Saturday, April 27
Nisqually Valley Spring Expo
The Nisqually Valley Spring Expo, previously named the Nisqually Valley Home & Garden Show, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Yelm High School, 1315 W. Yelm Ave. The event will feature a home and garden focus with approximately 70 vendors from Yelm and the surrounding areas.
InGenius! Community Art Show Open House
To celebrate Arbor Day and the Pacific Northwest, InGenius! is hosting a nature-focused community art show until Saturday, April 27 when InGenius! will host an open house with raffles, refreshments and a final chance to view the art show and meet the artists. For more information, visit https://www.ingeniusyelm.com/.
Sunday, April 28
Nisqually Valley Spring Expo
The Nisqually Valley Spring Expo, previously named the Nisqually Valley Home & Garden Show, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at Yelm High School, 1315 W. Yelm Ave. The event will feature a home and garden focus with approximately 70 vendors from Yelm and the surrounding areas.
Saturday, May 4
Yelm Farmers Market kickoff
The 2024 Yelm Farmers Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 4, at 206 McKenzie Ave., near City Park. The event will feature 20 or more vendors offering farmers, artisans, bakers, beekeepers, leatherworkers and more, plus a children’s program and special events. The event will take place Saturdays through Saturday, Sept 28. Visit http://yelmfarmersmarket.com/yfm/ for more information.
Galaxy Fest
The City of Yelm Parks and Recreation Department will host “Galaxy Fest” from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 4, at the Yelm Community Center, 301 Second St. SE. The free event will allow attendants to meet actual Star Wars characters, create a hero or villain to take home, participate in the special Agents of Discovery “Space Challenge” and earn a sticker for their Parks Passport.
Wednesday, May 8
Learners Without Limits 5K fundraiser
Learners Without Limits is hosting its third annual 5-kilometer walk run, Wednesday, May 8, at Yelm City Park. Runners and walkers can participate in one of two sessions: at 3:30 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. Kids under 6 can participate for free, while student participants must pay $15 and adults pay $20. Donations will also be accepted after the event. LWL’s goal is to provide low-income students with access to stable housing, clothing, nutrition and hygiene essentials to ensure that every student graduates with a plan. Register online at https://bountyforfamilies.org/product/5k-run-walk-runner-registration/ or donate at the event.
Saturday, May 11
Yelm Farmers Market
The 2024 Yelm Farmers Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 11, at 206 McKenzie Ave., near City Park. The event will feature 20 or more vendors offering farmers, artisans, bakers, beekeepers, leatherworkers and more, plus a children’s program and special events. The event will take place Saturdays through Saturday, Sept 28. Visit http://yelmfarmersmarket.com/yfm/ for more information.
LEGO Club at Timberland Library
The Yelm Timberland Library is set to host a LEGO Club meeting from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 11. The club meetings take place on the second Saturday of each month, including on June 8. Each meeting will present a monthly theme to build around, but participants are welcome to use their creativity to create their own LEGO masterpieces, if desired. Younger children should be accompanied to the event. The library is located at 201 Prairie Park St. SE, in Yelm.
Saturday, June 22
Party on the Prairie: Centennial Celebration Concert
The City of Yelm Parks and Recreation Department will host its free “Party on the Prairie: Centennial Celebration Concert” from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, at Yelm City Park, 108 SE McKenzie Ave. The event will feature country music artist and songwriter Adam Craig as the headliner. The Hogue and Moore Band will open for Craig at the free concert. People are invited to indulge in food and beverages from a selection of vendors or bring their own refreshments. A beer garden will also be available at the event.
Sunday, June 23
Fourth annual charity mushball tournament
The City of Yelm Parks and Recreation Department will host the fourth annual charity mushball tournament from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 23 at Longmire Park, 16820 Canal Road SE. Registration for the event will open soon. Each team must have at least four women and four men on its roster.
