Events in Walla Walla, WA

The Library Book Club gathers each month to discuss a selected book and enjoy lively conversation. Contact the library to find out the current selection.

A book club for fans of romance across genres, from historical to paranormal and everything in between, with monthly discussions. Sign-up is available through the library.

Amberley Snyder leads a focused barrels and poles clinic at the Walla Walla Fairgrounds Expo Building indoor arena. Two separate clinic days are available, with the first limited to 20 riders and the second limited to 15. Registration is first come, first served. After you receive an email from Salty Donkey Productions confirming a spot or placing you on the waitlist, payment of $350 per day is required by Venmo or check, and missed deadlines cancel registration. Auditing is available for $40 per person per day. If a rider is under 18, one complimentary auditor pass is included with their registration. Additional auditors may purchase passes in cash at the spectator entrance. Horse stalls and RV camping, with dry or electrical options, are offered for an additional fee, with reservation details to be announced. Any resale of riding spots must go through Salty Donkey Productions. If there is no waitlist and you arrange a replacement, that person must contact the organizer, and a refund minus a $25 change fee will be issued once the transfer is complete. Riders may bring more than one horse to switch throughout the clinic, but extra runs or additional rotations are not permitted, and horses may not be tied to arena panels.

Singer-songwriter Eoghan Murphy brings an evening of live music. Born and raised in Cork, Ireland, he has been composing and performing for over a decade, drawing inspiration from blues legends, jazz composers, iconic folk singers, and the musical traditions of his homeland to craft new stories that honor the past. Enjoy the performance with a glass of wine or beer. There is no cover charge and all ages are welcome. Wine club members can reserve a spot by contacting Paula at (509) 524-9099 or paula@gardvintners.com. All other seating is first come, first served.

Taking place at the WWCC Water & Environmental Center, this public workshop is led by SLC’s executive director, Erendira Cruz, and features a tour of waste-reduction resources around Walla Walla. It begins with a presentation on practical ways to reduce personal waste and the benefits of doing so. The group then visits Builders ReSupply, which keeps usable materials in circulation and helps community members save money; the Walla Walla landfill, where residents and businesses can learn about solid waste services and facilities along with outreach on waste reduction, recycling, household hazardous waste, pollution prevention, and composting; and BIG Recyclers, which diverts glass from landfills to conserve resources by turning it into new materials. Open to the public on a Pay as You Can basis, this workshop requires registration so materials and space can be planned. A ticket link is available for sign-up.

Schnauzer owners will meet up to hang out, talk about their dogs, and get to know one another. The group may also take a walk around Titan Howard Park together.

Celebrate a community-focused Turkey Trot in Walla Walla that benefits The Salvation Army’s local programs. The event takes place at Mill Creek Recreation, with parking available at the Walla Walla Community College Athletic Parking Lot. Registration leads into a group warm-up and then the race. Costumes, dogs, and strollers are welcome so participants of many ages can take part. Proceeds support assistance with food, utilities, rent, Christmas assistance, and more for neighbors in need. Registration is $25 per person in advance and $30 per person on race day.

Enjoy a live set from a local act with a glass of wine or a beer. The group, featuring Diego and Michael Agidius on saxophone, earned the IEBS Best New Blues Band award in 2019. There is no cover for the music, and all ages are welcome.

Queer Cheer is a monthly gathering for the LGBTQ+ community and allies to unwind and socialize. Hosted at Quirk Brewery, it provides a casual opportunity to connect with others and build community.

Gary and Erika Winston return to Gård Walla Walla for live music, pairing Gary's blues with Erika's vocals. Enjoy wine or beer while they perform a set known for getting people dancing and singing along. All ages are welcome and there is no cover. Reservations are available by phone at (509) 524-9099 or by email at paula@gardvintners.com, and all other seating is first come, first served. Arrive early to order a drink and choose your seat.

Settle in with a glass of wine or beer and enjoy a live set by Eoghan Murphy, a singer songwriter from Cork, Ireland who has spent more than a decade writing and performing. His music draws on blues greats, jazz composers, iconic folk voices, and the traditions of his homeland, weaving fresh stories that nod to the past. There is no cover and all ages are welcome. Wine club members may reserve with Paula at 509-524-9099 or paula@gardvintners.com. All other seating is first come, first served.

Return to the Land of Sweets at Cordiner Hall with a continuation of the beloved Nutcracker tale. Years after the original story, Marie is now grown and welcomes her great niece, Clara, to a Christmas Eve sleepover filled with games and holiday fun. As the children settle in, Marie recounts her past adventures with the Nutcracker Prince in the Land of Sweets. During the night, rats return seeking vengeance for the Rat King’s defeat, and the Nutcracker Prince arrives to save Clara. He asks for her help to free the Sugar Plum Fairy from the rats and bring balance and joy back to the Land of Sweets. This holiday performance offers a nostalgic return paired with a new adventure centered on bravery, wonder, and the spirit of the season.

Settle in for a live performance by a skilled musician from the area. Sip a glass of wine or a beer while you listen.