WenOut Kids Thursday's
2026-04-02 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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*

WTA Hiker Happy Hour
2026-04-02 17:00 - 19:00
Join Washington Trails Association staff and volunteers for a night of talking trails with fellow hikers and people who love the outdoors. We’ll provide updates about what’s coming up for trails in central Washington and will share more about the ways you can get involved.
Tickets cost $25 and you’ll receive a complimentary drink ticket, heavy appetizers and a one year membership to WTA.
A WTA membership gets you a subscription to Washington Trails magazine, a member decal (for first-time members), invites to member-only events and the knowledge that you’re helping improve access to trails across Washington.
Click Here for Event link and to purchase tickets

Carve Club at Mission Ridge
2026-04-03 09:30 - 12:00
Mission Ridge hosts, Friday Carve Club, where strong all-mountain skiers go to hone their craft.
In these sessions, we break down and break out the mechanics of high-performance skiing with our best, most qualified coaches at Mission Ridge. We’re here to amplify the conditions of your day both off-piste and on!
We start from the feet and work up with the goal of building efficient, effective expert performance skiing.
Choose the day you’d like to join. We encourage you to come multiple Fridays throughout the season to keep dialing things in and get even more reps.
After your 5th lesson, your next one is FREE.
Lift Access
Lift access not included. If you do not have a Season Pass, please purchase the Carve Club All Mountain Lesson Day Ticket ($45) for the day of your session.
What to Bring / Know Before You Go

Please arrive a little early to get settled and ready to head out on time.
Dress for mountain conditions, bring water, and consider a snack for after your session.
Helmets are strongly recommended.

Click Here for more Mission Ridge Events information and to register.

CDLT & WVHS-Pets & People Outdoors
2026-04-04 10:00 - 12:00
Chelan-Douglas Land Trust (CDLT) and the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society (WVHS) are hosting the 3rd 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 Jacobson on April 4, 2026, from 10:00am-12:00pm. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
We will have a marked walking route, FREE food, training stations, veterinarians, and vendor booths.
Donations are welcome. Your donation will help take care of our local trails!
MORE DETAILS TO COME!
Click Here for event link.
Questions? Contact Ayla, Community Inclusion Coordinator, at ayla@cdlandtrust.org or 509-667-9708.

CDLT Pets & People Outdoors
2026-04-04 10:00 - 12:00
Chelan-Douglas Land Trust (CDLT) and the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society (WVHS) are hosting the 3rd 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 Jacobson on April 4, 2026, from 10:00am-12:00pm. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
We will have a marked walking route, FREE food, training stations, veterinarians, and vendor booths.
Donations are welcome. Your donation will help take care of our local trails!
Click Here for more details.
Questions? Contact Ayla, Community Inclusion Coordinator, at ayla@cdlandtrust.org or 509-667-9708.

Dummy Downhill at Mission Ridge
2026-04-04 16:00 - 18:00
Dummy Downhill
Celebrate the start of April with laughs, creativity, and more than a little chaos at Dummy Downhill, Mission Ridge’s most popular event! This beloved tradition invites participants to design their own homemade “dummies” to race down the hill and off a massive jump. The more outrageous, the better. Awards will be given out in multiple categories with some sweet prizes on the line.
Full schedule with details, rules, registration, and prizes coming soon Here.

Easter On The Mountain at Mission Ridge
2026-04-05 07:30 - 11:00
Easter On The Mountain
Celebrate Easter in the mountains with family, friends, and fresh spring turns at Mission Ridge! Join us for a fun-filled day on the slopes that combines your favorite Easter traditions with the beauty of late winter in the Cascades. Enjoy Easter Brunch at the Chair 5 Pub, an on-mountain Easter egg hunt for kids, and more family fun! Let’s hope for sunny skies and perfect corn skiing to top off the celebration.
Full schedule & details coming soon, find this information HERE!

Women’s Escape at Mission Ridge
2026-04-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-12 10:00 - 12:00
Women’s Escape is your gateway to a better ski day.
Working in small groups with our best women coaches, you’ll build skills, confidence, and flow while having a blast doing it. You could come up early for a coffee and then meet us at Ka Wham Café. We’ll take it to the snow from 10:00 am–12:00 pm, leaving you plenty of time for afternoon laps with friends new and old.
Choose the day you’d like to join. We encourage you to come multiple Tuesdays throughout the season to keep progressing and keep the stoke rolling.
After your 5th lesson, your next one is FREE. Bonus: Participation in our Friday Carve Club also counts toward your five.
Lift Access
Lift access not included. If you do not have a Season Pass, please purchase the Women’s Escape All Mountain Access Day Pass ($45) for the day of your session.
What to Bring / Know Before You Go

Please arrive a little early to get settled and ready to head out on time.
Dress for mountain conditions, bring water, and consider a snack for after your session.
Helmets are strongly recommended.

Find more information on Mission Ridge Events Page.

