. Admission is free as is the popcorn. More information: http://www.bbbparkandrec.com

July 22-23, 2017
Birch Bay Sandcastle Contest
Birch Bay Waterfront
7900 Birch Bay Drive
Cost: free
Get ready to dig in. It’s amazing how with a little imagination the beach at Birch Bay transforms in to a series of sand castles and sand sculptures. Be creative and build sand sculptures from geometric freeform’s, sea turtles to alligators, mermaids to mythical castles, or your favorite pet. For more information, call the chamber office at (360) 371-5004. For more information on this event visit www.birchbaychamber.com

August 3-6, 2017
The Lady Washington Tall Ship Visits Blaine Harbor
Blaine Boating Center
235 Marine Drive, Blaine
Lady Washington the official tall ship of Washington State will visit Blaine, WA for Drayton Harbor Days on August 2-6, 2017 and offer unforgettable, family-oriented Adventure and Evening Sails featuring demonstrations of tall ship handling, sea shanty singing, and maritime storytelling. A ticket is required for all passengers, including babes in arms. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Call 1-800-200-5239 for tickets or click here to purchase your tickets online.

August 4-5, 2017
Drayton Harbor Days Festival
Blaine Boating Center
235 Marine Drive, Blaine
Time: All Day Activities
A two day weekend event packed with kids games, crafts, scavenger hunt, the “Prestigious George Raft Race”, pirate costume judging contest, arts, crafts & food vendors, vintage steam boats. The Tall Ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain will also be visiting Blaine Marina during Drayton Harbor Days!