WRI Snowshoe Stroll at the Hatchery
2026-01-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-24 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-31 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-31 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Wenatchee River Institute presents.
Location: Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery
12790 Fish Hatchery Rd, Leavenworth, WA 98826
Begin the year with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek. We will learn about native wildlife and ecology along the way. What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? Even if this is your first time on snowshoes, come along and enjoy this fun outdoor winter program! Bring your enthusiasm for the wonders of winter and nature, and make sure to dress in warm layers.
Provided – Snowshoes, gaiters, and poles.
Limit of 12 participants per group – Registration required for everyone in the party.
Difficulty level – Beginner level, all skill levels are welcome. Not ADA accessible due to non-plowed trails.
Meeting location – Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery visitor center.
Cost – Pay What You Can:
We offer the Pay What You Can model in recognition that paying for education programs looks different for different people.
These prices are based on the costs to WRI to put on this program. If you want to attend this program, we want you to be there. Use the below discount codes to adjust the total cost of tickets. If these costs are not realistic for you but you are still excited to attend, please fill out our Financial Access Form.
$40/person
This option may be for you if you are excited to attend this program and are able to pay the market rate so WRI can offer future programming at affordable rates, including our free events.
$30/person (use code 25percent)

This option may be for you if you are excited to support WRI, and attending this program doesn’t put a strain on your weekly budget. This covers the break-even cost for WRI to put on this particular program.
$24/person (use code 40percent)
This option may be for you if your budget is tight, but you still really want to attend this program and support WRI.
$20/children 5-12 years old (25% and 40% discount codes will also apply to child tickets, making them $15 or $12).
This option is for any children you may be strolling with. There are 4 tickets per group for children. If you are interested in a date when the child tickets are sold out but there are still adult tickets, please give us a call and we can check if there is extra space!
Free/children 5 and under
Only 2 spaces available per stroll. Please note there are no snowshoes available for most children of this size.
Click Here for more information and to register.

WenOut Kids Thursday's
2026-03-26 15:30 - 16:30
Wenatchee Outdoors is looking forward to offering kids outings this spring each Thursday. Activities will include hiking, biking, birding, story time, and more. Details and locations will vary each week. Dates include: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28.
Due to changing spring weather conditions, event details may change. Please be sure to check our website for the most up-to-date information, updates, or cancellations before attending.
Time: 3:30pm
Location: Horan Natural Area
Details: Join us for a bird watching walk through Horan Natural Area. We will look for different birds throughout the walk, and hopefully see the eagles nest! We will start at Confluence Park, walk to the end of Horan Natural Area and back. This should be about a 2 mile mostly flat walk. Bikes are not allowed in Horan, strollers are ok.
*Children must be accompanied by an adult*

WenOut Kids Thursday's
2026-04-02 15:30 - 16:30
Due to changing spring weather conditions, event details may change. Please be sure to check our website and social media channels for the most up-to-date information, updates, or cancellations before attending.
Time: 3:30
Location: Kenzie Landing
Guest: Virginia Shoup from Wenatchee River Institute
Details: We will hike the Kenzie’s Landing trail up to the three-trail saddle and back down. This will be approximately a 1-1.5 mile hike, 400ft of elevation gain. Virginia Shoup from Wenatchee River Institute will lead a discussion following the hike on the picnic table by the trailhead.
*Children must be accompanied by an adult*

WenOut Kids Thursday's
2026-04-09 15:30 - 16:30
Due to changing spring weather conditions, event details may change. Please be sure to check our website and social media channels for the most up-to-date information, updates, or cancellations before attending.
Date: 4/9/2026
Time: 3:30
Location: Wenatchee River Institute, 347 Division St, Leavenworth, WA 98826
Guest: Join Angela as she leads the kids through the WRI Story Walk on campus! 📖🌳 Fun stories, fresh air, and outdoor adventure await!
Details: The Wenatchee River Institute Story Walk offers a charming way for families to engage with nature and literacy simultaneously along the Leavenworth waterfront. Located on the WRI campus, this self-guided activity features deconstructed pages of a children’s picture book installed on signposts along a gentle, shaded trail. The walk covers a distance of 0.25 to 0.4 miles, making it an easy, accessible loop for strollers and young children. With stories that rotate seasonally to reflect the changing environment, it provides a fresh and educational outdoor experience that is free and open to the public year-round.
*Children must be accompanied by an adult*

