Home Depot Kids Workshop

HOME DEPOT KIDS WORKSHOP. 9 a.m. to noon. Free drop-in projects for kids 5-12. The Home Depot, 2115 S. First St., Yakima; 509-452-3016.

Toddler Walk in Cowiche Canyon

Families of toddlers are invited to take a guided walk to admire the season’s wild flowers in Cowiche Canyon, led by Katrina Strathmann of the Washington Native Plant Society.

The group will be walking at a toddler’s pace for a non-linear hike down Cowiche Canyon to explore native plants, Cowiche Creek and the Canyon’s geology.

Meet at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 1 at the Weikel Road parking lot at the west end of Cowiche Canyon. Bring good shoes, snacks and water. Hikers will return to the parking lot by noon.

Directions from Yakima: Travel west on Summitview Avenue about 10 miles to Weikel Road; turn right on Weikel Road and follow the signs to the parking lot.

For more information, contact Katrina Strathmann at 653-1375 or e-mail katstrathmann@gmail.com.

Free Comic Book Day

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ron’s Coin and Book shops in Yakima will be giving away thousands of free comic books in honor of this international event. All ages welcome. Stop by 6 N. Third St. or 2901 W. Nob Hill Boulevard; 509-248-1117.

Children and teens can receive a free comic book from any Yakima Valley Library branch during regular Saturday hours, while supplies last.

Ace Kids Club

ACE KIDS CLUB. 10 a.m. to noon. Free drop-in projects for kids ages 3-12. Hometown Ace Hardware, 3700 Tieton Drive, Yakima; 509-972-4400.

Out On A Whim Story Time

OUT ON A WHIM STORY TIME. Daily story times at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Out On A Whim Children’s Bookstore and Imagination Station, 108 S. Third Ave., Yakima; 509-576-3635. myspace.com/outonawhimbooks.

Borders Story Time

BORDERS BOOKS, 1700 E. Washington Ave., Union Gap; 509-248-4018. Story time at 11 a.m. Saturdays.

Ninth Annual Fiesta Grande

NINTH ANNUAL FIESTA GRANDE. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Billed as the largest Cinco de Mayo festival in the state. Parade at 1 p.m. Sunday. Mariachi bands, dancing horses, youth ballet folklorico groups, car show, food and craft vendors. Third and Chestnut streets, downtown Yakima. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 509-453-2050.

Official Yu-Gi-Oh! Duelist King Tournament

OFFICIAL YU-GI-OH! DUELIST KING TOURNAMENT. Noon to 4 p.m. Ron’s Coin & Book, 6 N. Third St., Yakima; 509-248-1117.

Free Family Field Day

FREE FAMILY FIELD DAY. 1-4 p.m. Free family event promoting nutrition and exercise. Activities include an obstacle course, kayaking, hula hoops and tag. Sponsored by the Yakima Greenway Foundation, CWU Dietetic Interns and FitKids USA. Held at Sarg Hubbard Park (next to eastside Walmart), 111 S. 18th St., Yakima; 509-453-8280.

Saturday Nite Live

SATURDAY NITE LIVE. 7-9:30 p.m. Free drop-in program open to youth ages 7-15, in partnership with Yakima Valley Young Life. Swimming, sports, games, Christian message. Yakima Family YMCA, 5 N. Naches Ave., Yakima; 509-248-1202.

Yakima Reds Soccer

YAKIMA REDS. 7 p.m. Season opener soccer match vs. Kitsap Pumas, defending Northwest Division champions. Tickets: $5; children 5 and younger free. Season passes are $40 adults or $20 ages 6-12, includes fan scarf (while supplies last). Marquette Stadium, 5400 Chestnut Ave., Yakima. yakimareds.com

Old Steel Car Club Show

OLD STEEL CAR CLUB SHOW. 10 a.m. to 4 a.m. Central Washington Agricultural Museum in Fullbright Park, 4508 Main St., Union Gap. centralwaagmuseum.org

MOPS – Christian Church of Selah

MOPS — CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF SELAH. 9-11:30 a.m. Casual discussion group. Breakfast, coffee and childcare provided. Craft fee: $3. Christian Church of Selah, 112 N. Wenas, Selah. Erin: 509-594-1198.

Mom & Baby

MOM & BABY. 10 a.m. to noon. Discussion group for moms with infants younger than 1 year; bring your baby. Free. A Memorial Hospital Community Education program. Now meeting at Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10203 Tieton Drive, Yakima; 509-575-8484.

Out On A Whim Story Time

OUT ON A WHIM STORY TIME. Daily story times at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Out On A Whim Children’s Bookstore and Imagination Station, 108 S. Third Ave., Yakima; 509-576-3635. myspace.com/outonawhimbooks.

Kid’s Art Studio

KID’S ART STUDIO. 3:30-5 p.m. Drop-in open studio for children age 6 and older. Cost: $12. Red Art Studios, now located in the Nob Hill Plaza Breezeway, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; redgalleryyakima.com; 509-469-2766.

Union Gap Library Story Time

UNION GAP LIBRARY, 3104 S. First St., Union Gap; 509-452-4252. Preschool story time at 10 a.m. April 6 and May 4. Stories and a craft.

Inklings Story Time

INKLINGS BOOKSHOP, Chalet Place, 5629 Summitview Ave., Yakima; 509-965-5830. Preschool story hour at 10 a.m. Tuesdays.

Summitview Library Story Time

SUMMITVIEW LIBRARY, 5709 Summitview Ave., Yakima; 509-966-7070. Preschool story time from 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays through May 18.

Free family event promotes mental health

A group of organizations dedicated to positive mental health is holding a playdate Saturday, May 8 at Performance Park, corner of “A” and Second streets in downtown Yakima.

The event is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is geared for children and families.

Activities include entertainment, chalk art, crafts, basketball and an open mike talent show. There will be free food.

The event is sponsored by Yakima Valley System of Care and Project LAUNCH, which combats bullying, youth stress and depression.

Also contributing are Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health, Catholic Family & Child Services and Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Behavorial Health Services.

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