If you think that “there’s nothing to do” in Yakima, we’ll keep you up to date the best we can on all that’s happening right here in the Valley!
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DOWNTOWN YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET
EVERY SUNDAY FROM 9A TO 1P THROUGH OCTOBE 18th!
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!
=====================================================================Moxee Community Dance Party
It’s a free for all! September 19th at the Moxee Dance & Event Center. For info, call 509-949-6712No experience mixers & intro to modern square dancing 7pm-8:15pm. Stay to Watch or Dance!
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Prosser City Wide Yard Sale
Takes place Saturday, Sept. 19th from 8am-2pm! Register to get on the map by visiting City Of Prosser dot com/ events or call 509-786-2332. $5 to register your yard sale at your home, or $10 to have your sale at the Train Depot. (Deadline is Sept. 11th). Everyone is invited for some yard sale shopping in Prosser!
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Community Run
Takes place Wednesday, September 16th, 6:15pm at Chesterley Park! It’s a free community run event to bring two local run groups together and grow our running community! Hard Core Runners Club in collaboration with Evolve Run Club bring you this event to run, jog, walk, meet new people and enjoy good vibes! Find additional info on their instagram @evolve_runclub.
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Free Mental Health Community Training – presented by WSU
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month… Plan to attend the WSU COMET CLASS at the Fruitvale Grange Wednesday, September 16th, from 6 to 8 PM. COMET stands for Changing our Mental and Emotional Trajectory. Everyone is welcome to attend. You’ll learn what to do when you’re concerned someone’s mental or emotional well-being. This free workshop teaches you a natural, conversational way to talk with someone about difficult topics and recognize concerns about their emotional and mental well-being. There’s no cost to attend. Registration is encouraged, but not required. Learn more or register by emailing Cheryl.Reese@wsu.edu. Location is at the Fruitvale Grange, 2908 Castlevale Road in Yakima COMET. Because sometimes, neighbor helping neighbor starts with simply knowing what to say.
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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 the 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.
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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!
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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
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Yakima Valley Bigfoot Con!
SAVE THE DATE! Happens October 23rd & 24th! Special guest appearances from Bigfoot experts and enthusiasts alike. Brought to you by the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce.
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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.
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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.
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