Discover annual community events, celebrations & festivals, points of interest and area attractions that include arts & culture, museums, county fairs and more for Tri-Cities WA (Kennewick, Pasco, Richland) and other nearby communities. Links to area visitor guides that list lodging and dining options are also provided.
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Tri-Cities, WA
Topics covered in this section:
- Annual Community Events, Celebrations & Festivals
- Convention Centers
- Community "Points of Interest"
- Tri-Cities Sports Leagues
- Tri-Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau
- Community Calendars
Annual Community Events, Celebrations & Festivals
January
February
- Father-Daughter Ball
- RadCon (science fiction & fantasy convention)
- Regional Home & Garden Show
- Three Rivers Craft Brew and Bacon Festival
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Convention Centers
HAPO Center
The HAPO Center (formerly the TRAC), located at 6600 Burden Blvd. in Pasco, is a large versatile event center. Over 84,000 square feet of exhibit space is available, making The HAPO Center one of the largest event venues in Washington. 
Three Rivers Convention Center
The Three Rivers Convention Center, located at 7016 W. Grandridge Blvd. in Kennewick, offers an expansive 75,000 square feet of space. At full capacity, the Convention Center's show piece, the Great Hall, offers 21,600 square feet of meeting or exhibit space.
Toyota Center & Windermere Theatre
The Toyota Center & Windermere Theatre, located at 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd. in Kennewick, is a multi-purpose facility that annually hosts over 150 meeting room and arena events. Many great names in the music industry have played the stage at the Toyota Center. It is also the home of the Western Hockey League's Tri-City Americans.
Community "Points of Interest"
Here are a couple of community points of interest in the Tri-Cities:
The REACH Museum
(1943 Columbia Park Trail in Richland)
The REACH Museum (REACH) was developed to celebrate and learn about the natural and cultural history of the Hanford Reach of the Columbia River and greater Columbia Basin. The REACH is a hybrid institution-part interpretive center, part museum, part visitor center and all about telling the stories of our community.
With just over 18 acres of land, the REACH has lots of room to grow and play. Check out our galleries, take a short hike up our Energy Northwest Animal Trail, explore our community garden, and learn about the history of irrigation in the Mid-Columbia from old wooden pipes to todays circle pivot.
CPCCo Planetarium
(located in the D Building on the Columbia Basin College campus in Pasco)
The CPCCo Planetarium, located on the campus of Columbia Basin College in Pasco, provides life-like, high-definition images and sound using the most state-of-the-art projection system in the Pacific Northwest. The 36-foot panoramic viewing dome can simulate a 3-D effect (without the need for strange glasses)!
A typical hour-long show includes a 20-30 minute live presentation and a 25-30 minute full-dome movie. Presentation topics may include solar system or constellation tours, what's visible in the current night sky, and astronomy in the news.
Gesa Carousel of Dreams
(2901-F Southridge Blvd. in Kennewick)
The Gesa Carousel of Dreams is a world class piece of art that features beautiful turn of the century antique carousel horses that is located in the Southridge Sports and Events Complex in Kennewick for our community to enjoy. The carousel consists of 45 horses, three chariots and other features. It averages between 1800 and 2500 riders per weekend.
In 2003, a local group of businessmen founded the "Three Rivers Carousel" Foundation and purchased the vintage 1910 Charles Carmel Carousel from Marianne Stevens of Roswell, New Mexico. Community volunteers have spent considerable time and effort to restore the carousel.
B Reactor - Manhattan Project National Historical Park
(Located on the Hanford Site off Highway 24 near Vernita Bridge)
The B Reactor, the world’s first full-scale plutonium production reactor, is currently designated as a National Historic Landmark as part of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park. Access to the B Reactor is currently limited to public tours that are offered by the Department of Energy from April through September.
The B Reactor Museum Association has more information about this landmark. Resources related to the history of Hanford including the B Reactor are provided in the Hanford History & B Reactor section of this website that includes an eight minute virtual tour of the B Reactor produced by the Atomic Heritage Foundation.
