Events in Walla Walla
Tai Chi Class
A new Tai Chi class is available, led by instructors Tom Fletcher and Barbara LaRowe on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, features slow, continuous movements paired with relaxed breathing to encourage calm. The practice engages large stabilizer muscles to support balance, coordination, and flexibility, and its quiet focus can ease stress, improve sleep, and help protect memory. Tom and Barbara are certified in ten Tai Chi forms and bring seventeen years of teaching and practice. This free class is open to the community, with four sessions offered each week.
Walla Walla Senior CenterOpen Evening Knitting Group
Join the Open Evening Knitting Group for a relaxed, drop-in knitting session. Bring your own supplies, or use knitting needles and yarn available through the library. All adults and teens are welcome, and you can join at any experience level. The group meets every Tuesday evening from 5:00 PM to 6:15 PM.
Walla Walla Public LibraryVentriloquist Extraordinaire
Enjoy two family-friendly performances at The Little Theatre of Walla Walla with Vikki Gasko Green, a bilingual ventriloquist who performs in English and Spanish. This free event is open to all and features a mix of singing, dancing, theater, magic, and educational moments, with plenty of audience participation. An award-winning performer and children’s book author who started on stage at a young age, Vikki has entertained audiences around the world and brings fun for kids and adults alike.
The Little Theatre of Walla WallaCommon Ground Youth Series: Teen Band Festival Night
Come out for Teen Band Festival Night, a free, youth-led concert celebrating the next generation of musicians. On Wednesday, August 5, enjoy live performances from youth bands and performers from across the region while hanging out in Heritage Square. Bring a chair, invite friends, and enjoy an evening of music downtown.
Heritage SquareDiego Romero and Michael Agidius
Enjoy a live set from a local act while sipping wine or beer. The performance showcases an electrifying blues band recognized as Best New Blues Band in 2019 by the IEBS, starring Diego and Michael Agidius on saxophones. There is no cover for the music, and all ages are welcome.
Gård Vintners Walla Walla Tasting RoomTrolley Tales
Kids and families can take part in a library story time aboard the Valley Transit Trolley, featuring guest readers from Valley Transit staff and board. The experience continues with activities and games in the Valley Transit Transfer Center Plaza.
Valley Transit Transfer CenterThrowback Films Series: Hook
Gesa Power House Theatre presents a screening of Hook as part of a four-week, family-friendly throwback film series that welcomes moviegoers of all ages. Each installment offers a nostalgic afternoon of film, friends, and fun. The Little Watts series is supported by Coldwell Banker Walla Walla, with additional sponsorship from Katherine Nordal and Elaine Eaker that helps welcome participants from the local Camp Fire Walla Walla day camp and YMCA programming. In this adventure, Peter Pan, played by Robin Williams, has grown into a driven mergers and acquisitions lawyer and is married to Wendy’s granddaughter, Moira, portrayed by Caroline Goodall. When Captain Hook, portrayed by Dustin Hoffman, kidnaps their children, Jack and Maggie, played by Charlie Korsmo and Amber Scott, Peter returns to Neverland with Tinker Bell, played by Julia Roberts. With the help of Tinker Bell and the Lost Boys, he must remember how to be Peter Pan again to save his children by facing Hook once more.
Gesa Power House TheatreFamily Movie Nights: Project Hail Mary
Pick up the New York Times bestselling book from the library, then settle in for a movie presented by City of Walla Walla Parks & Recreation. Bring your own snacks, blankets, and chairs for a comfortable viewing experience. The screening begins at dusk. If weather becomes disruptive, the movie will be shown indoors at the Veterans Memorial Golf Course Clubhouse.
Walla Walla Public LibraryGodspell
At the Historic Fort Walla Walla Amphitheater, Walla Walla Summer Theater presents Godspell, a joyful musical that celebrates friendship, kindness, community, and hope in an open-air setting. Created by the Grammy and Academy Award winning composer also known for Wicked and Pippin, this production features a lively pop rock score that includes the familiar Day by Day. Staged beneath the summer sky as part of the amphitheater’s 50th anniversary reopening season, it invites laughter, song, and reflection. Tickets are available.
Little Watts: Hook
Gesa Power House Theatre is screening HOOK (1991) as part of the Little Watts family-friendly throwback film series. Join the theater team for a nostalgic afternoon with film, friends, and fun. This story features Peter Pan and Captain Hook returning to Neverland, with Peter needing to remember how to be himself again to save his children.
Gesa Power House TheatreFirst Friday Art Tours
Enjoy the seasonal First Friday Art Tours with self-guided stops around downtown. The evening features artist pop-ups, receptions, and gallery walks at a variety of participating venues. Plan to explore at your own pace during the afternoon into early evening.