Wenatchee Run Club
2026-04-08 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-15 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-22 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-29 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Pybus, 3 N Worthen St, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
This event is hosted by the Wenatchee Run Club

Event Summary: Wednesday night weekly

Description: Come join us from 5-7 pm at the Taproom by Hellbent at Pybus for check in. We will have a 5k group start run at 5:30pm or you can run on your own.
Stay and hang out! Hellbent will be offering 10% off after the run for all participants.
Location: The Taproom at Pybus
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556162716960

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*

Washington BHA & WRI-Black Bear Bonanza
2026-04-11 09:00 - 20:00
Bring the whole family out for a hands-on, community-focused day centered on black bears, conservation, and living responsibly in bear country.
The Washington Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is teaming up with the Wenatchee River Institute, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, the U.S. Forest Service, and the City of Leavenworth to host an all-ages educational event rooted in safety, stewardship, and collaboration.
The Black Bear Bonanza will feature practical bear conflict-prevention education, bear biology and population insights from local experts, live demonstrations, youth activities, and conversations about the cultural, ecological, and conservation role of regulated bear hunting. Whether you’re a hiker, hunter, parent, or simply curious about the wildlife we share this landscape with, there’s something here for everyone.
Join neighbors, educators, and conservation partners to learn, connect, and help reduce bear-human conflict while building a better understanding of Washington’s black bears.
More info and RSVP at the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers page.

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*

American Red Cross- Wildfire Preparedness Community Event
2026-04-18 09:00 - 14:00
The American Red Cross is hosting a Wildfire Preparedness Community Event in Wenatchee on Saturday, April 18 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and we’re looking for volunteers to help us share simple, actionable preparedness information with nearby households.
Wildfire season moves fast — and preparation saves lives.
Volunteers will:

Share basic wildfire safety tips door‑to‑door
Help residents sign up for local emergency alerts
Provide evacuation and defensible space information
Receive all needed training (about 2 hours)

This is a light‑lift, high‑impact way for outdoor‑minded community members to support their neighbors before wildfire season. It could be a great fit for Wenatchee Outdoors members, volunteers, outing leaders, or anyone who enjoys supporting safe outdoor living in the valley.
I’ve attached a flyer with full details. If it feels like a good fit, we’d be grateful if you could share it in your newsletter, on social, or with any groups who might be interested.
If anyone has questions or wants to sign up, they can email us at
NW.Preparedness@redcross.org

International Dark Sky Celebration
2026-04-19 15:30 - 22:00
Join Wenatchee Valley Astronomy Club and Wenatchee River Institute for a Dark Sky Celebration to close out International Dark Sky Week.

If you’ve been to the Red Barn Events, this is like a Red Barn Event Plus- with two fantastic speakers, trivia, family-friendly crafts, and star-gazing!

Join us for all or part of the festivities. BYO Snacks. Beer, wine, and sparkling water will be sold throughout the afternoon.

Event Link

Earth Day Trash Pick-Up
2026-04-22 09:00 - 11:00
Come on down to the Wenatchee River Institute to participate in a community cleanup of all the litter that accumulated over the winter along the riverfront trails.

It’s a great time to get outside to enjoy the beautiful spring wildflowers and birds and to work together to help out our natural areas. We will have gloves and bags available for volunteers! Meet at the WRI parking lot. We will walk along the trails and pick up any trash that we find. Extra points for microplastics!

Tell us you’re joining by heading to the event link below and RSVP!

Event Link

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*

WRI 5th Annual Trashion Show
2026-04-24 17:30 - 19:30
Registration for teams is open! Click here or look for the link below to sign up to design and model your outfit!
Save the date for Wenatchee River Institute’s 5th Annual Trashion Show! This fashion show will showcase wearable art made from recycled and repurposed materials. Come check out the creative pieces built by your neighbors! Team categories this year include: adult, youth, and family. Prizes are available for each category, plus a People’s Choice Award where audience members will get to vote for their favorite outfit.
This event is held outside on the WRI River Haus Lawn. Bring snacks, a picnic blanket, or camp chair to make yourself comfortable. We will have some chairs available as well. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be for sale during this event.
No registration is required to attend this event as an audience member. Just show up and enjoy the fun!
This is a free event in partnership with the Wenatchee River Institute, Sustainable NCW, Eastside Rebuild, and wonderful volunteers. If you wish to contribute to offset the costs of staff time and supplies used for this loved community event, you can donate at the link below.
Click here for Event Link

CONTACT INFO
Virginia Shoup
vshoup@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org
509-548-0181, ext. 5

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*

Entiat Watershed Community Meeting
2026-05-13 16:00 - 18:45
Entiat watershed community meeting will be held Wednesday, May 13th, Entiat Fire Station, 4-6:45 pm, Zoom as backup participation option, food and soft drinks provided.
Please email me with any speaker/topic requests as we still have a few open times available for the May meeting.
As a reminder, please report storm damage to forest service roads you may encounter: Matt Maher at matthew.maher@usda.gov.
Field tours: Please email me if you would like to join us for Entiat habitat project tours, the morning of May 12th (informal signup/rsvp).
