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This is a digital publication celebrating all the best of Waitsburg, Washington. We’re here to help you find fun things to do, explore the neighborhood, and put you in touch with the amazing creatives, makers, and businesses that call this great (and tiny) city home.

 
 
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ROOFMAN @ LIBERTY THEATER
GEOLOGIC TIME EXHIBIT @ THE LIBRARY
LEGO OPEN BUILD @ THE LIBRARY
HALLOWEEN @ THE LIBRARY
HALLOWEEN PARTY @ BRUCE HOUSE
CASPER @ LIBERTY THEATER
BLUEGRASS @ TBD
ART! @ THE LIBRARY
FALL HARVEST PARTY @ ERITAGE RESORT
AUGUST FOREST WINE TASTING @ ROYAL BLOCK

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ART TALK: 'CONSUMERS' by Judith Kindler
ART TALK: 'CONSUMERS' by Judith Kindler

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1
6PM
THE ROYAL BLOCK
222 MAIN STREET

Consumers by Judith Kindler, is the subject of this month’s Art Talk with Joseph Roberts and the artist who will be joining 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 August Forest from 3-6pm!

21+

AUGUST FOREST WINE TASTING
AUGUST FOREST WINE TASTING

SATURDAY, NOV 1
3-6PM
THE ROYAL BLOCK
222 MAIN STREET

The Royal Block is excited to welcome back our friends C.J. Augustine and Forest Rogers-Phillips of August Forest, who will be pouring their full line up of wines including their newly released 2024 Rosé of Cabernet Franc!

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

21+

ERITAGE FALL HARVEST PARTY
ERITAGE FALL HARVEST PARTY

SAT, NOV 1, 2-6PM
ERITAGE RESORT
1319 BERGEVIN SPRINGS ROAD
All Ages | Free to attend | Early bird food reservations
Call 509-394-9200 for early bird reservations.

Our own DJ DAVID LONG (a.k.a. Walla Walla DJ) will be bringing the music to the ERITAGE FALL HARVEST PARTY on Saturday from 2-6 PM! Festivities include a Pig Roast (or veggie option), a Grape Stomp Contest, Fall themed Photo Booth, and a Pumpkin Float Finale on the lake.

SPOOKY SEASON HAS ARRIVED
SPOOKY SEASON HAS ARRIVED

Friends, we are pedaling towards Halloween like the bike is stolen. The neighborhood is decorated, WAITSBURG GROCERY has a generous array of candy on hand, and there are Halloween celebrations set to thrill.

TRICK-OR-TREAT WELLER PUBLIC LIBRARY for something from their coveted Prize Box on Halloween from 9AM to 2PM. The businesses downtown have also been preparing for little ghosts and goblins, so beware!

Historically the spookiest house in town, Bruce Mansion, is hosting a free family-friendly costume HALLOWEEN PARTY from 4-6PM sponsored by the WAITSBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY. There will be Trunk-or-Treat, Face Painting, you can color small Halloween Canvas Bags, or you try your luck with the Pumpkin Ring Toss for prizes…

Further afield, THE LIBERTY THEATER is doing a 30th anniversary screening of CASPER, starting Halloween night.

On the mysterious front, a HALLOWEEN MYTHICAL MOVABLE BLUEGRASS JAM is happening, we’re just not sure where. Stay tuned! We’ll have the location posted as soon as we have details.

BOOGRASS!
BOOGRASS!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2025
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
PLAZA THEATER
208 MAIN STREET
$10 AT THE DOOR, KIDS ARE FREE

This is an annual fundraiser, hosted by RYES & TVAMP at the historical, Plaza Theater located on Main St in Waitsburg. There will be a Silent Auction and entertainment by TVAMP affiliated bands (students & teachers!).

All proceeds will benefit our fiscal sponsor, Rural Youth Enrichment Services (501c3) which supports Waitsburg's youth through various projects; TVAMP, Youth Football, Friends of the Pool, Friends of the Fairgrounds, Youth & Government, and Urban Forestry. 

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
A CHRISTMAS CAROL

LIBERTY THEATER
344 EAST MAIN, DAYTON
NOV 13 - DEC 6, 2025
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
 
This year's Liberty Theater presentation of "A Christmas Carol" combines the beloved story of the same title published by Charles Dickens in 1843, and the well-known short story, "The Gift of the Magi," published by O. Henry in 1905. Woven together, these two beautiful stories become one tale, in which the hard-hearted Ebenezer Scrooge is confronted with the choice between a self-imposed hell and a redeeming, selfless love. The strength of charity, mercy, forbearance, and benevolence is the focus of this reimagined stageplay written by Mike Ferrians and Brenda Henderson, who have also collaborated in the creation of new music and lyrics to help bring the story to life, and produced by Touchet Valley Arts Council Productions.
Directed by Mike Ferrians and Brenda Henderson. Book and new music by Mike Ferrians and Brenda Henderson, based on the works of Charles Dickens and O. Henry, ​A Christmas Carol

Tagged A Christmas Carol, Liberty Theater, Theater, Live Theater

ANALOG OASIS: THE BURBS
ANALOG OASIS: THE BURBS

OCTOBER 24 + 25
DOORS AT 5PM, SHOW AT 6PM
HOTEL HARDWARE
TICKETS ONLINE, PRESALE BEGINS SAT OCT 4, 9AM
$15, 21+

Join is October 24 + 25 for a haunted Halloween soirée and exclusive two-night showing of The ‘Burbs (1989), directed by Joe Dante.

