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Royal Bliss live at Perham Hall – Saturday, September 26 Get ready for a high-energy night of rock as Royal Bliss takes over Perham Hall at The Old Warehouse. Featuring direct support from Leviticuss and opening set by Deaf Icons, this 3-band lineup brings a mix of hard rock, post-grunge, and rap-metal with a focus on crowd energy and live performance. ⭐ Featuring 2 Rock the Locks Festival Artists Catch Royal Bliss and Leviticuss up close the night before they hit the stage at Rock the Locks Festival. This is your chance to experience a national touring act in an intimate setting. Event Details: Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 7:00 PM 21\+ Event Tickets: $25 Presale $30 Day of Show Seating: Limited exclusive tables and seating available Don’t wait — this one will move.
Night market at YAKOMIX comic shop with dozens of vendors, food, drinks, and a photo booth. Sweet Curves hosts a family-friendly night market at YAKOMIX, Yakima's discount comic book emporium. Shop flowers, sweets, clothing, vintage goods, toys, 3D prints, woodworking, and more. Food and drinks plus a photo booth round out the evening.
**Englewood Heights – Rock, Blues, Pop, Country @ Hoops** Join us for an evening of live Classic Rock, Blues, Pop, and a dash of Country music@HoopsYakima performed by Englewood Heights on Saturday, September 26th from 7:00-10:00pm. Englewood Heights is well known for performing a multitude of music genres. Each band member has a unique and diverse musical background and when brought together they bring out the best of Modern & Classic Rock, Pop, a little Blues, and a bit of Country from today's music and go back in time through the decades with popular hits. Englewood Heights is composed of 6 professional musicians with decades of experience betwixt them all. The dynamic soulful lead singer, Nicole Nelson (The Voice-Season 7 contestant) takes the stage front & center, supported by, Mike Foisey's smooth groovy bass lines/vocals, Tim Temple's lead & backing guitar/vocals, Rob Waller's lead & backing guitar, Barbara Lanier's keyboard/synth & last but certainly not least keeping time, the incredible drummer/percussionist, Rick Donaldson! Amongst several amazing years of notable gigs, which include being the opening act for Foghat and Starship for the 2024 Hop Country Music Festival, Englewodo Heights has now been asked back for 2025, to open for 38 Special and Generation Radio. Meet the Band members: Nicole Nelson - Lead Vocals Rob Waller- Lead Guitar & Vocals Tim Temple - Rhythm Guitar & Vocals Barb Lanier - Keyboard and Synth Mike Foisy - Bass Guitar & Vocals Rick Donaldson - Drums & Percussion Learn about the band and their music on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EnglewoodHeights EnglewoodHeights #livemusic #rock #classicrock #modernrock #blues #popmusic #hoopsyakima #yakimaevents #yakimawa
Yakima Symphony opens the classical season with Beethoven's Fifth — doors early for ConcerTalk. The Yakima Symphony Orchestra launches its 2026–27 classical season at the Capitol Theatre with Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. Arrive early for ConcerTalk before the concert; group rates available through the YSO office.
Fresh produce, arts and crafts, live music, and local food vendors every Sunday under the Rotary Pavilion in downtown Yakima. Downtown Yakima comes alive every Sunday with fresh produce, value added ag products, arts and crafts, music, and local food vendors. The market is a proud member of the Washington State Farmers Market Association, guaranteeing all products come directly from the grower and producer.
Sunday mornings, Valley-fresh. Local farmers, artisans, and food producers fill Rotary Market Place every week through October.
Unwind with a gentle stretch class, then toast the reset with a local pour — a win-win every Sunday. A flow yoga session followed by a complimentary wine pour at WIT Cellars. Relax, stretch, and unwind in Red Mountain wine country.
Slow mornings with weekend plates and house pours — gather and linger every Sunday in Selah. Outskirts Brewing Co. hosts a proper weekend brunch with fan-favorite dishes and its house brews on tap.
Raise a glass mid-morning — crisp sparkling wine pairs with house-made brunch bites every Sunday in Wapato. Treveri Cellars serves its Sunday Bubble Brunch at the winery each weekend, with house-made eats paired with sparkling wine.
Go behind the scenes of a Northwest cherry legend — tour the drying process, meet the growers, and taste the goods. 12–12:45pm. Chukar Cherries offers free guided tours showing how their famous dried cherries, chocolates, and confections are made from cherry to finish.
Ten days. One fair. Rides, concerts, animals, and fair food — the Valley's signature fall celebration at State Fair Park.
Last day! Rough stock rodeo at the SunDome during Central Washington State Fair weekend.
John Shields specializes in Spanish and Latin American music. He has studied in Peru and helped publish a method on Andean Peruvian guitar music. His concert will include music from Peru, Spain, and Venezuela.
