Free First Friday at the Whatcom Museum
Schedule
Fri Dec 05 2025 at 10:00 am to 09:00 pm
UTC-08:00Location
Whatcom Museum – Old City Hall (121 Prospect St.) – The Lightcatcher (250 Flora St.) | Bellingham, WA
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***Event Schedule***
Ring in the holiday spirit with crafts and gifts galore at the Whatcom Museum! Still looking for the perfect present or want to give someone a one-of-a-kind treasure? Local artists will host workshops throughout the day where you can make, take, and give special goodies to friends and family. Felt a pocket pal, design a mosaic ornament, learn the centuries old paper cutting technique of scherenschnitte, and more! In the evening, we’ll reprise our knit night with tunes supplied by jazz quarter Monk Slippers from 6 – 8 pm. Bring a project to work on and craft community during this all-ages celebration.
Sweet Art Tour of Verdant for ages 1 – 5
The Lightcatcher Gallery | 10:15 am
Walk through the Verdant gallery for a short and sweet introduction to the French masters.
Baby & Toddler Music Classes with Little Sapling Music
The Lightcatcher Studio | 10:30 am, 11 am & 11:30 am
A fun and engaging music class for littles ages 1 – 5 with an accompanying caregiver.
Yarn Wrapped Wreaths and Lights
The Lightcatcher Lobby | 10:30 am – 12 pm
Weave and wrap a wreath ornament or colorful yarn light to add to your holiday decor.
Felted Pocket Pets with Katrina Lyon
The Lightcatcher Lobby | 2 – 4 pm
Felt a pocket pet sloth or owl and create a custom home for them as a special gift.
Mosaic Ornaments with Katie Walton
The Lightcatcher Studio | 3 – 5 pm
Organize tiny bits of colorful stone to make a custom mosaic ornament.
Scherenschnitte Snowflakes with Hannah Kohl
Old City Hall | 3 – 6 pm
Immerse yourself in the centuries-old tradition of making hand-cut paper snowflakes.
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra Meet a Musician
The Lightcatcher Family Interactive Gallery | 4 pm
Meet musician Gena Mikkelsen and learn about the flute and piccolo in the fun, kid-friendly performance.
Holiday Cards with Nicki Lang
The Lightcatcher Studio | 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Print handmade holiday cards using block prints and stamps.
Knit Night with Monk Slippers Jazz Quartet
Old City Hall | 6 – 8 pm
Bring your work in progress and knit along to music by local jazz quartet, Monk Slippers.
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Learn more at whatcommuseum.org/free-first-friday/
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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.
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Whatcom Museum – Old City Hall (121 Prospect St.) – The Lightcatcher (250 Flora St.), 121 Prospect St, Bellingham, WA 98225-4401, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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