Information on social clubs and groups in Tri-Cities WA (Kennewick, Pasco, Richland) is provided. You will find organizations with activities that include art crafts, car clubs, meetups, etc. Almost all of the clubs and groups listed are non-profit organizations. Membership is generally open to the public and some require a membership fee.
Check out the following topics:
- Art, Crafts & Music Groups
- Beer & Wine Groups
- Boardgames
- Book Discussion Groups
- Bridge, Pinochle, Dominoes, and Cribbage
- Car Clubs
- City Parks & Recreation Departments
- Columbia Basin Badger Club
- Community Education Program
- Dog Training Clubs & Dog Parks
- Garden Clubs
- Geocaching - S.E. Washington
- Lakeside Gem & Mineral Club
- Leadership & Technology
- LGBTQ Groups
- Meetup Groups
- Mid-Columbia Beekeeper's Association
- Mid-Columbia Koi & Pond Club
- Mid-Columbia Ninety Nines (Women's Aviation Group)
- Model Rocket Clubs
- Motorcycle Clubs
- Off-Road Trail Motorsports Clubs
- Outdoor Activity Clubs & Groups
- Rambling Rovers (SeniorTravel)
- R/C Modeler
- Republican & Democratic Committees
- Sports Clubs - Youth
- Three Rivers Cast Iron Cookers
- Tri-Cities Amateur Radio Club
- Tri-Cities Chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby
- Tri-Cities Diversity and Inclusion Council/li>
- Tri-Cities Fencing Club
- Tri-Cities Figure Skating Club
- Tri-Cities Table Tennis Association
- Tri-City Genealogical Society
- Tri-City Kart Club
- Tri-City Model Railroaders
- Other Topics Covered Tri-Cities Washington Guide
Art, Crafts & Music Groups
509Art
Founded in 2008, 509Art (Facebook) is an organization that promotes and encourages the engagement of the creative community within the 509 area code. Their purpose is to gather together artists of Eastern Washington in an effort to bring about a new vision and resurgence of the creative arts.
Allied Arts Association
The Allied Arts Association and gallery provides art development, awareness and education for the Mid-Columbia region, including the cities of Pasco, Kennewick, Richland and surrounding areas.
Art Works Northwest (formerly Cyber Art 509)
Art Works Northwest (formerly Cyber Art 509) is a cooperative of artists from the 509 area code (Tri-Cities region). They provide rotating art exhibits at local restaurants, coffee shops, wineries and professional offices at no cost to the business. If someone is interested in buying some displayed art, they contact the artist directly.
Desert Fiber Arts Guild
The Desert Fiber Arts Guild is a weaving, spinning, basketry and felting guild. Their 117 members are from the Tri-Cities and Lower Valley. There are study groups for those with interests in basketry, knitting, spinning, tapestry & felters, weaving (both daytime and evening), and bead & basketry.
Mid-Columbia Bluegrass Music Association
Members of the Mid-Columbia Bluegrass Music Association play and listen to folk music, blues, old time Appalachian, fiddle tunes, but mostly Bluegrass. In addition, they host an open acoustic music jam every Tuesday and a Bluegrass jam on the first Thursday of the month. They invite visitors to listen to them play and invite newcomers who play an acoustic instrument to jam with them.
Mid-Columbia Woodturners
Mid-Columbia Woodturners is a woodturning chapter of the American Association of Woodturners based in the Tri-Cities area.
Rolling Hills Chorus
The Rolling Hills Chorus of Sweet Adelines International deliver performances in original American art-form called "barbershop." Visitors and prospective members are welcome at any rehearsal!
Three Rivers Dulcimer Society
The Three Rivers Dulcimer Society was formed in March 2003 to promote the playing and listening of Appalachian mountain dulcimers. They welcome visitors to come jam with them and learn to play an instrument.
Three Rivers Folklife Society
The Three Rivers Folklife Society (3RFS) is dedicated to promoting folk music and sponsors concerts, coffeehouses, contra dances, song circles, and the annual Tumbleweed Music Festival. Consider joining 3RFS if you like folklife music. Also, 3RFS is always looking for volunteers to help with the annual Tumbleweed Music Festival.
Tri-Cities Wood Carving Club
The Tri-Cities Wood Carving Club holds monthly meetings and conducts weekly classes that are open to all levels of carvers, and each person is encouraged to work on his/her own special project.
Tri-City Photography Club
The Tri-City Photography Club seeks to aid in the development of interest, enthusiasm, education, and expertise in digital photography using professional and advanced amateur photographers as speakers at our monthly meetings, field trips, and workshops.
