Allied Arts works to sustain and enrich our community by supporting local artists, nurturing children's arts education, making the arts more accessible to all residents, and working with other organizations to provide a vibrant arts community. Our downtown gallery and two seasonal festivals feature work from more than 200 local artists and craftspeople. Our Arts Education Program reaches students throughout Whatcom County, and our Reuse Thrift Store offers items for sale that are collected through donations, and sold at low cost. We sell some knick-knacks, drawing supplies, fabrics, crafts etc.

Backcountry Essentials is an outdoor specialty shop. We cater to the outdoor community, specifically: skiers, hikers, climbers, campers, and people who enjoy the culture of the Northwest and Bellingham. We love to test gear, recognize everyone was a beginner at some point, and welcome all levels of interest in the outdoors. Our aim is to make your days off that much better, so you can go back to saving the world in whatever ways you choose.

Bay to Baker Trading Company is located in Historic Fairhaven. Since 2009 we have built up an impressive collection of Bellingham and PNW themed apparel, souvenirs, travel accessories, stickers, postcards, home decor and more. We are also home to the Fairhaven Visitor Information Center and offer a variety of free maps, brochures, transportation schedules, and other local information. If you’re planning a visit the area, there’s no better place to start.

Bellingham Makers Market is a group of women makers that began collaborating in 2022 to host local artisan markets. We are bringing back your favorite holiday market and we are SO excited!
Get into the festive spirit and discover unique gifts while showing your support for local artisans at our Holiday Market. Join us on November 30 - December 1 AND December 21 - 22, 2024, for a magical weekend at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, located at 355 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225.
This enchanting event will be open on Saturday from noon to 6pm and Sunday from 10am to 5pm, offering a fantastic opportunity to explore a diverse array of creations from 50 talented local vendors. The perfect way to stock up on gifts for all of your loved ones, from hand-crafted soaps, sustainable goods and exquisite art to delectable food items, stylish clothing, aromatic candles, and stunning jewelry.

Founded in 2011, Chuckanut Bay Distillery is located in a historic, 18,000 sq foot building in downtown Bellingham, WA. Our tasting room is open for tastings, bottle and merchandise sales with distillery tours most days of the week. The Penny Farthing Restaurant & Bar features locally inspired dishes and craft cocktails with a rooftop bar open seasonally. We have event spaces available for smaller gatherings in addition to our large ballroom that can accommodate up to 320 guests. Come on down for a visit to see what grain to glass distilling is all about!

Welcome to Coast to Coast Sustainables, where sustainability meets style in every stitch. We're passionate about creating eco-friendly products that elevate your home and enhance your everyday life. Our mission is to blend beauty and practicality seamlessly into the world of sustainable living.

C2C products are known for their playful colors and unique designs that add a touch of joy to your surroundings. These include reusable ‘unpaper’ towels, bowl covers, face rounds, tissues, snack and sandwich bags, as well as a variety of items made from upcycled materials. We strive towards zero-waste as a business as well by using Ridwell to upcycle all of our threads and ship orders using compostable and recycled packaging. Not only do we make these products for our customers but use them ourselves daily, practicing what we preach!
Open Tuesday noon - 4 and Friday 10 - 4. 

We are a community-owned, full-service natural foods grocer with two locations serving greater Bellingham. We prioritize locally sourced, organic products from small farms and artisan makers in Whatcom County. Our selection includes seasonal produce; sustainably sourced meat and seafood; organic dairy products; bulk goods; beer, wine and spirits; and wellness products chosen for the health of our community. Our in-house deli crafts an assortment of thoughtfully prepared dishes every day. All are welcome to shop at Community Food Co-op; no membership is required.

We are a community-owned, full-service natural foods grocer with two locations serving greater Bellingham. We prioritize locally sourced, organic products from small farms and artisan makers in Whatcom County. Our selection includes seasonal produce; sustainably sourced meat and seafood; organic dairy products; bulk goods; beer, wine and spirits; and wellness products chosen for the health of our community. Our in-house deli crafts an assortment of thoughtfully prepared dishes every day. All are welcome to shop at Community Food Co-op; no membership is required.

