Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center

Coyote's Corner Storytime
2025-11-01 13:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
Join us for a FREE storytime session up in Coyote’s Corner every Family Saturday!
Starting at 1 PM, storytellers will bring tales to life using props, funny voices, and vivid characters. Books will be geared towards kids between ages 3-8, but all ages are welcome to sit and enjoy the story!
Every first Saturday of the month, the community is invited to enjoy free museum admission, from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Enjoy engaging and imagination-fueled storytelling the whole family will remember!

Día de los Muertos | Day of the Dead
2025-11-01 16:00 - 20:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
VERSIÓN DE ESPAÑOL: Únete al Museo y Centro Cultural del Valle de Wenatchee y el Consejo Empresarial Hispano para una celebración de Día de los Muertos el Sábado, primero de noviembre de 4 a 8 PM.
Este evento gratuito está abierto al público. Disfrute de divertidas actividades familiares de manualidades, mariachi local, bailes de grupo folklórico, pintura de caras y deliciosa comida festiva en la zona de camiones de comida.

Con actuaciones en vivo de Eastmont Mariachi, Sandy Zarate, Mariachi Huenachi, y SanZar Dance Company.

Se invita a todos a traer fotografías en honor de los seres queridos que han partido para exhibirlos en nuestro Altar Comunitario. Se recomienda el pago en efectivo debido a que algunos vendedores de camiones de comida solo aceptan pagos en efectivo.
Día de los Muertos es una tradición practicado por primera vez hace miles de años por gente indígena como los Aztecas y las Toltecas. No consideraban la muerte como el final de la existencia de uno, sino simplemente otro capítulo de la vida. En lugar de llorar a sus muertos, los antiguos mexicanos celebraban la vida de los difuntos y honraban sus recuerdos. Durante el Día de los Muertos, que se celebra del 31 de octubre al 2 de noviembre, creían que los muertos tenían una breve ventana para abandonar el reino de los espíritus y visitar a sus seres queridos en el mundo de los mortals. Día de los Muertos continua ser celebrado en todo América Latina y todo el mundo. El día festivo se centra en reuniones de familiares y amigos para orar y recordar a los amigos y familiares que han fallecido. En México, las tradiciones asociadas con el día festivo incluyen la creación de altares decorados con calaveras de azúcar, caléndulas y las comidas y bebidas favoritas de los difuntos. En Brasil, el día festivo se conoce como Día de Finados y está marcada por visitas a cementerios e iglesias. En España, la día está marcado por festivales y desfiles, celebraciones junto a las tumbas y oraciones por los seres queridos fallecidos.
Este evento es apoyado por Thriving Together, Yanse Boutique, y Yeyos Bakery.

ENGLISH VERSION: Join the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center and the Hispanic Business Council for a Day of the Dead celebration on Saturday, November 1 from 4 to 8 PM!
This free event is open to the public. Enjoy fun family craft activities, local mariachi, folklorico group performances, face painting, and purchase festive food in the Food Truck Court.
Featuring live performances by Eastmont Mariachi, Sandy Zarate, Mariachi Huenachi, and SanZar Dance Company.
Everyone is encouraged to bring photographs in honor of lost loved ones to display on our Community Altar. Cash is encouraged due to some food truck vendors only accepting cash payments.
Day of the Dead is a tradition first practiced thousands of years ago by indigenous peoples such as the Aztecs and the Toltecs. They didn’t consider death the end of one’s existence but simply another chapter of life. Rather than grieve their dead, ancient Mexicans celebrated the lives of the deceased and honored their memories. During Día de los Muertos, observed Oct. 31- Nov. 2, they believed the dead had a brief window to leave the spirit realm and visit their loved ones in the mortal world. Day of the Dead continues to be celebrated throughout Latin America and around the world. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. In Mexico, traditions associated with the holiday include creating altars decorated with sugar skulls, marigolds, and the favorite foods and beverages of the departed. In Brazil, the holiday is known as Día de Finados and is marked by visits to cemeteries and churches. In Spain, the day is marked by festivals and parades, graveside observances, and prayer for deceased loved ones.
This event is sponsored by Thriving Together and supported by Yanse Boutique and Yeyos Bakery.

Yoga Basics with Dianne
2025-11-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Wells House, 625 Nelson Ave., Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Improve your flexibility, balance, strength, and relaxation skills while learning basic postures and breathing techniques at the historic Wells House.

Dianne McCammon leads this Yoga Basics series, intended for an adult audience. Dianne is certified at the 500-hour level with Yoga Alliance and is a Registered Yoga Therapist with International Association of Yoga Therapists. With its slower pace, Yoga Basics is great for beginners, those recovering from injury, or anyone wanting to refine and refresh their current practice. Come learn, play, and maybe even break a sweat in a supportive environment. All bodies are welcome.

