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!
DOWNTOWN YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET
9A TO 1P!.. 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! FIND THE DOWNTOWN YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET ON FACEBOOK FOR WEEKLY UPDATES!
Franklin Pool is open!
Franklin Pool will operate from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays. Yakima’s two other public pools, Lions Pool and Yakima Aquatic Center, are also open.
The cost for entry to Franklin Pool is $4 for kids aged four to 17, $5 for adults, $23 for a family of six, and $30 for a family of eight. Admission is also $4 for honored citizens, defined as anyone aged 62 or older, or is a Yakima Transit Honored Citizen card holder, State of Washington Handicapped Parking Placard holder, SSI Disabled, or active duty military.
Free Summer Movies at The Majestic Theatre!
Doors open at 9am, show starts at 10.
July 29th & 30th: Shrek 2 OR The Wild Robot
August 5th & 6th: The Secret Life Of Pets OR Curious George
August 12th & 13th: Dogman OR Kung Fu Panda 4
Valley Mall Summer Kids Club
Bring the kids to the Valley Mall in Union Gap for free face painting and themed activites for kids every Wednesday at 11:30am! This will run Wednesdays only on until August 5th at Valley Mall Center Court. For additional details, log on to visituniongap.com.
Franklin Park Sunset Concert Series
Presented by Colonial Lawn & Garden. Every Friday Evening from 6pm-8pm! Bring your picnic dinner and a blanket or lawn chair. Relax and listen to great music in beautiful Franklin Park!
July 24th: Rod Giles Band (Blues/ Rock)
July 31st: Alison Joy Williams (Blues/ Rock/ Americana)
August 7th: The Fabulous Murphtones (Classic Rock/ Pop)
August 14th: LTD (Classic Rock)
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 *July 18th 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 thru out the Summer: Saturday June 13, Saturday July 18, Saturday August 15
Free Summer Garden Classes
Bring a chair and join the Summer Garden Classes from 10a-11a at the Ahtanum Youth Park Demonstration Garden (1000 Ahtanum BLVD in Union Gap). Next class will be July 25th is “Adopt a Monarch & Best Native Plants for Beneficials”. This class is led by WSU Associate Professor Dr. David James. Seating will be limited, please bring a chair.
2026 Summer Cinema Series with Yakima Parks & Recreation
Watch a good movie with family and friends outside under the stars for FREE Sunday evenings starting at sunset (8:30pm). This season will kick off with a special showing at Yakima County Stadium (state fair park) July 19th, with Angel’s In The Outfield showing. The rest of the Sunday lineup contines at Chesterley Park:
July 26th: Dora & The Lost City of Gold
August 2nd: Raya & The Last Dragon
August 9th: Luca
August 16th: Jurassic World Rebirth
Toppenish Health Fair
Prepare for an afternoon of fun at the Toppenish Health Fair on 7/25! Join us for a day of free food, games, music, and more at Toppenish Medical-Dental Clinic! Mark your calendar and we’ll see you there!
Yakima Training Center: Summer Fest Saturday July 25th
Plan to bring the kids to Summer Fest at The Yakima Training Center on Saturday July 25th from 10am – 4pm Parade Field at Yakima Training Center! Summer Fest is open to the public and just $10 per car load! It’s a Huge Day Full of fun! With Kids Water Activates, a Scavenger Hunt, Bounce houses, Dunk Tank and local craft and food vendors. Antique Car Show, LIVE Music from Englewood Heights, Military Displays and a chance to meet your MILITARY! Military. Bring the whole family to Summer Fest at Yakima Training Center Saturday July 25th from 10a till 4p for the funnest day of the summer!
*Must present ID at the gate if you are 16 and older. No firearms, knives, alcohol, or drugs allowed. Some background restrictions apply for federal entry.
Vintiques Northwest Nationals
Vintiques 52nd Annual Northwest Nationals Car Show and Vintage Trailer Rally at State Fair Park in Yakima…Friday July 31st and Saturday Aug 2nd, with fun for the whole family! Over 700 Classic Cars on display plus the Vintage Trailer Rally. Meet Dennis Gage from the TV show “My Classic Car”! See The Seattle Cossacks Motorcycle Stunt and Drill Team – 2 Shows Saturday.Take part in The Public Poker Walk, Swap Meet, Kids Activities, Value Cover Races, & Table Top Nationals (model cars). The Beach Boys Tribute Band “Good Vibrations” will be performing. There’s also the Sundome Shootout Custom Car Show and Vintage Motorcycle Show. Enter at the gate for a chance to win a $250 Gas Card from Road Warrior Travel Center! And More! Adults $15. Seniors and kids $5, Family Pass $25 2 adults and 2 kids. Get details at vintiques.com
Moxee Hop Fest August 6th thru 8th
This August, celebrate summer in Moxee HopTown USA at the Moxee Hop Festival. Three days of family fun, food, vendors, kids’ games, and traditions. The 21+ Budweiser Beer Garden features James Beam Thursday, Rival Band and American Honey Band Friday, and Genevieve and Cody Beebe & The Crooks Saturday. No cover Thursday. $20 Friday and Saturday, after 6pm. Plus, free entertainment on the Yakima Federal Family Stage. Saturday brings Breakfast in the Park, the 5K Fun Run/Walk, and the Moxee Parade. August 6th through 8th. Visit EVCEA dot org.
Take down at Twilight 8/7-8/9
Wrestlers… get ready to compete under the lights! Takedown at Twilight is Friday August 7th thru Sunday August 9th at the Sozo Sports Complex! Boys and Girls ages 5 to 18 will compete for incredible awards! Trophies for first and second place Medals for third and fourth Ribbons for fifth and sixth place Plus Outstanding Wrestlers will take home “The Takedown at Twilight Champion Belts!!!” Pre-Register NOW for just $55 at takedownattwillight.com… Registration after July 17th increases to $75. 8/7 Friday- Weigh-ins, 10U and under wrestling and 12U and up 8pm to 1am! 8/8 Saturday – Free Wrestling Clinic, Medal rounds and championship finals! 8/9 Sunday – Beach Wrestling for all ages 9a to 1p!Details and Registration at takedownattwilight.com
Pioneer Power Show & Swap Meet/ Flea Market
Takes place at the Central Washington Agricultural Museam at Fullbright Park in Union Gap August 15th & 16th. Also available will be a kids scavenger hunt with prizes, and a kiddie train!
Ponies In The Sun Car Show
Join the Sun Country Mustang Club September 20th @ Sarge Hubbard Park. Show hours are 10am-4pm. $25 to register your car a tthe day of the show. There will be door prizes, 50/50 raffle and much more! You can also join the fun on Saturday September 19th with their Pony Trail starting at Sarg Hubbard Park at 9:30am, a Cruise-In at Major’s Drive In on Lincoln Ave starting at 5pm. For more info, visit suncountrymustang.com.