Holiday Passport
Shop locally and earn prizes!Holiday Passport Available November 16th!
Earn Points and Win Prizes!
And more!
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Holiday passport users earn a point every time they make a local purchase and check in on their mobile device. Redeem points for local treats, movie tickets, Think Local First gift cards redeemable at over 200 local businesses, and other limited edition prizes from participating businesses! Prizes are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
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Participating Businesses
Businesses are members of Sustainable Connections and/or Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism
Allied Arts
Festival: 1400 Cornwall Ave; Gallery & Thrift Store: 1213 Cornwall Ave
Our downtown gallery and annual Holiday Festival feature work from more than 200 local artists and craftspeople. We sell some knick-knacks, drawing supplies, fabrics, crafts etc. The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region.
Artwood
1000 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
Artwood is a cooperatively owned showplace and retail source for the finest in contemporary woodworking, providing custom design services, cabinetry, fine furniture, and many decorative accessories. Artwood also carries a variety of consigned work by other local artists. Come in and experience the beauty of wood.
Backcountry Essentials
1417 N State St, Bellingham, WA 98225
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 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.
Bayside Coin & Jewelry
1732 Iowa Street Bellingham, WA 98225
Bayside provides expert knowledge in fine jewelry, custom designs, coins and unparalleled on-site craftsmanship; offering traditional to fine jewelry including several famous designers known for their own custom designs. Bayside specializes in antique/estate jewelry, watches, coins and other unique items.
Bellingham Farmer's Market
1100 Railroad Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
The Bellingham Farmers Market supports local sustainable agriculture by connecting the public with local farmers, artisans, and other producers in an economically viable marketplace. Open weekly April 5th through December 20th!
Chocolate Necessities
1408 Commercial Street Bellingham WA 98225
Specialty local chocolate shop specializing in ganache filled truffles, almond, cashew, hazelnut and walnut and glazed pecan bark. Specialty Gelato shop with a wide variety of flavors and toppings.
Chuckanut Bay Distillery
1311 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
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.
Coast to Coast Sustainables
4200 Meridian #200 Bellingham, 98226
At Coast to Coast Sustainables, we're passionate about creating eco-friendly products that elevate your home and enhance your everyday life. Products include reusable ‘unpaper’ towels, bowl covers, face rounds, tissues, snack and sandwich bags, as well as a variety of items made from upcycled materials - all in fun, colorful patterns. Give the gift of reuse! Open Tuesday noon - 4 and Friday 10 - 4.
Community Food Co-op
Downtown: 1220 N Forest St Bellingham, WA 98225 & Cordata: 315 Westerly Road Bellingham, WA 98226
Community Food Co-op is your destination for natural, organic groceries. We prioritize locally sourced products from small farms and artisan makers in Whatcom County. You’ll find an assortment of gift options, from locally crafted chocolate to handmade soap.
Cordata Gallery
465 West Stuart Road, Bellingham, WA 98226
Cordata Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located in Bellingham, WA. Unique for its location and size, the gallery focuses on representing local and national artists. The Gallery serves also as a community center forging a path towards creativity and universal understanding.
Earl's Bike Shop
2827 Meridian Street Bellingham, WA 98225
You neighborhood bike shop doing whatever it takes to get you on your bike. We stock bikes for the whole family. We have cargo and electric bikes in stock all the time. Need repairs? We fix almost anything.
Elizabeth Station
1400 West Holly St Bellingham, WA 98225
A Premier Northwest Beer Market. “What a 7-Eleven would be like if there was one in the Shire.” Open daily 10am to 10pm for to-go gift sales, outdoor dining, and online order pickup.
Fairhaven Runners & Walkers
1209 11th Street Bellingham, WA 98225
A super friendly running and walking store in the hip little Fairhaven part of Bellingham, Washington. We go all out to help folks find just the right gear (guidance, shoes, programs, and all the goodies) for any walking or running related pursuits.
Fairhaven Toy Garden
909 Harris St. Bellingham, WA 98225
We offer well-crafted, unique, affordable toys that encourage imaginative play and creativity. By providing a cheerful and welcoming space with many interactive displays, we hope you have an enjoyable and memorable experience. We are looking forward to seeing you in our store!
Ferny's Nursery
1012 W Holly St. Bellingham WA, 98225
Ferny’s is a new native plant focused nursery founded by landscape designers, horticulturists and builders. It is a place for PNW native plant enthusiasts and uncommon edible species. We sell restorative garden supplies, tools, books and offer resilient landscape education classes.
Flow Motion
1920 Main Street, Suite 19 Ferndale, WA 98248
Flow Motion is the area's only healing spa and yoga sanctuary, perfect for a solo getaway, couples, or groups. Whatcom County pioneers in infrared hot yoga and halotherapy in their Himalayan salt cave, enjoy unique and natural escapes like a salt-waterfall in the amethyst crystal cave, the area's only infrared salt sauna, zero-gravity massage lounge, and traditional spa staples like massage therapy, reflexology, AromaTouch, and Vibrational Sound Therapy.
Garden Spot Nursery
900 Alabama Street Bellingham, WA 98225
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.
Good Earth Pottery
1000 Harris Avenue Bellingham, WA 98225
Located in the historic Fairhaven village of Bellingham since 1969, Good Earth Pottery specializes in locally handmade pottery and ceramic art. Within the gallery you’ll find the work of more than 35 curated makers of functional and decorative ceramic wares for home, office and garden; gifts for your loved ones and for yourself.
