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aerial view of Western's campus at night, with golden lights surrounded by dark trees

Back2Bellingham includes fun for the entire family

Everyone is invited to Back2Bellingham to enjoy more than 100 events throughout the weekend. From educational tours to kids’ bouncy houses, this alumni and family reunion promises to have something for everyone. It is free for Western Washington University faculty and staff, but to get the necessary wristband.

Registration includes all kids activities and sports camps, and most activities happen in Red Square on the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø campus (parking is free). Here's a sample of the kids' events at B2B:

  • Red Square Carnival: Bouncy Trouncy Fun!
  • Bungee Basketball
  • Obstacle Course
  • Cliffhanger Slide
  • Hydro Water Blasters
  • Monkey Motion
  • Sea Creature Toddler Zone
  • Face Painters
  • Shannon Pointe Marine Center Touch Tanks (Until 2 p.m.)

Junior Vikings Blast Pass:

  • Included in registration
  • Kids eight and older can spend the day with a college student
  • ²ÝÁñÉçÇø students are background checked and trained by Compass 2 Campus
  • Younger kids can play at the carnival, get a tour, check out the dorms, whatever they want to do on campus while the parents network
  • One hour or all day (customized for each child/parent)