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THE DOWNTOWN YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET RETURNS IN 2026!
See you Sunday for some HOME GROWN FUN at the Downtown Yakima Farmers Market 9am to 1pm every Sunday thru October 18th at the Rotary Market Place Pavilion... 15 West Yakima Ave.
- Performing this Sunday 5/17 - Gilbert Elementary School playing the marimbas starting at 10am!
- Featuring wineries, flowers, baked goods, local honey, artisan products, fruit, produce, organic greens, food vendors and live entertainment!
· Introducing The New Farmers Market Loyal Shoppers Program... earn a stamp for every $10 you spend... fill your card for $5 in market tokens and get entered to win a Grand Prize at the end of the Season! - The Downtown Yakima Farmers Market now has a bag swap... bring your re-usable and Plastic Shopping Bags to share or take! Drop them off and pick up a bag at the Market Information Booth.
- Sign up for the new Weekly Farmers Market newsletter at downtownyakimafarmersmarket.com to find out what is fresh and happening each week plus recipes, vendor profiles and who will be performing...
https://www.facebook.com/DowntownYakimaFarmersMarket
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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.
==============================================================================World Cup Fan Zone at Sozo Sports Complex
With the 2026 World Cup approaching, soccer fans in the Yakima area will have a new way to catch high-intensity matches without traveling to the other side of the mountains. Sozo Sports Complex has been named one of the free World Cup fan zones designed to bring a stadium-like atmosphere to local communities. The Yakima fan zone will host watch parties for matches featuring the United States or Mexico.
Admission and parking for the event is free. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Doors of the venue will open 90 minutes before kickoff.
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Free Summer Movies at The Majestic Theatre!
Doors open at 9am, show starts at 10.
July 1st & 2nd: Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs OR Garfield Movie
July 8th & 9th: Hotel Transylvania OR Harold & the Purple Crayon
July 15th & 16th: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile OR Peter Rabbit
July 22nd & 23rd: How to Train Your Dragon 2025 OR The Bad Guys 2
July 29th & 30th: Shrek 2 OR The Wild Robot
August 5th & 6th: The Secret Life Of Pets OR Curious George
August 12th & 13th: Dogman OR Kung Fu Panda 4
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City of Moxee Fireworks Permit
The City of Moxee would like to remind residents that anyone who chooses to possess, use, and/or discharge consumer fireworks on July 4, 2026, within the City of Moxee is REQUIRED to purchase an Individual Use, Possession, and Discharge Permit. Permit applications will be accepted at Moxee City Hall beginning May 1, 2026, through July 2, 2026, at noon.The application fee is $50.00, and the permit must be posted on the property. Applicants must be residents of the City of Moxee. For additional information, please contact City Hall at (509) 575-8851
==============================================================================City of Zillah Fireworks Permit
Planning to light up the sky this 4th of July? Make sure you get your official Permit by 4:45pm on Thursday, July 2 because City Hall is closed on Friday, July 3.
The cost is $50, with $25 being fully refundable with proof of a clean-up launch site and by returning your permit sign and stand back to City Hall. When you come to City Hall, remember to bring your photo ID and a copy of your homeowner’s insurance. Both are required to get a fireworks permit.
If you do not want to get a permit, Mayor Scott Carmack and the Councilmembers have made it possible for Zillah residents to light off safe and sane fireworks at Cemetery Park on a first-come-first-served basis starting at 7pm July 4th. No groups larger than 10 will be allowed and this event is for Zillah residents only. And if you just want to watch the fireworks, head to the beer and wine garden hosted by the Zillah Chamber that will feature food trucks and live music!
==============================================================================City of Sunnyside Fireworks Permit
Attention Sunnyside residents! Fireworks permits are now available online from now until July 3rd at 11:59am. Permit fee is $50. After applying, bring your permit or online confirmation to Sunnyside City Hall to pick up a yard sign. Fireworks may be displayed on July 4th between 11am-11:59pm. Visit the City of Sunnyside’s website.
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Yakima’s VFW 379 Spaghetti Feed
It’s an anniversary celebration this Friday June 26th! VFW Yakima is celebrating 100 years of their Auxiliary and 106 years for their post! Celebrate with members and guests. $10 at the door. There will be spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, and cake! There will be drink specials, and DJ Rick Martinez will play music from 4p-7p. Celebration starts at 5p, dinner at 6p.
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Farmgirl’s Stars & Stripes Social
Join Farmgirl Pickings in Union Gap for a day of good food, great company, creative fun, and giving back this Saturday, June 27th from 10a-4p! They will be collecting donations to help send care packages to our troops. As a symbol of your support, you’ll have the opportunity to add a star to their Wall of Stars as we work together to show appreciation for the men and women who serve our country. Let’s celebrate the freedoms we enjoy, honor those who protect them, and make a difference together. Hot dogs, lemonade, patriotic DIY projects for adults & kids, and so much more!
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Yakima Community Summer Social
Presented by Roman’s Campaign, this event happens Friday July 26th from 5p-9p at Fame Flame & Brew in Yakima (302 W. Nob Hill BLVD). Food & sweet treat vendors, face painting, and a DJ spinning your favorite summer music! It’s a kickoff to Summer, and it’s a kickoff to Change!
