Join Wenatchee Valley Astronomy Club and Wenatchee River Institute for a Dark Sky Celebration to close out International Dark Sky Week!
If you’ve been to our Red Barn Events, this is like a Red Barn Event Plus- with two fantastic speakers, trivia, family-friendly crafts, and star-gazing! Join us for all or part of the festivities. BYO Snacks. Beer, wine, and sparkling water will be sold throughout the afternoon.
Come on down to the Wenatchee River Institute to participate in a community cleanup of all the litter that accumulated over the winter along the riverfront trails. It’s a great time to get outside to enjoy the beautiful spring wildflowers and birds and to work together to help out our natural areas. We will have gloves and bags available for volunteers!
Meet at the WRI parking lot. We will walk along the trails and pick up any trash that we find.
Come toss bags in the heart of Leavenworth!
Hosted by Wenatchee Valley Cornhole and Stein!
Open to all skill levels.
Prizes throughout the tournament.
Boards, Bites, and Bragging Rights!
Washington’s biggest rock climbing festival is back! The day will be filled with live music, delicious food & drinks, vendors, speakers, clinics, a bouldering competition, and so much more!
Join us for a day full of climbing, clinics, music, & community!
Kahler Mountain Club is welcoming our first annual Cinco De Mayo Golf Tournament on Sunday May 3, 2026. We are planning 9 hole, 2-person scramble. We have food and prizes and lots of FUN! 9 holes, $50/person. Register by calling Pro Shop (509)763-4025, or scan the QR code on the posters.
Leavenworth National Fish hatchery has over five miles of flat, easy trails that pass through a variety of pine forest, open meadow, and stream side habitats and are home to a variety of birds! Stop by the visitor center to pick up your trail map and bird list to start you self-guided bird walk. visitor center is open 8-4:30 daily. Outside of those hours the brochure with information will be available to pick up just outside the visitor center on the wooden board. Benches along the trail offer excellent bird viewing (especially in the morning hours) and make this a great activity for families or birders who appreciate resting spots along the way. Registration is not required for this self-led walk.
The Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest, put on by the Wenatchee River Institute and North Central Washington Audubon Society, occurs every 3rd weekend in May. The annual Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest promotes conservation through educational and recreational activities about birds, wildlife, and their environments.
Come bird with us, discovering the natural beauty and wonders of North Central Washington! Celebrate the return of migratory birds in the midst of peak wildflower season. Enjoy the excitement of birding field trips and workshops. Take part in speaker events, music, visual arts, picnics, and activities for all ages and abilities.
It’s never too early to discover the wonderful world of birds! Join staff at Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery for a birding adventure as we spot different birds around the hatchery grounds. Lifelike bird models make good practice subjects and we will certainly spot some live birds too. Kids binoculars and monoculars provided.
Join hatchery staff as we explore the diverse migratory species that visit our area. Delve into the important role of migration in the lives of fish, insects, and birds. We’re sure to see many of these migrators as we walk around the grounds of Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery. Say’s phoebe, rufous hummingbird, tree swallow, and belted kingfisher are some of the possible birds we may spot. Enjoy a brief presentation in the hatchery pollinator garden by the Chelan-Douglas Master Gardeners about the role of pollinators. This trip is great for beginner and casual birders who are interested in all kinds of migratory animals.
After a great day of birding, come socialize with us at the Bird Fest Happy Hour held on the beautiful Wenatchee River Institute campus! Open to everyone with no registration required, this free event is the perfect place to drop in anytime to meet fellow birders and friends, old and new.
3:00 – 5:00 PM | Bird Games: Join Audubon volunteers to play Wingspan and other bird-themed games—whether you’re a seasoned player or just want to see what the buzz is about.
5:30 – 7:00 PM | Bird Trivia: Put your knowledge to the test! Bring your own team or join one on the spot for some friendly competition.
Refreshments: Beer, wine, and sparkling water will be available for purchase. Thanks to our sponsor Icicle Brewing Company for providing the beer!
FREE, no registration required.
A highlight of the festival season is back! We invite you to the Bird Fest Community Fair—a gathering for families, youth, and adults to celebrate birds, wildlife, and the beautiful Wenatchee Valley.
Continuing our tradition of an extended schedule, the fair remains open later into the afternoon so you can head over straight from your morning birding field trips. Enjoy a full afternoon of art and nature activities, guided walks, and live music from local musicians. With a wide variety of artists and vendors on-site, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy.
This is a HYBRID event. You may join us in the Wenatchee River Institute’s Red Barn or livestream virtually. Registration is required for this event.
Saturday, May 16, 7:00pm-8:30pm. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Ticket price: $20 for in-person, or $10 for virtual.
