WenOut Hike!
2024-03-27 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Jacobson Preserve Trail, 1811 Skyline Dr, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Join WenOut team member Thom Schroeder on a family friendly hike of the lower Jacobson Trail. Park at the W.R.A.C. (against the fence side) walk to the trailhead with the kiosk to meet up. Look for wildflowers blooming including Arrowleaf Balsamroot, Lupine, Sagebrush Buttercup, Blue Bells, Yellow Bells and more! Hike around the lower loop of the Jacobson Preserve trail. This is a FREE event. RSVP’s are appreciated, please scroll below to RSVP.

Rock Climbing Basics!
2024-04-22 17:00 - 18:30 | Riverfront Rock Gym, 1319 Walla Walla Avenue, WENATCHEE, 98801, United States
Join Wenatchee Outdoors Executive Director Sarah Shaffer to view the fundamentals of how to rock climb! Whether you have never climbed in your life, or have tried it a time or two inside, let’s get down some basics on how to “clean” a route when outside now that the weather is warming up along with discuss “lead” climbing and how to accomplish this outdoors. We can also gain basic knowledge for knots used for climbing and have some more advanced classes down the road for other knot options. At a later date we can take a field trip! Please RSVP below so we can plan accordingly. Location is Riverfront Rock Gym (a separate waiver will need to be filled out per person at the climbing gym before doing the walk through of the gym).

Bike the Apple Capital Loop
2024-05-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Pybus, 3 N Worthen St, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Meet up with Wenatchee Outdoors Board President Ben Edwards for a casual bike ride around the Apple Capital Loop Trail. Meet at Pybus and bike the full 10-mile loop. We may stop at a local watering hole at the end.

Walk Along the River
2024-05-29 09:00 - 10:00 | WA
Join Krissy Richerson team member for Wenatchee Outdoors for a short morning walk along the Columbia River starting at the 19th Street Loop Trailhead in East Wenatchee. Krissy plans to walk North approximately 25 minutes with the group before turning around to head back. A nice way to start the morning is to get the legs moving and make some new friends!

Inclusive Community Hike!
2024-06-22 08:00 - 13:00 | WA
We are excited for you to join us at an inclusive outdoor hike to Clara Lake on June 22, specifically for our vibrant Latino community but this will also be a bilingual hike as well so that both native English speakers and Spanish speakers can attend. This is not just any hike, but a unique opportunity for individuals of all ages, from various walks of life, to come together and connect with the beauty of the outdoors!
The hike, scheduled to begin at 8 am (meet at the Mission Ridge parking lot) and conclude around 11 am, will be followed by a community celebration featuring a BBQ (Carne Asada) at Lincoln Park in Wenatchee (the small picnic shelter). We are proud to partner with La Pera Radio Station to promote the event, and Mr. Rafael Aguilar, El Tio Tony, will be joining us to capture the spirit of the day in a video. We anticipate a significant turnout, making this a truly memorable and exciting day for all. Please RSVP below so we can figure out how many are attending.

Evergreen Youth Bike Fest!
2024-08-10 09:00 - 13:00 | WA
When: August 10, 2024 from 9:00am-1:00pm
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 or reservations, please email Ray at raybirks@evergreenmtb.org
Please note: A Washington State Discover Pass is required at Squilchuck State Park. Available on-site or online here.
The Central Washington Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance is delighted to announce the return of the Evergreen Youth Bike Festival. This event offers a diverse array of activities suitable for children and families of all biking proficiencies—from toddlers on balance bikes to young enthusiasts mastering more challenging trails. The festival will feature organized rides specifically tailored for youth between the ages of 3 and 13, alongside bike games that cater to various age groups. Additionally, the event will provide open trails for biking or hiking, allowing families the opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the area together.
Participants will also find an assortment of booths dedicated to outdoor activities in the region, as well as attractions such as face painting among other engaging activities. Attendees are welcome to bring a picnic or opt for on-site dining options. The festival encourages families to make the most of the weekend by immersing themselves in mountain play.
For those wishing to extend their stay, RV, trailer, and tent camping are available within the park adjacent to the event grounds. It should be noted that camping spots are limited and require prior registration of a child participant. While the campsite provides essential bathroom facilities equipped with water, it lacks power, water, or sewer connections for individual sites. In the interest of safety and preservation, open fires are strictly prohibited and all pets must be kept on a leash at all times.
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

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 9th
Camping available – please email Ray at raybirks@evergreenmtb.org

For event questions, please email Rob at centraleducation@evergreenmtb.org

WenOut Tuesday Series, Horan Natural Area Walk
2024-09-03 17:30 - 18:30 | Walla Walla Point Park, 1351 Walla Walla Ave, Wenatchee, 98801, United States
Have you been to the Horan Natural Area between Walla Walla Point Park and Confluence State Park? The Horan Natural Area is a wonderful place to take a quiet stroll, enjoy the river, and see some cute critters and wildlife along the way. We will start at Walla Walla Point Park, in the north parking lot by the softball fields, walk north through the Horan Natural Area to the bridge over the Wenatchee river and turn back. A nice way to end the work day is to get moving and make some new friends!

