Saturday, December 20 | 4–7 PM

Get ready for a magical day filled with free family fun, warm drinks, twinkling lights, and memories made in the Walla Walla Valley. Everything is completely free — from train rides and s’mores kits to hot cocoa, pancakes, music, and more!

Hotel Hardware x Q Wood Fired Grill x Dumas Station Winery are bringing a Hawaiian Christmas to Dayton on Saturday, Dec 13 from 5-9pm. Wear your tropical attire and enjoy the tastes of the Islands!

On the menu:
Huli Huli Chicken, Kahlua Pork, Macaroni Salad, Veggie Fried Rice

Ticket includes food and a complimentary glass of Dumas Station Cow Catcher Red Wine. Polynesian inspired cocktails, Beer, and Wine will be sold separately at The Bobcat Room.

$35. 21+
Purchase Tickets Online

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2025
4:00 PM  - 6:00 PM
THE ROYAL BLOCK
222 MAIN STREET

Spiced apple cider, eggnog and other holiday libations with front row seats for the Hometown Christmas Parade.

21+

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
THE ROYAL BLOCK
222 MAIN STREET

"Big Lies For Little Sins" by Jean Marc Calvet is the subject of this month’s Art Talk with Joseph Roberts and the artist who will be joining from France via Zoom. 

Royal Block hosts monthly art talks: round-table discussions facilitated by Joseph Roberts that consider differing perceptions of a single artwork. No art experience necessary.

Come early to sample wines from Moonbase Cellars 3-6pm!

21+

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025
3:00 PM  6:00 PM
THE ROYAL BLOCK 
222 MAIN STREET

Our new friends from Moonbase Cellars will be pouring their astronomical wines featuring little green men.

Come for the wine and stay for the art talk that follows at 6pm!

21+

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025
12:00 PM  7:00 PM
SKATING RINK

Come celebrate the opening of the new synthetic ice rink on Saturday with cocoa and cookies! There will be a ribbon cutting event at noon that day with rink being open until 7PM. Skates are available with the rink being free to use during the 2025-2026 season.

Weather dependent, the City is tentatively planning to have the rink open Thursday and Friday from 4-7PM, Saturday and Sunday from 1-7 PM. Please check the City website for updates.

Saturday, December 6, 2025
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

FUNDRAISER FOR W.C. STAFF

The Whiskey C staff is hosting a bake and craft sale and are offering gift wrapping. The proceeds and donations will go towards helping employees get through this tough time.

Baked Goods \ Fresh Popcorn \ Hot Drinks

If you would like to donate, bring your baked goods (nothing that requires refrigeration, please), craft items, and wrapping supplies to Plaza Theater on Friday the 5th from 10AM-1PM.

This event is being sponsored by the Waitsburg Commercial Club.

THE BOBCAT ROOM
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28
5PM UNTIL THE GUMBO IS GONE.
BAR CLOSES AT 10PM.
21+

WhoopemUp Hollow Cafe and The Bobcat Room are teaming up to celebrate Dayton’s Annual Christmas Kickoff Festival with Val’s infamous Gumbo and Christmas Cocktails.

Text to pre order Gumbo at 509-386-2448!

A VIRTUAL READING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 5:15PM
ROYAL BLOCK
222 MAIN STREET

Celebrating poetry in translation (which Arthur Sze will focus on during his tenure as US Poet Laureat) we’re having a virtual reading on November 11 at 5:15pm Pacific, featuring Arthur Sze, Patty Crane, Shangyang Fang, and Robin Myers. It's sure to be a rich evening!  

We will join from the Royal Block and would love to have you join us in Waitsburg …or you can log in yourself from wherever in the world you may be.

21+

With SNAP benefits at risk due to the federal shutdown, partners have launched the Walla Walla Valley Hunger Relief Coalition (WWVHRC).

How You Can Help:

Donate funds: donated funds will be used to purchase food cards for eligible families and food for distribution to local food pantries and meal programs.

DONATE ONLINE, or send a check to BMAC at 8 E. Cherry St., Walla Walla, WA 99362 (with WWVHRC in the memo line). 

Donate food to BMAC Food Bank: donations of shelf-stable pantry items or fresh produce can be dropped off at the BMAC Food Bank, 921 W. Cherry St., Walla Walla, 8am-2pm, Monday-Friday.

Donate food via a Donation Barrel
Food donation barrels are avaiable at the following locations:
Comprehensive Healthcare, 1520 Kelly Place, Walla Walla
College Place City Hall, 625 S. College Ave, College Place Super 1 Foods, 710 S 9th Avenue, Walla WallaYMCA, 340 S Park, Walla Walla
VITAL Wines Tasting Room, 17 N Second Ave., Walla Walla
Burwood Brewing, 1120 E St., Walla Walla
Seven Hills Winery, 212 N 3rd, Walla Walla