Downtown Walla Walla FoundationSummer Concert Series: The Travelers
Heritage Square hosts two free concerts featuring The Travelers and the Wade Aylett Band. Attendees can bring a chair or blanket, step onto the dance floor, and explore downtown restaurants and shops before, during, or between performances. The Travelers, an indie folk rock trio, present original songs shaped by journeys from the Himalayas to remote Caribbean islands, blending distinctive rhythms and refined melodies inspired by faraway places with roots in American music. Their music shares stories about the quest to understand love and relationships, drawing on travels across the globe and reflections of the heart.
Heritage SquareSummer Concert Series: Wade Aylett Band
Heritage Square hosts two free concerts featuring The Travelers and the Wade Aylett Band. Bring a chair or blanket, step onto the dance floor, and explore downtown restaurants and shops before, during, or between sets. The Wade Aylett Band began as friends singing and playing guitar around a campfire in 2018, later heading into the studio and performing at festivals while keeping their campfire roots at the heart of their songwriting and shows.
Heritage SquareDowntown Farmers Market
Delicious, delightful, and all local, this market offers local ingredients, unique handmade items, and chances to enjoy a meal with friends. It is a place to connect, explore, and savor the local flavor. Vendors include Aichele Farms, All Things Artisan, Art by Dana C., Artificer Forge, Blue Mountain Cellars, Blue Mountain Coffee Co., Blue Mountain Land Trust, Caleb’s Sauce Box, Calhoun Family Fruit, Castoldi Produce, Chesed Farms, Czyhold Metal Design, Delight Vineyard, Donar Network, Enchanted Embroidery, Faetastic, Fast and Curryous, Fat Rolls, Flatau Farms, Fernandez Farms, Gholson Gardens, Girl Scouts, Goodwill, Hacienda Zaragoza, Hanas Puri, Hayshaker Farms, Horndawg Antler Chews, Hummingbird Tea, Kerry’s Trinidadian Cuisine, Kraken Krafts, Kukka Farms, Langdon Farms, Locati Farms, Los Portales, Mama Monacelli's, Master Gardners, Mercer Ranchers, Miles Away Farm, Moonlight Melons, Mordeth Leathercraft, New York Life, Nora’s 3D Printed Art, Old Homestead Alpacas, Polynesian Grill, Robyn’s Custom Made, Schreiber Farms, Seriously Silly Soaps, Shewa Ethiopian Cuisine, Smokin’ Bandits BBQ, Solar Snow, Stay Around Donuts, Stella’s Homestead, Sue’s Stitches, Sustainable Living, That Skincare Co., Thiessen Ranch, Tikiz Wine Design, Tropical Treats, Twain’s Grains, Twist & Crust, Umapine Creamery, Walla Walla Bake Shop, Walla Walla Candle Co., Walla Walla Clay Co-op, Walla Walla Micro Farm, Welcome Table Farm, and Wildlings Co. Support comes from Inland Cellular, the official Internet provider of the Downtown Farmers Market.
Farmers Market PavilionCelebrating Runway Market 5 Year Anniversary
Celebrating five years of Runway Market, this luau themed anniversary gathering encourages Hawaiian attire. Food will be prepared by Corie Konen with a menu that includes pulled pork, coleslaw, and macaroni salad. Music details will be announced. Expect prize giveaways and bubbles out on the deck. A complimentary Pog mimosa will be available. More information will be shared.
Runway Market & Sparkling Wine BarWA Concealed Carry Class
Gain a clear understanding of concealed carry laws and responsibilities in a comprehensive, four hour class. The course covers when force may be used, key firearm safety principles, proper handling techniques, and secure storage. It also explains state laws and the application requirements for permits in Washington, Oregon, Arizona, and Utah. Upon completion, participants are eligible to apply for those permits and will receive a WA - HB-1143 Gun Safety Certificate. The schedule is subject to change.
Sportsman's WarehouseMatilda Sager Delaney, Whitman Mission survivor: Living History Presentation
Step into the past with a Living History presentation about Matilda Sager Delaney, a Whitman Mission survivor. Born in 1839, Matilda was an orphaned child when the Whitman Mission at Waiilatput was taken over in 1846 during a violent attack tied to a measles outbreak. Learn what she witnessed that day, how she was held as a hostage and later ransomed, and how she returned years afterward to help honor the event. Susan Matley will portray Matilda during the presentation.
Fort Walla Walla MuseumLoteria Mondays
Enjoy games of Mexican bingo every Monday night. Participation is free and the event welcomes all ages. Latin music will be playing, and there will be specials on drinks. Friends and family are encouraged to come along.
Level Up Walla WallaRestorative Yoga
Experience a calming restorative yoga session at Walla Walla Senior Center with an emphasis on breathwork, gentle stretching, and balance. Bring a yoga mat for your practice. Everyone in the community is welcome at no cost.