Due to construction on 19th street loop and the east side of the loop to resurface, the Outing has been relocated to Walla Walla Park.

20th Annual Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day
2024-10-05 10:00 - 14:00 | WA
Join Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance for the 20th Annual Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day!
Pack up the bikes, grab the family, and join us for a super fun day on the trails at Leavenworth Ski Hill on Saturday, Oct 5th from 10am-2pm! We’ve got coach-led rides for kids, a strider slalom for the little ones, and of course, tacos!
It’s Free (suggesting a $5 donation to help cover coaching cost) and every kid gets a Body Armor Drink (while supplies last). Parents-you’re riding too, whether it’s guided or doing your own thing with the kids.
Come out and make some awesome trail memories with us!
Event Link

WenOut Tuesday Series
2024-10-22 17:30 - 18:30 | WA
We are working on finalizing the location of this outing, will update as soon as possible.

WenOut Tuesday Series, Loop Bike Ride
2024-10-29 17:30 - 18:30 | Walla Walla Point Park, 1351 Walla Walla Ave, Wenatchee, 98801, United States
Join Wenatchee Outdoors team member Krissy for a short, family friendly, bike ride along the Columbia River starting at the Walla Walla Point Park. We will meet by the restrooms left of the toys. Krissy plans to head South to the bridge before turning around to head back.

Ugly Sweater Stroll
2024-11-20 15:00 - 16:00 | WA
Join Wenatchee Outdoors and Chelan Douglas Land Trust for a FREE Ugly Sweater Stroll. We will meet at 3:00, at the Jacobson Trail Head.
When: Wednesday November 20, 2024
Time: 3:00-4:00
Where: Jacobson Trail Head
Parking: Please park along Skyline Dr utilizing on-street parking
Note: Ugly or Holiday sweaters are encouraged, but not required
Please scroll down to RSVP
If you have any questions please email Krissy, Community Outreach Coordinator, at krissy@wenatcheeoutdoors.org

Santa Paws Fun Run
2024-12-14 10:30 - 13:00 | WA
The event will take place on Saturday, December 14th, hosted by Wenatchee Valley Brewing. The run will kick off at 10:30 from the loop trail at E. Island View, with both 2K and 5K route options heading north and then lunch and drinks will be available to purchase after 10:45 at WVB.
Highlights of the event include:

Prizes for Best Team Name and Theme, Best Costume, and Most Festive
Family-friendly, fun, with Santa photos for a festive keepsake

We’d love to see families, friends, and furry companions come out for this special day!

Bikepacking with Kids
2025-03-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Riverfront Rock Gym, 1319 Walla Walla Avenue, WENATCHEE, 98801, United States
Join Jon and his son Max as they recount their exciting bikepacking adventures, sharing valuable experiences and lessons learned along the way.
Discover practical tips on how to prepare, what to pack, and why including your kids in the journey can turn an ordinary trip into an unforgettable, rewarding experience for the whole family.
Location: Riverfront Rock Gym
Time: 5:30-7:00
Please Register Below

Astronomy along the River
2025-03-26 20:30 - 22:00 | WA
Wenatchee River Institute Presents
Join the Wenatchee Valley Astronomy Club on a family friendly journey through space. Using a variety of telescopes, we’ll gaze up into the Milky Way and learn about some of the best night sky objects to view. From the stunning rings of Saturn and planetary nebulas to large cataclysmic supernova remnants we’ll journey through our own galaxy and even take a look at neighboring ones.
During this program we’ll also explore the basics of telescope use, the different types of telescopes, and some helpful tricks to enhance your experience in star gazing.
Please dress for the cool evening weather as we will be outside the entire time. Be sure to leave the bright white lights at home. If flashlights are needed, please only use red lights. As there is no seating, please bring a blanket or chair.
Age Limit: 8+ years old
Ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration for this event is required. Limit 25 participants.
Cost is Pay What You Can
We offer the Pay What You Can model in recognition that paying for education programs looks different for different people. The options here are provided as suggestions, 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 options below as a guideline upon registration. Please choose an amount that fits within your budget to attend this event, even if that is $0. We want anyone who is interested to be able to attend!
$10/person
This option may be for you if your budget is tight, but still really want to attend this program and support WRI.
$15/person
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.
$20/person
This option may be for you if you are excited to attend this program and are able to pay a little extra so a neighbor can attend at a lower cost.

Click Here for more information and to register

Kenzie's Landing Dog Walk
2025-04-05 10:00 - 12:00 | WA
Date: Saturday, April 5
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: Kenzie’s Landing
Chelan-Douglas Land Trust (CDLT) and the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society (WVHS), with the support of The East Wenatchee Dog Pack, are hosting the 2nd Annual Pets & People Outdoors. This event aims to build community by creating opportunities for people and their pets to come together and experience the beauty of the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust’s protected trails.
Join us for a fun event at Kenzie’s Landing on April 5, 2025, from 10:00am-12:00pm. Registration is encouraged. Please register below.
We will have a marked walking route, pet contest, photo booth, FREE food, training stations, veterinarians, and vendor booths.
Win Prizes! We will have a raffle and two different contests!
Contest #1: Cutest Owner & Dog Duo: Dress yourself (or the whole family) and your dog up in matching outfits and be entered to win a raffle basket.
Contest #2: Social Media Star: Take a picture of your dog on the trail, tag the picture with #Pets&PeopleOutdoors. The post with the highest number of likes wins!
Training stations will include:

