BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – This week’s Lifestyle Lookout is chock full of fall activities, art, live music, beer and more. It is going to be a perfect weekend to get out and enjoy the bounty of Whatcom County.

There are a couple of fun trick-or-treat events on the docket this weekend.

Trick-or-Treat on the Berm Pathway in Birch Bay runs Saturday, Oct. 24 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The free, family-friendly event features treat stops hosted by local businesses, creative booths and fun activities.

Parking for Trick-or-Treat on the Berm is available along the berm and in front of Beach Cat Brewing.

If you have not experienced the fun at Blossom Farm yet, now is your chance. The farm on Wiser Lake Rd in Lynden is hosting Trick-or-Treat with the Animals on Saturday and Sunday.

Miniature horses, zebus, goats, pigs, rabbits, dogs, chickens, turkeys, ducks and tortoises will all be on display. Plus, some of the animals will be available to hold for pictures.

Trick-or-Treat with the Animals runs from noon to 6 p.m.

If strolling around Fairhaven this weekend sounds more your speed, you are in luck.

Stones Throw Brewery is hosting Crave a Beer, Carve a Pumpkin from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday. The free, all-ages event features prizes, pumpkin carving, food trucks and beer. Pumpkins and carving tools will be provided.

While you are in Fairhaven, why not check out some great local art?

The Studio at Istari (1200 Harris Ave.) will celebrate the opening of Beyond the Last Trail on Friday, Oct.23. The show features acrylic works on reclaimed wood, cabinet doors and canvas from local artist Kayla Nygren.

The Studio at Istari will present Beyond the Last Trail, a solo exhibition of new acrylic paintings by Bellingham artist Kayla Nygren. Photo courtesy The Studio at Istari.

Beyond the Last Trail runs through Dec. 12.

Have you ever wanted to visit Japan? This weekend, you can experience Japanese culture right here in Whatcom County.

Ferndale and Minamiboso have been sister cities for 35 years. The Ferndale Sister City Association and Minamiboso will celebrate the occasion this weekend with two events.

FrinGe Brewing (5640 3rd Ave.) will host the anniversary pre-event with a beer release at 5 p.m. on Friday.  FrinGe has brewed a special Japanese-style rice lager that dances on the palate and quenches even the most stubborn thirst. Get it while it’s available.

Then on Saturday, there will be a 35th Anniversary Event from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Pioneer Pavilion. The event will feature a pearl gift presentation, displays, youth activities, Japanese books, performances and more.

For all the details, go to ferndalesistercityassociation.org.

We have two featured live shows for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

On Friday night, Energy Pyramid will return to the stage at the Shakedown. One of Bellingham’s most exciting live acts, Energy Pyramid has been out of commission for a while but they’ll bring the full force of their iconic live show back to the stage once again for a night of heavy, psychedelic doom rock.

Opening for Energy Pyramid is Spider Cult. Aberdeen’s Witch Agony will headline. For tickets, go to shakedownbellingham.com.

On Saturday night, the Mount Baker Theatre will welcome Ingrid Michaelson to the stage for a night of soulful folk-pop. The Grammy and Emmy nominated singer-songwriter made her Broadway debut as a composer in 2024 and hasn’t looked back since.

For tickets, go to mountbakertheatre.com.