Tri-City Quilters' Guild
The Tri-City Quilters' Guild (TCQG) consists of 400 quilters who have joined together to promote quilting in our communities. They alternate between day and evening meetings, hold workships, make quilts for others, go on retreats, and have an annual quilt show each Spring.
Visual Artists (all media)
The Visual Artists Meetup group is for anyone interested in exploring and sharing collage, mixed media art, painting, drawing, or ceramics ideas and techniques, meeting other artists both professional and beginners.
Washington Old Time Fiddlers
The Washington Old Time Fiddlers (District 12) hold a monthly jam session and show the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall (Richland). Their regular monthly meeting is held the second Sunday of each month starting at 2 p.m. at Adult Day Services in Kennewick.
White Bluffs Quilt Museum
The White Bluffs Quilt Museum is both a museum and a support organization for all the quilting, weaving, spinning and basketry guilds and groups located in Eastern Washington State. You can attend classes in machine and hand sewing, quilting, weaving, knitting, crochet, embroidery, basketry, kumihimo, cards, and lots more! Visitors are always welcome.
Beer & Wine Groups
Mid-Columbia Zymurgy Association
The Mid-Columbia Zymurgy Association (MCZA) was created to disseminate information about the techniques of creating good homebrewed beer, mead and wine. This group meets the third Thursday of every month at Ice Harbor Brewing in Kennewick.
Tri-Cities Wine Society
The Tri-Cities Wine Society is a non-profit organization that hosts monthly educationally focused wine-tasting events for its members and their guests in a casual and relaxed atmosphere.
Boardgames
Adventures Underground
Adventures Underground in Uptown Richland offers a variety of gaming opportunities. Board Game Night is the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month led by the local group Tri-City Area Gaming.
Tri-City Area Gaming Group
The Tri-City Area Gaming group was formed to promote the playing of board games. They meet at Caterpiller Cafe inside Adventures Underground on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. They also hold game nights at other locations in the Tri-Cities.
Book Discussion Groups
Adventures Underground Book Club
The Adventures Underground Book Club meets the first Friday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at the Caterpillar Cafe located inside Adventures Underground (227 Symons St. in Richland). The Underground Book Club focuses on science fiction / fantasy books. Check the Event Calendar.
Also, the Romancing the Cryptid Book Club meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at Lee's Tahitian. Each month they will be reading and discussing a new monster romance book, ranging from Kraken, to Gargoyles, to Mothman himself. Must be 18+ to attend this book discussion group.
Call (509) 946-9893 for more information about the book discussion groups.
Mid-Columbia Libraries
The Mid-Columbia Libraries hosts book discussion groups during the year at several of their library branches in the Tri-Cities. Seach and check the Event Calendar for book clubs and meeting times (note: select "Adult" as the Audience, "Location" of the library branch, and "Book Club" as the Event Type).
Here are the current book clubs:
- Read the Rainbow: LGBTQIA+ and Allies Book Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Kennewick Branch (1620 S. Union St.) - Note: A safe space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their allies to connect over queer literature and hold open and respectful dialogue among all participants.
Mid-Columbia Libraries Book Clubs continued:
- Bring Your Own Book Book Club meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Kennewick Branch (1620 S. Union St.) - Note: Dying to talk about the book you've been reading? This is the book club for you! Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) book club is seeking readers of all genres! Join us and chat about books you have enjoyed lately.
- Page Turner's Book Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the West Pasco Branch (7525 Wrigley Dr.) - Note: Join us for The Page Turner's Book Club! Check the calendar for the current book/author. Sharing is optional and listening is welcomed.
- Community Program: Book Talk meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1-3 p.m. at the Pasco Branch (13020 W. Hopkins St.) - Note: For more information, email Susan K. at smkoenig@ymail.com.
Richland Public Library
The Richland Public Library, located at 955 Northgate Dr. in Richland, hosts several book discussion groups during the year. The following book discussion groups are currently meeting monthly: Monday Night Book Group and Thursday Afternoon Book Group.
- The Monday Night Book Group meets on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room B. If the library is closed that day, the meeting will move to the 4th Monday. They read a different book each month that is recommended by a Book Group member. Check the event calendar for upcoming dates and current book.
- The Thursday Afternoon Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month from September through May at 1:30 p.m. (this book club does not meet during the summer months). The books for the coming year are selected by club members at an offsite meeting in June. Check the event calendar for upcoming dates and current book.
