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!
McDONALDS COMMUNITY DONATION DRIVE
All Yakima, Wapato, Toppenish, Zillah and Sunnyside McDonald’s locations will be collecting new and gently used clothing and basic necessities to help families impacted by the White Swan Fire. Collection dates are July 29th-August 6th. Items needed: Diapers & Wipes, Baby essenctials, shoes, blankets, non perishable food items, toiletries & hygiene products.
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!
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.
Paws In The Pool @ Franklin Pool
A Man’s best friend takes over the Franklin Pool Sunday, August 23rd from 2pm-4pm. Dogs swim free, but their owners have to pay general admission fee. The pool will close for the season after this event.
Free Summer Movies at The Majestic Theatre!
Doors open at 9am, show starts at 10.
August 12th & 13th: Dogman OR Kung Fu Panda 4
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!
August 14th: LTD (Classic Rock)
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. Sunday lineup contines at Chesterley Park:
August 16th: Jurassic World Rebirth
Sunnyside National Night Out POSTPONED
Join the community of Sunnyside TUESDAY, AUGUST 11TH for their National Night Out event at South Hill Park from 5p-8p. Sunnyside’s youngest DJ, DJ Santos will be spinning the tues, there will be a splash pad, community resources, fun activities for kids and more!
Toppenish National Night Out Community BBQ POSTPONED!
Toppenish’s National Night Out will take place August 6th from 5pm-7pm at the Toppenish Swimming Pool Park. DJ music, free hamburgers, hotdogs, chips & water handouts. You can take your best shot at the dunk tank while supporting the future! All proceeds help fund a scholarship for a graduating senior in the Toppenish community.
Together Grandview Can
Grandview is celebrating their National Night Out August 11th starting at 6pm at Westside Park. Join them for an evening of community fun! Meet the Grandview Police Officers, check out the emergency vehicles. Free food, and the swimming pool will be open!
Nile Valley Rally- Public Open House
In an effort to share this hobby with others, Nile Valley Rally invites the people of the Yakima Community to come tour 50 vintage trailers August 15th at Jim Sprick Park in Naches starting at 9am. This is a FREE event! These trailers are from the 1950’s to 1970’s. No food, drinks or dogs in trailers.
Tribal Day Dog Spay/Neuter Clinic
No cost spay/neuter clinic for Yakama Tribal members takes place August 17th.. Microchip, needed vaccines, de-worming, and flea treatment available. Sign up today by visiting YVPR.OR/SERVICES/SPAY-NEUTER CLINIC. Location is at the old Harrah vet clinic. 3642 Harrah Rd, Harrah
Grandview Summer Heat
August 15th & 16th is Grandview’s 5th annual “Summer Heat” 3 on 3 basketball tournament! Late Registration begins August 3rd. It all happens in downtown Grandview. For more info, visit mainstreetgrandview.com
Wapato Police National Night Out
Takes place August 18th at Lions Park. Fun kid activities, food & drinks, music and prizes! Starts at 5pm!
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!
West Valley JROTC Carwash
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 August 15th 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.
Heritage University’s Kaleidoscope
Celebrating the vibrancy of the Heritage Community! Join Heritage University September 3rd from 4pm-7:30pm on The Great Lawn. Bring your family, blankets & lawn chairs, and join them for an evening of fun and camaraderie at this free festival, featuring: great food, games & prizes, H.U. gear, LIve music & karaoke, and more special surprises!
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.
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.