Walla Walla Senior CenterBaby Story Time
Designed for children ages 0 to 3 and their caregivers, this Baby Story Time features songs, fingerplays, and stories at the library's temporary location.
Walla Walla Public Library TemporaryTai Chi Class
Explore a gentle, restorative practice in this new Tai Chi class led by instructors Tom Fletcher and Barbara LaRowe on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Rooted in centuries of Chinese martial arts tradition, Tai Chi emphasizes smooth, continuous movement paired with calm breathing to encourage relaxation. The practice engages large stabilizing muscles to build balance, coordination, and flexibility, while mindful focus can ease stress, support better sleep, and help protect memory. Tom and Barbara are certified in ten Tai Chi forms and bring 17 years of teaching and practice. They will guide participants through their Tai Chi journey. This free class welcomes the community, with four sessions offered each week. On the second Thursday of the month, sessions begin 30 minutes earlier due to room scheduling.
Walla Walla Senior CenterGood Sportsmanship with the Scampering Squirrels
Join author I.M. Ramsey at the library’s temporary location for a storytime featuring her Three Scampering Squirrels. The program focuses on good sportsmanship and resilience, and includes role-play activities where children can practice being good sports. Author Ramsey will be joined by the “squirrels” themselves for the fun.
Walla Walla Public LibraryOpen Sewing Lab
Work on your own sewing projects with help from volunteers. Sewing machines, thread, and fabric will be available for use. Participants younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult helper who is at least 16 years old.
Walla Walla Senior CenterSip & Stroll - August 13
Sip & Stroll offers an easygoing evening of shopping, sipping, and exploring downtown Walla Walla. A ticket includes tastes at six different wineries, and tasting fees are waived for the night. Participating tasting rooms include Bartholomew Winery, Capital Call Vitners, Forgeron Cellars, Henry Earl Estates, House of Smith, Maison Bleue Tasting Room, Mercer Wine Estates, Plumb Cellars, Rasa Vineyards, The Distillery Collective, Turtle Wines, VITAL Wines, and Walla Walla Beer Parlor. The experience now also features local shops and eateries, with specials such as 10 percent off full priced items at Noble Disorder, a buy one clothing piece get the second 50 percent off offer at Penney James Boutique excluding sale items, and two slices for 6 dollars at Sweet Basil Pizzeria. Tickets are available online in advance and can be picked up at check-in at Heritage Square. If online sales have closed, on-site ticket purchases are available at Heritage Square.
Heritage SquareGary & Erika Winston
Gård Walla Walla hosts live music from Gary and Erika Winston, a duo pairing blues artist Gary Winston with vocalist Erika Winston. Enjoy the performance with a glass of wine or a beer as they deliver an upbeat set that encourages dancing and singalongs. All ages are welcome, and there is no cover. Reservations for this live music performance are accepted by phone at (509) 524-9099 or by email at paula@gardvintners.com, with all other seating available on a first come, first served basis. Arriving early is recommended to pick a seat and settle in.
Gård Vintners Walla Walla Wine Tasting RoomGodspell
Godspell is presented at the historic Fort Walla Walla Amphitheater by Walla Walla Summer Theater in an open air staging under the summer sky, part of the amphitheater’s 50th anniversary reopening season. Created by the Grammy and Academy Award winning composer behind Wicked and Pippin, the show highlights friendship, kindness, community, and the enduring power of hope. Its lively pop rock score, featuring favorites like "Day by Day," fuels a shared experience of laughter, music, and reflection in a distinctive outdoor setting.
Fort Walla Walla AmphitheaterTrolley Tales
This family-friendly library program brings story time onto the Valley Transit Trolley, with stories read by guest readers from Valley Transit staff and board. After the stories, activities and games take place in the Valley Transit Transfer Center Plaza. It is part of a Thursday summer series.
Valley Transit Transfer CenterSip & Stroll August 13, 2026
Sip & Stroll is a fun downtown evening where you can try wineries across Walla Walla with the tasting fee waived. With a ticket, you can sample six different participating tasting rooms and enjoy additional specials from select restaurants and retail shops. Tickets are available online until 4:00 PM on the day of the event, and after that you can still buy tickets at Heritage Square starting at 5:00 PM.
Heritage SquareThrowback Films: Free Willy
Gesa Power House Theatre presents a family-friendly throwback screening of Free Willy, welcoming film fans of all ages as part of a four-week series that offers a nostalgic afternoon at the movies. The film follows Jesse, a troubled boy completing community service at a marine park, who forges a deep bond with Willy, a captive orca. When Jesse learns the whale has been separated from his family and exploited by the park’s owners, he and his friends work against the clock to return Willy to the ocean, a journey that reflects Jesse’s own growth and sense of belonging. This presentation is sensory friendly, with lights kept at a mid level and audio slightly lowered, and hearing assistance devices are available. The Little Watts series is supported by Coldwell Banker Walla Walla and Underriner Honda of Walla Walla. Special support from Katherine Nordal and Elaine Eaker helps welcome participants from the local Camp Fire Walla Walla day camp and YMCA programming.
