Events
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SPECIAL EVENTS
The Mom’s Network of Walla Walla creates special events for our members. Many are free of charge to our members (cost is listed in the description if there is one). If you would like to join TMN, you may do so at most of the events. Membership is $20 annually.
TMN WALKS
Meet on Mondays at 9:15 a.m. at the corner of Thorne and Catherine. Walk to town for coffee (usually 9:45 a.m. at Walla Walla Bread Co.) and play at Heritage Park if the weather is nice.
Meet on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. at Pioneer Park by the bronze wagon statue. Walk to town for coffee at Olive and playtime at Heritage Park during nice weather.
*If weather is not good, we may skip the walk and meet downtown at the businesses noted above. Please check the calendar for notes about special holidays.
TMN FRIDAY PLAY DATES
Meet on Friday mornings in the YMCA upper gym from 9:30 to 11 ($1 per family, free for YMCA members) during the school year. We meet at Fort Walla Walla park during the summer ($5.50 per family). Check the calendar above for details about the current week’s play date.
TMN BOOK CLUB
Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand by Helen Simonsonis the next book. We will meet on April 12th at 9:30 a.m. at Beth Swanson’s house. Book & Game gives a 20% discount on the TMN book club book for TMN members!
YMCA ACTION ZONE
4th Monday from 10:30 to 11:30 at the YMCA (March 26th is the next one)
The YMCA is opening up the Fun Zone from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for us to play. There will be instructors for the rock climbing wall. Lots of games to play too. This event is free for TMN/YMCA members and $1 for nonmembers (there is no charge for how many children you have – just per adult). Check in at the front desk.
TMN PARENT WORKSHOPS
This series is a free community event that occurs in the spring and fall. All workshops are free and open to the public and include free childcare at the Walla Walla YMCA!
- March 21st, Wednesday, at 7 p.m.
Participate in group dialogue led by local mom Terri Neal to learn and discuss realistic parenting tools for busy families - April 16th, Monday, at 6:30 p.m.
Yoga instructor and mom Rebecca Thorpe coaches moms through easy stretches that relax and reinvigorate
MOM PROM
That’s right – it’s back! Saturday, April 21st from 7 to 11
Get your gown (any dress will do, but tacky dresses make it all the more fun) ready for a fun ladies only night out! This event is a fundraiser for TMN and is open to all women. Dessert bar, raffle prizes, no-host bar, and awesome music – will you be there?
OTHER EVENTS
All listings below are organized by other organizations. We typically list family-friendly (unless otherwise noted) events, classes, celebrations, museums, etc.
WALLA WALLA COLLEGE RODEO
March 9, 10, 11 – This is one of the best family weekends! The rodeo is very kid friendly – the best of college rodeo riders come to town.
Cowboy Breakfast: March 10th 8am to 11am at the fairgrounds – adults $6, children under 12 $2.
Free Little Kids Rodeo: 9:30a to 11am at the fairgrounds. Meet JJ the rodeo clown, learn to rope and ride a horse.
Rodeo Times: 9th – 7pm, 10th 1:30 and 7pm, Sunday the 11th at noon – tickets are at Harvest foods, Super 1 Foods, NY Store or L&G Ranch Supply.
KIRKMAN HOUSE MUSEUM
(214 M. Colville Street) – Has opened the new display “The Era of Elegance”. Museum hours are Wednesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm and Sunday 1pm to 4pm. Great history for the entire family.
SOUP & PIE LUNCHEON
at St. Paul’s Church (323 Catherine St) Tuesday in March 11:30-1pm. Call 529-1083 for details. March 6th – Chicken Noodle Soup, March 13th – WW Sweet Onion Soup, March 20th – Minestrone, March 27th – Rice and Mushroom.
HELPLINE’S SOUPPORT
It is time to paint soup bowls for Helpline’s SoupPort lunch at the Pottery Painting Studio. For $10.87 per bowl you can decorate a bowl and donate it to the event. Children are welcome to decorate bowls. Call Patrice at 527-4527 for more details.
EARLY LEARNING COALITION
Dinner and dialogue about early learning in our valley on March 20th from 4:30-6:30pm at the WWCC Conference Center. Call 527-4645 to reserve a place and for more details.