Tri-Cities Sports Leagues
The Tri-Cities is home to a minor league baseball team, a western hockey league team, and a women's flat track roller derby team.
- Atomic City Roller Derby (Facebook)
- Tri-City Americans - Western Hockey League
- Tri-City Dust Devils - Minor League Baseball
Tri-Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau
The Tri-Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau provides information about lodging, dining, and area attractions. View the Tri-Cities Visitor Guide.
Community Calendars
The following is a list of community calendars for the Tri-Cities:
- The Entertainer Newspaper
- Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business (Note: free access for 30 days then must subscribe)
Benton City, WA
Benton City is located a short distance from the Tri-Cities as you drive up
to Prosser and other places of interest in the Yakima Valley and is located at the foot of Red Mountain, a premier wine growing
region.
Some of the attractions include the following:
- Benton City 4th of July Celebration
- Benton City Daze - September
- Red Mountain AVA Alliance
- Winterfest - December
Connell, WA
The City of Connell is short drive from the Tri-Cities and offers something for everyone including rock hunting, antiquing, biking, taking in a movie or splashing around at the water park.
Some of the attractions include the following:
- Columbia Basin Junior Livestock Show - September
- Connell Fall Festival & Car Show - September
- Connell Heritage Museum
- Connell Wine and Brew Fest - November
- Murals & Sculptures (walking tour)
- The Old Brick Store
Dayton, WA
The Dayton Chamber of Commerce provides information about lodging and dining, maps, history, events, and recreation.
Some of the attractions include the following:
- All Wheels Weekend - June
- Blue Mountain Brix & Brew - beer & wine social, benefit silent auction - March
- Blue Mountain Station
- Boldman House Museum
- Chief Spring's Fire and Irons Brew Pub - small batch hand-crafted ales and pub food
- Christmas Kickoff - November
- Columbia County Fair - September
- Dayton Days - experience "Our Western Heritage" - May
- Dayton on Tour - fall festival, art walk, historic home tours - October
- Historic Dayton Depot - the oldest surviving train depot in the state
- Monteillet Fromagerie - artisanal chevre cheeses
- The Liberty Theater - current movies, art shows, stage productions
Hermiston, OR
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce provides
information about lodging, dining, and area attractions. Also, check out the
Hermiston Visitors Guide.
Some of the attractions include the following:
Milton-Freewater, OR
The Milton-Freewater Chamber of Commerce provides information about attractions, lodging and dining, wineries, and area highlights.
The Milton-Freewater Chamber Downtown Alliance, chartered in April 2023, is now working on the preservation of historic buildings, new community spaces, and new community events.
Some of the attractions include the following:
Moses Lake & Grant County, WA
Grant County Tourism provides information about attractions and annual events for Coulee City, Electric City, Ephrata, George, Grand Coulee, Mattawa, Moses Lake, Othello, Quincy, Royal City, Soap Lake, and Warden.
Moses Lake
The Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce offers a directory of local attractions that include museums and art centers, Surf 'n Slide Water Park, wildlife refugee and bird watching, fishing and hunting, and sand dunes/off road vehicle recreation.
Some of the attractions include the following:
Attractions in other Grant County Communities
Some of the attractions include the following:
- George - The Gorge Amphitheater
- George - Wild Horse Monument
- Grand Coulee - Grand Coulee Dam
- Grand Coulee - World Famous Grand Coulee Dam Laser Light Show
- Othello - Othello Sandhill Crane Festival - March
Pendleton, OR
Travel Pendleton provides information about lodging, restaurants, eateries & pubs, and local attractions.