Gesa Power House TheatreSummer Concert Series
At Heritage Square, a pair of free Summer Concert Series shows features SideHustle with Red Light Challenge also performing. SideHustle delivers an upbeat party sound that gets both grandparents and teens dancing and helps create lasting memories. Bring a chair or blanket, spend time on the dance floor, and explore downtown dining and shopping before, during, or between sets.
Heritage SquareSummer Concert Series: Red Light Challenge
Heritage Square hosts two free concerts featuring Side Hustle and Red Light Challenge. Bring a chair or blanket, step onto the dance floor, and explore downtown restaurants and shops before, during, or between sets. Red Light Challenge is a pop rock duo of brothers Sean and Kyle Luster, originally from Hawaii and now based in Boise, Idaho. They alternate lead vocals while Sean plays bass and Kyle handles guitar, mixing catchy melodies, infectious music, and deeply personal lyrics with sibling harmonies and witty onstage banter. The sound draws comparisons to Neon Trees and Coldplay with the vibrant feel of a Walk the Moon concert.
Heritage SquareYouth Summer Series
At Walla Walla Gun Club, this Youth Summer Series session features the last individual clay shoot for participants ages 18 and under. Across the season, shooters have been building their scores with prizes in play, including a possible $500 gift card. This free event highlights safe range participation and clay target shooting, and Blue Mountain Chapter 258 supplies shells for youth. Each participant receives a Pheasant Forever youth membership, covered by Blue Mountain Chapter 258. For more information, contact Youth Chairman George Endicott at 509.386.8531.
Walla Walla Gun ClubDowntown Farmers Market
Enjoy a community-centered market filled with local flavor, where you can pick up regional ingredients, find unique handmade creations, and grab something delicious to share with friends as you explore the booths. The 2026 vendor roster features Aichele Farms, All Things Artisan, Art by Dana C., Artificer Forge, Blue Mountain Cellars, Blue Mountain Coffee Co., Blue Mountain Land Trust, Caleb’s Sauce Box, Calhoun Family Fruit, Castoldi Produce, Chesed Farms, Czyhold Metal Design, Delight Vineyard, Donar Network, Enchanted Embroidery, Faetastic, Fast and Curryous, Fat Rolls, Flatau Farms, Fernandez Farms, Gholson Gardens, Girl Scouts, Goodwill, Hacienda Zaragoza, Hanas Puri, Hayshaker Farms, Horndawg Antler Chews, Hummingbird Tea, Kerry’s Trinidadian Cuisine, Kraken Krafts, Kukka Farms, Langdon Farms, Locati Farms, Los Portales, Mama Monacelli's, Master Gardners, Mercer Ranchers, Miles Away Farm, Moonlight Melons, Mordeth Leathercraft, New York Life, Nora’s 3D Printed Art, Old Homestead Alpacas, Polynesian Grill, Robyn’s Custom Made, Schreiber Farms, Seriously Silly Soaps, Shewa Ethiopian Cuisine, Smokin’ Bandits BBQ, Solar Snow, Stay Around Donuts, Stella’s Homestead, Sue’s Stitches, Sustainable Living, That Skincare Co., Thiessen Ranch, Tikiz Wine Design, Tropical Treats, Twain’s Grains, Twist & Crust, Umapine Creamery, Walla Walla Bake Shop, Walla Walla Candle Co., Walla Walla Clay Co-op, Walla Walla Micro Farm, Welcome Table Farm, and Wildlings Co. This market is sponsored by Inland Cellular, which serves as the official internet provider for the Downtown Farmers Market.
W Main St, Walla Walla, WA 99362, United StatesSunday Sounds: Michael Agidius
Catch a performance by a musician from the area, with wine or beer available to enjoy as you listen. Settle in and soak up the music.
Gård Walla WallaCocktails & Crafts: Decoupage Spirit Bottles
Join a creative afternoon at Browne Family Vineyards’ tasting room to learn decoupage and turn a spirit bottle into a decorative one-of-a-kind piece. Your ticket includes your first drink, all decoupage supplies and materials, and step-by-step guidance. You’ll buy your spirit bottle from the tasting room and then customize it with decorative papers, florals, and embellishments. No experience is necessary, just bring your creativity.
Browne Family Vineyards Tasting RoomE.B. Whitman, Walla Walla's first mayor: Living History Presentation
Step back in time with a living history presentation featuring E.B. Whitman, Walla Walla’s first mayor. Dan Clark, one of the original performers behind the Living History programs, will bring the character to life with a polished delivery that highlights the city’s history as the oldest in Washington state.