JANUARY’S KIDS CLUB AT SCRAPBOOK ELEMENTS
Saturdays, 10:00-11:00 a.m., $5 per session
Kid’s ages 6 and up can spend an hour on Saturday mornings crafting away at Scrapbook Elements. Each week will have a different theme with a specific craft for the kids to create. Feel free to drop off your child or you can reserve a spot in the session for yourself too! These sessions fill quickly so please call ahead to reserve your spot today. Call 529-7580.
BOOKED FOR WINTER – at the WW Library
The theme this year is “The Western Life”
- March 8th – 7 p.m. Kirsten Telander of WWCC presents The Best Short Stories by William Kittredge
DISCOUNTED BLUEWOOD TICKETS
Bluewood is partnering with the YMCA to get families skiing this year by offering discounted lift tickets. Proceeds go to the YMCA’s youth department’s Ski First program (the program gives kids the chance to go skiing free for the first time). Ticket prices are: Adult – $32 ($10 savings), Student w/ASB card $29 ($9 savings), Senior/Child – $25 ($8 savings). Purchase tickets at the YMCA at 340 S Park or call 509-525-8863 for information.
CHEAP SKATE AT THE YWCA ICE CHALET
Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1-3 p.m. Fun for all ages.
BLOCK N’ ROLL
Saturday morning playgroup from 10 – 11:30 a.m. at the Walla Walla Public Library. Hundreds of blocks and lively children’s music help create fun ways to play and learn. Free and open to the public. This event is sponsored by TMN.
BLUE MOUNTAIN MOPS
This year the group is run by Lauren Kruszewski. They will meet ever 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at BMCC from 9:10 – 11 a.m. beginning in September. For more information email bmccmops@gmail.com or visit their blog at bmccmops.blogspot.com or their Facebook page
WALLA WALLA FARMERS MARKET
Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May through October at 4th and Rose
FORT WALLA WALLA
An Olde-Fashioned Christmas featuring enlargements form the Museum’s extensive Christmas postcard collection, sleigh, toys and more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through December 23. Admission is $3.50 for adults, $3 for seniors 62 and up and for students, $1.50 for children ages 6-12, and free for 6 and under.
509.525.7703
fortwallawallamuseum.org
THE KIRKMAN HOUSE MUSEUM
Traveling historical exhibits. Visit www.KirkmanHouseMuseum.org for exhibit details.
Open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 4 p.m.
214 N Colville St
509.529.4374
WALLA WALLA DANCE COMPANY
Visit www.WallaWallaDanceCompany.com for the new schedule or call 509.522.1338 for specifics.
CITY OF WALLA WALLA PARKS & REC GUIDE
Classes include UPlay (free kids camp for 7-12 year olds) swim team, tennis, golf, theatre, sports, and and much more. Call 509.527.4527 or www.wwpr.us or recreation@ci.walla-walla.wa.us.
PARKS & REC
The Spring City of Walla Walla Parks & Rec Guide is available. Visit www.ci.walla-walla.wa.us to view classes and register. Soccer, adult softball, painting and much more!
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
The Walla Walla Children’s Museum is looking for ambitious, creative people for their board. Call 509-525-7529 for more information.
ONGOING EVENTS
CHAMPION BUILDERS
A Christian-based after school program is now enrolling. Located at the New Beginnings Chapel. Call 509.527.3385 for more information.
THE ROCK
Wednesdays at 4 p.m. 3rd, 4th and 5th graders and dinner for families from 6-6:30 p.m. at the 1st Presbyterian Church (325 S 1st Ave)
Crazy games, food, fun times and new friends. Dinner is $2 for children and $4 for adults or $10 per family. Contact Nate Dressman or Pastor Albert Gillin at 509-525-0193 with questions.
PLAYBRIGHT LEARNING GROUPS
Saturday’s 10am to 11:30am at the library. In partnership with the WWCC and CHS. This is an adult and child play group for newborns to 3 years old. There is no cost. Call 509.529.2130 x107 for more information or to sign up.
JAZZERCISE
Jazzercise has a new location and all new classes!! The location is 23 A1/2 Spokane Street (right behind Cookie Tree, across the street from Oddfellows). Your first class is free and if you are new to Jazzercise you get 50% off the joining fee. Go to www.getfitwallawalla.com for the schedule. They are offering 20 classes per week.