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Free Summer Garden Classes
Bring a chair and join the Summer Garden Classes from 10a-11a at the Ahtanum Youth Park Demonstration Garden (1000 Ahtanum BLVD in Union Gap). 1st class starts this Saturday, June 27th. This class will be “Great Trees & Woody Shrubs for Yakima” Discover which trees and shrubs to include in your garden landscape and how to make sure they thrive with Garrett Brenden! Next class will be July 11th “From Seed to Sensational” with master Gardener Carol Barany. She will present a selection of easy annuals that can be planted now and harvested later for vibrant summer and fall bouquets. July 25th is “Adopt a Monarch & Best Native Plants for Beneficials”. This class is led by WSU Associate Professor Dr. David James. Seating will be limited, please bring a chair.
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Ales For A.L.S.
Happens June 27th from 12-9pm for a FREE and all-ages day of fun, beer, wine, music, and food at Bale Breaker Brewery on the brewery lawn, all benefitting research to end ALS. This cause is near and dear to our hearts, so we make sure to celebrate with our biggest event of the year – live music, multiple food trucks, fun for the whole family, and the release of our annual Ales for ALS beer, Bubba’s Brew. We’ll donate $1 from any pint sold at this event to ALS-TDI. Get all the complete details on the Ales For ALS facebook page.
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Shave & Shred: Free Shaved Ice, Food Drive & Community Shred Day
Clear out old paperwork and protect your personal information at Solarity’s free Community Shred Day in Selah. Join us on Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at our Selah branch to securely dispose of sensitive documents onsite. Each vehicle may shred up to three boxes free of charge. Bring a non-perishable food donation for the Selah-Naches Food Bank and receive one additional free box to shred. The event is open to the public and will continue until 2 p.m. or the shred truck reaches capacity. While you’re here, enjoy free shaved ice while supplies last.
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Valley Mall Summer Kids Club
Bring the kids to the Valley Mall in Union Gap for free face painting and themed activites for kids every Wednesday at 11:30a starting July 1st! This will run Wednesdays only on until August 5th at Valley Mall Center Court. For additional details, log on to visituniongap.com.
==============================================================================America’s 250th Lighted Patriotic Parade
The America’s 250th Yakima Parade will begin at 7 PM July 3rd on Yakima Avenue. The route starts at 6th Avenue and continues east on Yakima Avenue to Naches Avenue in front of the YMCA. Local businesses, nonprofit organizations, community groups, and individuals are invited to participate at no cost the parade launches a holiday weekend of local events Marking the 250th anniversary of the declaration of independence. July 3 is also first Friday in downtown Yakima, and many restaurants, breweries, and tasting rooms will offer specials for people who arrive early for the parade. There is no cost to participate in the parade, which will begin lining up at 5 PM. To register to participate in the parade visit www.Yakimaparades.com
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Yakima 4th of July Celebration @ State Fair Park
A free 4th of July celebration featuring a Carnival, Kids Zone, foam pit, beer garden, fair food, live entertainment, contests, and the largest fireworks show ever at State Fair Park (gates open at noon; parking and admission free). Want to take the transit? Union Gap Transit will be available (jocks: Yakima Transit will not be available as per their website)! Find out where their pickup locations will be by visiting the cityofuniongap.com/transit website!
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Toppenish Wild West Rodeo and Parade
Toppenish is holding their annual 4th of July events starting Friday, July 3rd! Rodeo action will kick off on Friday. Saturday will be family day & the Rodeo Finale. Saturday morning, the Toppenish Lions Club Pancake Breakfast will take place at the Railroad/Train Depot Park. The Parade will start at 10a in downtown Toppenish. with the rodeo later that evening at 7:30p. There will be a fireworks display with live music in the beer garden after the rodeo! For rodeo ticket info, visit the Toppenish Rodeo & Livestock Association tickets page.
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4th Of July Celebration in Zillah
Zillah is celebrating Independence Day with Activities, Vendors, Beer Garden, Splash Pad and Live Music at Stewart Park starting at 5pm! XYZ & The Boomers hit the stage starting at 6pm. Public fireworks start at 7pm, it’s all brought to you by the Zillah Chamber of Commerce.
==============================================================================West Valley JROTC Carwash (2 dates)
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 Saturday *July 18th 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
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The Annual Red, White And Balloon event, proudly presented by the City Of Grandview And P.N.T.M.A., is set to take place on July 11th, 2026, at the Grandview, WA fairgrounds starting at 5pm. Our team is dedicated to curating an exceptional experience, with exciting entertainment and delicious food vendors lined up.
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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!
July 10th: Englewood Heights (classic/ contemporary pop)
July 17th: Die Bruder (Classic Rock)
July 24th: Rod Giles Band (Blues/ Rock)
July 31st: Alison Joy Williams (Blues/ Rock/ Americana)
August 7th: The Fabulous Murphtones (Classic Rock/ Pop)
August 14th: LTD (Classic Rock)
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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). This season will kick off with a special showing at Yakima County Stadium (state fair park) July 19th, with Angel’s In The Outfield showing. The rest of the Sunday lineup contines at Chesterley Park:
July 26th: Dora & The Lost City of Gold
August 2nd: Raya & The Last Dragon
August 9th: Luca
August 16th: Jurassic World Rebirth
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Toppenish Health Fair
Prepare for an afternoon of fun at the Toppenish Health Fair on 7/25! Join us for a day of free food, games, music, and more at Toppenish Medical-Dental Clinic! Mark your calendar and we’ll see you there!
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!
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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 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.
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