Events

Join Lake Wenatchee State Park staff every Saturday in January & February at 1pm as park staff guide you on a snowshoe hike through scenery along the Wenatchee River, the shore of Lake Wenatchee, and surrounding forest. Participants can enjoy a well-packed route through parts of our park that are not always accessible in summer. Expect some historical talking points about the park and views of Nason Ridge, Dirty Face, and South Beach. When: 1 Pm Where: North Entrance by […]

Fly Tying Series with Wenatchee Valley Fly Fishers’ Bruce Merighi and the Wenatchee River Institute Do you fly fish or would you like to fly fish? Then you need flies! Learn the basics of fly tying from Wenatchee Valley Fly Fishers’ Bruce Merighi. This is a five-Tuesday series Feb. 11 - Mar. 10, 6-8PM in Wenatchee River Institute’s Red Barn, 347 Division St. in Leavenworth. There is nothing like catching a fish with a fly you hand tied. Enjoy small-group […]

We all want to reduce our waste, but is “zero waste” really achievable? Join us in a discussion about ways to produce less garbage. What can really be recycled in NCW? What can be avoided entirely? And should “zero waste” really be the goal? We’ll take a virtual walk through the typical home, talking about practical ways to reduce waste in each area of our lives. There will be an emphasis on items we use in the kitchen and “on-the-go,” […]

Science on Tap! Avalanche Cycles and Atmospheric Rivers- the winter of 2019-20 in the Central Cascades On Thu. Feb. 27, 6-7pm, learn life-saving information during Wenatchee River Institute’s (WRI) Science on Tap! at Badger Mountain Brewing, 1 Orondo Ave. in Wenatchee. Matt Primomo, avalanche specialist for Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) will talk about this season’s snowpack, weather, and avalanche events, exploring the correlation between avalanche cycles and atmospheric rivers. Whether you backcountry ski, snowboard, snowshoe, snowmobile, winter camp, or just […]

Location: Milepost 111 Brewing Company-407 Aplets Way Cashmere WA 98815 Want to try out a few pages of your recent inspiration? Eager to read from your just-published memoir? Got poems? Plan on a fun and casual evening sharing original work at Write On The River’s open mic, “Four Minutes of Fame.” We start gathering at 6:30, and readings start at 7:00. Food and beverages are available all evening. “Four Minutes of Fame” is free to the public, and anyone may […]

Special Olympics Location: Icicle Trail at Fish Hatchery Back loop of the Icicle River Trails will be closed for all trail users except for those participating, volunteering or spectating at the Special Olympics Event. More than 1,500 Special Olympics athletes will represent Washington hometowns ranging from Bellingham to Vancouver and Seattle to Spokane at the 2020 Special Olympics Washington Winter Games in Wenatchee, Feb. 28 - March 1, 2020 Opening Ceremonies will be held at the Town Toyota Center in […]

Date: Fri, 02/28/2020 Time: 5:30-7:00 pm Location: Pybus Event Center RSVP appreciated but not required Catch up with friends and meet new people interested in our land, water and trails. Please join us for Wild Ideas, a fun, free event at Pybus Event Center featuring: Beer & wine available for purchase ($5 cash only), complimentary non-alcoholic drinks and finger foods provided by CDLT and Land Trust members, three short, inspiring 8-minute talks that give you a taste about interesting topics […]

Ski & Ride for a Cure is a team and individual ski and snowboarding event benefiting local cancer related charities. The day is filled with food, music, games, swag, fundraising challenge while making every run more meaningful. Participants of all ages and skills engage in friendly competition for prizes in two categories: Top Fundraiser Individual & Top Fundraisers Team Participants who raise $250+ dollars by February 25, 2020 will be invited to a VIP luncheon. This year's event will also […]

Saturdays are all about live music up at Mission Ridge. Whether you ski under the lights or come up just for a rockin' show, Mission Ridge is the place to be! All the excitement goes down inside the Hampton Lodge and can be enjoyed from either the Chair 5 Pub or the KaWham Cafe. Dinner and drink specials will keep you fueled up and dancing the night away! The Mission Ridge Mountain Music Series is an all ages event. About: […]

Location: Pybus Public Market Please join us for an evening of fun, food and excitement at our benefit silent and live auction. Funds raised from the auctions will be used for training and equipment to keep our teams prepared for their missions! There will be a barbeque buffet provided by Mama D’s Kitchen featuring chicken, beef and pork barbeque, salads, sides, desert and house baked breads. Beer, wine and spirits are available for purchase. We would not be able to […]

Fly Tying Series with Wenatchee Valley Fly Fishers’ Bruce Merighi and the Wenatchee River Institute Do you fly fish or would you like to fly fish? Then you need flies! Learn the basics of fly tying from Wenatchee Valley Fly Fishers’ Bruce Merighi. This is a five-Tuesday series Feb. 11 - Mar. 10, 6-8PM in Wenatchee River Institute’s Red Barn, 347 Division St. in Leavenworth. There is nothing like catching a fish with a fly you hand tied. Enjoy small-group […]

Hosted by El Sendero Backcountry Ski & Snowshoe Club Location: Wenatchee Valley Museum Date: Thursday March 5th 5:30-7:30pm   Hello fellow backcountry user! You’ve probably heard of the proposed development pertaining to the Mission Ridge Ski Area. It is a big project with a new road traversing into a village area, 873 homes and condo units, a 50 room hotel, and new lifts giving easier access to some of the surrounding backcountry. This private development will impact how we all […]