Bridge, Pinochle, Dominoes, and Cribbage
Bridge
The American Contract Bridge League Unit 442 represents the Tri-Cities and includes the Three Rivers DBC that meets at the Richland Community Center.
Pinochle, Dominoes, and Cribbage
Pinochle, Dominoes, and Cribbage may be played at the Richland Community Center, Kennewick Community Center and Pasco's First Avenue Center.
Car Clubs
3 Rivers Corvette Club
The 3 Rivers Corvette Club celebrates the Chevrolet Corvette - America's only true sports car - while encouraging fellowship and long relationships among our members through planned trips, events and social activities.
Mid-Columbia Electric Vehicle Association
The Mid-Columbia Electric Vehicle Association (Facebook) is a non-profit, privately sponsored organization for people who are interested in electrically powered or electrically assisted motor vehicles.
Mid-Columbia Mopar
The Mid-Columbia Mopar (Facebook) car club meets on the third Thursday of the month and participates in the annual Show and Shine car show in May. Members receive discounts from several area auto parts stores.
Pacific Northwest Mustang Club
The Pacific Northwest Mustang Club (Facebook) hosts two annual car shows, holds monthly meetings and cruises, and participates in parades and other Mustang-related activities.
Sand & Sage Sports Car Club
The Sand & Sage Sports Car Club is a group of car enthusiasts that meet monthly for autocrossing and fun! All events are held at the former Tri-Cities Raceway.
Tri-Cities Camaro Club
The goal of the Tri-Cities Camaro Club is to bring together Chevrolet Camaro enthusiasts from all walks of life for a social atmosphere. All generations and models are invited to join.
Ye Olde Car Club of the Tri-Cities
The Ye Olde Car Club of the Tri-Cities was established to preserve and maintain motor vehicles of historical value and to serve as an accurate and technical source of information concerning historical automobiles.
City Parks & Recreation Departments
City parks and recreation departments support a number of social networking and recreational activities. Check out some of the activities offered in Kennewick, Pasco and Richland.
Senior Activities
Senior activities may be found at the Kennewick Senior Center, Pasco Senior Center or through the Richland Seniors Association.
Columbia Basin Badger Club
The Columbia Basin Badger Club is a non-partisan political club for citizans with questions on public issues. This non-profit club never takes sides but their speakers do. The Club's name reflects their tenacity when seeking clear information, and reminds all to retain a sense of humor and civility while tackling tough issues.
Community Education Program
Kennewick School District's Community Education Program offers online classes for adults on the go in the Tri-Cities. Kennewick Community Education partners with ed2go to offer more than 400 online classes. Classes include a six-week curriculum of two lessons per week and are the perfect opportunity to study from the convenience of home.
Dog Training Clubs & Dog Parks
Columbia Basin Dog Training Club
The Columbia Basin Dog Training Club is all about building a better relationship between your dog and you. Although the club is an AKC Obedience club which promotes purebred dogs, your dog does not need to be AKC registered to participate in the club's training program or for membership in the club.
Richland Kennel Club
The Richland Kennel Club was established in 1945 and is affiliated with the AKC. They offer dog handling classes and participate in Fast CAT® - which stands for Coursing Ability Test which is a timed 100-yard dash where dogs run one at a time, chasing a lure.
Sand and Sage Hunting Retriever Club
The Sand and Sage Hunting Retriever Club is a retriever club that focuses on training retrievers for hunting and competition. Club members have monthly training days from March through August and participate in the annual AKC Hunt Test in September.
Three Rivers Dog Bird Club
At Three Rivers Dog Bird Club we are all about friendship, pointing dogs and a strong passion for hunting upland game. Our mission is to teach and pass on the age old tradition of training pointing dogs and hunting upland game to the next generations to come.
Tri-City Dog Park Society
The Tri-City Dog Park Society (Facebook) is engaged in promoting, establishing, and maintaining dog parks in the Tri-Cities. The first dog park established is Paws-Abilities Place that is located in Richland at the end of Englewood Drive near Badger Mountain Community Park (1100 Glenwood Ct.).
Garden Clubs & Gardening Help
Gardening Help
- Master Gardener Foundation of Benton-Franklin County helps educate individuals in applying horticultural science to manage their landscapes and gardens in a science-based, sustainable manner. The Foundation accomplishes this through its partnership with the Washington State University Master Gardener Program, local community professionals and organizations.
- Washington Native Plant Society - Columbia Basin Chapter serves the Tri-Cities and Walla Walla area and offers information on using and preserving native plants.
- Washington State University Extension of Benton & Frankln Counties is a good source for home gardening information in the Mid-Columbia region.