Join us for a morning of family-friendly Mountain Biking! At The Summer Shred, kids, families, and the community will gather, ride, and cheer on racers in a fun environment. From strider bikes and the adult/teen costume relay to bike decorating and food vendors, there will be something for everyone. Registration required; scholarships available; day-of registration available.
Spend two full days in the Cascades around Leavenworth, with professional wildlife tracker, naturalist, educator and author, David Moskowitz. This wildlife track and sign evaluation is offered through CyberTracker North America. David’s approach to this class is highly interactive, engaging participants in identification and interpretation of tracks and signs. Transportation during class is provided.
Food and lodging NOT included.
Limit of 11 participants
Trail difficulty: some off-trail travel, up and down ridgelines.
As featured in the Washington Post, a beloved, not-to-be-missed Bavarian village tradition!
July 3, 4, 10, 11, 16, 18, 21, 23, 24, 30;
Aug. 1, 4, 7, 13, 15, 20, 21, 25, 27, 29
Performances begin at 8pm, with the venue opening 1 hour prior to showtime
Directed by Katie Newbury, with a 2.5 hour running time.
CHILDREN UNDER 5 (including babes in arms) ARE NOT PERMITTED
The beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family never fails to enchant audiences at our unforgettable Ski Hill Amphitheater. All your favorite songs and characters make this a perfect event for the whole family.
An iconic Leavenworth experience, join us for a magical night where the stars come out and the hills truly are alive with Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music.
As featured in the Washington Post, a beloved, not-to-be-missed Bavarian village tradition!
July 3, 4, 10, 11, 16, 18, 21, 23, 24, 30;
Aug. 1, 4, 7, 13, 15, 20, 21, 25, 27, 29
Performances begin at 8pm, with the venue opening 1 hour prior to showtime
Directed by Katie Newbury, with a 2.5 hour running time.
CHILDREN UNDER 5 (including babes in arms) ARE NOT PERMITTED
The beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family never fails to enchant audiences at our unforgettable Ski Hill Amphitheater. All your favorite songs and characters make this a perfect event for the whole family.
An iconic Leavenworth experience, join us for a magical night where the stars come out and the hills truly are alive with Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music.
As featured in the Washington Post, a beloved, not-to-be-missed Bavarian village tradition!
July 3, 4, 10, 11, 16, 18, 21, 23, 24, 30;
Aug. 1, 4, 7, 13, 15, 20, 21, 25, 27, 29
Performances begin at 8pm, with the venue opening 1 hour prior to showtime
Directed by Katie Newbury, with a 2.5 hour running time.
CHILDREN UNDER 5 (including babes in arms) ARE NOT PERMITTED
The beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family never fails to enchant audiences at our unforgettable Ski Hill Amphitheater. All your favorite songs and characters make this a perfect event for the whole family.
An iconic Leavenworth experience, join us for a magical night where the stars come out and the hills truly are alive with Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music.
As featured in the Washington Post, a beloved, not-to-be-missed Bavarian village tradition!
July 3, 4, 10, 11, 16, 18, 21, 23, 24, 30;
Aug. 1, 4, 7, 13, 15, 20, 21, 25, 27, 29
Performances begin at 8pm, with the venue opening 1 hour prior to showtime
Directed by Katie Newbury, with a 2.5 hour running time.
CHILDREN UNDER 5 (including babes in arms) ARE NOT PERMITTED
The beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family never fails to enchant audiences at our unforgettable Ski Hill Amphitheater. All your favorite songs and characters make this a perfect event for the whole family.
An iconic Leavenworth experience, join us for a magical night where the stars come out and the hills truly are alive with Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music.
Explore planets, moons, galaxies, and constellations with the Wenatchee Valley Astronomy Club during an engaging night of telescope viewing and constellation touring on the Lake Wenatchee beach. Bring your curiosity and enjoy hands‑on stargazing—advanced registration is required, and see the website for full details.
As featured in the Washington Post, a beloved, not-to-be-missed Bavarian village tradition!
July 3, 4, 10, 11, 16, 18, 21, 23, 24, 30;
Aug. 1, 4, 7, 13, 15, 20, 21, 25, 27, 29
Performances begin at 8pm, with the venue opening 1 hour prior to showtime
Directed by Katie Newbury, with a 2.5 hour running time.
CHILDREN UNDER 5 (including babes in arms) ARE NOT PERMITTED
The beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family never fails to enchant audiences at our unforgettable Ski Hill Amphitheater. All your favorite songs and characters make this a perfect event for the whole family.
An iconic Leavenworth experience, join us for a magical night where the stars come out and the hills truly are alive with Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music.
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