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Test your knowledge every Wednesday at Single Hill Brewing Company at 7pm — teams of six, great beer, and plenty of fun. Trivia takes over Single Hill every Wednesday starting at 7pm. Teams are capped at six players, and tables fill up quickly, so arriving early is the best way to lock in a spot for the game.
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Selah's weekly storytime stacks books, songs, and a craft for little listeners and their grown-ups. Caregivers and kids gather at Selah Library for stories, songs, and hands-on crafts in a room sized for early childhood. Babies through early elementary are welcome at their own pace. It is a steady weekly stop for Selah families who want library time without a big-city rush.
A play-filled story hour built just for toddlers. A playful storytime made for toddlers, with singing, dancing, and shared stories. Each session ends with free play using special toddler toys.
Books on wheels, parked right in the park. The Yakima Valley Libraries bookmobile makes a weekly stop at this park, letting neighbors browse, check out, and return books without driving to a branch. Open to everyone.
Go behind the scenes of a Northwest cherry legend — tour the drying process, meet the growers, and taste the goods. 12–12:45pm. Chukar Cherries offers free guided tours showing how their famous dried cherries, chocolates, and confections are made from cherry to finish.
The library comes to your neighborhood on wheels once a week. The Yakima Valley Libraries bookmobile stops at Castle Creek Apartments every Thursday, offering books, movies, and library cards to residents of all ages. No appointment needed - walk up, browse the shelves, and check out on the spot. Staff can place and hold requests for your next visit.
Browse, borrow, and return without leaving the neighborhood. The YVL bookmobile parks at Randall Park East each Thursday, bringing a full selection of books, DVDs, and audiobooks close to home. Staff welcome walk-ups of all ages and can help set up holds for your next pickup. It is a quick, free library stop.
A new weekly craft, fully supplied, whenever you drop in. Each week brings a fresh craft project designed to spark creativity, with all materials and instructions provided. Open to all ages and skill levels.
Talk books, share takes, and meet the minds behind your next favorite read. Gather with fellow readers to debate, question, and enjoy the group's current title. Bring your reviews and your hot takes — every voice shapes the discussion.
A mobile library stop in the heart of Granger. The bookmobile visits Hisey Park for browsing, checkouts, and returns, bringing the library's collection to this neighborhood stop. Everyone is welcome.
Swap views on the current pick with fellow readers. Join a lively weekly discussion to share reviews, questions, and ideas about the group's current book title. Geared toward adult readers who enjoy conversation.
After-school makers turn paper lanterns into scrappy fabric jack-o'-lanterns at Farmgirl. Farmgirl Pickings brings back Kid's Craft Club for fall with Scrappy Jack-o'-Lanterns: kids decorate an orange paper lantern and finish it with fun fabric tails. Aimed at little makers with big imaginations; space is limited so reserve ahead.
Pick up a new read right at the park on Thursday afternoons. The Yakima Valley Libraries bookmobile visits Emil Kissel Park weekly, stocking books, movies, and more for every age. Check out materials on the spot, return loans, or ask staff to request a title for you. No sign-up needed - just walk up.
Hands-on science, tech, and art for curious kids. Kids explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through hands-on activities every week at the library. Each session pairs discovery with creativity, letting young learners invent, build, and play their way to new skills.
A new weekly craft, fully supplied, whenever you drop in. Each week brings a fresh craft project designed to spark creativity, with all materials and instructions provided. Open to all ages and skill levels.
Science and crafts collide for curious kids. Interactive S.T.E.A.M. activities and craft projects give kids a hands-on way to understand the world around them. All ages welcome.
Hands-on science, art, and math that kids can touch. Interactive science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities plus craft projects help kids understand the world around them. All ages welcome.
Pick up a language few people still speak, free and family-friendly. Led by the Yakama Nation Language Program, this family-friendly session teaches words and phrases in Ichishkíin, an endangered Indigenous language. All ages welcome.
Teens shape the library — and earn service hours. Teens in grades 6-12 help plan library events and activities, meet new people, and build leadership skills. Attendees make the library a fun space for everyone.
Ten days. One fair. Rides, concerts, animals, and fair food — the Valley's signature fall celebration at State Fair Park.
Sunrise balloons. Prosser. Hot-air balloons launch at sunrise from Prosser Airport — free parking, Night Glow, and harvest festival weekend.
Try a fresh craft project each month — no perfection required. Beginner-friendly craft workshops for teens and adults rotate a new project every month. Fun and play outrank perfection, with seasonal makes from plant-dyed doilies to sock pumpkins and embroidery basics.