Fort Walla Walla MuseumLes Liaisons Dangereuses
Gesa Power House Theatre hosts a National Theatre Live screening of Christopher Hampton’s Les Liaisons Dangereuses, adapted from the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos and directed by Marianne Elliott, known for Angels in America. BAFTA Award winner Lesley Manville, known for Phantom Thread, appears alongside Aidan Turner of Rivals in a bold retelling set amid the opulent circles of the ultra wealthy, where a single misstep can ruin a reputation. The story follows the formidable Marquise de Merteuil and the compelling Vicomte de Valmont as they treat seduction as strategy and wield desire as a weapon, then see their alliance splinter into rivalry that imperils everyone around them. Captured live on the National Theatre stage, this presentation explores a high stakes contest of love, lies, and social power. The screening is supported by Lisa Anderson and Stephanie Whitaker.
Gesa Power House TheatreLibrary Book Club
Readers meet each month to discuss good books in a spirited, conversation-focused setting. For the latest details on where the next discussion will take place, contact the Adult & Teen Librarian at 509-527-4550 or email wwpl@wallawallawa.gov.
Walla Walla Public LibraryCommon Ground Youth Series: DJ Dance Night
Join this free youth-led DJ Dance Night at Heritage Square. It’s an outdoor dance party with music, movement, and a chance for youth, families, and the community to connect downtown under the summer sky.
Heritage SquareEoghan Murphy
Settle in for a live set from singer-songwriter Eoghan Murphy, born and raised in Cork, Ireland. With more than a decade of writing and performing, his music reflects the influence of legendary blues artists, jazz composers, iconic folk singers, and the sounds of his homeland, telling fresh stories while honoring tradition. Enjoy the performance with a glass of wine or a beer. There is no cover and all ages are welcome. Wine club members may reserve seats by contacting Paula at (509) 524-9099 or paula@gardvintners.com. All other seating is first come, first served.
Gard Vintners Walla Walla Tasting RoomThrowback Film Series: Aladdin
Gesa Power House Theatre wraps up a four-week, family-friendly throwback film series with a screening of Aladdin. Enjoy a nostalgic afternoon as the beloved Disney story unfolds in Agrabah, where kindhearted Aladdin meets Princess Jasmine and discovers a magical lamp in the Cave of Wonders. Guided by a Genie who grants three wishes, he disguises himself as a prince to win Jasmine’s heart while attempting to outwit the power-hungry Jafar. The tale emphasizes honesty, friendship, and courage, culminating in Aladdin choosing to free the Genie rather than seek more for himself. The Little Watts series is supported by Coldwell Banker Walla Walla and Underriner Honda of Walla Walla, with additional backing from Katherine Nordal and Elaine Eaker that helps welcome participants from Camp Fire Walla Walla day camp and YMCA programs.
Gesa Power House TheatreLeadbetter Band
Back at Tranche, the Leadbetter Band will perform once again. Enjoy the music as the group makes its return to this venue.
TrancheThird Fridays on Second Ave
Enjoy a laid-back evening of groovy live music with Michael Kelly. The set is designed to be loud enough to hear clearly without taking over, so you can relax and enjoy the vibe. There’s no cover charge, and you can get discounts on glass pours and bottles.
Capital Call Vintners - Walla Walla Tasting RoomDunham Days Weekend
Celebrate the 17th annual Dunham Days at Dunham Cellars with live music, food trucks, and classic cars. It’s a weekend event running August 21-23, with festivities on Friday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Dunham CellarsSummer Concert Series: Leadbetter Band
Heritage Square hosts an evening of two free concerts featuring Leadbetter Band alongside Fastlane, a celebration of the Eagles. Leadbetter Band, formed in 2017, blends vintage rock with both heavy and lighter jam sensibilities for an eclectic contemporary sound. The performance highlights original material with occasional, carefully chosen covers that span rock’s history. Attendees can bring a chair or blanket, hit the dance floor, and explore nearby restaurants and shops before, during, or between performances.
Heritage SquareWalla Walla Roller Derby Halftime Entertainment
The roller derby in Walla Walla includes halftime entertainment from Troupe Azure at Walla Walla YMCA.
Walla Walla YMCASummer Concert Series: Fastlane
Heritage Square hosts two free concerts featuring Leadbetter Band and Fastlane, a tribute to the music of the Eagles. Bring a chair or blanket, make use of the dance floor, and explore downtown restaurants and shops before, during, or between performances. Fastlane brings together musicians and vocalists from Eastern Washington who share a love for the Eagles, covering the band’s catalog along with songs from members’ solo careers to appeal to listeners across generations and genres.