Some of the attractions include the following:
- Children's Museum of Eastern Oregon
- Heritage Station Museum
- Oregon East Symphony and Chorale
- Pendleton Air Museum
- Pendleton Cattle Barons Weekend - April
- Pendleton Center for the Arts
- Pendleton Round-up Rodeo - September
- Pendleton Underground Tours
- Pendleton Woolen Mills
- Prodigal Son Brewery & Pub
- Tamastslikt Cultural Institute
- Wildhorse Resort and Casino
Prosser, WA
Tour Prosser provides information about lodging and dining, wineries, recreation, and attractions.
Some of the attractions include the following:
- Art Walk & Wine Gala - July
- Chukar Cherries - various products made from cherries
- Horse Heaven Hills Saloon and Brewery
- Princess Theater & Valley Theater Company
- Prosser Balloon Rally - September
- Prosser Historical Museum
- Scottish Fest - June
- Wineries & Wine Tasting Rooms
Toppenish, WA
The Toppenish Chamber of Commerce provides information about attractions, lodging and dining, and area highlights.
Some of the attractions include the following:
Waitsburg, WA
City of Waitsburg Visitors Guide (PDF)
The City of Waitsburg is located a short distance from the Tri-Cities as you drive towards Dayton and has several small town attractions.
Some of the attractions include the following:
- Bruce Memorial Museum
- Laht Neppur Brewing Co.
- Pioneer Fall Festival (Facebook) - September
- Touchet River Roundup - May
- Swim the Snake - August
- Waitsburg Celebration Days (Facebook) - May
Walla Walla, WA
Downtown Walla Walla Foundation
The Downtown Walla Walla Foundation promotes the history, commerce and culture of
downtown Walla Walla including shopping, wine tasting, and food.
Visit Walla Walla
Tourism Walla Walla maintains Visit Walla Walla that provides information about attractions, arts, outdoors, wines, restaurants, and lodging in Walla Walla.
Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce
Discover Walla Walla! Whether you're an art enthusiast, wine connoisseur, birder or just looking for a weekend getaway,
Walla Walla has something for you. You can get more information from the
Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Walla Walla Valley Visitor Guide
The Walla Walla Union Bulletin has published the Walla Walla Valley Visitor Guide that you can view online.
Local Attractions
Some of the attractions include the following:
- 4th of July Celebration
- Burwood Brewing Company
- Farmers Market
- Fort Walla Walla Museum
- Gesa Power House Theatre
- Holiday Parade of Lights - December
- Kirkman House Museum
- Pioneer Park Aviary
- Shakespeare Walla Walla
- Walla Walla Balloon Stampede - October
- Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival - June & January
- Walla Walla Distilling Company
- Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days - August
- Walla Walla Grit Bicycle Race - September
- Walla Walla Guitar Festival - March
- Walla Walla Valley Quilt Festival - September
- Wheelin' Walla Walla Weekend - September
- Wine Country Amphitheater
- Wineries & Wine Tasting Rooms
Walla Walla Live Music Scene
To find live music in Walla Walla, check out Night Life Walla Walla (Facebook).
Yakima, WA
Downtown Association of Yakima
The Downtown Association of Yakima provides information about
shopping, dining, events, arts and culture, and lodging.
Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce has a long list of attractions for Yakima and other nearby communities in the Yakima Valley.
Yakima Valley Visitors & Convention Bureau
Yakima Valley Visitors & Convention Bureau provides information about attractions for Downtown Yakima, Prosser, Toppenish, Union Gap and Zillah. You can stop by the
Yakima Valley Visitor's Center in Yakima.
They also published the
Yakima Valley Travel Guide that you can view online.
Local Attractions
Some of the attractions include the following:
- Breweries
- Central Washington State Fair - September
- Fresh Hop Ale Festival - September
- McAllister Museum of Aviation
- Yakima Valley Museum
- Yakima Valley Trolleys
Yakima Live Music Scene
Experience revitalized Downtown Yakima with new wine lounges, restaurants, art galleries, quaint shops and a nearly constant line-up of unique live music. View the Yakima Valley Live music calendar.