Union Gap families get a weekly dose of stories, songs, and crafts right in the neighborhood. Children and caregivers meet at Union Gap Library for shared stories, songs, and a craft or activity each week. The gathering is open to babies through early elementary and built for easy drop-in. Stick around after the last page to connect with other Union Gap families.
A rotating lineup of artists and a house-made dinner series every Thursday — fresh pasta now, house-made pizza coming late spring, all paired with great wine. Every Thursday night Evergreen Family Wines hosts live music with a rotating house-made dinner series. Dinner is served from 5:30–7:30 PM (or while supplies last), with live music from 6–8 PM by a different artist each week. Family friendly.
Beginner American Sign Language drop-in — no registration, sound optional. Learn beginner ASL at the Union Gap Library. Most instruction runs without spoken sound. Meet neighbors, pick up new signs, and practice in a low-pressure room. No registration required.
**Ron Mears – Classic Country, Rock, Bluegrass and Originals @ Hoops** Join us @HoopsYakima on Thursday, September 24th from 6:00-9:00pm for the wide ranging music of Ron Mears. Ron Mears has deep roots in the Yakima Valley and a music career spanning over 45 years. Mastery on the guitar lies at the heart of his show where he showcases an extraordinary range of musical diversity. He has recorded in Nashville and shared the stage with Charlie Daniels, Keith Urban, Michael Peterson and Parmalee. ronmears #classiccountry #originalmusic #classicrock #bluegrass #banjo #livemusic #hoopsyakima #yakimawa #yakimavalley #rocknroll
Brewery gift cards up to $35, Google strictly banned, and craft cocktails backing your big-brain answers. Oak Creek Brewstillery hosts weekly pub trivia every Thursday at 6:30 pm. Teams of up to six battle for gift cards (1st $35, 2nd $25, 3rd $15), and the marketing says the real winners are ordering craft cocktails and great food between rounds. Good laughs, great people, killer drinks.
***North America hosts the largest raptor migration*** in the world each fall in Veracruz, Mexico. But it’s a lot more than just the birds of prey; there’s millions of migrating songbirds and storks and pelicans and anhinga … and clouds of dragonflies and colorful butterflies. It’s also a compelling story of the biologists who grew up in the small rural communities, and the non-profit that runs the counts, the education programs, forges conservation partnerships with local landowners, and hosts several MOTUS towers. Steven was lucky enough to work here for a season and will bring the story of and explain how to count millions of migrating birds. Steve will be joined via Zoom by a colleague from Mexico. Please join us to learn about this fascinating and rapidly evolving study of animal migration. ***Steve Dougill--***Steve grew up birding as a young kid in the UK and has been keen on wildlife and conservation ever since. He has worked in many different wildlife positions around the world in both paid and volunteer positions. He now splits his time between getting paid to work with endangered birds in Southern Nevada in the summer and leading bird tours for part of the winter. In between his work, Steve resides in eastern Washington close to the Idaho State border. He is very energized to share birds and their conservation with others. He has been president of a local Audubon group in Oregon as well as heading up some fun citizen science projects. He guides bird tours, loves birding with an energetic group and loves supporting the local guides and non-profits he partners with.
Description Join us for Coffee & Conversation and enjoy a presentation by the Yakima Valley Trolleys
A small-town story circle where Naches kids and caregivers pile in for books, songs, and a craft. Naches Library hosts a weekly storytime built for babies through early elementary and the grown-ups who bring them. Expect shared reading, songs, and a simple craft or activity in a relaxed neighborhood setting. Stay after the stories to meet other local families.
Weekly bookmobile stop brings fresh reads to the neighborhood. The Yakima Valley Libraries bookmobile pulls into Sun Country Estates every Friday, loaded with books, audiobooks, and movies for all ages. Check items out on the spot, return loans, or have staff request a title for you. Walk-ups are always welcome.
Each Friday, Coyote Canyon pours a different library wine in the tasting room - a rotating pour worth planning for. Library Wine Fridays at Coyote Canyon Winery spotlight a featured bottle from the library list every Friday in the tasting room. Come for a focused pour, stay for the Prosser tasting-room pace, and ask the staff which release is on deck that week.
The traveling library parks at the apartment grounds so residents can browse and check out close to home. Yakima Valley Libraries' bookmobile brings its collection to Lake Aspen Apartments on a weekly schedule, letting the community borrow books and media right where they live.