Bigfoot is loose downtown - weekly clue drops and hidden figures lead up to Bigfoot Con. The Greater Yakima Chamber's Great Bigfoot Hunt scatters clues and hidden Bigfoots around downtown Yakima each week. Follow the Chamber on social for the weekly drop, track your finds, and build toward Yakima Valley Bigfoot Con on October 23-24.
Monday tasting days at Maryhill's Goldendale room — hospitality-industry friendly pours and bistro bites. Maryhill Winery dedicates Mondays to the wine and hospitality industry, offering a casual tasting-room get-together with their acclaimed Washington wines.
Go behind the scenes of a Northwest cherry legend — tour the drying process, meet the growers, and taste the goods. 12–12:45pm. Chukar Cherries offers free guided tours showing how their famous dried cherries, chocolates, and confections are made from cherry to finish.
Live music from Lena + The Bear at the Central Washington Fair.
Ten days. One fair. Rides, concerts, animals, and fair food — the Valley's signature fall celebration at State Fair Park.
Sing, dance, and craft at a storytime that's sometimes joined by a goofy therapy dog. This lively session blends singing, dancing, crafts, and plenty of stories. Whenever possible, the group is joined by Skye, a Siberian Husky therapy dog certified through Love on a Leash and always accompanied by an experienced handler.
Somewhere between the violent rock and roll of Jon Spencer, the sophisticated rhythms of Ali Farka Toure, and the religious disorientation of Jean Meslier, jesus christ taxi driver makes joyfully irreverent noise. taking aim at daily banal agonies, and existential uncertainty, the moods shift from meditative to unhinged. The music takes risks. Formed in 2022 on Colorado’s front range, they’ve been bringing their wildly disruptive live shows to venues across the mountain west at an incredible pace. Their debut LP "Lick My Soul" is out now.
Explore American Themes for America 250 at the Yakima Valley Museum — a reflective look at the American Experience through curated exhibits. Visit the Yakima Valley Museum Hislop Gallery to explore American Themes for America 250 exhibit and reflect on the American Experience. Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm.
A gentle lap-centered session of stories, songs, bounces, and social time for babies and caregivers. Designed for babies and their grown-ups, this storytime pairs shared stories with songs, bounces, and a chance to socialize with other families.
This flagship one-day event brings you into the heart of hop country for a hands-on learning experience like no other.
A playful storytime made just for toddlers, full of singing, dancing, and toys. Specially designed for little ones, this happy storytime features singing, dancing, and shared stories. It's a cheerful, high-energy way for toddlers to learn and move together.
A gentle lap-centered session of stories, songs, bounces, and social time for babies and caregivers. Designed for babies and their grown-ups, this storytime pairs shared stories with songs, bounces, and a chance to socialize with other families.
Terrace Heights kids get a bilingual morning of stories, songs, and crafts close to home. Terrace Heights Library welcomes children and caregivers for shared reading, songs, and a simple craft each week. The program is offered in English and Spanish, so the whole family can follow along. Babies through early elementary are welcome in this neighborhood-scale storytime.
A rolling library pulls up Tuesday mornings for the neighborhood. The Yakima Valley Libraries bookmobile visits Chuck Austin Place every Tuesday, stocking books, movies, and more for readers of every age. Check out materials on the spot, return loans, or ask staff to request a title for your next stop.
Go behind the scenes of a Northwest cherry legend — tour the drying process, meet the growers, and taste the goods. 12–12:45pm. Chukar Cherries offers free guided tours showing how their famous dried cherries, chocolates, and confections are made from cherry to finish.
Weekly stop brings library books and more to the Tampico area. The Yakima Valley Libraries bookmobile parks at Tampico Community Church every Tuesday, stocking books, movies, and audiobooks for all ages. Browse and borrow on the spot, return items, or ask staff to place a hold for your next visit.
Kids explore science and art through hands-on experiments and build-it-yourself crafts. Interactive S.T.E.A.M. activities in science, technology, engineering, art, and math help children understand the world around them, with a craft project tied to each week's theme. All ages are welcome and the program is offered in English and Spanish.
Every Tuesday the taproom hands the lot over to a rotating taco truck. Tacos and craft beer — the Yakima taproom makes Tuesdays the day for it. A rotating lineup of local taco trucks (Buen Taco, Tacos Don Chayo, and more) sets up on the patio.
Relax, socialize, and create alongside fellow adults in a laid-back craft session. Bring a craft project in progress or de-stress with adult coloring pages provided by the library. This weekly drop-in is a welcoming space for adults 19+ to unwind and connect. English and Spanish speakers are welcome.