Classes are held on the lawn for the summer; the stunning Wells House and its turret offer an inspiring backdrop. In the colder months, classes are led in the living room, providing a quiet and cozy environment for everyone.

Please bring your own mat and water. Space is limited; pre-registration is encouraged.

Classes are between November 3-26, Mondays and Wednesdays, starting at 10 AM. Registration is priced for each monthly series.
You may choose to take the class one or two days per week.
Prices for November:

Mondays is $50 for members and $60 for non-members.
Wednesdays is $50 for members and $60 for non-members.
Classes on both Mondays and Wednesdays is $90 for members and $110 for non-members.
Class for a single drop-in day is $15.

REGISTER HERE
Disclaimer
This class series is located on the Wenatchee Valley College Campus at 625 Nelson Avenue. Unfortunately, the Wells House is not currently ADA accessible. We apologize for the inconvenience.

MakerSpace: Robotics Afterschool Program - Middle School Teams
2025-11-03 16:15 - 18:15, 2025-11-10 16:15 - 18:15, 2025-11-17 16:15 - 18:15, 2025-11-24 16:15 - 18:15 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
Now Enrolling: 2025 Robotics Afterschool Program!
Do your kids love to build, create, and compete? Sign them up for our award-winning robotics program where students design, code, and drive robots in regional competitions! Over the course of the season, students will participate in 400+ hours of robotics training and events, strengthening their problem-solving skills, building confidence, and making lifelong friendships.
Down in our MakerSpace Studio, these young innovators will work in small teams to build and program robots using the VEX IQ system, gaining experience in engineering, teamwork, and competition prep. Students will attend 3 tournaments throughout the season. The official competition schedule will be announced in early September.
Middle School Team Schedule:
Grades 6–8
Begins: September 22–March 16
Mondays, 4:15–6:15 PM
Eligibility: Students born after April 26, 2010
Registration for the full Robotics Afterschool Program costs $500 for members and $550 for non-members. Registration is required due to limited spots.
Requirements:

Strict age requirements apply per VEX tournament rules for team eligibility.
Parent participation and volunteer hours are required.

CLOSED UNTIL 11 AM
2025-11-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States

MakerSpace: Robotics Afterschool Program - Elementary School Teams
2025-11-05 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-11-12 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-11-19 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-11-26 15:30 - 17:30 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
Now Enrolling: 2025 Robotics Afterschool Program!
Do your kids love to build, create, and compete? Sign them up for our award-winning robotics program where students design, code, and drive robots in regional competitions! Over the course of the season, students will participate in 400+ hours of robotics training and events, strengthening their problem-solving skills, building confidence, and making lifelong friendships.
Down in our MakerSpace, these young innovators will work in small teams to build and program robots using the VEX IQ system, gaining experience in engineering, teamwork, and competition prep. Students will attend 3 tournaments throughout the season. The official competition schedule will be announced in early September.
Elementary School Team Schedule:
Grades 3–5
Begins: September 24–March 18
Wednesdays, 3:30–5:30 PM
Eligibility: Students born after April 26th, 2013
Registration for the full Robotics Afterschool Program costs $500 for members and $550 for non-members. Registration is required due to limited spots.
Requirements:

Strict age requirements apply per VEX tournament rules for team eligibility.
Parent participation and volunteer hours are required.

Bots and Brews
2025-11-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
Enjoy Bots & Brews at the WVMCC!
The Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center (WVMCC) and NCW Libraries invite you to grab a brew and try hands-on robotics challenges!
On Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 6-8 PM, adults can join us for a night of lighthearted robotics challenges! Come build, drive, and program the night away! Guests get one free drink token for an alcoholic or a non-alcoholic beverage included with their ticket. Guests must be 21 years or older.
Tickets are $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Pre-registration is required due to limited seats.
REGISTER HERE
Thank you to NCW Libraries for partnering with us for this event.