WenOut Kids Thursday's
2026-04-16 15:30 - 16:30
Due to changing spring weather conditions, event details may change. Please be sure to check our website and social media channels for the most up-to-date information, updates, or cancellations before attending.
Date: 4/16/2026
Time: 3:30
Location: Rocky Reach Dam, 5000 State Hwy 97A, Wenatchee, WA 98801
**We will meet at the lower park shelter area**
Guest: Kristin Lodge from Rocky Reach Discovery Center
Details: We will have representatives from the Rocky Reach Dam helping us learn about salmon for our nature and conservation inspired learning! This will take place in the lower sheltered area at the Rocky Reach Discovery Center. Kids can play on the playground following the salmon activities or explore around the Discovery Center.
*Children must be accompanied by an adult*

WenOut Kids Thursday's
2026-04-23 15:30 - 16:30
Due to changing spring weather conditions, event details may change. Please be sure to check our website and social media channels for the most up-to-date information, updates, or cancellations before attending.
Date: 4/23/2026
Time: 3:30
Location: Old Butte via Jacobson Trail head
Guest: Jenise Coates a Wenatchee Outdoors volunteer
Details: We will be hiking the Old Butte trail while reading the story boards along the way. We will start at the Jacobson Trailhead. This hike will be about 1.6 miles round trip with about 200-400 feet elevation gain. Jenise Coates will join us for a discussion about nature journaling during the hike. *Please bring a blank journal or notebook to practice nature journaling* (if possible)
*Children must be accompanied by an adult*

WenOut Kids Thursday's
2026-04-30 15:30 - 16:30
Due to changing spring weather conditions, event details may change. Please be sure to check our website and social media channels for the most up-to-date information, updates, or cancellations before attending.
Date: 4/30/2026
Time: 3:30
Location: Pybus Public Market, 3 N. Worthen St., Wenatchee, WA 98801
**Meet in the grass near the boat parking lot on the North East corner of the market**
Guest: Jenise Coates, Wenatchee Outdoors volunteer
Details: This will be a wheels outing! Plan to bike, scooter, roller blade, etc. We will start at Pybus and bike for about 30 minutes. Jenise Coates will be back to lead a discussion about nature journaling following the ride. *Please bring a blank journal or notebook to practice nature journaling* (if possible)
*Children must be accompanied by an adult*

WenOut Kids Thursday's
2026-05-07 15:30 - 16:30 | Castlerock Trailhead, 1963 Castlerock Ave, Wenatchee, 98801, United States
Due to changing spring weather conditions, event details may change. Please be sure to check our website and social media channels for the most up-to-date information, updates, or cancellations before attending.
Date: 5/7/2026
Time: 3:30
Location: Castlerock Trailhead, 1963 Castlerock Ave, Wenatchee
Details: We’ll meet at the Castlerock Trailhead and hike the lower Castlerock Loop. Hike is approximately 1 mile. *We practice Leave No Trace at Wenatchee Outdoors, and will do our best to leave the trailhead and area as we found it.*
*Children must be accompanied by an adult*

WenOut Kids Thursday's
2026-05-14 15:30 - 16:30 | Squilchuck State Park, 2805 Mission Ridge Road, Wenatchee, 98801, United States
Due to changing spring weather conditions, event details may change. Please be sure to check our website and social media channels for the most up-to-date information, updates, or cancellations before attending.
Date: 5/14/2026
Time: 3:30
Location: Squilchuck State Park, 2805 Mission Ridge Road, Wenatchee
Guest: Thom Schroeder, Wenatchee Outdoors President
Details: Come ride the pump track at Squilchuck State Park! BYOB- bring your own bike. Discover Pass required to park at Squilchuck!
*Children must be accompanied by an adult*