Books land at Randall Park East every week. A standing Bookmobile stop at the Randall Park East parking lot gives neighbors easy access to Yakima Valley Libraries' collections with no library visit required.
Drop in, build, and tinker with engineering challenges that spark young imaginations. West Valley Library hosts open-ended building activities, engineering challenges, and free play for all ages. Kids explore materials at their own pace in a relaxed, bilingual setting.
Roll dice and meet neighbors over a different tabletop game each week. Granger Library highlights a new tabletop game from its collection every week, inviting patrons to play together for a couple of hours of fun. All ages are welcome and the featured game changes weekly.
Live music from Lena + The Bear at the Central Washington Fair.
Ten days. One fair. Rides, concerts, animals, and fair food — the Valley's signature fall celebration at State Fair Park.
Packmule hosts general-knowledge rounds every Tuesday over local craft pints in Yakima. Valley Brewing Co. teams up with hosts Packmule for weekly trivia nights of general knowledge, with plenty of local craft beer on tap.
A small-town story circle where Naches kids and caregivers pile in for books, songs, and a craft. Naches Library hosts a weekly storytime built for babies through early elementary and the grown-ups who bring them. Expect shared reading, songs, and a simple craft or activity in a relaxed neighborhood setting. Stay after the stories to meet other local families.
Little ones and their caregivers share stories, crafts, and new friends in a bilingual West Valley room. Children and caregivers gather for shared reading, crafts, and activities in a safe library space. The program welcomes all ages and runs in English and Spanish. This is the earlier of two morning storytime sessions at West Valley.
Weekly book pickups in Lower Naches. The Bookmobile makes a weekly stop at Lower Naches Community Park, bringing library cards, books, and services right to the neighborhood.
Toddlers ages 1-3 build early literacy skills through stories, songs, and play. Designed for children ages 1-3 with their caregivers, this weekly gathering combines story time with educational toys and activities. It's a safe space to make new friends and grow early learning skills.
A cozy mid-morning round of stories, crafts, and play for West Valley families. This weekly storytime invites children and caregivers to read together and enjoy crafts and activities. The welcoming room helps kids of all ages make new friends, and staff offer the program in English and Spanish. This is the later of two morning sessions at West Valley.
Grab groceries and books in one trip. The Bookmobile parks at Cowiche Harvest Foods weekly, letting shoppers browse and borrow library titles right from the store's lot.
Board games for every age and appetite, set up and ready to play. Buena Library highlights a different tabletop game from its collection each week for patrons to play together. The multi-hour drop-in is open to all ages and all skill levels.
Unwind midweek with wine specials, small bites, and great company every Wednesday at Evergreen Family Wines in Prosser. Midweek deserves a little reward. Visit Evergreen Family Wines every Wednesday for Wine Down Wednesday Happy Hour and enjoy special pricing on wines by the glass and the bottle in a cozy, relaxed atmosphere. Small bites available. Family friendly!
Build with LEGO bricks at the library - no experience required. Yakima Central Library rolls out bins of LEGO bricks and invites builders of all ages to drop in and create. This free weekly building session is open to children and families and offered in English and Spanish.
Grab your glue and imagination for a fresh craft project every week. Mabton Library sets up a new weekly craft for patrons of any age or skill level, with all materials and instructions provided. A relaxed drop-in designed to spark creativity.
Bookmobile service comes to West Valley every week. A recurring Bookmobile stop at West Valley Community Park gives the neighborhood easy, free access to library books and services at every visit.
Young scientists and makers explore fun experiments and hands-on crafts. Interactive S.T.E.A.M. sessions help children understand their world through science, technology, engineering, art, and math projects. Craft activities accompany each program, all ages are welcome, and it's offered in English and Spanish.
Wednesday night cruise-in car gathering.
Ten days. One fair. Rides, concerts, animals, and fair food — the Valley's signature fall celebration at State Fair Park.
Yakima Valley College Women's Soccer vs Spokane
Adults roll for initiative with Dungeons & Dragons and tabletop game nights. Join monthly Dungeons and Dragons campaigns, tabletop game sessions, and board game nights at Yakima Central Library. This weekly evening program is limited to adults ages 18 and up.
Teens in grades 6-12 help shape the library with ideas, events, and teamwork. TAG gives youth in grades 6-12 a space to plan library events and activities, meet new people, and build leadership skills. Teens ages 14-18 can earn community service hours with a completed background check, and light snacks are provided at each meeting.
Test your knowledge every Wednesday at Single Hill Brewing Company at 7pm — teams of six, great beer, and plenty of fun. Trivia takes over Single Hill every Wednesday starting at 7pm. Teams are capped at six players, and tables fill up quickly, so arriving early is the best way to lock in a spot for the game.