- Washington State University Master Gardener Program can help you "grow" in the Tri-Cities region. They are trained volunteer gardeners who answer your gardening questions and help solve your garden and landscape problems.
Heritage Garden Program
The Heritage Garden Program is brought to our community by the Benton and Franklin Conservation Districts in partnership with the Washington Native Plant Society - Columbia Basin Chapter.
Heritage Gardens are landscaped areas designed to honor the cultural and natural heritage of the Columbia River Basin while utilizing sustainable gardening practices.
South Central Washington Orchid Society
The South Central Washington Orchid Society provides opportunities to share with others their knowledge and passions of growing and enjoying orchids. Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Edison Elementary (Kennewick).
Tri-City Rose Society
The Tri-City Rose Society (TCRS) is dedicated to the enjoyment, enhancement, and promotion of the rose. The TCRS meets on the fourth Monday of every month except November and December. During the summer months they meet in members' gardens. Visitors are always welcome!
Lakeside Gem & Mineral Club
The Lakeside Gem & Mineral Club was started in 1953 and is one of the largest rock clubs in the northwest. The club hosts monthly meetings, conducts educational programs and workshops, and goes on fieldtrips. The club also has a youth program.
Leadership & Technology
Confluent Space
Confluent Space is a makerspace! Anyone interested in hacker/maker spaces in the Tri-Cities area is encouraged to attend. We aim to provide the space, tools, safety and education to enable the creation of art, technology, business, culture, and community. We intend to fully outfit a woodworking shop, metal shop, electronics lab, and classrooms. Also, we will provide studio and storage rental space, and a gallery to display all Tri-Cities maker creations. Let's get messy!
FUSE - Coworking in the Tri-Cities
FUSE is a group of freelance contractors, telecommuters, and startups. They share workspace, knowledge, enthusiasm, and support each other with copious amounts of high fives.
Soroptimist International of Pasco-Kennewick
Founded in 1948, the Soroptimist International of Pasco-Kennewick club is a 501c3 and part of a global organization whose mission is to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. Our club membership consists of professional and business women in the Tri-Cities, Washington and surrounding area.
Urban Poets Society
Urban Poets Society (Facebook) is a youth leadership program designed to enhance the arts, the youth, and the community by creating an ever-expanding network of open-mics that recur monthly everywhere.
Women of Influence Toastmasters
Women of Influence Toastmasters is a woman-focused, virtual-only club based in Tri-Cities Washington, meeting via Zoom every Wednesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m Pacific Time.
LGBTQ Groups
There are LGBTQ groups for uniting people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) with families, friends, and allies.
PFLAG Benton Franklin
The mission of PFLAG Benton Franklin is for uniting people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) with families, friends, and allies. PFLAG is committed to advancing equality through its mission of support, education, and advocacy. PFLAG supports persons through confidential monthly support group meetings, new-found friends, and counselor recommendations when requested.
Meetup Groups
Note: All groups listed in this section, except for Tri-Cities Newcomers Club, use Meetup.
Tri-Cities Newcomers Club
The Tri-Cities Newcomers Club (Facebook) is a women's club to make new friends and participate in the many fun groups, such as coffees, luncheons, bunko, bridge, wine and dine parties, sewing group, garden group, bridge group, book clubs and pinochle.
Tri-City Freethinkers
The mission of the Tri-City Freethinkers is to provide a sense of community and a local source of secular education in a world dominated by theistic cultures. Their primary objective is to promote a humanistic worldview based on reason, evidence and logic as an alternative to sectarian beliefs and practices.
Tri-City Friends
Tri-City Friends provides a relaxed and welcoming environment for meeting new people, married and single, from all age groups and various walks of life. Join them for some great conversation and fun activities (dinners, coffee get togethers, bike rides, hikes, plays, shows, dancing, picnics, whatever).
Find a Meetup Group
You can find more Tri-Cities area Meetup groups at Meetup.
Mid-Columbia Beekeeper's Association
The Mid-Columbia Beekeeper's Association (Facebook) is a great place to learn about the many aspects of beekeeping and honey production. Kids are allowed so invite the whole family.
Mid-Columbia Koi & Pond Club
The Mid-Columbia Koi & Pond Club was formed by several koi lovers who got together and decided to combine their knowledge and experience and encourage other koi and pond lovers to join them.
Mid-Columbia Ninety Nines
The Mid-Columbia Ninety-Nines (Facebook) is a chapter of The Ninety-Nines, Inc., International Organization of Women Pilots. They are a group of women pilots who live in Eastern Washington and Oregon. The Mid-Columbia Chapter has monthly meetings throughout the area.
