We're excited to have you involved in Western Wednesday: First Night Out! Happening from 5-9pm on Wednesday, September 25th, this event serves to welcome students back to Bellingham after summer break.

The event starts with a walking procession from campus to Depot Market Square where they're met with live music and activities. The goal is to send students into Downtown to experience a special selection of Western Wednesday discounts and activities for one night only, as an introduction to what they can expect weekly. We learned that the most successful participating businesses offered some kind of free goodie (food was a big driver) or activity. Either of those can almost guarantee that you'll have 300+ students in your business that night. Here is a one-pager from 2023 you can use as inspiration for your one-night-only offering.

If you'd like to participate, please fill out this form with a description of what you're planning to do. The deadline to submit is mid-August. Email nathalie@downtownbellingham.com with any questions!

Western Wednesday: First Night Out Participation

By Downtown Bellingham Partnership

Western Wednesday: First Night Out Participation