Sunnyside storytime runs in English and Spanish so every caregiver can follow along. Little ones and their grown-ups gather at Sunnyside Library for stories, songs, and hands-on crafts. Staff welcome families in English and Spanish so language is never a barrier to joining in. All ages can participate at their own pace in this weekly bilingual story circle.
Library service on wheels visits Camp Hope every Friday. The YVL bookmobile stops at Camp Hope each week, offering a full lending selection plus library-card signups for the surrounding community. Browse and borrow on the spot, return items, or ask staff to place a hold. Free and open to all.
Bring your devices and get real help from real people. Drop in with laptops, tablets, or phones and get help navigating your device, mastering common apps, and finishing everyday tech tasks. No question too basic — staff troubleshoot on the spot.
Think the library is just books? Think again! Join us for an in-depth presentation exploring the many free resources, services, collections, and programs available through Yakima Valley Libraries. Then sample a library program by creating and taking home your own mini piñata! PLEASE READ: This event is hosted off-site at Good Times N Tattoos and limited to 25 participants. Registration opens on September 15th. Due to space constraints, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and only open to ages 18\+. If you are more than 5 minutes late, your spot will be given to the next person on the waitlist. ¿Crees que la biblioteca es solo libros? ¡Piénsalo de nuevo! Acompáñanos a una presentación donde conocerás a fondo todos los recursos, servicios, colecciones y programas gratuitos que Yakima Valley Libraries tiene para ofrecer. Después, ¡prueba un poquito de lo que puedes hacer en un programa de la biblioteca creando tu propia mini piñata para llevar a casa! POR FAVOR LEE: Este evento se llevará a cabo fuera de la biblioteca, en Good Times N Tattoos, y está limitado a 25 participantes. Las inscripciones abren el 15 de septiembre. Debido al espacio limitado, ES NECESARIO INSCRIBIRSE y el evento es solo para mayores de 18 años. Si llegas más de 5 minutos tarde, tu lugar se le dará a la siguiente persona en la lista de espera.
Check out books under the open sky when the Bookmobile rolls in. The Bookmobile visits Moxee City Park weekly, bringing library books and services to the community for free on-the-spot borrowing.
The Bookmobile pulls up weekly with free books for everyone. A weekly visit from the Yakima Valley Libraries Bookmobile brings browsing and borrowing right to the neighborhood for anyone with a library card. No appointment needed — stop by and stock up.
Settle in for a family-friendly film at the library, with free popcorn to enjoy. Stop by for a relaxed afternoon movie screening the whole family can enjoy. It's a casual way to spend time together at the library.
Post-Harvest Party at Bale Breaker Brewing Company
Teens gather for tabletop quests — beginners and seasoned heroes welcomed alike. This weekly club invites players ages 13-18 to dive into cooperative tabletop adventures. Whether new to the dice or a veteran hero, everyone is welcome to join the party.
Playing every day for the length of the fair! Sept 25 - Oct 4
Last Friday of the Month Live Music at Yakiima Valley Vintners- Yakimia Campus
Play a lively game of lotería while practicing English or Spanish for a chance at prizes. This classic bingo-style game doubles as language practice: call the cards in English or Spanish and earn prizes as you fill your board.
Ten days. One fair. Rides, concerts, animals, and fair food — the Valley's signature fall celebration at State Fair Park.
Sunrise balloons. Prosser. Hot-air balloons launch at sunrise from Prosser Airport — free parking, Night Glow, and harvest festival weekend.
An intimate songwriter showcase of original music at the Red Lion in Yakima. A relaxed cafe-style showcase where songwriters perform their original work in an intimate setting at the Red Lion Hotel conference space.
McGuire's fires up Friday prime rib - slow-roasted, Irish-pub comfort, dine-in or takeout. Prime Rib Fridays at McGuire's Irish Restaurant and Pub bring a weekly cut of slow-roasted prime rib to the Tieton Drive dining room. No reservations; order dine-in or takeout while the Friday special lasts.
Your public library, minus the building — a tour of free resources plus a craft pit stop where you leave with your own mini piñata. Yakima Valley Libraries takes its show on the road for an adults-only evening at Good Times N Tattoos. An in-depth presentation covers the free services, collections, and programs your library card unlocks, then you sample one hands-on: crafting a mini piñata to take home.
