What to Do in the Yakima Valley (August 25-27)
Here is a list of events happening in the Yakima Valley Friday, August 25th thru Sunday, August 27th, 2023. For more local events check out VisitYakima.com.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 25th
1 . TEJANO FRIDAY NIGHT
Varietal Beer, 416 E EDISON AVE, SUNNYSIDE
DJ David Castro on the 1s and 2s and Triple C's food will be near the beer garden.
2 . PAINT THE TOWN PARTY - WATERFALL
Wenas Creek Saloon, 115 E NACHES AVE, SELAH
6-8 p.m. This is a 21+ event for this step-by-step painting class. Pay for your own drinks and food. Tickets are $29.
Freehand Cellars, 420 WINDY POINT DR, WAPATO
This is a $45 class and is from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
3 . LAVENDER HARVEST NIGHT PARTY
Gilbert Cellars Winery, 2620 DRAPER RD, YAKIMA
2-8 p.m. $10 per person and you must bring your own pruning shears. "All you can clip!" Garcia's Kitchen food truck will be selling food on site. Bring $$ to purchase wine.
4 . LAST FRIDAY
Yakima Valley Vintners at Yakima Valley College (YVC), 1606 W NOB HILL BLVD, YAKIMA
12-7 p.m. Special food feature plus wine for purchase at the gallery. Live music!
5 . THE SEASONS YARD SALE
The Seasons Performance Hall, 101 N Naches Ave, YAKIMA
3-8 p.m. Cash and cards are accepted. The Bistro will be open for food and beverage purchases, too! They are cleaning out the basement of The Seasons and selling things off to clear the clutter.
6. KARAOKE NIGHT
Hop Country Bar and Grill, 108 S ILER ST, MOXEE
8 p.m. to midnight. Karaoke is every Friday night featuring food and drinks for purchase.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26th
1 . COCKAPHONIX WITH BIRDIE FENN AND BAD HABIT
The Seasons Performance Hall, 101 N Naches Ave, YAKIMA
8 p.m. Tickets are $15 each. Students are $5 each.
2 . GUIDED TOURS OF THE AVIATION MUSEUM
McAllister Museum of Aviation, 2008 S 16TH AVE, YAKIMA
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A $2 per person donation fee is greatly appreciated for a personally guided tour. Self-guided tours are always free.
3 . PETALS FOR PATIENTS FARM TOURS
Canyon Blooms, 7714 COWICHE CANYON RD. YAKIMA
9-11 a.m. Learn the sustainable and organic practices of Canyon Blooms, which delivers flowers to patients. You can also tour the farm. Light refreshments will be served. Free to attend. You can also purchase flowers and bouquets on site. Get more info here.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 27th
1 . Mimosas and Brass Monkeys
Bale Breaker Brewing Company, 1801 BIRCHFIELD RD, YAKIMA
Noon to 5 p.m. Head out to the 4th generation hop farm for some beverages and hang out. Heavenly Smoked BBQ will be there with food for purchase.
2 . LIVE MUSIC WITH HEATHER SIMMONS
The Outskirts Brewing Co., 707 TEST DRIVE LANE, SELAH
5-7 p.m. Free event. She's from Nile Valley and Roslyn, Washington, and she's in town to sing your socks off.
3 . SUNDAY FUNDAY: BLOODY MARY SUNDAYS
Wilridge Winery, 250 EHLER RD, YAKIMA
Try the estate vodka and put some in your Bloody Mary. There are also resident wines, Grappas, and brandy for sale.
4 . KIDS DAY AT THE DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET
Rotary Marketplace, 15 W YAKIMA AVE, YAKIMA
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the new location downtown. Fun games provided by the Downtown Association of Yakima and free giveaways while supplies last from area businesses and nonprofits.
5 . OPEN MIC SUNDAYS
North Town Coffee House, 32 N FRONT ST, YAKIMA
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
6 . SUNDAY MOVIE NIGHT
Chainsaw Cat, 509 W YAKIMA AVE, YAKIMA
6-9 p.m. It's free to play pool here. There will be hot dogs, popcorn, nachos, and a movie. Service Industry Appreciation from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
7 . FAMILY FRIENDLY PAINT NITE: CURIOUS CAT
5th Line Brewing Co., 1015 E LINCOLN AVE STE 106, YAKIMA
Ages 10+. Bring the kids and have fun with this 2-hour step-by-step painting class of an adorable and curious cat on a 16×20 canvas. Each child must be accompanied by at least one participating paying adult. Buy 4 tickets, get one free. Get ticket and pricing info by calling (509) 367-6300.
Freehand Cellars, 420 WINDY POINT DR, WAPATO
11 a.m. to noon. This 60-minute class has a view for the ages! The yoga class will be followed by conversation and wine available for purchase.
9 . LIVE MUSIC WITH CLARA ZEILMAN
The Seasons Performance Hall, 101 N NACHES AVE, YAKIMA
7-8 p.m. One of the amazing finalists from the Yakima's Got Talent competition will perform in The Bistro. $5 for students. $10 for everyone else. The Bistro will open at 5 p.m.
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