Model Rocket Clubs
Tri-Cities Rocketeers
The Tri-Cities Rocketeers (TCT) is a rocketry club serving the Tri-Cities Washington area and open to all ages and skill levels. We are an official Section of the National Association of Rocketry. Our mission is to have fun, educate and make friends as we enjoy the wonderful world of amateur rocketry!
Motorcycle Clubs
50 Calibers
50 Calibers is a non-profit organization of independent bikers dedicated to the fight against cancer. Throughout the year they hold events designed to raise money for the Tri-Cities Cancer Center as well as many individuals that are in the struggle against cancer.
American Legion Riders, Post 34
The American Legion Riders, Post 34 (Facebook) has a goal to help support veterans, families and children.
BMW Free Riders
The BMW Free Riders are a group of motorcyclists based in the Tri-Cities area. Their membership (though comprised of mostly BMW motorcycles), is open to all types of motorcycles and their riders to promote fraternity and motorcycle safety. Their meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 P.M. at the Round Table Pizza near the corner of Leslie and Gage in Richland.
Rattlesnake Mountain HOG Chapter
The Rattlesnake Mountain HOG Chapter (Facebook) is a local Harley Owners Group sponsored by the RattleSnake Mountain Harley-Davidson Dealership in Kennewick.
RetroRiders Vintage Motorcycle Group
The RetroRiders Vintage Motorcycle Group has motorcycles of 25 years of age or older as their common interest. They meet monthly for short rides and dinner, and meet occasionally in garages or shops to work on old bikes. During the warmer summer months they also take longer rides. In the fall, the group sponsors a bike show at J and L Hydraulics in Pasco to raise money for some good cause.
Off-Road Trail Motorsports Clubs
Eastern Washington Dirt Riders Association
The Eastern Washington Dirt Riders Association (EWDRA) promotes the sport of off-road motorcycling by sponsoring non-competitive, as well as competitive events.
MidNite Mudders
The MidNite Mudders (Facebook) is an eastern Washington's 4x4 club located in the Mid-Columbia Basin.
Peak Putters
The Peak Putters is a club for owners of jeeps and trucks that like driving off-road trails for both non-competitive, as well as competitive events.
RattleSnake 4x4s
Members of RattleSnake 4x4s have like many of you, grown up in 4x4s of one sort or another, dirt , street, even blending the lines occasionally. We've participated in and even run clubs, but always keeping to a common theme 4x4s.
Outdoor Activity Clubs & Groups
Photo by Scott ButnerArchery & Shooting Associations
There are several archery and shooting associations in the Tri-Cities that include the following:
Colyak Bowhunters
The Colyak Bowhunters (Facebook) is affiliated with the Washington State Archery Association and maintains an archery range located at the W.E. Johnson Park in Richland.
Tri-Cities Metallic Silhouette Association
The Tri-Cities Metallic Silhouette Association is affiliated with the National Rifle Association and maintains a shooting range located northeast of Pasco and accessible from Highway 12 to the Pasco-Kahlotus road.
Tri-Cities Shooting Association
The Tri-Cities Shooting Association is affiliated with the National Rifle Association and maintains a public shooting range at the Rattlesnake Mountain Shooting Facility (RMSF).
Ben Franklin Kite Society
The Ben Franklin Kite Society is a club in Region 10 of the American Kitefliers Association. For more information about this club, contact Pamela Knight - email: rd10@aka.kite.org or phone: (253) 841-7104.
Biking / Cycling
There are several biking/cycling clubs in the Tri-Cities that include the following:
Chinook Cycling Club
The Chinook Cycling Club is for cyclists who enjoy the sporting aspects of cycling, including both national level competitive cycling and regional level recreational competition.
Columbia Basin BMX
Columbia Basin BMX engages in the sport of bicycle motocross racing and maintains a track near the Horn Rapids Athletic Complex in Richland.
Columbia Basin Horseshoe Club
The Columbia Basin Horseshoe Club meets weekly at 6 p.m. on Monday nights from April though September at Eastgate Park (East 1300 10th Ave.) in Kennewick where there are 24 outdoor courts. Members also participate in several tournaments throughout the season. The Washington State Horseshoe Pitching Association has contact information for this club.
Desert Ski & Snowboard Club
The Desert Ski & Snowboard Club of the Tri Cities has evolved into a year around Sports and Social Activities Club for singles & couples.
