Downtown is the heart of Wenatchee
Dive into downtown events…
Hot August Nights
1776
Tony Award-winning Best Musical
Directed by Jaime Donegan
Music and Lyrics by Sherman Edwards
Book by Peter Stone
July 31 - August 1
August 5-8 & 12-15
Matinees: August 8 & 15
As You Like It
MTW's 2026 Short Shakespeareans Show
Directed by Kelly Atwood and Maddy Atwood
Produced by Mark Belton
Performances: August 5th-8th, 2026
Riverside Playhouse
Looking to stay active, meet new people, and enjoy the Wenatchee Valley? Join the Wander Walkers Club, your weekly walking club with the YMCA! We head outside each week for a fun, social walk to recharge and connect.
ALL ARE WELCOME!!! No YMCA membership required.
Friendly, non-reactive dogs are welcome. Owners are responsible for keeping dogs on a leash and cleaning up after them.
We will meet in the NEW YMCA parking lot (the OLD PUD lot on the corner of Wenatchee Ave & 5th Street).
If you have questions, please email emily@wenymca.org.
Hot August Nights
1776
Tony Award-winning Best Musical
Directed by Jaime Donegan
Music and Lyrics by Sherman Edwards
Book by Peter Stone
July 31 - August 1
August 5-8 & 12-15
Matinees: August 8 & 15
As You Like It
MTW's 2026 Short Shakespeareans Show
Directed by Kelly Atwood and Maddy Atwood
Produced by Mark Belton
Performances: August 5th-8th, 2026
Riverside Playhouse
Join your friends for the very popular Salsa and Bachata classes and social dancing in Wenatchee on Fridays! This class is for beginners. If you already know some salsa, you can join the intermediate class at 6pm instead or both! Come have a drink at our onsite bar and have fun!
$15 drop in. No partner required as we will rotate partners during class. If you come as a couple, you are welcome to stay together.
Hot August Nights
1776
Tony Award-winning Best Musical
Directed by Jaime Donegan
Music and Lyrics by Sherman Edwards
Book by Peter Stone
July 31 - August 1
August 5-8 & 12-15
Matinees: August 8 & 15
As You Like It
MTW's 2026 Short Shakespeareans Show
Directed by Kelly Atwood and Maddy Atwood
Produced by Mark Belton
Performances: August 5th-8th, 2026
Riverside Playhouse
As You Like It
MTW's 2026 Short Shakespeareans Show
Directed by Kelly Atwood and Maddy Atwood
Produced by Mark Belton
Performances: August 5th-8th, 2026
Riverside Playhouse
Keep it local.
Whether you're a visitor seeking a taste of local flavor or a resident looking for your next favorite spot, our downtown area offers something for everyone.
Downtown Discoveries & Latest News
As we celebrate Main Street Week, we're excited to share the Wenatchee Downtown Association's 2025 Annual Report.
When people think about downtown, they often think about the visible things: events, flower baskets, storefronts, and historic buildings. But behind those experiences is a year-round effort led by volunteers, business owners, property owners, community partners, and supporters who believe in the future of Downtown Wenatchee.
In 2025, our community continued to invest in downtown in meaningful ways.
Together, we welcomed 10 new businesses, supported more than 530 businesses through programs and outreach efforts, and saw millions of dollars in public and private investment continue to shape the future of our downtown district.
Our volunteers contributed 346 hours helping with beautification projects, events, clean-up efforts, and community initiatives. From flower baskets and public spaces to merchant meetings and redevelopment conversations, every project was made possible through collaboration.
Our four Main Street committees continued to lead important work throughout the year:
Design focused on beautification, landscaping, public spaces, and creating a welcoming downtown environment.
Promotion brought people downtown through events, marketing, and community experiences that support local businesses.
Economic Vitality worked to strengthen downtown through business support, redevelopment efforts, and programs like the Possibilities Tour.
Outreach connected volunteers, businesses, partners, and community members to the work happening downtown.
These accomplishments belong to our entire community. They represent countless hours of work, investment, creativity, and collaboration from people who care deeply about Downtown Wenatchee.
As we look ahead, we remain focused on preserving, strengthening, and enriching Historic Downtown Wenatchee for all.
Thank you to every volunteer, business owner, sponsor, donor, partner, board member, and community member who helped make this work possible.
“Downtown Wenatchee is the heart of our local community the entirety of North Central Washington. It means a place where all are welcome to enjoy shopping, working, dining, playing, and living. The improvements made in recent years and the capital projects slated to happen are positioning Wenatchee to be vibrant and sustainable for years to come.”