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Arboretum has outreach classes for small groups

Greetings! The Yakima Arboretum is in the process of developing a formal environmental science education program. Moving closer towards our goal of becoming a lead educator in the Yakima Valley, we have developed our first Nature Day Camp series for this upcoming summer. We are also partnering with multiple organizations, such as the North Yakima Conservation District, Yakima Greenway Association and Yakima Solid Waste, [...]

Spooky Trolley Rides in Yakima- Halloween Events for Kids

On Saturday October 30th from 11am-2pm, Yakima kids can stop by the Yakima Valley Trolleys office on South Third Ave at Pine street to purchase tickets for a ride on the Haunted Trolley. Wear your costumes and arrive early. The first 100 kids in attendance will get a free pumpkin, thanks to Wray’s Food & [...]

Free Food for Kids in Yakima

Kids can get free breakfast and lunch at several Yakima schools and parks this summer. ParentHelp123 is a website run by the state, to help low income families find resources that will help them take care of their kids. The free summer meals program, however, isn’t just for low-income kids. From their website: The Summer [...]

Swing Dancing in Yakima

If you’re looking to take swing dancing classes in Yakima, you’re in good company. Yakima has several swing dancing groups, and oportunities to go swing dancing several times a month in Yakima’s West side, Terrace Heights and throughout the Yakima Valley and in Ellensburg. Swing Dancing at the Terrace Heights Grange The Dance Syndicate of [...]

December Events for Kids

Yakima families have a lot to look forward to every December. Other than visits from Santa Clause, there are a lot of annual events in Yakima that families and children can enjoy together. Toppenish – Toy Train Christmas, just a 20 minute drive south, families can hitch a ride aboard an historic train to visit [...]