Bellewood Farms & Distillery is the largest apple farm in Western Washington. Come visit our gift shop with apples, pears, our world-famous peanut butter, plus locally sourced products. While you're here, visit the first apple distillery in Washington where you can try our farm-made spirits made from apples. Take a stroll out to the orchard or just relax with a drink while admiring our Mt. Baker views.
Hours of Operation: Wed - Sun: 9am - 4pm

Garden Spot is a cozy neighborhood nursery offering an array of plants & flowers, plus wind chimes, classes & events. We are open all year, staffed by avid gardeners who fill three city lots with the best plant collections. It feels more like a botanical garden you can get lost in, finding new plants to take home, and building connections with our gardening community.

IDEAL is a thoughtfully comprised shop of unique, design-conscious gifts and accessories. The objects we choose are creative, authentic, and refined. Our mission is to gather together unique, authentic pieces and present them in a way that honors the object and the creative process, while also respecting the viewer. We are proud to be offering good design since 2008. Our shop is located in downtown Bellingham…stop by for a visit. Good design for everyone on your list.

Our goal is to help educators and parents with the teaching tools that lead to the best learning possible. We believe strongly in life-long education and have materials for adults and seniors as well. We draw heavily on our years of teaching and developing curriculum to find products and work with our customers. We choose our products personally, from learning toys to teaching resources, by attending the industry’s national trade shows and we give special attention to product quality, health, and environmental impact. We partner with school districts, independent schools, families and organizations to enrich learners’ educational environments from toddler through high school.

With the biggest selection of bulk, organic, & local herbs, teas, and oils in the county, we are here to support the home herbalist, alternative health care professional, and health-conscious consumer alike with friendly, knowledgeable staff. We carry the highest quality organic and wild-harvested teas, tinctures, essential oils, carrier oils, and other locally crafted delights. We also do custom formulations for Naturopaths and Midwives, as well as wholesaling of select items.

A one stop, full-service Home and Self Care Refillery offering a selection of over 1000 essential natural/sustainable products in bulk and reduced packaging. You may bring your own containers. Special orders for large quantities welcome.

You can find essentials including dish soap, laundry detergent, shampoo & conditioner, shampoo bars, cleaning products, body oils, toothpaste, floss, lotion, deodorant, shaving cream, body scrubs, bar soap, face tonics, healing balms, essential oils, CBD, spices, groceries and much more. Plus many gifts and swaps/alternatives to single-use plastics & disposables.

A one stop, full-service Home and Self Care Refillery offering a selection of over 1000 essential natural/sustainable products in bulk and reduced packaging. You may bring your own containers. Special orders for large quantities welcome.

You can find essentials including dish soap, laundry detergent, shampoo & conditioner, shampoo bars, cleaning products, body oils, toothpaste, floss, lotion, deodorant, shaving cream, body scrubs, bar soap, face tonics, healing balms, essential oils, CBD, spices, groceries and much more. Plus many gifts and swaps/alternatives to single-use plastics & disposables.

Looking for something fun and unique to do in Bellingham, WA? If so, then our escape rooms may be what you’re looking for! We offer a premier immersive game experience where you have to work with your fellow players to solve our rooms. We also stock unique games and puzzles. Everything from escape-rooms-in-an-envelope to board game and card games.

(Located in the former Upfront Theatre space)

Are you tired of settling for the same-old kids fashion? Now’s your chance to make your little one shine. With Minted Method, ethically sourced kids fashion and eye-catching designs! We have unique pieces that reflect the latest styles - perfect for active children and stylish parents alike. Plus, our clothes are sourced with sustainability in mind. Get outfitted today! Visit us at our Fairhaven storefront on 9th & Harris Ave or shop online 24/7. See you soon!

