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! FIND THE DOWNTOWN YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET ON FACEBOOK FOR WEEKLY UPDATES!
Aqua Zumba
Aqua Zumba starts Saturday, September 19th from 8:30am-9:30am at Prosser Family Fitness Zone! Get ready to dance, splash, & sweat! It’s free for members, or only $5 for non members. This will happen every Saturday morning in Prosser! get additional details on the Prosser Family Fitness Zone facebook page.
Dig In! Youth Discovery Night
Explore rocks, fossils, plate tectonics, and prehistoric eras through hands-on activities. Dig for fossils, make discoveries, and uncover clues about our planets past Wednesday September 23rd! Starts at 5:30pm-7pm at the Henry Beauchamp Community Center, 1211 S. 7th St. in Yakima.
YMCA Family Fun Night
It’s a fun filled evening for the whole family Friday, September 25th from 5:30pm-8pm. Swimming and Zumba sessions, photobooth, crafts, games and alot more! And special guest “Bumblebee” will be on hand! Visit yakimaymca.org for more details!
Union Gap Cornmaze
Opening day is Saturday, October 3rd from 11am-6pm! Sunday October 4th will be from 11am-5pm. Enjoy the pumpkin patch, food, games and more! And it’s half prized admission! See complete details on the Union Gap Cornmaze facebook page.
Madd Hatter’s Haunt Kids Day
Kids Day is from noon to 2:30PM on October 18th. We offer behind-the-scenes LIGHTS ON tours, a 4-H petting zoo sponsored by Selah 4-H, and, of course, our Trunk or Treat event, all for $5 and a can of food. Adults are free. Each kid also receives a ticket to return on the same day and enjoy the haunt with the lights off at night. Adults can also get in on the free ticket deal; they just need to pay the $5 fee and bring a can of food. The Trunk or Treat portion will be from Noon – 1:30 PM. Trunk or Treat participants will receive two VIP tickets to Madd Hatters for the 2026 season and four passes for kids to enjoy the Kids Day event. The first 25 registrations receive a dash plaque. Best Dressed Trunk will receive a handcrafted award. Location 208 Ahtanum Rd. Union Gap
Yakima Valley Bigfoot Con!
SAVE THE DATE! Happens October 23rd & 24th! Special guest appearances from bigfoot enthusiasts. All brought to you by the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce.
21st Annual Chili Cook Off
The 2026 Chili Cook-Off is the place to be for a culinary battle where local teams prepare their most mouth-watering, taste-bud-tingling, chili recipes. From classic beef chili to a vegan delight, there is a chili for everyone. It’s an exciting and fun evening for everyone that attends. Saturday, October 24th at State Fair Park in the Modern Living Building 5:00pm – 8:00pm. Silent/Live Auctions, Balloon Pop, Music, and of course all the Chili you can eat! Tickets on sale now at https://yvpr.org/events/chili-cook-off. $30 presale and $40 at the door.
Halloween Town @ Sozo Sports Complex
It’s a community trunk or treat & fall festival that’s happening October 24th from 4pm-8pm! There will be a trunk or treat, constume contest, food trucks, games and activities, music and giveaways! If you’re interested in being a vendor, call 509-452-7696, or go to sozosports.net.