So many things to take part of, we’ll keep you up to date the best we can on all that’s What’s Up in the Yakima Valley!
Run For Your Life 5k/10k March 7th
Run for Your Life (RFYL) is an annual charity Fun Run/Walk & Community Fair organized by the students of Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU). First launched in 2011 on the university’s Terrace Heights campus, RFYL has grown into a cherished tradition that brings together students, families, and the greater Yakima community.
More than just a run, RFYL is a family-friendly, safe, and health-focused celebration that allows students to give back to the region they hope to serve. All proceeds support PNWU scholarships, helping students from rural and medically underserved areas receive the education and training needed to return and care for their communities.
Start/Finish Location: PNWU Campus – MultiCare Learning Center
Date: March 7, 2026
Check-in Time: 8:00-9:15am
Race Start: 9:30am
Fish Friday’s with St. Joseph-Marquette Catholic School
Join us for a beloved Lenten tradition and enjoy some of the best fish & chips in town! St. Joseph Marquette Catholic School invites families, friends, and the entire community to our Fish Frydays every Friday during Lent.
Every Friday thru March 27th
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
202 North 4th Street, Yakima
Menu Options:
• $20 Fish & Chips dinner with coleslaw, applesauce & beverage
• $10 Mac n’ Cheese dinner with chips, coleslaw, applesauce & pop
• Local beer & wine available
Take-out available!
Whether you dine in or take it to go, Fish Frydays are a great way to gather, enjoy delicious food, and spend time with the community during Lent. Bring your appetite and make it a Friday night tradition!
Salsa Dance Classes
March 2026 Salsa Dance Classes happens Wednesdays @ 6:30pm at the Mojo Studio, 302 S 1st St Yakima WA (Studio is located on the 2nd floor).
March 2026 Schedule:
4 Week Series – March 4, 11, 18 & 25
6:30pm Level 1 (beginners with no experience)
7:30pm Level 2 (intermediate/completed level 1) – drop-ins welcome
8:30pm Salsa Practice (30 min)
– Please purchase your pass in advance (Punchpass link provided herein) – https://mojostudio.punchpass.com/classes
For complete details visit the Yakima Salsa Dance Company’s facebook page.
Seed-Starting Window Boxes
Join us at Hometown Ace Hardware on March 14, 2026, from 1:00–2:00 PM for a fun and hands-on herb garden workshop for kids! Each child will receive a planter box, soil, and seeds to start their very own herb or mini vegetable garden. Paige will guide everyone step-by-step through the planting process and share helpful tips to ensure your garden thrives at home. We can’t wait to grow with you! Registration required. Please call 509-972-4400, or stop by the front registers to sign up.
Shamrocks and Street Cars
Celebrate St. Patrick’s weekend aboard the Yakima Valley Trolleys with two distinct experiences — one lively and social, the other warm and family-centered. It happens March 13th-14th in Yakima! See the Yakima Valley Trolley’s for all the info you need to enjoy St. Patty’s day weekend!
Heritage University’s Spring Career Fair.
In partnership with Heritage University, we invite you to participate in the 2026 Heritage University Spring Career Fair from 1:00-3:00 p.m., Thursday, March 26! The recruiting event will be held in Smith Family Hall on the Heritage University campus, 3240 Fort Road in Toppenish, WA.
Spring Fiesta Market
It’s a day for fun, shopping, and spring vibes Saturday, March 28th 11am-5pm next to Wray’s Market in Selah! (109 E. 3rd Ave). There will be raffles, a DJ, and over 20 vendors to shop from! Kid friendly, yummy food, and it’s all local!