"Summer on the Patio" with Sami Castillo
Yakima Valley College Volleyball vs Blue Mountain
**Genevieve – Top 40 Country @ Hoops** Join us @HoopsYakima on Friday, September 25th from 7:00 – 10:00 pm for the High Energy Top 40 Country sounds of Genevieve. Dance all night to your favorite country and classic rock songs. Learn more about the band and their music on their Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/Genevieveyakima and Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/Genevieveyakima/ hoopsyakima #livemusic #nightlife #yakima #yakimawa #yakimavalley #dancing #music #country #top40 #Genevieveyakima
Yakima Valley College Volleyball vs Blue Mountain
Spend the day with Sandra Lee at State Fair Park in Yakima.
Royal Bliss live at Perham Hall – Saturday, September 26 Get ready for a high-energy night of rock a
Join us for a celebration of great flavors, creativity, and community! Fairgoers are invited to spend the day with Sandra Lee, the Daytime Emmy Award-Winning television chef, philanthropist, and author. Known for her longtime show "Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee," the acclaimed home life expert will engage fans with a full day of Fair activities. "I'm so excited to be joining everyone at the Central Washington State Fair. There's nothing I love more than bringing people together through food, celebration, and community-and I can't wait to share that experience with you." - Sandra Lee
Learn to fly fish from the pros — Red's progressive 101/201/301 classes on the water. Red's Fly Shop in Ellensburg runs structured fly fishing classes from intro 101 through advanced 301, with hands-on casting and river time.
Connect with the community at this valley event.
Fresh produce, local artisans, and community vibes every Saturday 8am–12pm at the Prosser Chamber. Through October 3. Prosser's weekly market features seasonal fruits and vegetables, handmade crafts, baked goods, and live music in downtown Prosser.
Join Tapteal Native Plants for an in person pop up sale at the Yakima Area Arboretum on Saturday September 26th from 10 AM-1 PM. Over 50 native waterwise species suitable for the Yakima area will be available for purchase as well as seed packets and the Heritage Garden Plant Selection Guide. 10% of the sale proceeds will benefit the Yakima Area Arboretum. We look forward to seeing you there! When: Saturday September 26th 10 AM -1 PM Where: Yakima Area Arboretum Jones Building -1401 Arboretum Dr, Yakima, WA 98901 Things to note: Cash or check is preferred. We also accept credit card with a processing fee. BYOBox/container if you can. Have empty pots lying around? We'll gladly reuse them!
65 years of floats, bands, classic cars, and hometown pride downtown. The Yakima Sunfair Parade fills downtown with colorful floats, marching bands, classic cars, local businesses, community groups, and performers. Come watch from the sidewalks, or gather your group and join the lineup. Entry applications are at YakimaParades.com.
Craft a custom e-reader or bag charm in a hands-on DIY making session. A creative workshop where you build your own e-reader or bag charm from a choice of materials. A fun, crafty project with guidance on hand.
Explore the vineyard rows, learn about grape varietals and growing techniques, then taste Avennia wines — every Saturday through Sept 26. Guided tour and tasting at Avennia Estate on Red Mountain. Walk the vineyard and learn about the craft behind each bottle of this acclaimed Washington wine.
Walk four vineyards with grower Paul Vandenberg, including the certified organic rows, then taste the harvest. Winegrower Paul Vandenberg leads a guided tour of four vineyards - including the on-site organic one - capped with a wine tasting.
The valley's wild home, seen through its artists' eyes. The 10th annual show at Boxx Gallery celebrates visual art inspired by the shrub-steppe, from photography to mixed media, honoring the texture and life of the local ecosystem. Juror, People's Choice, and CCC Awards are offered, and ecology- and art-themed talks run during the exhibit.
Layer pressed flowers and autumn leaves into a glowing fall lantern — $15, supplies included. Farmgirl Pickings hosts a one-hour fall lantern workshop: press flowers and autumn leaves into warm seasonal colors, then add a candle so the details light up. No experience needed; everything is ready when you arrive.
Go behind the scenes of a Northwest cherry legend — tour the drying process, meet the growers, and taste the goods. 12–12:45pm. Chukar Cherries offers free guided tours showing how their famous dried cherries, chocolates, and confections are made from cherry to finish.
Hands-on building, engineering challenges, and free play for curious young makers. Kids drop by to tackle building activities, engineering challenges, and open-ended free play. The self-directed format lets every age explore, build, and tinker at their own pace.
A new weekly craft project, with all materials and instructions provided so you can just make. Each week brings a fresh, fun craft meant to spark creativity. Materials and step-by-step instructions are on hand, so crafters of all ages and skill levels can drop in and create.