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3 Days of Labor-Free Fun in Whatcom County

by Neighborhood-Kids.com8/28/2008 3:18:21 PM

The kids might not be looking forward to starting school next week, but at least it’s a three-day weekend so your family can enjoy some extra time together. Labor Day was first celebrated in 1882 in New York City, and the “working man’s day off” became a federal holiday in 1894. If you need to keep the kids entertained for just a few more days, here are some fun (and FREE) events taking place across Whatcom County during this holiday weekend.

Say goodbye to summer with some fun events.

Saturday: Dance on Taylor Dock
Bellingham Parks and Recreation ends their summer concert series with a dance on Taylor Dock between Boulevard Park and Fairhaven. This year’s music, described as “honky-tonk Cajun hippie blues,” features Jon Parry and Joe Paquin and Friends. All ages are welcome, so put on your dancing shoes and meet on the dock at 6 PM to boogie-woogie until the sun sets on summer over Bellingham Bay.

Sunday: Peace Arch Park Concert & Sculpture Exhibit
Head north on Sunday, but you don’t need to worry about going through the border to enjoy the attractions at Peace Arch Park; you can walk around freely in the international park (but have your personal ID with you, just in case). Take the trip to check out the sculptures in the park as part of the 11th Annual Peace Arch Park International Sculpture Exhibition. Sculptures in the exhibit were created by artists from around the world, including a piece called “Mountain Cherry Tree” by Bellingham artist Tony Hermanutz. And starting at 2 PM, you can also enjoy a performance by the Morning Star Korean Cultural Center dancers and musicians, the last concert in a summer series at the park celebrating Asian music and culture.

Monday: Lynde 500 Soapbox Kart Race
Got the need for speed? Visit downtown Lynden for this sixth annual race. Teams of four (ages 14 and up) can test their racing skills to win cash prizes; first place this year is $1,000! If you’d like to race this year, hurry to the Lynden Pioneer Museum to get your kart checked out and turn in your registration. And even if you don’t want to race, head to Front & 4th Street to watch the exciting races at 11 AM and stick around for free refreshments, face painting and plenty of fun!

Check out all the Activities for families in Bellingham and Whatcom County, and have a great holiday weekend.