Heritage SquareDrought-Tolerant Plants: Discover Cacti and Succulents
Discover drought-tolerant gardening with a focus on cacti and succulents, guided by local experts. Examine specimens at the “pokey table” and taste cactus-based products. Hosted at the Walla Walla Senior Center.
Walla Walla Senior CenterLos Amigos Groove
Los Amigos Groove is a live music event featuring an experimental band that blends live instruments and vocals with a vinyl-scratching DJ to create authentic grooves inspired by classic hip hop, jazz, funk, Latin, rock, soul, and lo-fi sounds. There will be food vendors on site, including Wild Thyme, Kerry's Trinidad, La Ramada, and The Swirl Bar. The event is outdoors and depends on the weather, so updates will be available via Tranche Estate social media.
TrancheSummer Concert Series: Fastlane
Enjoy a free evening of classic rock at Heritage Square Park with Fastlane, performing “A Celebration of the Eagles.” The band brings an Eagles-focused set across the group’s biggest hits and solo favorites. Feel free to bring a chair or blanket, grab something to eat from nearby downtown restaurants and shops, and dance in between the other performances during the concert series.
Heritage SquareSunday Sounds: Libby Miller
Experience live music from Libby Miller, a talented local artist. Enjoy a glass of wine or a beer while you listen.
Gard Estate Wines50-Target Money Shoot
Join the Walla Walla Gun Club for a 50-target money shoot in an “Annie Oakley” style format. Shooters line up abreast at the shooting line and take turns calling and firing at targets. If the first shooter misses, the next person in line can shoot, and a hit eliminates those ahead who missed. The shoot continues until the final winner or winners are determined.
Walla Walla Gun ClubMelissa Cunnington
Gard Vintners Walla Walla Tasting Room hosts a live set from local vocalist Melissa Cunnington, known for a sultry vocal tone and a repertoire that spans jazz, blues, R&B, and pop. Guests can enjoy wine or beer while listening. There is no cover charge and all ages are welcome. Wine club members can reserve seating by contacting Linda at (509) 524-9099 or linda@gardvintners.com. All other seating is first come, first served.
Gard Vintners Walla Walla Tasting RoomFamily Health Fair
The Family Health Fair offers an upbeat afternoon at Family Medical Center with complimentary refreshments, games, music, and other attractions. It is a relaxed, health-focused gathering for the community.
Family Medical CenterHealth Fair: Walla Walla – Family Medical Center
Join us for a free, family-friendly health fair at Family Medical Center. There will be health screenings and preventive services, along with nutrition information and helpful community resources all in one convenient place. It’s a great opportunity to pick up wellness guidance and connect with care resources for you and your family.
Family Medical CenterSummer Concert Series: Gary Winston & the Real Deal
Heritage Square hosts an evening of free live music with two performances, featuring a set by Gary Winston & the Real Deal alongside Brittany Collins & Company. Expect a vibrant blend of blues, funk, R&B, and classic rock delivered with plenty of energy. The band is led by guitarist and vocalist Gary Winston with soulful vocals from Ericka Ingersoll-Winston, creating tight grooves and rich harmonies. Their show mixes original songs with beloved covers that have earned them a strong following across the Pacific Northwest. Bring a chair or blanket, step onto the dance floor, and explore nearby restaurants and shops before, during, or between sets.
Heritage SquareAdult & Teen Trivia Night
Adults and teens can enjoy a night of trivia on The Sunset Terrace at The Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center. Teams of four are welcome, and individuals can be paired with others at the event to form a team. Menu items will be available for purchase, and no purchase is required.
The Sunset Terrace at The Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference CenterSummer Concert Series: Brittany Collins & Company
Heritage Square hosts two free concerts featuring Gary Winston & the Real Deal and Brittany Collins & Company. Attendees can bring a chair or blanket, enjoy the dance floor, and explore downtown restaurants and shops before, during, or between performances. Brittany Collins is an Americana singer songwriter from Washington’s Skagit Valley whose music blends folk, country, and rock with heartfelt storytelling inspired by the landscape. Her 2022 debut album, Things I Tell My Therapist, received positive coverage from American Songwriter, Adobe & Teardrops, and Americana Highways. Backed since 2024 by Collins & Co., she has appeared at festivals including NW Folklife Festival, Americanafest, and Brodie Nation Music Festival, and has shared stages with Noah Cyrus, Hillstomp, William Elliott Whitmore, and Rhett Miller. The band is working on a second full length album with singles planned throughout 2026, and the newest track, Gone with the Wind, is available to stream now.