Hela Provisions
1305 Cornwall Ave Bellingham, WA 98225
Unique local and international food, wine, vermouth, cider, cocktail fixings, select meat & cheese, chocolates, seasonal specialties, gift baskets & bags, subscriptions, kits, and clubs!
Living Earth Herbs Apothecary
1411 Cornwall Ave Bellingham, WA 98225
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.
Living Pantry
Bellingham: 2420 James St, Bellingham, WA 98225 & Blaine: 264 H St. Suite A Blaine, WA 98230
A one stop, full-service refillery offering a selection of over 1000 essential natural/sustainable home and self-care products in bulk and reduced packaging. You may bring your own containers. Plus, many gifts and swaps/alternatives to single-use plastics & disposables.
Madrona Gifts
Online purchase
We believe gifting should be simple, thoughtful, and meaningful. Our gift baskets and boxes are creatively curated and brimming with locally sourced goods, then packaged sustainably and shipped nationwide — or delivered right here in Bellingham. Shop our Ready-to-Ship collection or build your own unique gift in our Build-a-Box store.
MW Soapworks
1310 Commercial St, Bellingham, WA 98225
MW Soapworks is a plant-based skincare business rooted in environmental and social justice. 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, natural deodorants, beard oil, sore muscle balm (another bestseller), and so much more.
Neko Cat Cafe
1130 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
We are a unique space where people can come relax and have drinks and snacks in the company of adoptable rescue cats. Through our shelter partnerships, we can give cats a place to find their purrrfect match. Come kick back with the kitties!
Northwest Yarns & Mercantile
206 W Magnolia St Bellingham, WA 98225
Northwest Yarns & Mercantile is your local resource for fiber arts supplies and equipment! Our store has one of the largest varieties of yarn and fiber in the region, as well as knitting, crochet, felting, spinning and weaving equipment. Stop in to shop, join one of our fiber arts circles or sign up for one of our many classes!
Pickford Film Center
1318 Bay St & 105 Grand Ave Bellingham WA 98225
Dedicated to making high-quality cinema available in Bellingham and the entire Whatcom County region, the mission of Pickford Film Center is to provide a forum and resource for independent cinema, strengthening community through education, dialogue and the celebration of film. Pickford merch, gift cards, movie passes, or memberships make great gifts!
Rome Bakery & Market
2908 Mt Baker Hwy Bellingham, WA 98226
Proudly serving our community and visitors alike, Rome Bakery & Market is your go-to destination for fresh, daily-baked pastries, delicious grab-and-go deli items, snacks, beverages, local coffee, espresso, and unique gifts. Now featuring made-to-order artisan pizza, perfect with a cold pint enjoyed in-store, or take your favorite beer and wine to go!
Salish Trading Post
355 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
Open inside the Bellingham Cruise Terminal in Fairhaven, the Salish Trading Post offers a wide selection of Gifts from the Northwest / Salish Sea region including t-shirts, hats, jackets, postcards, and greeting cards.
Third Planet Boutique
200 W Holly St Bellingham, WA 98225
Third Planet Boutique is a queer, woman-owned small business committed to providing hand selected products from around the world at affordable prices. We have a huge selection of handmade local jewelry, clothes, gifts, crystals, decor, incense, body jewelry and more. Our mission is to create a safe, inclusive, welcoming shopping experience for our community where there is something for everyone. Come see what you find!
Village Books & Paper Dreams
Bellingham: 1200 11th Street Bellingham, WA 98225 & Lynden: 430 Front St, Lynden, WA 98264
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.
Wee Ones Reruns
2450 James Street Bellingham, WA 98225
Everything for baby, toddler, youth, preteens, teens, and maternity. Equipment, clothing, accessories, toys, books and shoes. Wee Ones Reruns has history of providing honest accurate friendly consignment services for local families since 1983. Check out our consignment policies and see our store on our website.
Whatcom Art Market Boutique
1103 11th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
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 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! There is something for everyone!
Wild Bird Chalet
108 Ohio St Bellingham, WA 98225
We carry only the freshest, best quality bird seed. Many of our feeders are made in the U.S. and guaranteed for life. Nesting boxes and bird baths provide much needed habitat. Gifts satisfy the wildlife lover. We are pleased to do special orders. Visit anytime for free information in a friendly environment.
Yeager's Sporting Goods
3101 Northwest Ave Bellingham, WA 98225
Full line, skiing, paddle sports, camping, hunting, and fishing store also featuring work and outdoor apparel, footwear toy, and housewares departments.
We have been serving the outdoor enthusiasts in Northwest Washington for over 100 years with a knowledgeable and service oriented staff, competitive pricing, and a commitment to the community we serve.
We have been serving the outdoor enthusiasts in Northwest Washington for over 100 years with a knowledgeable and service oriented staff, competitive pricing, and a commitment to the community we serve.
Whatcom County’s Think Local First eGift Card has many of your favorite retailers, restaurants, services and entertainment in one place. Use the Think Local First gift card at any participating location in Whatcom County — there is truly something for everyone!
How does it work? Choose your recipient and send your gift card via email or text message. The recipient can use it to make purchases at participating businesses.
Thank You, Think Local First Sponsors!