Fishing & Hunting
There are several fishing and hunting clubs in the Tri-Cities that are listed below:
Columbia Basin Fly Casters
The Columbia Basin Fly Casters is a fly fishing club that was established in 1978. They are interested in developing the sport and preserving the waters and habitat that make fishing possible. Their membership is comprised of fly fishers, young and old, men and women, experts and beginners, who all have a broad range of interest and backgrounds.
Richland Rod & Gun Club
The Richland Rod & Gun Club is an organized group of hunters, fishermen, and conservationists who share a common interest in the outdoors. The Club offers an opportunity to participate in any activity associated with wildlife and the outdoors.
Fun, Fit & Over Fifty Club
Fun, Fit & Over Fifty Club provides a wide variety of physical, intellectual, and social activities for those over 50 for all seasons - Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter.
Horseback Riding Clubs
There are several horseback riding clubs in the Tri-Cities area that include the following:
Columbia Basin Cowgirls
Columbia Basin Cowgirls (Facebook) is a chapter of the 40 Something Cowgirls. Cowgirls must be 31+ and are riding or non-riding women. Cowgirls enjoy trail riding at various locations around the Tri-Cities and at several out of town locations.
Franklin County Saddle Club
The Franklin County Saddle Club is a non-profit organization that was established to promote the association of horsemen desiring to advance the interest of good horsemanship and to support youth interest in horsemanship.
Horseback Riding Clubs - continued
Purple Sage Riders & Rattlesnake Ridger Riders
Both the Purple Sage Riders (Facebook) and Rattlesnake Ridger Riders (Facebook) are chapters of the Backcountry Horsemen of Washingtion that participate in horseback trail riding opportunities.
Richland Riders Club
The Richland Riders Club was formed in 1949. Members of the club sponsor, organize and host equestrian events for riders in the Tri-Cities area including dressage shows, jumping shows, schooling shows, fun shows, and clinics.
Tri-City Barrel Racing Association
The Tri-City Barrel Racing Association (Facebook) promotes the sport of barrel racing in the area. The association hosts barrel races every other Wednesday starting mid March until early October.
Two Rivers Riding Club
The Two Rivers Riding Club (Facebook) is a family club that enjoys doing things together with their horses. Their focus is on horesemanship, riding activities and the betterment of their families and youth.
Inter-Mountain Alpine Club
The Inter-Mountain Alpine Club has been in existence in the Tri-Cities since 1948 to encourage the enjoyment of the outdoors and to promote hiking, mountain climbing, and other activities.
Lower Columbian Basin Audubon Society
The Lower Columbian Basin Audubon Society engages in various bird censuses, field trips, and education programs.You can take a guided bird walk on Bateman Island on (typically) the first Saturday of each month, September through June.
Outdoor Adventures - Note: private Facebook Group
Outdoor Adventures (Facebook) is for anyone who is interested in outdoor activities. Their meetups include, but are not limited to activities such as hiking, rock climbing, mountain climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, camping, and backpacking.
REI - Outdoor Clinics & Events
REI, a sporting goods store in Kennewick, sponsors a series of outdoor related clinics and events in the Tri-Cities region.
Running
There are three outdoor running organizations in the Tri-Cities area that include the following:
3 Rivers Road Runners
The primary goal of the 3 Rivers Road Runners is to promote running events in the Tri-Cities and the benefits of the healthful, positive lifestyle gained through running.
Nomad Trail Runners of Eastern Washington
The Nomad Trail Runners of Eastern Washington is a local club that provides a structured organization for the purpose of promoting trail running as a sport and healthy lifestyle within our community.
Runners of the Sage
Runners of the Sage is a running group open to all levels, paces, and ages of runners. Each week we generally have a 2, 3, or 4 mile route option, depending on your current fitness or training plan. The routes change each week.
Tri-Cities Disc Golf Club
Tri-Cities Disc Golf Club (Facebook) is a local club formed to promote and expand the sport of disc golf in the Tri-Cities area. Their course is at Columbia Park in Kennewick.
Tri-Cities Ultimate
The Desert Lorax (Facebook) is the Tri-Cities Ultimate club that engages in weekly Ultimate pick-up games (rain or shine). Everyone is welcome including beginners.
Watersports
There are several watersports related organizations that include the following:
Columbia Basin Sailing Club
The Columbia Basin Sailing Club engages in competitive sailing at Charbonneau Park on Lake Sacajawea behind Ice Harbor dam. They also host the annual Desert Regatta and teach beginning sailing classes in the summer as part of the Kennewick and Pasco Park & Recreation programs.