Heritage SquareSip the Trio: A Progressive Tasting Showdown
Sip the Trio is a progressive wine tasting experience with Amavi Cellars, Caprio Cellars, and Pepper Bridge Winery. You’ll visit their Walla Walla tasting rooms for three stops, with each one featuring a half-glass of wine paired with a bite-sized dish. Since it’s a friendly competition, menu changes aren’t available. After all three pairings, you’ll vote to choose the best food and wine match, with the winning recipe shared by the winning winery.
Pepper Bridge WineryWarren Dunes
Catch the power trio Warren Dunes for an evening of tropicalia-infused indie rock, sometimes described as post-modern beach music. The band, led by keyboardist and vocalist Julia Massey, pairs chiming guitars and driving beats with a crystalline vocal sound. This is an outdoor, weather-dependent event at Tranche Estate, and the page lists food vendors Wild Thyme, Kerry's Trinidad, and The Teacher's Jar.
TrancheSunday Sounds
Enjoy Sunday Sounds on the patio with live music from local musician George Smith. Small snacks will be offered, along with pours by the glass and a bottle share.
Gård Vintners Walla WallaHenry Villard, president of the Northern Pacific Railway: Living History Presentation
Come enjoy a steam-powered living history performance at the museum featuring Henri Villard, the Northern Pacific Railway president and legendary railroad financier known as “The Comet.” Clark Colahan brings Villard’s story to life, including how his vision helped connect the East and West through major investments and the construction efforts for railroads and navigation in the Northwest. After the presentation, visitors can also explore the museum’s historic locomotive exhibit about The Blue Mountain, locomotive #4.
Fort Walla Walla MuseumCheap Trick
Cheap Trick delivers a high-energy rock concert at Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days, celebrating more than four decades of music. The performance features a signature blend of power pop and hard rock with classic songs and crowd favorites. Hits such as I Want You to Want Me, Dream Police, Surrender, and The Flame set the tone for a memorable night at the fair.
Walla Walla County FairgroundsWWFFD Demolition Derby
This demolition derby unleashes a rush of metal-twisting hits, roaring engines, and clouds of flying dirt. The contest plays out over several heats and features Power Puff races. It is a proven crowd favorite each year, and seats are often in high demand.
Walla Walla County FairgroundsGary & Erika Winston
Experience live music at Gård Walla Walla with noted blues musician Gary Winston and vocalist Erika Winston. Their performance creates a lively atmosphere that gets audiences dancing and singing along. Sip wine or beer while you listen. All ages are welcome and there is no cover. Arrive early to pick a seat, or reserve a spot by calling 509-524-9099 or emailing paula@gardvintners.com. All other seating is first come, first served.
Gård Vintners Walla Walla Tasting Room2026 Visiting Royalty Day
Queen Ellie and Princess Taylee help lead a special day at Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days that marks the 160th anniversary and welcomes visiting royalty from around the Northwest. Highlights include a parade, a luncheon in the VIP grass area at the fairgrounds, a social gathering for queens in the Royalty Barn, and a rodeo grand entry in the arena with visiting royalty participating in the Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days Rodeo. Autographs will be available in front of the Fair and Rodeo Office at the start of bull riding. The day brings together current and former royalty to share friendship, tradition, and western heritage. Registration is required, and visiting royalty must register and attend the luncheon to take part in the rodeo grand entry.
Walla Walla Fair & Frontier DaysLIVE MUSIC: Diego Romero and Michael Agidius
Experience a live set from talented local artists Diego Romero and Michael Agidius. From the 2019 IEBS Best New Blues Band winner comes an electrifying new band featuring Romero with Agidius on saxophone. Wine and beer are available to enjoy during the performance. There is no cover charge for the music, and all ages are welcome.
Gård Walla Walla3rd annual Saturday night street legal Drag and Drift
VILLAINS brings back DDV3, a third annual street-legal drag and drift gathering focused on laid-back fun with friends. Drivers can make passes on the dragstrip or take laps on the drift course, and spectators can hop in for ride-alongs in track taxis. There are no classes and no trophies, and the courses are open to any driver throughout the event. The dragstrip runs no-prep with timing boards and ET slips, and the drift layout operates as a short-course hot-lap session. Driving in drag and hot-lap sessions is $30, spectator admission is $20, and ages 16 and under enter free. Bring a helmet if planning a ride-along. Expect everything from fast and slow to quirky cars, plus DJs, light shows, a snack shack, and lively trackside energy.
Summer Concert Series
Heritage Square hosts two free concerts featuring The Wasteland Kings and The June Bugs. The Wasteland Kings showcase an Americana sound influenced by Steve Earle, The Stones, Townes Van Zant, Muddy Waters, and The Pogues, adding their own twist and filling venues since 2008. Attendees can bring a chair or blanket, step onto the dance floor, and explore downtown restaurants and shops before, during, or between performances.