First Friday presents: A Doctor's War
2025-11-07 16:00 - 20:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
In honor of Veterans Day, join us for a presentation on A Doctor’s War
Join us for an evening with local author Peggy Ludwick to discuss her book A Doctor’s War and the story of her father and local physician Lt. Col/Maj. Arthur L. Ludwick during First Friday, Nov. 7, at 6 PM.
A Doctor’s War is one man’s resolute journey through the minefields of love and war, as well as a daughter’s discovery of the young man she never knew, before he became her father. As a Medical Officer on the frontlines of WWII, our last “good” war, Major Arthur L. Ludwick M.D. treated traumatized and wounded soldiers during the bloodiest battles of North Africa and Italy.
“Although Dr. Arthur L. Ludwick was a beloved family physician in Wenatchee for over 50 years, few people knew of his heroism on the frontlines of WWII,” writes Peggy Ludwick.
Peggy will also share excerpts from A Daughter’s Pilgrimage, a travel diary of her recent trips to North Africa and Italy to retrace and witness her father’s routes and battlefields during WWII.
Signed books of A Doctor’s War will be available for purchase. More information about A Doctor’s War can be found at adoctorswar.com
The entire Museum is free and open to the public every First Friday of the month, from 4-8 PM.

Makerspace presents: 3D Printing Classes for Adults
2025-11-08 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
Calling all tech enthusiasts, aspiring engineers, and design fans!
Get ready to dive into the captivating world of 3D printing with our beginner-friendly adult classes at the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center!
Down in our MakerSpace studio, learn how to design parts, prepare them for printing, and operate the printer itself, led by a seasoned mechanical engineer with over 40 years of manufacturing experience.
From Instructor Mark VanHorne:
“With the knowledge and skills you will obtain in the class, you can print parts to repair everyday items, personalize objects with your name or logo, create customized parts for unique applications, build proof of concept prototypes for your inventions, make personal organizers for your home, and print tools to simplify difficult jobs.
Each class will build on the previous class, so it is essential that each student attend every class. Each student must supply their own laptop computer and setup a Fusion 360 or OnShape account and install PrusaSlicer.”
Graduates will be eligible to support Waste Loop’s Eastside Rebuild, participating in manufacturing projects at their Repair Cafes. Learn more about what Eastside Rebuild has to offer here.
CLASS SCHEDULE:
October 11 – November 15
Every Saturday, 10 AM – 2 PM
This class series costs $125 for members and $175 for non-members
Registration is required due to limited spots.
Please only register if you will miss no more than one Saturday.

This class series is supported through grant funding by Microsoft.

Navigating Untold Stories: A Historical Fiction Workshop
2025-11-08 14:00 - 17:00 | Wells House, 625 Nelson Ave., Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Navigate untold stories in this historical fiction workshop at the Wells House!
On Saturday, Nov. 8, 2-5 PM, explore local stories from our shared past at the Historic Wells House, with local English instructor, Zach Eddy, and learn new techniques to help guide you to a place of discovery, while you navigate the blurry line between fiction and non-fiction.
Discover what stories hide in the gaps of the historical record. How did W.T. “Bill” Clark feel when he returned to Wenatchee dirt poor in the spring of 1933, nearly thirty years after irrigating our Valley? What did the tense conversations sound like, as the passenger train moved in and out of a smoke-filled Wellington tunnel, some deciding to hike out in waist-deep snow before the deadly 1910 avalanche fell? What did David Thompson think to himself as he navigated the pre-dammed Columbia, floating for the first time into what is now present-day Wenatchee?
Students will discuss who gets to tell the stories and why they matter today. If you attended this class before, this will be a whole new adventure.
This workshop costs $10 for WVMCC members and students and $20 for non-members. Registration is required.
REGISTER HERE
Zach Eddy received his MFA in Poetry at the University of Idaho. His writing has appeared in Outskirts Literary Journal, OneArt: The Book of Jobs Anthology, Northwest Review, The Confluence Magazine, and elsewhere. He teaches English Composition and Creative Writing at Wenatchee Valley College, and he is the Operations Coordinator for the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center.
Disclaimer
This class is located on the Wenatchee Valley College Campus at 625 Nelson Avenue. Unfortunately, the Wells House is not currently ADA accessible. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Wenatchee Wine and Food Festival
2025-11-08 17:00 - 20:15 | WA
Foothills Magazine is proud to produce the Wenatchee Wine & Food Festival, Eastern Washington’s premier food and wine event, on Saturday evening, Nov. 8, 2025.
What is the Wenatchee Wine & Food Festival? It’s a special evening that celebrates the winners of a regional wine competition sponsored by Foothills Magazine.
Spend a November evening enjoying award-winning wines, while some of the area’s best restaurants and caterers provide tasty bites of their amazing cuisine. And there’s even more — craft beers and ales, ciders, amazing prizes, live music and much more. Purchase the wines you enjoy with proceeds benefitting our partner, the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center.
All ticketed guests will receive a commemorative wine glass to sip the night’s offerings. This year, we will have a VIP only experience. Ticket holders will receive an insulated wine bag filled with goodies, including a bottle of our specially selected festival wine, along with an enhanced experience.
We hope that you will purchase your tickets while they are still available and join us Saturday, November 8 for this wonderful celebration of NCW wine, food and other beverages.
Click here to purchase your tickets!

