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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13.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 800 Depot Road, Lynden, WA 98264 MoreLess Info
Also known as Million Smiles Playground Park, Lynden City Park was designed and built in nine days by volunteers. The park features tall conifer trees, a children's playground, tennis and basketball courts, picnic facilities and a creek.
14.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) 8770 Bender Road, Lynden, WA 98264 MoreLess Info
From kindergarten to high school age, North County Cavaliers Lacrosse offers a variety of lacrosse programs to children. The teams practice at various fields in several school districts during after school hours.
15.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Paintball 2149 E Badger Road, Lynden, WA 98264 MoreLess Info
Located on 22 acres, Go Big Paintball Park provides a refereed paintball experience with themed fields containing natural and man-made elements including two helicopters. The park provides restrooms and a two-story event facility with space for 70 people.
16.9 Miles
100% 10 votes
National & State Parks 5105 Helwig Road, Blaine, WA 98230 MoreLess Info
Spanning 194 acres, Birch Bay State Park provides outdoor recreation along Washington's saltwater Birch Bay. Campers, beachcombers and sightseers can enjoy water sports, clamming, fishing, wildlife and bird watching, and amphitheater activities.
17.1 Miles
92% 26 votes
Lake Anacortes Community Forest Lands, Anacortes, WA MoreLess Info
Offering magnificent nature scenes, Cranberry Lake is surrounded by many walking, biking and hiking trails. With a rich community history, it is also a good place for bird and wildlife watching, as well as swimming and fishing.
17.2 Miles
97% 125 votes
Parks 1000 W Avenue, Anacortes, WA MoreLess Info
Located on the eastern edge of the town of Anacortes, Cap Sante Park is a rocky outcrop providing a scenic view of the town and ocean, especially during sunset. On the eastern bank, one can also explore the remains of an amphitheater.
17.3 Miles
67% 3 votes
Family Fun Center 4620 Birch Bay Lynden Road, Blaine, WA 98230 MoreLess Info
With its miniature sized attractions like a golf course, go-kart, and train ride, Miniature World Family Fun Center offers visitors family-friendly fun. The center offers party packages that includes several attractions per person.
17.6 Miles
83% 18 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 10441 Bayview-Edison Road, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 MoreLess Info
The Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve offers classes and presentation on the estuarine habitat and wild life. It has an aquarium, a telescope to view birds and wild life, and a gift shop.
17.6 Miles
98% 398 votes
Parks 3572 Olga Road, Olga, WA 98279 MoreLess Info
Sitting at over 2,400-feet in elevation this state park has camping facilities, five lakes, and more than 30 hiking trails. There is an observation tower at the parks highest point for panoramic views of the Cascade Mountains, surrounding islands and some U.S, and Canadian cities.
17.8 Miles
99% 479 votes
Kayaking 2201 Skyline Way, Suite 203, Anacortes, WA 98221 MoreLess Info
Anacortes Kayak Tours – Day Tours offers a variety of guided sea kayak options for various skill levels. Family kayak tours and full-day excursions are available through the San Juan Islands.
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