
Top 10 Things to Do This Weekend In The Yakima Valley
The Memorial Day holiday is gone, but that doesn't mean the Yakima Valley is taking this weekend off -- it's graduation season, baseball season and summer's ready to bust out everywhere!
Here are a few ideas for how to get out and enjoy it June 2-4.
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Yakima Valley Pippins home opener
7:05 p.m. Friday, June 2, at State Fair ParkThe Pippins launch their season with a home stand against the Victoria HarbourCats
The home nine will host a three-game series with the visiting Canadian team, playing 7:05 games on Friday and Saturday and a 5:05 start on Sunday in "The Orchard."
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Thinkstock 2Selah High School graduation
1 p.m. Saturday, June 3One of many graduations taking place around the valley
Come celebrate one of the numerous Yakima Valley graduations as the Class of 2017 receives their diplomas in the Yakima Valley SunDome.
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Getty Images 3Junior Gap2Gap Relay
June 3, Sarg Hubbard ParkFirst race starts at 8:15 a.m.
Kids ages 7-14 will run, bicycle, run the steeplechase, kayak and complete an obstacle course -- and this year, it's Hawaiian style!
(Preregistration required.)
Be sure to catch the Rock the Gap celebration afterward, featuring The Shreds! Party starts at 5:30 in the park.
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Getty Images 4Adult Gap2Gap Relay
June 4, Sarg Hubbard ParkFirst race starts at 9 a.m.
Athletes 14 and older will compete in trail running, road biking, off-road biking, boating and running events.
(Pre-registration required.)
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Scott Stapp Live and Unplugged
6:30 p.m. June 3, The Old WarehouseCreed frontman performs in Zillah
The Grammy-winner singer plays an unplugged show at The Warehouse, 705 Railroad Ave., in Zillah. Show includes Art of Dying and Jeremy of the Christian rock group Willet.
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Getty Images for Tourism New Zea 6Third Annual Carnival at Hop Nation
June 2 at Hop Nation, 31 N. First Ave.$4 beers all night, donations accepted
Local good trucks will haul in the eats, Pastel Motel provides the music and Lasersmith Light Show Systems LLC turns on the visuals. Costumes are encouraged for what's becoming one of Yakima's favorite parties. Fun includes hula hooping, comedy, magic, belly dancing, fire dancers ... and the Wreckless Freeks' freak show! - Getty Images
Getty Images 7Yoga in the Lawn at Bron Yr Aur Brewery
6-7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 3Stretch out, then chill out with a pint
Sara Washburn, E-RYT, leads a Vinyasa class, open to all skill levels, the first Friday of each month throughout the summer. Bring your own mat and a $20 donation, then cash in the coupon you'll get on a relaxing pint of beer after class. Donations go toward Just Breathe yoga training scholarships. The brewery is at 12160 U.S. Highway 12 in Naches.
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Brian Teegarden Image 8Yakima Farmers Market
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, June 4Fresh produce, fresh faces
Shop for locally grown produce on South Third Street every Sunday through October. And sit down for some breakfast between 8:30 and 10.
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flickr/yakimavalley.com 9Visit the Murals in a Day in Toppenish
Starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 3Watch artists at work
Watch artist maintain and repair the city's famous murals -- and enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides, crafts and foods. Or take a caboose ride at the Northern Pacific Rail and Steam Museum! - Getty Images
Getty Images 10Dino-N-A-Day in Granger
9 a.m. Saturday, June 3They're building a Megalosaurus!
Come help construct Granger's newest statue during the annual Dino-N-A-Day at Hisey Park, Main Street and Highway 223. This will be the town's 34 dinosaur statue. Others stand vigil in parks and at the entrance to the city. They'll provide the gloves, you provide the work -- call the city at (509) 854-1725 for details.
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