Film & Lecture Series: Fish War
2025-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
The 2025-26 Film and Speaker Series presents: Fish War
The Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center is honored to host a screening of the award-winning documentary Fish War on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 6 PM.
Film Description:
When the state of Washington made it illegal for tribes to fish for salmon in their usual and accustomed places, it was a declaration of war. FISH WAR follows the tribes’ fight to exercise their treaty-reserved fishing rights. A landmark court case in 1974 would affirm the tribes’ treaty rights and establish them as co-managers of the resource, but the fate of salmon in the Pacific Northwest still hangs in the balance.
Following the screening, the Indigenous Roots and Reparation Foundation (IRRF) will host a Q&A panel discussing the impacts of this film.
Admission is free for both WVMCC and tribal members and $5 for non-members. Registration is recommended.
REGISTER HERE
Funds from this event support the Museum’s mission-serving programs, including featured exhibits, MakerSpace, robotics clubs, field trips, student scholarships, community cultural events, film and speaker series, and collection restorations.
Fish War was produced by Wenatchee-based documentary film company, North 40 Productions. The 2025-26 Film & Speaker Series is supported by the City of Wenatchee and the City of East Wenatchee.

Apple Pie Smackdown at Watercore Cider
2025-11-15 10:00 - 20:00 | Watercore Cider, 19A N Wenatchee, Ave, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Enjoy Delicious Apple Pies at Watercore Cider in Downtown Wenatchee!
Join us for a community gathering that cherishes our valley’s historic love for apple pie! On Saturday, Nov. 15, bakers will compete for the title of Best Apple Pie, and you can be the judge.
Event Schedule:

Pie Drop-Off: 10 AM – 12 PM
Pie Sampling & Activities: 1-5 PM
Apple Industry Exhibit Tours: 1-4 PM
Winners Announced & Live Music: 6-8 PM

Tickets are $5 per person. Guests can pre-register or buy tickets at the door at Watercore Cider. Each ticket includes five pie tastings, two votes for your favorite pies, and a free guided tour of the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center’s Apple Industry Exhibit between 1-4 PM.
TASTING SESSION (CHOOSE YOUR PREFERRED TIMESLOT)
1-2 PM
2-3 PM
3-4 PM
4-5 PM
Pie Baking Contestants: Entries cost $10 and will be asked to submit 2 pies. Pre-registration is required.
Come hungry and ready to help crown the valley’s best apple pie!
Registration for contestants is closed. Please call Watercore Cider at 509-860-7410 if you have any questions or would like to participate.
1st Place Prize: Winners name will be engraved on a trophy, along with a one-year Museum Membership, $50 Watercore gift card, and $50 cash.
2nd Place Prize: One-year Museum Membership and $50 Watercore gift card.
3rd Place Prize: Museum $25 event gift card and $25 Watercore gift card.

Wells House presents: Nooks & Crannies Tour
2025-11-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Wells House, 625 Nelson Ave., Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Study all the Nooks and Crannies of the Historic Wells House!
Have you ever seen the basement of the Wells House? How about the 3rd floor servant’s quarters? Come unlock the secrets of this 116-year-old mansion! The Wells House was the previous home of W.T. Clark, A.Z. Wells, and was the first ever college building built on the Wenatchee Valley College campus.
On Saturday, Nov. 15, guests will see the maid’s quarters, the attic room where the college newspaper was written, and the former billiard room where the first Wenatchee Valley College (WVC) students socialized. Volunteer docents will provide architectural insight and stories of the homes’ residents on this guided tour.
Admission is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Proceeds from this tour support the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of this treasured home. Registration is required. Reserve your spot for this rare tour today!
TOUR FOR 1 PM
TOUR FOR 2 PM
TOUR FOR 3 PM
The Wells House is located on the Wenatchee Valley College Campus at 625 Nelson Avenue. Unfortunately, the Wells House is not currently ADA accessible. We apologize for the inconvenience.

MUSEUM OPENS AT 11 AM
2025-11-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
The Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center will open at 11 AM on Tuesday, Nov. 18. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Trivia Night
2025-11-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
Bring your friends and best your competitors in a game of trivia at the museum!
Teams of 2-8 players will compete for prizes in this evening of challenging trivia. Bring your own snacks and we will have wine or beer for purchase for those 21 years and older.
Admission is $1 per person and preregistration is required. Registration opens one week before each event and closes two hours before the event.
REGISTER HERE
