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!
Yakama Nation’s Boys & Girls Club Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Please join the festivities at O.I.C. of Washington’s Excel Youth Center today (May 14th) at 3pm! (1009 N. 9th Ave in Yakima). Come celebrate with food, games, family-friendly activities, tours of the new space, and opportunities to enroll your child in BGCYN programming!
DOWNTOWN YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET
THE DOWNTOWN YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET… STARTS THIS SUNDAY ON MOTHER’S DAY… 9A TO 1P! BRING MOM OUT FOR SOME “HOME GROWN FUN”… THE DOWNTOWN YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET IS LOCATED UNDER THE ROTARY MARKET PLACE PAVILION… AT 15 WEST YAKIMA AVENUE. COME SHOP FRESH FLOWERS, LOCAL PRODUCE, WINES AND HANDMADE GOODS! ENJOY DELICIOUS FOOD, LIVE MUSIC AND FUN ACTIVITES ON KID DAYS! THE YAKIMA POLICE DEPARTMENT WILL ALSO HAVE A TORCH RUN STARTING AT 10AM, IN SUPPORT OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS WASHINGTON! FIND THE DOWNTOWN YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET ON FACEBOOK FOR WEEKLY UPDATES!
Food Drive for Veterans
Help stock the shelves at Yakima Valley Veterans Coalition Food Pantry. This time of year can be busy for everyone but the need for Food to benefit our Local Veterns never stops. Let’s show our gratitude to Veterans by giving back to those who have served our Nation! Non-perishable food items can be dropped off at Pacific Steel and Recycling… located at 409 Butterfield Road in Terrace Heights, now through May 22nd.
Yakima County Spring Career Fair
Big opportunities start here! May 15th from 10a-Noon at Performance Park (outside the Yakima courthouse). Meet with department representatives from Human Resources, Sheriff’s Office, District Court, Auditor, Treasurer, Prosecutor’s Office, as well as other local government organizations and agencies. Any questions, please call 509-574-2210.
Selah Show & Shine
Rev up your engines and cruise on over to the annual Show and Shine shindig during Selah Community Days on Friday, May 15th! The gates swing wide at 5:30, with the main event roaring to life at six and the judging showdown at seven. Whether your ride is vintage or futuristic, it’s welcome here! Pre-register to snag a goodie bag and dash plaque. Just $20 gets you in! Chow down with food trucks, groove to tunes, and try your luck in the raffle for one-of-a-kind prizes. Don’t miss Selah High School’s legendary car part trophies up for grabs. We can’t wait to see your shining faces and even shinier cars!
Goatfest Beer Festival 2026
Rod’s House is thrilled to partner as a cohost for Goatfest, bringing together great beer, live music, and delicious food in Sunnyside for a good cause. Every ticket purchased directly supports our work in providing services to young people experiencing homelessness in the Yakima and Lower Valley. This year’s festival features an incredible lineup of breweries, many of which do not normally distribute in Sunnyside or Yakima. That means the beers being poured at Goatfest are rare, limited, and not something you’ll easily find locally. If you’re a craft beer fan, this is a unique chance to try standout brews you may not see here again. As a spring festival, expect a fresh, hop-forward selection with plenty of IPAs and seasonal favorites, all set against a lively atmosphere of music, food, and community connection. Goatfest is all about celebrating good beer while benefiting our community. $45 to attend, and it comes with tastings. Get your details on the Rod’s House Facebook page.
Yakima Caregiver Conference – Free
Caregivers… this day is for you… Tuesday May 19th… take some time to care for YOURSELF to attending The FREE Yakima Caregiver Conference from 8:30am to 4p at the YVC Kaminski Community Center. All Caregivers are welcome… Both family giving care at home and professionals… complementary lunch and refreshment, breakout sessions, a vendor fair and Susanna White the founder of Caregiver Warrior will deliver a Keynote presentation titled: Even When Our Hair is on Fire: Caregiver Balance, Grace and Impact. Free to Attend but pre-registration is required… reserve your spot today… go to Heartlinks Hospice Facebook Page or search Yakima Caregivers Conference 2026.
Lower Valley Kids Day Parade
It’s a day full of family fun in Sunnyside May 30th at 11am, from Central Park to Centennial Park! There will be activity groups & organizations, Kid Vendors, a Kid DJ, and a scooter giveaway! This is a free event for kids ages 14 and under. All brought to you by the Sunnyside Events Committee. To get registered, visit the Sunnyside Events Committee facebook page.
Habitat for Humanity’s HOEDOWN for Housing
Saturday May 30th 4p at Forenpohar Ranch in Selah. It’s more than a great night out. Every ticket, table, and sponsorship helps build homes, community, and hope right here in the Yakima Valley. Saddle up for an unforgettable evening featuring live music from the Pony Boys, a delicious dinner from Yakima Steak Company, and our one-of-a-kind Upcycled Auction, where every item has been repurposed, reimagined, or handcrafted into something truly special. Get your tickets for Yakima Habitat… Hoedown for Housing now… at yakimahabitat.org or on Facebook at Hoedown for Housing.
West Valley JROTC Carwash (3 dates)
Get your Car Wash to Help our West Valley High School Junior ROTC Raiders Team go to Nationals in the Fall to compete! The Junior ROTC National Raider Challenge is a high-intensity, outdoor, military-style competitions focused on teamwork, physical fitness, and mental toughness. Events typically include a 5K run, rope bridge construction, obstacle courses (“The Gauntlet”), and physical team tests. The West Valley High School JROTC will be washing cars Saturday *June 13th from 10a to 4p on the North East corner of Nob Hill and 40th Ave in front of Calvary Chapel. Come support our JROTC Cadets with a donation and drive away with a sparkling clean car!
*Carwashes will be on 3 Saturdays thru out the Summer: Saturday June 13, Saturday July 18, Saturday August 15
World Cup Fan Zone at Sozo Sports Complex
With the 2026 World Cup approaching, soccer fans in the Yakima area will have a new way to catch high-intensity matches without traveling to the other side of the mountains. Sozo Sports Complex has been named one of the free World Cup fan zones designed to bring a stadium-like atmosphere to local communities. The Yakima fan zone will host watch parties for matches featuring the United States or Mexico. Sozo is scheduled to host watch parties for the following games:
June 18: Mexico vs. South Korea, kickoff at 6 p.m.
June 19: United States vs. Australia, kickoff at noon
June 24: Czechia vs. Mexico, kickoff at 6 p.m.
June 25: Turkey vs. United States, kickoff at 7 p.m.
Admission and parking for the event is free. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Doors of the venue will open 90 minutes before kickoff.