Events

Mission Ridge Yeti "Release" & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Location: At the top of the Liberator Express at Mission Ridge Resort Join the creators and artists behind NCW’s newest mythological art installation for a Wenatchee Valley Chamber hosted ribbon cutting on Saturday, January 4th, 2020. The towering 11ft metal sculpture, known affectionately as “The Yeti” will be officially introduced to the public and “released” to the wild at its new semi-permanent home near the top of the Liberator Express at Mission […]

Join us 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 the reservation booth, which […]

Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery Snowshoe Tours with Wenatchee River Institute Begin the year 2020 with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute (WRI) area naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek, learning about native wildlife and ecology along the way. All skill levels are welcome, with snowshoes, gaiters and poles provided. “Snowshoeing is a great way to spend time outdoors and stay moving during winter months, noticing things you often […]

Adult STEM Night with Wenatchee River Institute and North Central Regional Library On Tue., Jan. 7, 2020, come out to Wenatchee River Institute’s Red Barn, 347 Division St. in Leavenworth, for hands-on experiences with virtual reality, robotics, and lasers! Immerse yourself and dance your way through a virtual 3D world. Learn how to program North Central Regional Library's (NCRL) newest Sphero RVR robot, inspired by students and educators. The NCRL STEM department –science, technology, engineering and math– will partner with […]

Leavenworth Waterfront Park Trail Snowshoe Tours with Wenatchee River institute Leavenworth– Every Thursday in January and February from 10am to 12noon, local naturalist guides will lead free snowshoe strolls on the Waterfront Park Trail along the beautiful Wenatchee River. Enjoy the feeling of being in the wilderness while remaining in close proximity to the bustling downtown area. “These strolls are all about giving people a chance to try snowshoeing for the first time or to just come out and enjoy […]

I feel the need, the need for speed! Thursday Night Drags are back, are you ready for the action? Grab 4 - 7 of your favorite skier or boarder friends for this fun race series event. Format is Head to Head Dual GS RACING Register Now How It works 4 person teams, with up to 3 additional racers for alternates Participants can race on skis or a snowboard Race venue is Elip Skill levels from intermediate to expert are welcome […]

Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery Snowshoe Tours with Wenatchee River Institute Begin the year 2020 with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute (WRI) area naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek, learning about native wildlife and ecology along the way. All skill levels are welcome, with snowshoes, gaiters and poles provided. “Snowshoeing is a great way to spend time outdoors and stay moving during winter months, noticing things you often […]

Come down to Pybus Market on Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 11am to 2pm and have some fun and RUN! There will be a 5K and a 1K for kids. Sponsored by Wenatchee Valley Sports and Washington Trust Bank. Wenatchee Track & Field is hosting the 8th Annual Bundle Up Run 5k Run/Walk and 1k Kids Race on January 11th, 2020 at 11:00 at the Pybus Public Market in downtown Wenatchee.  This is being held in conjunction with the Wenatchee […]

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 […]

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 […]

Hosted by Plain Valley Adventure Women & Plain Valley Ski Trails Bring a headlamp, your cross country skis (classic or skate) or snowshoes and come play on Plain Valley Ski Trails! This is a FREE event, no registration required. Weather permitting event. Meet at the Plain Trailhead of Plain Valley Ski Trails, across the road from Plain Hardware. For more info, including trail maps and daily grooming report, go to SkiPlain.com. Hosted by Plain Valley Nordic Team, Plain Valley Adventure […]

Nature’s Secret Pantry with Langdon Cook and Wenatchee River Institute Nature’s secret pantry offers highly sought after and tasty wild ingredients for the table. Learn more about The Wild Foods of Spring from award-winning author, instructor and lecturer Langdon Cook on Tue., Jan. 14, 7-8:30PM in Wenatchee River Institute’s Red Barn, 347 Division St. in Leavenworth. Take a slideshow tour of local mountains and forests with Cook, a true culinary adventurer. This patch-to-plate exploration of foraged foods, from their wild […]