Desert Kayak & Canoe Club
Desert Kayak & Canoe Club (Facebook) engages in whitewater-kayaking, sea-kayaking, canoeing, and rafting activities.
Tri-Cities Rowing Association
Tri-Cities Rowing Association (TCRA) is a fairly new nonprofit rowing association. We offer lessons and are always happy to bring in new folks to join us on the water. TCRA currently meets to launch at either Osprey Point in Pasco or Leslie Groves Park in Richland. Rowing on the Columbia River is a magnificent experience and a unique way to connect to the natural world around us.
Rambling Rovers
Rambling Rovers is a senior travel group of members who are over the age of 55, who have had at least two Covid shots and who love traveling. We have meetings once a month. Trips are announced at our general meetings and here on our website (our newsletter link). We have reached our maximum membership of 400 members at this time, but if you are interested in joining, you can call our office to be placed on our joining wait list. Our office is at 660-R George Washington Way in Richland. Office hours are Monday and Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. (except holidays). Office phone number is (509) 943-2277.
R/C Modeler
Miniature Aircraft Association
The Miniature Aircraft Association of Tri-Cities holds several fun flies and big bird events each year. Their planes run from the very simplest electric to big bird to scale with a growing interest in helicopters & 3D planes.
R/C Unlimited
R/C Unlimiteds is an organization dedicated to 1/8th scale radio controlled unlimited hydroplane racing. R/C Unlimited races both "fast electric" (FE) and "nitro" (piston powered) class boats. They race on ponds all over Washington State from April through September.
Tri-City Radio Control Modelers
The Tri-City Radio Control Modelers (TCRCM) is an organization for individuals interested in radio controlled model aviation and operates a premier r/c model aviation flying site in Richland.
Republican & Democratic Committees
There are several Republican and Democratic committees that serve Benton and Franklin County.
Benton County Democratic Central Committee
The Benton County Democratic Central Committee welcomes volunteers and new members. We meet the 4th Thursday of every month – the location changes so please check the home page for details. If you would like to volunteer, please email the Chair at orgChair@BenCoDems.org.
Benton County Republican Party
The Benton County Republican Party is organized under RCW 29A.80 and is recognized by the Washington State Republican Party. It is comprised of nearly 100 elected and appointed Precinct Committee Officers and meets the first Thursday of each month at the Islandview Worship Center, 1520 Fowler in Richland at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are open to the public and anyone interested in learning more is encouraged to go to attend.
Franklin County Democratic Central Committee
Franklin County Democratic Central Committee (Facebook) serves Pasco, Mesa, Connell, Basin City, Kahlotus and unincorporated communities. We are a party of veterans, teachers, stay at home moms, healthcare workers, first generation Americans and many other community members. Join us!
Franklin County Republicans
The Franklin County Republicans is one of 39 county Republican parties in Washington State. Franklin County is represented by the 16th and 9th Legislative Districts at the state level and the 4th Congressional District at the federal level. We meet at the Grange Hall, 6300 W. Court Street in Pasco on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Meetings are open to the public.
Tri-Cities Young Democrats
The Tri-Cities Young Democrats (Facebook) are committed to engaging the under 36 demographic in the Columbia Basin and getting Democrats elected to office! The Tri-Cities Young Democrats embrace the principles of the Democratic Party, and work across Benton and Franklin County to promote those principles in the form of building a strong party organization, recruiting candidates and electing Democrats.
Sports Clubs - Youth
There are a variety of youth sports clubs that include baseball, basketball, bowling, football, hockey, lacrosse, roller derby, soccer, swimming, track & field, volleyball, and wrestling in the Tri-Cities.
Parks & Recreation Departments
The Parks & Recreation Departments for Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland offer a variety of youth sports related activities.
YMCA of the Greater Tri-Cities
YMCA of the Greater Tri-Cities offers baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, and toddler sports.
Baseball/Softball
There are several baseball & softball leagues in the Tri-Cities for various age groups that include:
Basketball
Mod-Columbia Hoops is an AAU league that provide basketball opportunities for athletes of all abilities and skill levels. Our program allows us to work with athletes as young as 3rd grade through 12th grade.
Bowling
Bowling opportunites exist for youth at two bowling centers in the Tri-Cities. Atomic Bowling participates in the Kids Bowl for Free program in the summers.
- Atomic Bowling (Richland)
- Spare Time Lanes & Arcade (Kennewick)
Boxing
The Contenders Boxing Club is dedicated to fostering fitness, academic and leadership skills among youth and young adults through teaching the art and science of Olympic-style (amateur) boxing.