MW Soapworks is a plant-based skincare business rooted in environmental and social justice. We prioritize sourcing our ingredients locally when possible to reduce our environmental impact and partner with suppliers with company ethics that match our own. Our overarching goal is to create low-waste skincare and self-care products for a healthy you, healthy communities, and a healthy planet. Our bath and body products include artisan soaps (like our bestselling Black Mission Fig Soap), natural deodorants, beard oil, sore muscle balm (another bestseller), and so much more. Come visit us at 1310 Commercial Street in beautiful downtown Bellingham, Washington! We're open Tuesdays through Saturdays 12 - 6 pm. MW Soapworks is proud to be a woman owned and queer owned business.

Located in the heart of downtown Bellingham, old world deli provides delicious food, catering services, and a world of creative gifts and culinary delights. True to the spirit of our name we wanted to create an authentic delicatessen in the European fashion—a deli with artisan products that are carefully sourced with a constant eye on quality.

Piece of Mind Cannabis is your one stop shop for all of your Cannabis needs! We have it all, friendly experienced Sales Associates (Budtenders), Paraphernalia (bongs, pipes, rolling papers, etc), and excellent relationships with amazing producers! Add these things up and not only will you get the best product in Bellingham but you get it at a competitive price! Join our rewards program for everyday discounts!

Retail store offering refillable home and self-care essentials ranging from shampoo and sunscreen to laundry detergent and dish soap. We also carry other items to help reduce waste in your home such as refillable candles, toothpaste tabs, safety razors, and reusable paper towels. Products available in-person and online for home delivery. Located in the Ohio Street Workstudios

Serving downtown Bellingham and the surrounding counties for over 70 years. Sustainability had been a focus of ours for decades. Breathing new life into loved leather goods instead of sending them to the landfill. Repairing and giving new life to boots, dress shoes, heels, sandals, purses, belts and more is an absolute speciality of ours. Visit Sandy & Vales at 1333 Railroad Avenue in downtown Bellingham and witness the art of shoe repair firsthand. While you’re there, be sure to treat yourself to a peek at our handmade line of leather goods that will last a lifetime. Open Monday-Friday, 11am-6pm.

Homemade candies including fudge, caramel, and so much more. Watch candies being made while you chat with candymakers. Cinnamon rolls and cookies baked from scratch. Ice cream and snow cones. A Birch Bay landmark summer destination since 1971. Open daily in the summer 11am-9pm and seasonally around the holidays. Check our website or social media for hours and more information.

Third Planet Boutique is a queer, woman-owned small business committed to providing hand selected products from around the world at affordable prices. Our mission is to create a safe, inclusive, welcoming shopping experience for our community where there is something for everyone, while supporting small ethical artisans. We have a huge selection of handmade local jewelry, clothes, gifts, crystals, decor, incense, body jewelry and more. Come see what you find!

Village Books & Paper Dreams is a locally-owned bookstore & gift store in Fairhaven and Lynden, selling new, used, bargain books and ebooks, as well as cards, gifts, women's accessories, and much more. The bookstore hosts over 300 author events each year and runs numerous book and writing groups and its own self-publishing program.

Village Books & Paper Dreams is a locally-owned bookstore & gift store in Fairhaven and Lynden, selling new, used, bargain books and ebooks, as well as cards, gifts, women's accessories, and much more. The bookstore hosts over 300 author events each year and runs numerous book and writing groups and its own self-publishing program.

The Whatcom Art Market is a co-op gallery & gift store composed of almost 50 local artists from Whatcom, Skagit and Island Counties, and located in Historic Fairhaven. We are open daily from 11-6 but stay open late monthly for Fairhaven Fourth Friday Art Walks from 5-8, held January through December, so you can meet the Artists! We feature fine art paintings, limited edition prints, stunning photography, handcrafted jewelry, fused, stained, & etched glass, textiles, shampoo & lotion bars, balms, soft sculpture, wood work and so much more! We are Bellingham’s largest co-op gallery & gift store with something for everyone!