Pets and Wildlife impact by Officer Riley Chabot
Pet First Aid by Dr. Bozarth from WVHS

Vendors:

Firehouse Petshop
Petco

Donations are welcome. Your donation will help take care of your local trails!
For more information, donate or to volunteer CLICK HERE

Mission Ridge Flamingo Days
2025-04-26 09:30 - 14:00, 2025-04-27 09:30 - 14:00 | WA
Flamingo Days

We are sending off the season in style with Flamingo Days, our season-ending tradition that is on the last operating weekend of the season every year. Join in on the Flamingo Scavenger hunt for your chance to win a 2025/26 Premier Pass. One lucky flamingo hunter will be rewarded each day with a season pass for next year, and there are tons of other prizes to pick up as well.
Dust off your best neon ski gear and help us send off the season in style. Soak up some sun while you search for the plastic flamingos with numbers on them hidden around the mountain.
Turn in flamingo for fun prizes with the Grand Prize being a 2025/26 Season Pass! Other prizes include Mission Ridge gear, hats, shirts, candy, and more!
Scavenger Hunt Rules

Flamingos must be turned in from 9:30 am to 2 pm each day.
Only 3 flamingos may be turned in per person per day.
Flamingos on Mimi may only be turned in by those 12 and younger.
Baby Flamingos (size of rubber duckies in Base Area, Pika Peak, and Mimi may only be turned in by those 8 and younger.

Baby flamingos can be turned in at Midway or at the Ticket Office.

Each Flamingo turned in wins a prize.
One (1) 2025/26 Premier Season Pass will be given away each day.

Schedule
Saturday:

Turn in Your Flamingos at the Wenatchee Express garage by Midway. Opens at 10 am – Close (or when all the Flamingos are turned in)
Flamingo Scavenger Hunt 9:30 am until 2 pm.
Live music at Midway 12 pm to 2 pm featuring Micah J.
Amazing Retro and/or Flamingo-themed costumes all day.

Sunday:

Turn in Your Flamingos at the Wenatchee Express garage by Midway. Opens at 10 am – Close (or when all the Flamingos are turned in)
Flamingo Scavenger Hunt 9:30 am until they are all found, or 2 pm, whatever comes first.
Live music at Midway featuring Micah J.
Amazing Retro and/or Flamingo-themed costumes all day.

Link for more information

Backpacking Class- Outdoor for All Ages
2025-08-07 15:00 - 17:00 | WA
Join our all-ages backpacking class!
Discover the essentials for a safe and enjoyable adventure: learn about gear, Leave No Trace principles, trail etiquette, top destinations, and everything else you need to hit the trail with confidence. We’ll also guide you through workouts tailored to every fitness level, so you’re fully prepared for your next hike. We can’t wait to help you build the skills and confidence to explore the outdoors!
Location: Leavenworth Ski Hill, 10701 Ski Hill Dr, Leavenworth, WA 98826
If you have any questions please contact: dhartl@sl-fnd.org or krissy@wenatcheeoutdoors.org

Movies in the Park
2025-09-06 19:30, 2025-09-13 19:30 - 21:30 | WA
City of Wenatchee Presents
Finish the Summer Under the Stars!
When: September 6, 7:30pm
Where: Lincoln Park
Movie: Wicked

When: September 13, 7:30pm
Where: Lincoln Park
Movie: Inside Out 2

Enjoy FREE Movies in the Park brought to you by Wheatland Bank, Wenatchee Valley Medical Group, and Thriving Together NCW.

Pack your blankets, grab your friends and family, and join us for this night of fun, community, and great films under the open sky.

For any other questions, please contact Parks, Recreation and Cultural Service Department.

RESCHEDULED-Trails & Treats
2025-10-27 16:30 - 17:30 | Castlerock Trailhead, 1963 Castlerock Ave, Wenatchee, 98801, United States
Join Wenatchee Outdoors and Chelan-Douglas Land Trust for a FREE Halloween hike up Castle Rock.
RESCHEDULED
Meet us at the Castle Rock trailhead, we will start at 4:30pm and make a loop along the Castle Rock Trails. Don’t forget to bring those Trick or Treat bags there will be some treats along the way!
Trail information: We will be walking less than a mile on compacted soil. The average slope is 12% and the trail width is 18-24in. The elevation gain is about 195 feet.
No registration is required. This event is FREE and open to all ages.
When: October 27, 2025
Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm
Where: Castle Rock Trailhead
Note: Costumes are encouraged but not required

STEM Night
2025-12-28 16:00 - 18:30 | WA
The Entiat Family STEM night is Wednesday, January 28th, 4-6:30pm.
For more info, contact Laauren Tewell, ltewell@g.entiatschools.org

WRI Snowshoe Stroll at the Hatchery
2026-01-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-17 10:00 - 12:00, 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 | WA
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.