Football
Kennewick Grid Kids
Kennewick Grid Kids promotes the game of football for all youth 7 to 13 years old in the greater Tri-City area.
Columbia Basin Youth Football League
Columbia Basin Youth Football League (CBYF) is an organization that coordinates the play between the individual youth football associations in the greater Tri-Cities area. They provide the rules, the schedules and the officials for over 30 teams.
Hockey
Tri-Cities Amateur Hockey Association (TCAHA) offers hockey for youth of all ages and skills throughout the year.
Lacrosse
Richland Lacrosse Club
Richland Lacrosse Club is a K-8 lacrosse club for boys in the Richland School District and focuses on the development of skills to prepare players for a smooth transition to Richland High School Lacrosse.
Three Rivers Lacrosse Club
Three Rivers Lacrosse Club is a K-8 lacrosse club for boys in the Kennewick School District and is a K-12 lacrosse club for girls from all three cities. The club focuses on the development of skills to prepare players for a smooth transition to Southridge High School Lacrosse.
Soccer
Three Rivers Soccer Club
Three Rivers Soccer Club is a soccer club for youth ages 8-18 that travels around and learns to work as a team while having fun playing soccer.
Tri-Cities Youth Soccer Association
Tri-Cities Youth Soccer Association (T-CYSA) was organized to provide equal opportunities for boys and girls age 4 through 19 to learn and play the great game of soccer.
Swimming
Tri-City Channel Cats is a USA Swimming year round competitive swim team offering high quality professional coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities.
Track & Field
Tri City Thunder is a USA Track and Field Club focused on providing opportunities for athletes of all ages to experience the sport of track and field while creating lasting friendships and developing leadership skills.
Volleyball
Club Gold
Club Gold Volleyball provides an atmosphere that promotes learning, mindfulness, competitiveness, excellence and a love of the game of volleyball.
Shockwave Volleyball Club
Shockwave Volleyball Club is a performance volleyball program for girl’s ages 18 and under. The USA Volleyball (USAV) governs the program and we are part of the Evergreen Region Volleyball Association (ERVA).
Wrestling
Tri Cities Wrestling Club (Facebook) is affliated with USA Wrestling (USAW) and is a co-ed youth club for ages 7-22.
Three Rivers Cast Iron Cookers
The Three Rivers Cast Iron Cookers are Dutch Oven and Cast Iron cooking enthusiasts who love to get together and cook! They host cookouts at homes, parks and campouts. They do occasional demonstrations to teach the public "How To" and some "History" of Dutch Oven Cooking.
Tri-Cities Amateur Radio Club
The Tri-Cities Amateur Radio Club is devoted to providing a forum for helping the club members, as well as anyone interested in amateur radio, receive the assistance needed to get the most enjoyment out of the many facets of amateur radio.
Tri-Cities Chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby
Tri-Cities Chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby is focused on the promotion of national policies to mitigate climate change. We train and support volunteers to reclaim their democracy and engage elected officials and the media towards generating the political will for solutions that will stabilize the Earth's climate.
Tri-Cities Diversity and Inclusion Council
Tri Cities Diversity and Inclusion Council is dedicated to fostering a unified community, embracing cultures, and celebrating diversity through education, advocacy; and the promotion of cultural competence and compassion.
Tri-Cities Fencing Club
Edward Gonsalves has been leading the Tri-Cities Fencing Club (Facebook) since the 1950's. His club is affliated with the Inland Empire division of USA Fencing. Lessons are typically offered through local Parks & Recreation programs or the Kennewick School District's Community Education Program.
Tri-Cities Figure Skating Club
The Tri-Cities Figure Skating Club (Facebook) was established in 1988 to promote the sport of figure skating in our community. Ability is not a criterion for membership, only the enjoyment of the sport.
Tri-Cities Table Tennis Association
The Tri-Cities Table Tennis Association (TCTTA) provides opportunities for table tennis several times a week at the Richland Community Center and sponsors a two-day tournament in the spring and fall. Table tennis play is open to the public for all levels and coaching is available.
Tri-City Genealogical Society
The purpose of the Tri-City Genealogical Society is to educate members and the public on the methods of genealogical research, and to research, record, and report materials of genealogical value for the people in this region.
Tri-City Kart Club
The Tri-City Kart Club has been around since 1959 and offers karting opportunites for the whole family with divisions ranging from youth through seniors. The track, located in the Horn Rapids ORV Park, is also part of the Northwest Gold Cup circuit.
Tri-City Model Railroaders
The Tri-City Model Railroaders is open to membership from anyone interested in railroads or the hobby of model railroading.