Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center

Winter Break Bash!
2025-12-26 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
Join us for a day of free museum admission, crafts, games, cocoa, snacks, and more as we celebrate Winter Break! This event will include a winter-themed storytime at 11 AM and bingo for kiddos at 2 PM. Craft and cocoa supplies available while they last.
This event is free and open to the public thanks to the generous support of Numerica Credit Union.

Yoga Basics with Dianne
2025-12-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-31 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 December 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 29, 30, (taking the week of Christmas off), 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.

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
2025-12-29 16:15 - 18:15, 2026-01-05 16:15 - 18:15, 2026-01-12 16:15 - 18:15, 2026-01-19 16:15 - 18:15, 2026-01-26 16:15 - 18:15, 2026-02-02 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 for New Year's Day
2026-01-01 | WA
The Museum will be closed for New Year’s Day. Have a safe holiday!

First Friday - Book Signing with Matthew Pippin
2026-01-02 16:00 - 20:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
Start 2026 off with a good read! Join us on First Friday, January 2, 4-8 PM, for a book signing with local author Matthew Pippin featuring his newest book, Kisses From The Moon.

Kisses From The Moon is the story of Carlos Hernández, an artist in New York City, who gets more than he bargained for when one of his models goes off the deep end and becomes obsessed with a relationship that isn’t there.

Once the model is permanently out of Carlos’ life, the horror truly begins as a series of paintings depicting 15 cryptids begin their hunt for the artist.

Coyote's Corner Storytime
2026-01-03 13:00 - 13:30 | 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!

Yoga Basics with Dianne
2026-01-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-14 10:00 - 23:00, 2026-01-28 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 the 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.

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

Classes are January 5, 7, 12, 14, 26, and 28. Mondays and Wednesdays, starting at 10 AM. Registration is priced for each monthly series.
January 5 -14, 26 & 28

One day a week (only Mondays or only Wednesdays) is $35 for members and $45 for non-members.

Class on both Monday and Wednesday is $65 for members and $80 for non-members.

Class for a single drop-in day is $15.

(3 Mondays and 3 Wednesdays for a total of 6 days)
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.

Opening at 11 AM
2026-01-07 10:00 - 11:00 | WA

MakerSpace: Robotics Afterschool Program - Elementary School Teams
2026-01-07 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-01-14 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-01-21 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-01-28 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-02-04 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.

Trivia Night - Around the World
2026-01-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
Trek across the globe during Trivia Night at the Museum!
Showcase your geography skills and cultural expertise during Trivia Night on Friday, January 16, 7-9 PM.
Teams of 2-8 players will compete for a chance to win prizes in a night of challenging trivia. Each trivia round will be themed around a different country or culture. 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

Martin Luther King, Jr. Multicultural Fest
2026-01-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
Celebrate the rich diversity of our region!
Join us for Martin Luther King, Jr. Multicultural Fest on Saturday, January 17 from 10 AM – 3 PM. This FREE event is a celebration of the rich diversity of our region.
Visitors will learn about the diverse array of cultural and heritage groups that shape the tapestry of our community. There will be booths displaying art, crafts, and pictures of different cultures. Kids will learn and connect with cultural traditions through arts and crafts. Each child will receive a passport and travel to each cultural booth to earn a stamp in their passport.
This event is sponsored by the Chelan Co. PUD and LifeCenter Northwest.
Wenatchee Valley Uplift Awards
Each year, the City of Wenatchee honors individuals, groups, or organizations for their civil and social contributions to our community at the annual Uplift Awards. The Uplift Awards recognize individuals, groups, or organizations in the Wenatchee Valley that are making significant contributions to the work of protecting civil rights, promoting social justice, or advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Nominations are accepted by the City of Wenatchee year-round and honorees are presented with the award at the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Multicultural Festival hosted by the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center.
Nominations for work completed in 2025 are due by Sunday, December 7th, at midnight.
Uplift Award Nomination Form
For more information, including a list of past award recipients, please visit the City of Wenatchee’s website. Click here to see the past award recipients.

Navigating Untold Stories: A Historical Fiction Workshop
2026-01-24 14:00 - 17:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
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?
Explore local stories from our shared past at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 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. What dark truths remain uncovered? Explore who gets to tell the stories and why they matter today.
If you attended this class before, this will be a whole new adventure. Don’t hesitate to register anew!
Zach Eddy received his MFA in Poetry at the University of Idaho. His writing has appeared in High Desert Journal, 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.
This workshop is $10 for museum members and students. It is $20 for non-members.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP

Yoga Basics with Diane
2026-01-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Wells House, 625 Nelson Ave., Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States

Yoga Basics with Dianne
2026-02-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-09 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 the 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.

Please bring your own mat and water. Space is limited; pre-registration is encouraged.
Classes are February 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25. Mondays and Wednesdays, starting at 10 AM. Registration is priced for each monthly series.
February

One day a week (only Mondays or only Wednesdays) is $35 for members and $45 for non-members.

Class on both Monday and Wednesday is $65 for members and $80 for non-members.

Class for a single drop-in day is $15.

(4 Mondays and 4 Wednesdays for a total of 8 days)
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.
