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Kick off Pride season with us! Join the Whatcom Museum on June 5 for a full day of color, creativity, and community — and it's all free.
Whether you're bringing little ones for morning music and gallery time, dropping in to craft a pride pin, or dancing the evening away at our silent disco, there's something for everyone. Come as you are and celebrate loud and proud. 🏳️🌈
What's happening:
🎵 Baby & Toddler Music Classes with Little Sapling Music | Studio | 10:30 & 11 AM
Fun, engaging music classes for ages 1–5 with a caregiver, led by award-winning singer-songwriter Taber Darland.
🖼️ Sweet Art Tour: Personal to Political | Gallery | 10:15 AM
A short, sweet gallery walk for ages 1–5 — stories, art, and a hands-on craft inspired by the exhibition.
🖍️ Community Chalk Gallery | Courtyard | 12–5 PM
Add your colorful creations to our community chalk mural — it becomes the dance floor for the silent disco later that night!
🧵 Felt Pride Pins | Old City Hall Rotunda | 2–4 PM
Learn a basic blanket stitch and sew your own custom pride pin. All materials provided.
🌈 Rainbow Hair Ribbons | Studio | 3–5 PM
Weave a ribbon rainbow and turn it into a hair clip. Perfect for all ages.
🏳️🌈 Community Corner: Pride Tabling | Old City Hall Rotunda | 3–6 PM
Connect with local Pride organizations, grab some swag, and learn about programs in our community.
🎭 Facepainting with the Art & Happiness Fairies | Lightcatcher Lobby | 5–7 PM
Rainbow facepainting with color, glitter, and magic — while supplies last.
🎧 Pride Silent Disco with DJ Dancing Dana Carr | Courtyard | 5–8 PM
Put on your headphones and dance — silently! DJ Dana Carr brings a playlist of diverse, feel-good tunes to close out the night.
🗺️ Docent-Led Gallery Tours | Gallery | 1 & 6 PM
Explore our current exhibitions with a guided tour, including "From the Vault: Hard Edge/Soft Ground" and "Personal to Political: Celebrating the African American Artists of Paulson Fontaine Press."
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Sponsored by artbridgesfoundation.org
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Exhibitions and galleries are open until 9 pm on the first Friday of every month, and the Family Interactive Gallery (FIG) is open until 6 pm.
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Headphones and other sensory tools are available at the front desks for guests who require accommodation during their visit. See less
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Whatcom Museum — Lightcatcher Building & Old City Hall 250 Flora St + 121 Prospect St, 250 Flora St, Bellingham, WA 98225-4412, United States
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