2025-2026 First Night Tri-Cities WA New Year's Celebration
First Night Tri-Cities is a family-friendly, alcohol-free celebration of the New Year held each year on December 31 at the Gesa Carousel of Dreams in Kennewick.

After taking a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, First Night First Night Tri-Cities WA New Year's CelebrationTri-Cities is excited to once again offer carousel rides, magic shows, inflatables, face painting and of course a dazzling fireworks show.

The First Night Tri-Cities event is interactive and there is something for all ages. Go through a giant inflatable obstacle course. Join the hypnosis show. Enter your little one in the baby crawling race. Take a ride on the carousel.  First Night Tri-Cities is confident you'll find something for everyone to enjoy at an affordable…

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Is the Tri-Cities in Washington a Good Place to Retire?

Is The Tri-Cities in Washington a Good Place To Retire?Yes, the Tri-Cities in Washington is a good place to retire.  Are you looking for the perfect place to retire? Look no further than the Tri-Cities in Washington! This charming Southeastern Washington state region offers a peaceful, small-town atmosphere with plenty of activities for seniors. With its temperate climate and low cost of living, this area provides an attractive option for retirees.

The Tri-Cities offers something for everyone. Whether you enjoy outdoor activities or prefer shopping and dining, this region has it all. With over 26 miles of trails along the Columbia River, nature lovers will find themselves in paradise. For those who wish to stay active, there are several golf…

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2025 Christmas Tri-Cities Washington Things To Do and Christmas Lights To Visit

Senske Services, 400 N Quay in Kennewick
Nightly from 5 pm – 11:30 pm
Christmas Tri-Cities Washington Things To Do and Christmas Lights To VisitCost: free but donations are being collected for 2nd HarvestCome by any night of the month to donate nonperishable food items for 2nd Harvest. Stay to enjoy the show. 500,000 lights dance synced to music playing throughout the event. Or enjoy the warmth of your car while tuning to radio station 90.3 FM. We have multiple selfie stations set up to capture photos with friends and family. Letters to Santa can be dropped into an official North Pole mailbox. 
Info: https://www.senske.com/holiday-lights/annual-light-show/

Christmas Carol Lane – December 2022
Nightly from 6 p.m.Christmas Carol Lane is a fun…

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2025 Tri-Cities WA Dog Parks & Places to Walk Your Dog Off-Leash

Tri-Cities WA Dog Parks & Places to Walk Your Dog Off-LeashWe have two dogs and part of our day always includes walking our dogs, and oftentimes, twice a day.  What follows is a list of places we walk our dogs and mostly are off-leash.  Keep in mind, there are leash laws, so we are not advocating violating any leash laws.  In fact, here is an example of our Washinton State's leash law: WAC 352-32-060. Most cities have similar laws in place. What follows is not only a list for everyone to use but a list that helps us to remember to visit places we've neglected visiting in a while. In most places, you'll find other dog walkers.

Our list of Tri-Cities Washington dog parks and places to walk our dog off-leash broken down by city.

Kennewick Dog…

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Tri-City Family Expo

The annual Tri-Cities Family Expo at the TRAC in Pasco Washington is coming up soon! This is a great place for the whole family! The event takes place on January 20 and 21, Friday from 12 noon – 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Admission: $8 adults, $6 child (weekend passes are also available)

"Community, Connection & Purpose!"
The Tri-City Family Expo brings community partners together for a weekend of interactive activities and entertainment for families.

Join us for a weekend of wholesome family fun at the HAPO Center in Pasco! Shop local businesses and learn about non-profit vendors and available resources in our community. Grab a bite from local food vendors, enjoy live demonstrations on the main stage, and create…

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SPORTSMEN SHOW

JANUARY 27-29, 2023
Join us for one of the northwest’s finest sportsmen shows.

Head over to the TRAC in Pasco Washington to check out the 18th Annual Sportsman Show! 

For outdoor men, women, and children from throughout the region, the HAPO Center will be filled with the latest in outdoor equipment, a trophy antler collection from the northwest, kid’s fishing pond, free air rifle range, free hourly hunting and fishing seminars, and more!

This year’s show will include many booths and exhibits in both the Expo Hall and the Arena. Exhibitors include retail merchants, factory reps, outdoor clubs and organizations, taxidermists, wildlife art, fishing boats, and fishing and hunting guides who will be available to help you plan your…

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RiverFest

RiverFest 2022 | October 8, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Columbia Park | Kennewick, WA

RiverFest is a FREE family event that pays tribute to the many benefits of the Federal Hydropower system with a focus on the lower Snake River Dams. There will be educational exhibits, food vendors, speakers, hands-on learning experiences, entertainment, and fun for the whole family! 

Businesses, community organizations, and people from all walks of life throughout the region have joined together to host RiverFest 2022. RiverFest is a FREE, fun, and educational family event, featuring exhibitors, vendors, and entertainment to showcase all the benefits of the Federal Columbia River Power System and highlight the four lower Snake River dams including navigation,…

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2019 Benton County Fair and Rodeo: The Best Week of the Summer2023 Benton Franklin Fair and Rodeo information

The 2023 Benton Franklin Fair and Rodeo will be held on August 22rd through 26th 2023 and is still “The Best Week of Summer.” Come check out all the fair has to offer, as with every year this year has a ton of fun for all ages. To start things off there is a Demolition Derby and The Grand Parade.  You can also view the entire calendar here.

PRICING AND INFORMATION:
FAIR DATES
August 22-26, 2023
THEME
The Best Week of Summer
FAIR HOURS
Tues.-Fri.: 10:00am - 11:00pm
Sat.: 10:00am - Midnight
ROYALTY
Taylor Wolfe
GRAND PARADE
Saturday, Aug. 19 at 10:00 am
Downtown Kennewick
DEMOLITION DERBY
Saturday, Aug. 19
Lithia Ram Rodeo Arena
4:00 pm Gates open
6:30 pm Time Trials
7:30 pm Racing
$20 - Adult (13+) Reserved Seating
$15 -…

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2023 Three Rivers Folklife's Tumbleweed Music Festival, Howard Amon Park on the Columbia River, September 1-3, 2023

2021Three Rivers Folklife's Tumbleweed Music Festival, Howard Amon Park on the Columbia RiverLabor Day weekend, Howard Amon Park in Richland will host the Tumbleweed Music Festival.  3 days of great acoustic music on the banks of the Columbia River.  This year's theme is "Dear Friends."  All events are free except for the Saturday Evening Concert and Sunday Contra Dance Fundraisers.  Five outdoor stages featuring 99+ different acts, an open mic stage, an indoor dance floor, 30+ workshops, food & craft vendors, and online performance & workshops.  

Three Rivers Folklife Society has put on the Tumbleweed Music Festival every year the festival will be celebrating its annual festival. Bring the whole family out and enjoy some…

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The 2023 57th Annual Columbia Cup Hydroplane Races On The Columbia River & Water Follies July 28-30, 2023 in Kennewick's Tri-Cities WA

50th Annual Columbia Cup Hydroplane Races On The Columbia River 2015About the Annual Columbia Cup Hydroplane Races On The Columbia River | Water Follies 
The 2023 HAPO Columbia Cup will mark the 57th time Unlimited Hydroplanes have raced on the Columbia River. This year’s event, like the inaugural in 1966, will most likely have 12 Unlimiteds in attendance. But the modern Unlimited Hydroplane has very little in common with those first boats that churned the waters of the Columbia River. The hydroplanes of today are almost more plane than hydro. They are thirty-foot long; 7,000-pound wings that glide over the water with only the bare minimum of the boat making contact with the river.…

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