Heritage SquareSummer Concert Series
Heritage Square hosts two free concerts as part of the Summer Concert Series, featuring The Wasteland Kings and The Junebugs. Bring a chair or blanket, enjoy space to dance, and explore nearby downtown restaurants and shops before, during, or between performances. The Junebugs blend lively pop and rock with the folksy character of the Pacific Northwest to create a danceable, genre-crossing sound with strong vocal harmonies. After building their start on the Vancouver, BC circuit, the trio returned home to Portland, uniting guitarist Barrett, drummer Kyle Owen, and bassist Nathaniel Daniel. Their set weaves originals with covers by artists as varied as Tom Petty, TLC, and Lorde, spanning turn-of-the-century Americana through modern hip hop. Their own songs carry a dreamy, gentle tone reminiscent of Neil Young and Iron & Wine, colored by energetic banjo lines.
Heritage SquareStereo Bird LIVE at Tranche
Stereo Bird takes the Tranche stage once again for a live performance, marking a return to this venue.
TrancheSunday Sounds Hannah Nicole
Hannah brings people together by sharing her music and the life stories that inspire it. The event features a relaxed atmosphere for an intimate performance with heartfelt storytelling.
LIVE MUSIC: The Travelers
Enjoy live music with The Travelers, an acoustic guitar driven Americana group with a rockabilly twist. The band’s journeys from Himalayan vistas to out-of-the-way Caribbean spots have led them back to a timeless, retro sound. Sip wine or beer while you listen. There is no cover and all ages are welcome. Wine club members can reserve seating by contacting Paula at 509-524-9099 or paula@gardvintners.com. All other seating is available on a first come, first served basis.
Heart By Heart: Featuring Original Members of HEART| Gesa Power House Theatre | Walla Walla, WA
Heart By Heart performs at Gesa Power House Theatre with original Heart members Steve Fossen on bass and Michael Derosier on drums, delivering faithful renditions of favorites like Barracuda, Straight On, Crazy On You, Magic Man, Even It Up, Heartless, and Kick It Out. After their 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction with Heart, Fossen and Derosier reunite in this lineup with vocalist Somar Macek, guitarist and keyboardist Lizzy Daymont, and guitarist Chad Quist. The band is dedicated to presenting Heart's classic hits just as they were written and recorded.
Gesa Power House TheatreJoAnne Mohrland and Mike Hammond
JoAnne Mohrland and Mike Hammond perform together with a country sound. This duo is a Walla Walla favorite.
Dinner on the Sunset Terrace with Maison Bleue at The Marc
Enjoy a terrace dinner at The Marc Restaurant where four courses by Chef Nigel Blair are paired with wines from Maison Bleue. Presented in collaboration with the Marcus Whitman, the evening centers on craft, warm hospitality, and outstanding wine. Maison Bleue is widely regarded among Walla Walla producers for elegant, site-driven wines grounded in tradition. With a focus on Rhône grapes such as Syrah, Grenache, and Viognier, their approach favors poise, finesse, and a faithful expression of each vineyard. Thoughtful pairings bring out layered flavors and cellar-worthy structure, creating an experience that feels both refined and welcoming, with the setting underscoring a shared sense of heritage and enduring quality.
9th Annual Dancing with the W2 Stars
Welcome the 2026 edition of Dancing with the W2 Stars, offering a cheerful introduction to this year’s W2 Stars.
Cordiner HallWine, Dine & Death: Little Theatre Fundraiser
Back for a third chapter, this fundraiser from The Little Theatre of Walla Walla turns Whitman’s Reid Campus Center into a live mystery where secrets swirl and suspects enjoy cabernet with more than a hint of intrigue. The storyline leans into literature, blending towering tales, infamous authors, and strands of Walla Walla history, all set against a familiar and welcoming backdrop with a fresh case to crack. The evening features standout local wines, a gourmet multi course dinner, two rounds of silent auction bidding, and a paddle raise that channels generosity toward the stage. It is polished, playful, and full of suspense, and every sip and bid help bring future productions to life.
Reid Campus CenterFall Furr Ball 2026
Fall Furr Ball brings together community leaders, animal welfare advocates, and supporters for a refined evening at the Marcus Whitman Hotel featuring dinner, entertainment, auctions, and additional activities dedicated to animals in need. Each year, the event raises vital funding for the Blue Mountain Humane Society, directly supporting work that provides shelter, medical care, and adoption services for pets. The night celebrates compassion while generating tangible help for animals and the people who care about them.
Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference CenterSunday Sounds: Calico Bones
Settle in for a live performance by local artists with wine or beer in hand. Madison and Mckenzie share folky originals alongside covers from across the decades, blending close harmonies with rhythmic instrumentals and an easy melodic flow. There is no cover charge and all ages are welcome. Wine club members can reserve a spot by contacting Linda at (509) 524-9099 or linda@gardvintners.com. All other seating is first come, first served.