First Friday at the Museum presents: Opening of Aliento a Tequila Exhibit
2025-12-05 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
Join us for the grand opening of Aliento a Tequila with live jazz music!
Celebrate the opening of our newest traveling exhibit, Aliento a Tequila, with live music from Jazz Jam Quintet on Friday, Dec. 5. The entire museum is free and open on First Friday from 4-8 PM, with music on the Performance Hall stage from 6-8 PM.
Aliento a Tequila, or The Spirit of Tequila, explores and celebrates the landscape, culture, and traditions that gave birth to tequila, Mexico’s mestizo national drink. This series of photographs by Joel Salcido includes the original distilleries that literally founded the industry, as well as several artisanal tequileras committed to the ancestral ways of tequila-making, from harvest to bottle.
Light refreshments will be provided, with alcoholic beverages for sale for those 21+.

Holiday Family Fun Day
2025-12-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
Join us for a magical Holiday Family Fun Day!
The Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center is excited to invite your family to our special Holiday Family Fun Day! On Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 AM to 2 PM, join us for a day full of festive fun, pictures with Santa, creativity, and holiday cheer from around the world!
Registration is $15 per family.
Click here to reserve your spot at Holiday Family Fun!

Yoga Basics with Dianne
2025-12-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-17 10:00 - 11:00, 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
2025-12-08 16:15 - 18:15, 2025-12-15 16:15 - 18:15, 2025-12-22 16:15 - 18:15, 2025-12-29 16:15 - 18:15, 2026-01-05 16:15 - 18:15, 2026-01-12 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.

MakerSpace: Robotics Afterschool Program - Elementary School Teams
2025-12-10 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-12-17 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-01-07 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.

Holiday Tea at the Wells House
2025-12-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Wells House, 625 Nelson Ave., Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Celebrate the season of giving at the historic Wells House. Our Holiday Tea will feature delectable bites, delicious teas, giveaways, and more! In honor of the rich philanthropic history of AZ and Emogene Wells, we will be hosting a resource drive in support of the Women’s Resource Center, collecting donations of personal hygiene items, diapers and new or gently used household items (towels, sheets, kitchen items, cleaning supplies (including brooms, mops, vacuums, etc.) to assist those who are struggling this Holiday season. If you are able, please bring something to contribute to the resource drive. We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you!
Seats are limited; CLICK HERE to get your tickets today!

Trivia Night - TV Sitcom Showdown
2025-12-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
TV surfers are invited to best their Friends or Office coworkers in a game of trivia!
Use those hours spent binge watching sitcom classics like The Office, Friends, Seinfeld on Friday, December 19, 7-9 PM. Teams of 2-8 players can represent different shows and compete for the comedy crown in a night 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

Closed at 1 PM for Christmas Eve
2025-12-24 13:00 - 16:00
The Museum will close at 1 PM for Christmas Eve.

Closed for Christmas
2025-12-25
The Museum will be closed for Christmas. Have a wonderful holiday!

Winter Break Bash!
2025-12-26 10:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Closed for New Year's Day
2026-01-01
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 | 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