​This event will be our second collaboration with Hotel Hardware, a restored boutique hotel that’s been a home for stories and ghosts since 1890. Padraic will be serving up a custom cocktail menu in The Bobcat Room, along with special guest cuisine available throughout the evening. 

Doors open at 5. Show starts at 6, with afterparty following. Tickets are $15 and will be available to purchase online Saturday, 10/4 at 9am. Seats are limited to 40 for each night’s showing. The bar, food and parking lot party is open to the public. 21+

 Costumes encouraged! (…And possibly rewarded 👻)

WALLA WALLA 2050 OPEN HOUSE
WALLA WALLA 2050 OPEN HOUSE

TUESDAY, OCT 21, 4:30–7:30 PM
YOUNG BALLROOM
REID CAMPUS CENTER
WHITMAN COLLEGE
ALL AGES

Come learn about and discuss fish recovery and drought in the Basin and what Walla Walla 2050 is doing to address these issues! The evening will include short presentations (5-7PM), interactive stations, and plenty of time to connect with others who care about the future of the Walla Walla Basin.

Enjoy family-friendly activities, along with free snacks and beverages provided throughout the evening. For more info, including presentation topics and schedule, visit wallawallawater.org.

ABOUT WALLA WALLA 2025: In the Walla Walla River Basin, there is not always enough water available to meet the needs of our local communities, Tribes, farms, and aquatic ecosystems. The Walla Walla Basin Watershed Strategy (“Walla Walla 2050”) is a collaborative effort of people working together to meet the Basin’s growing water needs and provide water for healthy rivers, fish, farms, and people.

RAINIER: A BEER ODYSSEY
RAINIER: A BEER ODYSSEY

SCREENING OCT 10-14   
OCT 10 7:00 PM
OCT 11 7:00 PM
OCT 12 3:00 PM
OCT 14 6:30PM
ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE
$10

“Rainier: A Beer Odyssey” is an independent feature documentary on the iconic, groundbreaking Rainier Beer TV commercials which ran from 1974 to 1987. The makers scanned and restored over 100 hours of classic Rainier ads and outtakes to tell this epic story. Directed and Edited by Isaac Olsen and Produced by The Peterson Brothers. 

As a special bonus, you may recognize a familiar face, and catch a glimpse of the early work and career of Waitsburg’s own Karen Stanton-Gregutt.

Come enjoy a can of Rainier while you enjoy a spectacular documentary feature film about the classic Rainier Beer advertisements of the Pacific Northwest, and so much more!

SCHULKE PUMPKIN FUNDRAISER
SCHULKE PUMPKIN FUNDRAISER

Celebrate the spirit of fall with Nancy’s Dream Garden Center! Their annual partnership with Schulke Family Farms brings a wonderful selection of pumpkins to Waitsburg. With every pumpkin purchase, you'll be making a difference, as we donate to the Ronald McDonald House in memory of Cooper Schulke.

In addition, Whiskey C is doing their part to pitch in: For every $50 spent, you will receive a voucher for a free 5lb pumpkin from Nancy’s Dream Garden Center. There’s no better way to celebrate fall!

ART TALK: 'TOUGH GUYS' WITH SCOTT SMITH
ART TALK: 'TOUGH GUYS' WITH SCOTT SMITH

SAT OCT 4, 6-7PM
THE ROYAL BLOCK
222 MAIN STREET

“Tough Guys”, by Scott Smith is the subject of this month’s Art Talk with Joseph Roberts and the artist. Join the conversation!

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 Brockmeyer Family Wines!

21+

TONGUE + GROOVE
TONGUE + GROOVE

SATURDAY SEP 27, 4PM - 8PM
THE ROYAL BLOCK
222 MAIN STREET

Saturday, the always popular TONGUE + GROOVE series returns to THE ROYAL BLOCK for their food special and live music night featuring the instrumental jazzy blues grooves of the amazing MICHAEL KELLY BAND!

The music is exceptional as are the fresh Oysters that will be served starting at 4PM. Have some wine and brine before the music starts at 6. You’ll want to arrive a little early as there’s always a bit of a crush for this unbeatable pairing.

21+, NO COVER

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