WenOut Kids Thursday's
2026-05-21 15:30 - 16:30 | Enchantment Park, 299 Enchantment Way, Leavenworth, WA, United States
Due to changing spring weather conditions, event details may change. Please be sure to check our website and social media channels for the most up-to-date information, updates, or cancellations before attending.
Date: 5/21/2026
Time: 3:30
Guest: Riley Baxter, YMCA
Location: Enchantment Park, 300 Enchantment Park Way, Leavenworth, WA 98826
Details: Calling all scientists! We will be joined by Ryley Baxter of the YMCA, who will be bringing microscopes for us to examine our “findings” from the area around the park. Join us at Enchantment Park in Leavenworth for outdoor play, biking at the pump track, or a walk through Blackbird Island. *We practice Leave No Trace at Wenatchee Outdoors, and will do our best to leave the park area exactly as we found it.
*Children must be accompanied by an adult*

WenOut Kids Thursday's
2026-05-28 15:30 - 16:30 | Confluence State Park, 333 Olds Station Rd, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Due to changing spring weather conditions, event details may change. Please be sure to check our website and social media channels for the most up-to-date information, updates, or cancellations before attending.
Date: 5/28/2026
Time: 3:30
Location: Confluence State Park, 333 Olds Station Road, Wenatchee
Guest: Riley Baxter, YMCA
Details: Calling all scientists Part 2! Riley from the YMCA is back this week with microscopes. We can meet at Confluence State Park by the playground for playtime and microscope exploring of the nature at Confluence.
*Children must be accompanied by an adult*

5th Annual Evergreen Youth MTB Festival
2026-08-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Squilchuck State Park, 2805 Mission Ridge Road, Wenatchee, 98801, United States
Central Washington Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance is once again hosting the Evergreen Youth Bike Festival. Whether your child is sending it on a balance bike or shredding the gnar, we have something for everyone! Activities include organized rides for youth ages 3 – 13 years old, bike games for all ages, open trails for families to adventure on bike or foot, multiple booths to explore and learn about outdoor activities in the valley, face painting and much more! Pack a picnic or purchase lunch onsite. Come out and spend the weekend playing in the mountains!
A Washington State Discover Pass is required at Squilchick State Park.
RV/trailer and tent camping is also available in the park, right next to the events. Spots are limited and are first come, first served There are bathrooms onsite with water but the campsites do not have power, water or sewer hookups. Fires of any sort are strictly prohibited and pets must be leashed at all times.
Details
What: Youth bike races, activities, rides, and FUN!
When: August 22, 2026 from 9:00am-12:00pm
Where: Squilchuck State Park – 2805 Mission Ridge Rd, Wenatchee, WA.
Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/udBBWX6BSF4AnwJq9
Who: Kids aged 3-13 and their families
Camping is available Friday and Saturday nights. For camping questions, please email raybirks@evergreenmtb.org
Please note: A Washington State Discover Pass is required at Squilchuck State Park. Available on-site or online here.
Competitive Youth Rides
Something for every child! Competitive rides include:

Ridge Riders: 2.6 miles – Geared towards pre-teen and teens wanting to challenge their endurance.
Alpine Rippers: 1.35 Miles – Geared towards pre-teen riders who are comfortable on blue trails with adequate endurance.
Forest Riders: 0.5 miles – Geared towards young riders who are comfortable on trails.
Meadow Cruisers: 0.33 miles – Geared toward first and second year young riders.
Pedal-less: Balance Bikes – Geared towards the tiny tike shredders.

Tickets
Register for the event on the Central Washington Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance event page.

Tickets:

$5 per child for Evergreen Members
$10 per child for non-members (Join today!)
$20 per child day-of (no member discounts day-of)

Ticket availability is limited
Day-of on-site registration available, ticket availability pending
Online registration ends August 21st

For questions, please email caseygibson@evergreenmtb.org.
