Categories for Family Fun

• Día de los Muertos – A Celebration of Life

  October 22, 2023

  A vibrant cultural tradition comes to life in the Yakima Valley in October and November. Explore two very special ways... View Article

• Top Trails for Fall Mountain Biking All Around the Yakima Valley

  October 10, 2023

  Beginner, Intermediate and Challenger Adventures by Shannon Mahre, Outdoor Adventure Guide – photos by Shannon Mahre Fall could be the... View Article

• Ready for Fall Harvest Fun & Flavors?

  August 7, 2023

  With more than 3,000 farms calling the Yakima Valley home, it’s a delicious place to be during fall harvest season.... View Article

• Where to Cool Down on Yakima Valley Waterways

  July 17, 2023

  Float, Fish and Paddle all Around the Valley With the Yakima Valley’s reliably sunny skies come summertime highs. With warm... View Article

• Choose Your U-pick Farm-Fresh Adventure

  May 22, 2023

  Top spots for u-pick cherries, berries, bake shop treats and more Cherries, berries and more! The much-anticipated Yakima Valley cherry... View Article

• Six Scenic Road Trips

  March 14, 2023

  Time for a trip for vineyard views, mountain vistas and winding waterways With warmer days on the way, it’s time... View Article

• 7 Festivals and Events to Start the New Year

  January 25, 2023

  Check out our favorite spring flings! Who’s ready to kick off the first of the Yakima Valley’s 2023 festivals and... View Article

• Where to Ring in 2023!

  December 20, 2022

  We have the parties planned for You Do you have your New Year’s Eve plans yet? Check out our lineup... View Article

• There’s Still Time to Play in the Snow!

  December 13, 2022

  Cover Photo by Mahre Made and Girls with Grit Plan your winter adventures in the Yakima Valley While we’ve officially... View Article

• Yakima Valley Lighted Events & Holiday Festivities

  November 16, 2022

  Mark your calendar and make the rounds! It’s the season for thousands of twinkling lights! The calendar is filling up... View Article

• 3 Easy Hikes for Beautiful Fall Colors

  October 31, 2022

  One of the best things about the Yakima Valley is seeing the seasons shift throughout the year. In the fall,... View Article

• Your Guide to SUP in the Yakima Valley

  August 3, 2022

  Here are Some Tips to Get Started Thank you to Shannon Mahre, owner of MADE and Girls with Grit, our... View Article

• Spring Hikes and Rides with Valley Views!

  March 1, 2022

  Photo Credit Mahre Media. Check out mountain biking clinics at Mahre Made. Now’s the time to plan your spring hiking... View Article

• On the Water All Around the Valley

  September 8, 2021

  From whitewater rafting, paddle boarding and fly fishing, fall is a perfect time to enjoy waterways all around the Yakima... View Article

• Events are Back On!

  June 16, 2021

  Plan your trip and mark your calendar for summer events Events are back on the calendar all around the Yakima... View Article

• On the Menu! Spring Asparagus Kicks off Yakima Valley Harvest Season

  May 12, 2021

  The wait is finally over! Asparagus lovers around the Yakima Valley count down the days until harvest season begins. We’re... View Article

• Springtime Family-Friendly Fun!

  March 11, 2020

  Bring the whole family this spring, or anytime of the year, for fun in the sun! From special kid-friendly events... View Article

• Are Ready to Celebrate the Season?

  December 4, 2019

  With seasonal celebrations all around the Yakima Valley, you won’t run out of opportunities to make holiday memories with family... View Article

• Día de los Muertos – A Celebration of Life

  October 16, 2019

  Another colorfully vibrant cultural tradition comes to life in the Yakima Valley with Día de los Muertos this month. The... View Article

• Harvest & Halloween Fun

  October 9, 2019

  Whether you’re looking for good, old-fashioned farm-fresh fun or true Halloween frights, October is packed with great events throughout the... View Article

• Family Friendly Fall Weekends in Wine Country

  September 18, 2019

  This time of year, you can feel the excitement in the air all around Yakima Valley wine country. Harvest is... View Article

• 10 Great Mountain Bike Rides Around the Yakima Valley

  September 4, 2019

  Photo Credit Mahre Media. Check out mountain biking clinics at Mahre Made. Wondering where to ride? From one end of... View Article

• Tieton Flip Flop — Only in September

  August 21, 2019

  Experience the thrill of the fastest whitewater in Washington State! For one short month every September, the Tieton River becomes... View Article

• 10 Great Day Hikes Around the Yakima Area

  July 17, 2019

  You don’t have to go far to experience the beauty of the Yakima Valley’s rugged shrub steppe landscape and surrounding... View Article

• Summer Fun for Kids!

  June 12, 2019

  School’s out for summer and the kids are looking for something fun to do. Check out these 20 family friendly... View Article

• Find More than Fruits & Vegetables on Yakima Valley Family Farms!

  May 8, 2019

  Family farms in the Yakima Valley grow hundreds of varieties of fresh apples, peaches, pears asparagus, rhubarb, berries, melons, tomatoes,... View Article

• Yakima Valley Festival Frenzy!

  May 1, 2019

  Photo by Stevan Chase Summertime is fine in the Yakima Valley! The summer festival season kicks off in May with... View Article

• 15 Kid-Friendly Spring Events

  March 27, 2019

  Spring has finally arrived! That means it’s time to get the family outdoors to enjoy springtime activities throughout the Valley.... View Article