Uplift Our Community this Fall!
Saturday, October 10, 2026 an all day festival
Stemma West, 500 Carolina Street, Bellingham, WA
Join us for a vibrant, community-centered day of connection and impact! Harvest, Hops, and Hope is the annual fall fundraiser for Blue Skies for Children, bringing together neighbors, families, and friends to create brighter futures for local youth facing financial hardship, foster care, or homelessness.
Every raffle entry, drink purchase, and market find helps ensure these resilient children access the essential items and enriching experiences that build confidence, belonging, and hope. We hope you'll join us for an autumn celebration that overflows with purpose!
🍁 Schedule of Events
We have a full day of fall festivities lined up across the neighborhood and inside the large outdoor tent at Stemma West. Drop in for your favorite activities or stay all day:
- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Sunnyland Neighborhood Free Little Library Scavenger Hunt
Start your morning hunting for clues hidden throughout our nearby local Free Little Libraries. Complete your map and wrap up at Stemma West by 1:00 PM to collect your prize (a brand-new book!) and enter your map into our grand prize raffle. - 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Blue Skies Autumn Activity Fair
Bring the family down to the tent for autumn crafts and games! Enjoy mask-making, pinball, yarn crafts, pumpkin decorating, local apple cider, and an activity table led by the coding and robotics club. - 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Local Maker Market & Giving
Shop local with purpose! Browse unique pottery from Niche Feesh, native autumn plants from Ferny's, and get festive with face painting by Art and Happiness. 10% of all vendor profits go directly to funding Blue Skies programs. - 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Hops for Hope Pint Hours
Raise a glass for a good cause. Our wonderful hosts at Stemma Brewing Co. are donating a portion of all beer sales during these hours directly to our programs. Be sure to mention Blue Skies for Children for the donation to take effect! - 2:00 PM & 3:00 PM | DIY Autumn Flower Crown Workshops
Join our wonderful volunteer, Lacy, for a hands-on, 45-minute flower crown arranging session. Craft a beautiful seasonal crown to wear through the festival. (Session 1: 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | Session 2: 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM) - 3:30 PM | Festive Dog Costume Contest
Strut your pup's best autumn or Halloween look! Prizes will be awarded to all participants, with a grand prize for the ultimate crowd favorite. - 4:00 PM | Adults Carve N’ Sip
As the afternoon winds down, grab a pint and get creative at our pumpkin carving station. Tickets include a large pumpkin, carving materials, and a pint of your choice! - 5:45 PM | Grand Raffle Drawing
We will officially pull the winning tickets for our raffle baskets and the scavenger hunt grand prize. Raffle tickets must be purchased on site but winners do not need to be present to win.
🎃 Month-Long Pumpkin Sale
Can't make it to the main event? You can still support our mission all month long! Our wonderful hosts at
Stemma West are holding a
Pumpkin Sale benefiting Blue Skies for Children throughout the entire month of October. Stop by anytime during the month to pick out your perfect pumpkin and make a difference.
Ticketed Options
Activity Fair Bracelet - $10 for one / $20 for the family
Includes full access to all activities in the fair.
Pumpkin Decorating - $20
This ticket includes one small pumpkin and up to 2 people working on it. This activity is best for small kids and families.
Autumn Flower Crown Workshop - $30
Join Lacy in weaving together beautiful seasonal floral arrangements! Choose between 2 sessions.
Carve N' Sip - $40 ($35 early bird pricing)
This ticket includes one large pumpkin, carving tools, and a pint of your choice. Enjoy pumpkin carving without having to deal with the mess!
