The best things to do in Chelan County

From the Chelan County Fair to vintage trailer rallies, dog shows, and community shindigs, Chelan County Expo Center is where Chelan County actually bumps into itself. Rent the event centers, snag a seasonal RV spot through October 26, or stash stuff for winter and call it planning.

From the Chelan County newsletter, October 9, 2026

Compact and set in Riverside Park, Cashmere Skatepark is perfect when you’ve got 30 minutes and an itch to roll. Built by Evergreen Skateparks in 2016, it’s a reliable spot for quick laps, after-work sessions, and teaching the groms.

From the Cashmere newsletter, September 22, 2026

Rotary Park Disc Golf is a compact 9-hole loop in Wenatchee that plays fast and friendly, great for a lunch break from Cashmere. Short, open fairways with OB sidewalks and mandatories keep it honest, plus concrete tees and DISCatcher targets make practice putting and upshots actually fun... and free.

From the Chelan County newsletter, November 3, 2026

Locally owned and packed with nine screens, including an adults-only luxury auditorium with a bar, Gateway Cinema is the spot when the living room just won't cut it. Head here for a proper big-screen fix, adult beverages in hand, and that dependable hometown vibe.

From the Chelan County newsletter, September 23, 2026

Three Lakes Golf Course is a local not-for-profit community course four miles from Wenatchee, with a driving range, leagues, lessons and junior programs. Affordable, welcoming and set between the Columbia River and the Cascades, it’s the kind of spot you swing by once, then keep finding reasons to sneak out again.

From the Chelan County newsletter, September 11, 2026

From a 5,900-yard public track with water on seven holes and an aquatic driving range to a year-round pool, cedar sauna, and even pickleball, Kahler Mountain Club Golf Course, & Athletic Club is the rare spot where your tee time, workout, and pasta cravings can all get along.

From the Chelan County newsletter, September 20, 2026

Penstock Trailhead is a handy starting point for getting out on the trails without turning an outdoor outing into a whole expedition. It’s part of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, where locals can find plenty of room to stretch their legs and let the scenery do the talking.

At Enzian Inn, the Championship Putting Course is an easy way to get your golf fix without committing to five hours. Smooth greens, alpine views, and just enough challenge to spark friendly bragging rights make it a surprisingly great after-work or Saturday-morning habit.

From the Chelan County newsletter, September 18, 2026

Opened in 1919 and since expanded, Liberty Cinema keeps the small-town charm while running eight screens of first-run flicks, fan-favorite throwbacks, and the occasional live event, so when the group chat asks what's good this week, you actually have options that aren’t your couch.

From the Chelan County newsletter, October 2, 2026

Lake Chelan Golf Course has that sweet spot locals love, playable for every swing yet scenic enough to make a pulled drive feel poetic. Book a tee time online this week, fire up their app for GPS and scoring, then claim the views improved your handicap.

From the Chelan County newsletter, October 15, 2026

Whether you need a no-fuss run to Stehekin or feel like a sunset dinner on the water, Lady Of The Lake runs year-round ferries to Stehekin, Holden Village and Upper Lake Chelan, with same-day round trips, overnight or one-way tickets, activity packages, plus private charters for any celebration.

From the Chelan County newsletter, September 4, 2026

Whether your crew wants to test balance on aerial obstacles, zip through the breeze, or throw axes and battle it out with GellyBall, High Trek Chelan Ropes Course & Ziplines at Slidewaters is your local adventure reset.

From the Chelan County newsletter, August 22, 2026

Whether you're tightening up the handicap or just chasing that pure contact, Bear Mountain Ranch delivers a championship 18-hole public track that rides rolling terrain into panoramic vistas, with bent grass greens, five sets of tees, and the occasional deer cameo... a legit local reset.

From the Chelan County newsletter, August 29, 2026

Chelan's Ruby Theatre has been screening films since 1914, complete with the original horseshoe balcony, tin ceiling, and cast plaster proscenium arch. It may be historic, but the digital projection is crisp and the vibes are cozy, and Silent Saturdays are a fun curveball this week.

From the Chelan County newsletter, August 25, 2026

Don Morse Memorial Park is 40 acres of pure Chelan energy with 2,000 feet of waterfront. Late-summer win: swim, rent a boat, hit the 18-hole grass Putting Course, volley on fresh sand, or squeeze in pickleball and the skate park before school routines take over.

From the Chelan County newsletter, August 30, 2026

When you need an easy midday reset or after-work stroll, Chelan Riverwalk Park’s one-mile loop hugs the river with views that unclench the jaw. Pack a picnic, let the kids sprint the grass, maybe slip a kayak in at the launch, then get on with your day feeling smugly outdoorsy.

From the Chelan County newsletter, August 28, 2026

Whether your hook shot is trusty or you’re just here for nachos and a cold one, Chelan Lanes keeps the good times rolling with classic bowling, a full bar, and comfort-food menus. Round up the crew, settle friendly scores, and remember... bragging rights count until next week.

From the Chelan County newsletter, August 27, 2026

If you need an easy win this week, Lake Chelan State Park delivers: swim the sandy beach, paddle a kayak or SUP, maybe try those goofy-cool hydro bikes, then refuel with espresso or ice cream from Paninis in the Park. Simple, close, genuinely good.

From the Chelan County newsletter, August 21, 2026

When you need an easy win with the kids or a low-key friend hang, Icicle Village Resort Mini Golf serves up playful, Bavarian-tinged holes that are silly, scenic, and just competitive enough to demand a rematch. Perfect for a weekday sanity check between errands... or an after-dinner putt-off that settles nothing.

From the Chelan County newsletter, October 29, 2026

Slidewaters keeps it simple... mat, body and tube slides for the adrenaline, a floating river for the mellow, hot tubs for the post-splash warm-up, plus Lakeside Surf if you’ve got energy to burn. Quick reset for this week when the valley feels extra toasty.

From the Chelan County newsletter, October 22, 2026