National Night Out, conscious living expo, bookfair, and more. 
Happy Tuesday, Tri Cities. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Tri Cities Brief serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Get ready for block parties with local police, Alaska Airlines nonstop Burbank flights, and a new Costco opening in Richland — catch up here.
State-level stories: Owl ambassadors flapping into rehab fame, over 50 wineries earning Sustainable WA labels, and Olympic Peninsula road loop crowned a top 2025 drive — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Safety alerts for hundreds of thousands of Kia and Ford vehicles as an early Atlantic storm takes shape, and Mediterranean diet tips ease inflammation — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Share your thoughts on water fluoridation
- Join Friday games with memory-loss community
- Explore conscious, sustainable living this Friday
- Strengthen career pathways through education policy
- Double donations during our 48-hour Giving Blitz
- Endurance’s auto protection plan is $300 off
🫶 We got your back
Pets: Your pup deserves more than just a squeaky toy… think gourmet treats, designer collars and pro grooming. These pet boutiques around Tri Cities have everything to spoil your best friend.
Golf: Stranded on a work trip, I googled “golf courses near me” and ended up playing 36 holes in two days while barely scratching the surface. These must-play courses prove Washington is America’s most underrated golf destination.
Travel: Going solo after 50 doesn’t have to feel scary… these safety hacks will have you packing your bag with confidence.
Playhouse: Whether you’re craving toe-tapping show tunes, spine-tingling drama, or the offbeat charm of experimental one-acts, The Richland Players brings center-stage magic (and just enough backstage buzz) to town.
Wealth: $4,000. That’s how much an ounce of gold is expected to cost in 2026. And since gold thrives in unstable markets, its rally appears far from over. Check out gold IRAs, which let you own physical gold while taking advantage of IRA tax breaks.
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirey outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
This week
👮 National Night Out @ Southridge Sports & Events Complex | Tuesday (8/5) at 5:00pm – Southridge Sports Complex is throwing a free bash for National Night Out, with Tsunami’s burgers for the first thousand and Kona Ice for the first 750 spoon-lickers. Knock yourself silly in Knockerball inflatables, meet City Council, check out emergency vehicles, and snag carousel rides, gratis.
🤹 Wren the Juggler | Tuesday (8/5) at 6:00pm – Keewaydin Park Library means one thing: Wren the Juggler is rolling into town with flying pins, circus flair, and comedy that’ll make your sides ache. Bring the kids, your grown-up sense of wonder, and prepare for a surprisingly athletic laugh fest.
🎲 TAG Board Game Night @ Caterpillar Cafe | Thursday (8/7) at 5:00pm – Whether you’re a card shark, dice roller, or tabletop strategist, this one’s for you. Tri-Cities Area Gaming brings the games, Caterpillar Cafe serves the treats, and all you need to do is show up and dominate (or at least try). It’s casual, competitive, and caffeinated fun—every first and third Thursday.
🌱 Conscious Living Expo @ HAPO Center | Friday (8/8) at 11:00am – If you’ve ever found yourself dreaming of a zero-waste closet instead of another garage sale score, this mindful-living expo has your back. Stroll aisles of bamboo toothbrushes, sound baths, plant-based treats, and fellow tree-huggers swapping stories, all with laid-back vibes.
🎨Rock Painting @ Richland Public Library | Friday (8/8) at 2:00pm – Dust off that smock and swing by for a chill rock-painting session, no art degree required. We’ll supply the stones and paint. Just drop in any time over two days, bring creativity, and maybe a shirt you don’t love. All ages welcome.
This weekend
🎒 Back to School Show and Shine | Saturday (8/9) at 9:00am – Got a ride that turns heads faster than a foul ball? Bring it to the Pasco little league fields for a car show, live music, food vendors, and enough backpacks to school the whole neighborhood in style.
🎂 Overloaded Cakes @ Nanis | Saturday (8/9) at 9 am – Ever looked at a slice of cake and thought, “More, please”? This event is your sugary daydream come true. Overloaded Cakes is serving up decadent slices in a variety of flavors all day long — perfect for sweet tooths, indecisive dessert lovers, or just anyone who believes frosting should be its own food group.
📚 Bookfair @ Barnes & Noble | Saturday (8/9) at 10:00am – Nothing warms you like picking out board books at the local store, knowing each sale helps Kadlec’s NICU send babies home with three bedtime stories. Drop in August 9 or 10, donate a board book, and bask in that quietly smug, dry local pride.
💥 Violent Universe @ CPCCo Planetarium | Saturday (8/9) at 2:00pm – Escape your usual night out for a cosmic double shot under the dome, starting with a live sky tour of stars, planets, and constellations you forgot were still up there, followed by the full-dome film “Violent Universe.” No walk-up tickets, so grab yours online.
🍷 Fair Food & Wine Pairing @ Barnard Griffin Winery | Sunday (8/10) at 11:00am – Dust off your belt-notch expanders and swing by Barnard Griffin for a Fair Food & Wine Pairing. Think carnival classics like corn dogs with a side of Riesling, because who says adulting means skipping the deep-fried fun? Your palate will thank you.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/5 Singing Strings Ukulele Club @ Richland Public Library – 6:30 pm
- 8/6 Hump Day Open Mic Comedy @ Daisy Ranch Saloon – 7 pm
- 8/7 Joel Gibson Jr. @ John Dam Plaza – 5 pm
- 8/7 Jim Basnight @ 3 Eyed Fish – 6 pm
- 8/8 Whisky Trail @ Goose Ridge Estate – 4 pm
- 8/8 Battle Vest Fest 2025 @ Uptown Shopping Center – 5 pm
- 8/8 Gabriel Knutzen @ Goose Ridge Estate – 5 pm
- 8/8 Dutch Donley @ 3 Eyed Fish – 6 pm
- 8/8 SwingShift @ Pasco Eagles – 6 pm
- 8/8 John Buehler @ Jokers – 7:30 pm
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