Family friendly block party, OMSI Science Festival, paper making class, 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: Family friendly block party in downtown Kennewick, Amazon’s Pasco warehouse hiring blitz with 1,000 roles, and biweekly Breeze Airways service linking Pasco and Burbank — catch up here.
State-level stories: Students turn drywall scraps into tiny eco homes, Costco opens in Richland, and Washington tests breath sensors to keep drunk drivers off roads — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Triclosan linked to childhood eczema, Earth’s second-shortest day on record, and a surprising study about dogs — peruse the best of the rest.
Insurance: If you’re paying more than $150 per month for full coverage on your car, comparing rates with other providers can quite literally pay off. Plus… shopping around is free — this tool makes it easy.
Highlights this week
- Spark young minds with hands-on science
- Experience a sensory-friendly Paddington adventure in Peru
- Unleash inner strength with self-defense
- Scoop froyo to support hospice care
- Learn how to invest in gold & silver
🫶 We got your back
Chill: When July turns into a giant oven, stay cool without breaking the bank. Check out these cool spots.
BBQ: You might think all the best barbecue hangs out in the South, but the Tri-Cities fires up smoke signals worth following. These BBQ spots serve up bib-worthy bites that’ll have you loosening your belt in no time.
Entertaining: These party hosting tips will help you transform even the messiest backyard bash into a breezy gathering everyone will rave about.
Spice: Tired of dinner feeling like reheated leftovers? With jars of far-flung paprika, secret curry blends, and everything in between, Kitchen & Spice Market is your passport to flavor town, no suitcase required. Just grab a grinder and let your taste buds take flight.
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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
🦕 Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival @ CPCCo Planetarium | Wednesday (7/23) at 2:00pm – Think you’ve seen every Jurassic flick? Swap your sofa for the dome with a live “sky tonight” tour pointing out stars, constellations, and planets, followed by a full-dome journey through the age of dinosaurs. Grab your tickets online before they vanish.
🌺 Annual Luau | Wednesday (7/23) at 5:00pm – This isn’t just another potluck with pineapples. Our annual luau brings a special island-style dinner, hula dancers, and enough aloha attitude to leave your Fitbit confused. Dust off that Hawaiian shirt or come as you are, just remember to RSVP by July 15.
🕳️ Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity @ CPCCo Planetarium | Friday (7/25) at 2:00pm – Dust off your Star Wars trivia and head out for an hour of live sky talk before diving into the full-dome thrill of Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity. Think stargazing gossip meets IMAX wonder, way more satisfying than yet another Netflix binge.
🔬 OMSI Science Festival @ Mid-Columbia Libraries | Friday (7/25) at 3:00pm – Think your local library is just dusty shelves and hushed whispers? Scoop up the kids and head to Kennewick’s OMSI Science Festival for slime labs, mini rocket launches, and enough mind-bending experiments to spark any budding Einstein. It’s science, but way more fun.
🎸 Live Music with Zac Burrell | Friday (7/25) at 7:00pm – Skip the reruns and settle in for Zac Burrell’s hometown country-rock-pop showcase. This Pasco native has rubbed shoulders with Old Dominion and Sawyer Brown, so expect catchy riffs, familiar faces, and local pride that reminds you why this place still feels like home.
This weekend
🥐 Cruffins Day | Saturday (7/26) at 9:00am – Weekend taste buds need an upgrade. Local bakers went rogue and stuffed flaky croissants with strawberry shortcake, Biscoff, lemon, Bavarian cream, and pineapple for Cruffins Day, and yes, they’re as good as they sound. Get in line, quantities are tiny.
📚 Barnes & Noble Bookfair @ Barnes & Noble | Saturday (7/26) at 10:00am – Fancy a bookstore spree that doubles as community service with minimal small talk? Pop into Barnes & Noble, snag a stack of novels or that coffee-table art book, learn about our town’s mammoth dig, and they’ll donate part of your haul to the McBones crew.
📜 Paper Making Class @ Barnard Griffin Winery | Saturday (7/26) at 2:00pm – Barnard Griffin’s tasting room goes hands-on when Frog Patch Paper Works shows up. You’ll shred paper scraps, ditch the factory fluff, and mold your own sheets from organic bits. It’s oddly satisfying, delightfully messy, and a sneaky excuse to feel like a kid again.
🎉 Boat Race After Party with Jiggedy @ Rays Golden Lion | Saturday (7/26) at 8:00pm – After racing with Columbia Cup thrills, slide over to Ray’s Golden Lion for an after party where Jiggedy spins EDM tracks and beats that pulse-pounding beats to cap off race weekend. Regatta hangover cure, just leave your life jacket at home.
🍷 Sip & Silent Reading @ Barnard Griffin Winery | Sunday (7/27) at 2:00pm – Flee the karaoke crowds and treat yourself to some peace and Pinot at Barnard Griffin. Grab a glass, crack open that novel you’ve been pretending to read, and enjoy an evening of silence, fine wine, and zero small talk.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 7/24 Ben Meyer @ Goose Ridge Estate – 5 pm
- 7/24 Stompin Ground @ John Dam Plaza – 5 pm
- 7/24 Zac Burrell @ 3 Eyed Fish – 6 pm
- 7/24 Zac Grooms @ Kimo’s – 6:30 pm
- 7/25 Kevin Jones @ Goose Ridge Estate – 4 pm
- 7/25 Hannah Siglin @ Goose Ridge Estate – 6 pm
- 7/25 Faith Martin @ Barnard Griffin – 6 pm
- 7/26 Frank n’ Debi Eng @ Emerald of Siam – 5 pm
- 7/26 Todd Armstrong @ Jokers – 7:30 pm
- 7/26 Chase Mclendon @ 3 Eyed Fish – 7 pm
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