MOPS – First Presbyterian

MOPS – FIRST PRESBYTERIAN. 9-11:15 a.m. Meeting dues: $5. Child care, food, fellowship, speakers. First Presbyterian Church gymnasium, 9 S. Eighth Ave., Yakima.  Julie: 307-4887.

Kids Open Clinic Drop-In Art Studio

KIDS OPEN CLINIC DROP-IN ART STUDIO. 4-5:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon Fridays. Drop-in art studio for children age 6 and older. Cost: $12 drop-in; or prepay $40 for four weeks. Red Art & Sunflower Studios, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima. 509-469-2766.

Central Washington State Fair

CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR, Sept. 24-Oct. 3. “Get Happy!” is the theme of this annual agricultural fair featuring livestock exhibitions, concerts, rodeo, car racing, commercial exhibits, food concessions, carnival rides and games. Runs through October 3. Admission: $12 adults, $9 seniors 65+, $7 youth ages 6-12. Kids 5 and under are free. Parking is $7 per car. State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave., Yakima. 248-7160. fairfun.com

• Friday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tonight’s entertainment: American Sprint Car Series NW Region at 6 p.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tonight’s headline entertainment: American Sprint Car Series NW Region at 6 p.m., The Guess Who at 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Sept. 26, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Latino Festival at 2 p.m. Tonight’s headline entertainment: comedians Williams and Rhee perform at 6 p.m.
• Monday, Sept. 27, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Franz Bread Day: Bring an empty Franz bread loaf with green sticker for the pay-one-price deal. For $28, receive admission and unlimited carnival rides.
• Tuesday, Sept. 28, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Headline entertainment: comedian Bill Engvall performs at 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 29, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Headline entertainment: Clay Walker at 7 p.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 30, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Headline entertainment: Collective Soul at 7 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 1, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Pro-West Finals Rodeo ($11) at 7 p.m. in the Grandstand. Headline entertainment: Pablo Cruise at 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 2, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Pro-West Finals Rodeo ($11) at 7 p.m. in the Grandstand. Headline entertainment: Bucky Covington at 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 3, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Demo Derby (free) at 2 p.m. in the Grandstand. Headline entertainment: Yesenia Flores & Chelo at 4 p.m.
• Every day: The Great American Petting Zoo at the Pepsi Stage; Kids Pedal Tractor Pulls, located just south of the Walking with Lions display; and Farmyard Follies, a humorous and education animal show at Oak Park.
• Yakima Transit will offer free rides from the Yakima Gateway Shopping Center to the Blue Gate of State Fair Park, with services starting at 10:30 a.m. each day of the fair.

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.

Apple Fest/Pumpkin Patch at Thompson’s Farm

APPLE FEST/PUMPKIN PATCH AT THOMPSON’S FARM. 9535 Old Naches Highway, Naches. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends in October, and during the week for group appointments. Pumpkin cannons fire on the hour. Pumpkin patch, hay rides, corn maze, antique blacksmith shop and goat ladder. Free admission, but small fee for some activities. Homemade pumpkin donuts and hot cider for sale. 509-949-3450; thompsonsfarm.com

Worm Composting Class

WORM COMPOSTING CLASS. 9:30 a.m to 12 p.m. This class, designed for beginning and intermediate students, will focus on worm and yard waste composting. Cost: Yakima Area Arboretum members, $12; nonmembers $15. Hosted by Yakima Area Arboretum, 1401 Arboretum Drive, Yakima. Reserve a seat at 509-248-7337. ahtrees.org

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.

Apple Festival at Bill’s Berry Farm

APPLE FESTIVAL AT BILL’S BERRY FARM. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., every Saturday until Oct. 23. 3674 N. County Line Road, Grandview. Hay rides, homemade cider, pumpkin patch, other family activities. Bring a picnic. Free admission. Info: Grandview Chamber, 509-786-3177.

October Days at the Big Red Barn

OCTOBER DAYS AT THE BIG RED BARN. Washington Fruit Place at Barrett Orchards, 1209 Pecks Canyon Road, Yakima. Pumpkin patch, hay maze, hay rides, self-guided orchard trail, cider pressing and apple tasting every weekend in October. Open 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission by donation. 509-966-1275

Borders Books Story Time

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

Spanish Preschool Story Time (Yakima Library)

SPANISH PRESCHOOL STORY TIME. 11 a.m. Saturdays. Yakima Library, 102 N. Third St., Yakima; 509-452-8541.

Official Yu-Gi-Oh! Duelist King Tournament

OFFICIAL YU-GI-OH! DUELIST KING TOURNAMENT. 12:30 to 4 p.m. Cost: $5.  Bring your own deck.  Ron’s Coin & Book, 6 N. Third St., Yakima. 509-248-1117.

Saturday Night Live

SATURDAY NIGHT 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, and Christian message. Yakima Family YMCA, 5 N. Naches Ave. 248-1202 or 961-9898.

Yakima Farmers Market

YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. In front of the Capitol Theatre at Third Street and Yakima Avenue. yakimafarmersmarket.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.

Plan and Learn Groups

PLAY AND LEARN GROUPS. 9:30-11 a.m. Parents can bring their children to learn through play. Free. Ready By Five, 501 W. Lincoln, Suite C, Yakima. 853-2052. readybyfive.org

Mom & Baby

MOM & BABY. 10 a.m.-noon. This group is for moms and their babies up to 12 months of age. No registration is needed and the group is free to attend.  This group allows other moms to meet and receive helpful suggestions when it comes to raising a baby. Located at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital’s Education Center in Nob Hill Plaza, 2506 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima. 248-7322.

Story Time with Craft (Selah Library)

STORY TIME WITH CRAFT. 10 a.m., Mondays and Thursdays. Selah Library, 102 S. Second St., Selah; 509-698-7345.

Moms In Touch International (East Valley)

MOMS IN TOUCH INTERNATIONAL.  10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  East Valley group: Moms, grandmas, aunts, and others are welcome to join in praying for children and the East Valley Schools and staff.  Bring snacks or a lunch for the kids.  Babysitting is provided for a small fee.  Meets the first and third Mondays of the month (during school year), beginning Sept. 20. Terrace Heights Presbyterian Church, 4303 Maple Court, Yakima.  Contact Julie Byers at 453-0741 for more information.

Preschool story time (Moxee)

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME AND CRAFT. 11 a.m. Mondays, Oct 4-18, Nov. 1-29. Moxee Library, 255 W. Seattle, Moxee; 509-575-8854.

Next Page »