Happy weekend, Yakima! In today’s happening-today edition: Kids market debut, Yakima Pride festival and parade, and Yakomix Night Market + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A new community event: Downtown Yakima’s first-ever Kids Market will pop up at North Town Coffeehouse on Saturday, August 8. Only 25 spaces are available, and registration is open now -- see how to register.
Charging stops across the valley: EV drivers in the Lower Yakima Valley can plug in at Grandview Museum, Stewart Park, and Sunnyside High School, alongside landmarks like the Teapot Dome and a Toppenish casino hotel -- see the full list.
Pride celebration in Yakima: Yakima Pride’s parade and festival are today at State Fair Park, with live entertainment, guest speakers, community drag acts, inclusive vendors, and an after party featuring drag performances and dancing -- get the full event details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Quiet forest reset: Clover Flats Campground sits in Ahtanum State Forest about 30 miles west of Yakima, a low-key escape when you need pine-scented silence without a big drive. It’s the westernmost stop on Middle Fork Road, so roll in, pick a first-come site, and let the trees do their thing.
Short-game sanity saver: When you just want a quick loop that won’t hijack your whole afternoon, Fisher Park Golf Course keeps it simple with a friendly, park-like vibe and just-right distances that make working on wedges actually fun. Perfect for beginners, juniors, or a low-stress reset between errands this week.
Fancy without fussy: WaterFire Restaurant & Bar leans into Northwest flavors with smart, seasonal plates, fresh seafood, and proper cocktails that make any weeknight feel upgraded. When you want something nicer than takeout but still local-comfy, this is a reliable Yakima move that never feels try-hard.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏆 Father's Day Weekend Tournament @ Westwood Golf Yakima | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Father’s Day weekend at Westwood means a two-man scramble, 9 holes, and exactly $120 worth of bragging rights per team. You bring the swing, he brings unsolicited tips, and suddenly it counts as quality time. Short, competitive, and mercifully cart-friendly.
🏳 Yakima Pride Festival & Parade 2026 @ State Fair Park | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Yakima Pride is back at State Fair Park, rolling from parade to festival with music, local drag, food trucks, and booths from folks you actually know. Expect color, camaraderie, and zero pretense. Wear sunscreen, bring comfortable shoes, and prepare for joyful crowd weaving.
🌙 Yakomix Night Market @ YAKOMIX | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 PM – Think farmers market after dark, minus the IPA tent. Yakomix Night Market lines up vendors with street eats, dirty sodas, agua frescas, flowers, candles, plants, chair massages, nails, and a roaming photographer, perfect for a family stroll and some low-key treasure hunting.
🏺 420 Pottery Night @ Creative Yakima | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 PM – Finally, a 420 plan that won't set off your smoke alarm, just your creativity. Settle into the studio for a chill pottery painting night, adults only, 21+. Fifteen bucks reserves your spot and covers light munchies, and if you must partake, keep it outside.
👨 Dad’s & Matcha @ Matcha Verde Café | Sunday (6/21) at 10:00 AM – Nothing beats celebrating Father’s Day at Matcha Verde, where the first 20 drinks for dads are free, the raffle includes a YETI cooler with Bale Breaker beer, and the patio sun does the heavy lifting. Matcha Verde is where leaf blowers lose to lattes.
🏛 Summer Sundays at the Museum @ Yakima Valley Museum | Sunday (6/21) at 12:00 PM – Summer Sundays at the Yakima Valley Museum are your sanctioned excuse to skip yard work and wander cool exhibits instead. Bring the crew, linger, and leave feeling cultured, refreshed, and pleasantly smug about squeezing a little meaning into a hot afternoon.
💃 Argentine Tango @ Divine Performance & Technique | Sunday (6/21) at 6:00 PM – Sunday nights in Yakima mean swapping yardwork for Argentine tango at Rainier Square Plaza, behind Elite Cosmetology. Edward keeps it welcoming, no partner needed, just smooth-soled shoes, water, and curiosity. The June series is $40 for eight hours of lessons, guided practice, and social dancing. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Yakima report Weather forecastToday — High: 90°F — Low: 56°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 90. Northwest wind 5 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Northwest wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 89°F — Low: 59°F — Precip: 0%
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