Join Heart of Play at Cascadia Elementary’s STEAM Night! From 5:00–7:00 PM, we’ll be bringing our big green building blocks and a hands-on train exhibit for kids to explore, design, and create. Come build big, experiment, and play alongside your family—it’s going to be a fun, interactive evening full of imagination and discovery.

Come find Heart of Play at the Whatcom County Home & Lifestyle Show! We’re bringing hands-on, play-based STEAM experiences for children and families to explore right alongside one of the region’s biggest home and garden events. While you browse inspiration for your home, your kids can build, create, and imagine with us. It’s a fun, free, and family-friendly weekend—and we can’t wait to play with you!

April 25 | 10am–6pm
Northwest Washington Fair & Event Center

Join Heart of Play at the Children’s Art Walk for a special community mural experience with Coast Salish artist Jason LaClair! After kids and families voted on the mural beings, Jason brought their vision to life—and now it’s time to make it real. Children are invited to help fill in the mural made just for them. Come make your mark and be part of something joyful we’re creating together. We’ll be at Hotel Leo from 4:00-8:00!

Make dinner easy and give back to play!

Join Heart of Play at MOD Pizza on May 9th—when 20% of your purchase will go directly to HOP to help us bring joyful, hands-on play experiences to kids and families across our community.

Come enjoy some delicious pizza, gather with friends and family, and be part of something bigger. Every slice supports more access to play. 🍕

Join Heart of Play at Blaine’s Spring Block Party!

We’re heading to downtown Blaine for a full day of community celebration, and we’re bringing the play with us. Come find our space to build, create, and explore with hands-on activities designed to spark imagination and connection for kids and families.

This vibrant, family-friendly event features local vendors, food, entertainment, and plenty to explore—making it the perfect day to play, wander, and enjoy time together.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Join Heart of Play at Rock the Nest Fest!

We’re excited to be part of this high-energy, community celebration at Ferndale High School—where music, food, and family fun all come together in support of local students. Come find us during the street festival for hands-on play experiences designed to spark creativity, connection, and imagination.

Rock the Nest Fest is a free, family-friendly street festival filled with vendors, food trucks, and activities for all ages, all leading up to a live concert in the evening.

Come play, explore, and be part of a joyful day that gives back to Ferndale kids—we can’t wait to see you there!

We’re so excited to be part of the Indigenous Art Walk in downtown Bellingham!

Come celebrate the unveiling of our community mural—designed by Jason and brought to life with the help of so many kids who added their mark along the way. We’ll have hands-on, play-based activities for children to enjoy while you explore incredible Indigenous art throughout downtown.

It’s going to be a beautiful day of art, culture, community, and play. Come make an afternoon of it—we’d love to see you there 🤍

Join Heart of Play at Jam on the River in Ferndale!

We’re bringing hands-on, play-based fun to this lively riverside festival filled with live music, food trucks, and local vendors. Come find us on Saturday for kid-friendly activities where children can build, create, and explore while you soak in the music and community vibes.

It’s the perfect mix of play, music, and summer energy—we can’t wait to see you there!

Join Heart of Play at the WCEL Inclusion Festival!

We’re honored to be part of this beautiful, community-wide celebration of inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. Hosted by the Whatcom Center for Early Learning, this free, family-friendly festival brings people together to celebrate disability pride, neurodiversity, and the strength of a community where everyone belongs.

Come find us for hands-on, play-based activities designed for all children—where everyone can build, explore, and participate in ways that feel good to them. Spend the day enjoying art, music, sensory-friendly spaces, and joyful connection with families from across Whatcom County.

It’s more than an event—it’s a celebration of every child, every ability, and a community built on belonging. 💛

Join Heart of Play at Bellingham Kids Fest!

We’re bringing the play to one of the biggest family events of the summer. Hosted by Bellingham Parks & Recreation, Kids Fest is a free, high-energy day filled with activities, games, and opportunities for kids and families to explore all that our community has to offer.

Come find us for hands-on, creative play—where kids can build, imagine, and dive into the joy of learning through play. From bounce houses and crafts to robotics and more, there’s something for everyone, and we’re excited to be part of it.

Bring the whole family and come play with us!

Join Heart of Play at Bellingham SeaFeast!

We’re bringing hands-on, play-based fun to this vibrant waterfront celebration at Squalicum Harbor. Come find us for creative, interactive activities where kids can build, explore, and play while you take in the energy of the festival.

SeaFeast is a free, family-friendly weekend celebrating our region’s rich maritime culture, with fresh seafood, live music, art, and activities for all ages along the Bellingham waterfront.

Come play with us, wander the harbor, and enjoy a beautiful day by the water—we can’t wait to see you there!