Wenatchee Outdoors

WenOut Kids Thursday's
2026-03-26 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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*

Trail Tales at Icicle Brewing
2026-04-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Icicle Brewing Company, 935 Front Street, Leavenworth, 98826, United States
We are thrilled to announce a fresh partnership with Icicle Brewing to help keep our local trails thriving! Throughout the months of April, May, and June, our “wild backyard” gets a little extra love with every pour. For every pint of Enchantments beer purchased at the brewery, Icicle Brewing will donate $1 directly to Wenatchee Outdoors. It is a fantastic way to enjoy a local favorite while contributing to the community resources, maps, and advocacy that keep us all moving through the beautiful terrain of North Central Washington.
To kick off this collaboration, we invite you to join us this Wednesday for “Trail Tales,” an open-mic storytelling night dedicated to our shared outdoor adventures. Whether you have a legendary story of being humbled by the Enchantments, a hilarious account of a gear failure, or a memory of a perfect morning in the North Cascades, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to grab the mic for a five-minute highlight, share a drink with fellow hikers and bikers, and vote for your favorite story of the night. (Storytelling encouraged yet optional)
This gathering is about more than just swapping post-run reports; it’s about turning our collective experiences into “trail magic” for WenOut. Every dollar raised during the evening goes right back into supporting the trails you love. Come ready to toast to the upcoming season, connect with the outdoor community, and share the stories that make our region so special.
We hope to see you there!

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*
