Wenatchee First Fridays

Tumbleweed
2025-10-03 16:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tumbleweed, 1 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, 98801, United States
Featuring Stupid Stitch.
Stupid Stitch creates clothing that is not only stylish and comfortable, but also sustainable. Based in Wenatchee, Washington, their clothes are handmade using local and recycled fabrics. In addition, they source clothing from local thrift stores or from other sustainable brands, giving these pieces a new life with unique tie dye and hand embroidery techniques. All of their clothing is made with care and attention to detail, ensuring that you love what you wear and feel good wearing them.

Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center
2025-10-03 16:00 - 20:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 127 S Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Watch Silent Film Classic “Nosferatu” with Live Pipe Organ Music!
Start spooky season right by watching the original 1922 version of Nosferatu, directed by German Expressionist F.W. Murnau. Starting at 6 PM, local organist Thomas Kozina will transport the audience back to the 1920’s as he plays on our 1919 Wurlitzer pipe organ alongside this horror classic. Complimentary light refreshments will be provided, with select beverages for sale. Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase for those 21+.
The entire Museum is free and open to the public every First Friday of the month, from 4-8 PM. Explore the interactive Sun, Earth, Universe exhibit, watch a model train wind its way through miniature Cascade Mountains, check out our collection of Clovis Points, or take a gander at the real propellor from the famed Miss Veedol!
Visit us and learn more about what the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center has to offer!

Visit Wenatchee Visitors Center & Tasting Room
2025-10-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Visit Wenatchee Visitor’s Center and Tasting Room, 137 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Featured Artists: Beauty of Bronze, group show.
This month we’re excited to welcome Beauty of Bronze!
Come see stunning bronze sculptures up close and meet the people behind the program. These works highlight the artistry and creativity of young students right here in our community—and they’re even more impressive in person.
While you’re here, don’t miss your chance to sign up to create your own bronze at our hands-on workshop on October 16!
Stop by, sip local wine, and enjoy an evening surrounded by art, conversation, and Wenatchee’s creative spirit.

Art Alley @ Pybus
2025-10-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Art Alley @ Pybus, 3 N Worthen St, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Featured Artist: Russ Hepler.
Featured Musician: Norman Baker.
Beverages and hors d’oeuvres crafted by Pybus businesses available by donation
Please join us this Friday, October 3rd from 5 – 7 pm for a welcoming reception to Art Alley @ Pybus.
All are welcome. Our receptions are always open and free to the public so bring your friends and let’s have some fun!

Wenatchee Community Acupuncture
2025-10-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Wenatchee Community Acupuncture, 21 Orondo Avenue, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Seeking the Light: A Night of Soul Collage + Textile Art.
Join Deb Miller and Friends on Friday, October 3rd for a night of soul collage and textile art. This event is a part of the First Fridays art openings in downtown Wenatchee. Drop in anytime between 5:00-8:00 pm to Wenatchee Community Acupuncture at 10 Orondo Avenue, Suite C.

A Touch of Soul
2025-10-03 17:00 - 20:00 | A Touch of Soul, 212 S Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Featured Artist: Ryan Doss.

Cosmic Art & Cajun Cuisine

A Touch of Soul Restaurant Wenatchee First Friday Menu 10/3/2025 October Specials & Treats

* Wenatchee First Fridays * Treat, Spoil Yourself to a delectable variety of a Touch of Soul’s Outstanding Cajun Cuisine , Desserts & Art . Wenatchee First Friday’s Menu will offer Exclusive Food-Flight’s for new diners looking to try the wide assortment of a Touch of Soul’s Menu. Our cherished appreciated regulars will enjoy their same favorites as well as delicious New dessert additions to the menu . Special Food-Flights will consist of The Famous Louisiana Chef Kenneth Brown’s divine Jambalaya , Shrimp & Grits ! , Pulled Pork & mouthwatering Mac&Cheese , & slow-roasted , marinated tender Beef Brisket with Collard Greens.

* Your Favorite go-to Gourmet Cobblers , Cheesecakes , & Famous Beignets along with Special variations of wonderful Desserts.

* Enjoy the Nurturing Ancestor Energetic drinks perfect with your Meal & Dessert . Absolutely Out of this world Natural fruit drinks made with Ryan Doss Ancient Ancestor recipes & methods . Available in 2 Different Choices of Fruit Drinks & the Ultimate Mocha Smile . All Ancestor drinks are Healthy ,beneficial & made to give you exceptional natural energy for anytime of day . Be delighted , nurtured , refreshed , rejuvenated with the divine drinks served chilled.

Don’t miss out on experiencing the Finest Authentic Cajun Cuisine available in Washington .

* Tourist Attraction & Must-See for Art-Lovers by featured high demand reclusive Artist Award Winning American Ryan Doss who is the muralist Painter for a Touch Of Soul .

Ryan Doss a Formal Classical Fine Artist & Instructor invented his own styles of art including Ryan Doss Quantum Hyperdimensional Realism, Surrealism , Figurative , and Abstract versions of his Ryan Doss’ Quantum Hyperdimensional Style . He Specializes in all or most requested motifs . Art-lovers , Serious Collectors , Art Investors who looking to have Artwork Commissioned , Designs Made , Art Installations , & or Shows Curated are encouraged & urged to attend & have contact info , proposals to drop off for the Artist . Do you have a meaningful picture of a loved one or an idea you would want painted by Ryan done in his style ? Bring The Picture in or have the picture in your phone & Commission now in time for the Holiday Season . Come out & Thank , Tip , Gift, Show Love & Support for Ryan Doss , a Brave American who has saved countless lives in America & Internationally , along with saving the lives of three women in which he was partially disabled & still going through physical therapy . Ryan has continued to Serve his Community volunteering , Assisting the Elderly & underserved , working towards bringing vibrance , uniqueness, fundamental dedication to innovation & creativity.

* Sign Up Sheet for a Touch of Soul Live Art Sessions will be available to those who want to sign up , meet requirements , & are able to join us during scheduled times. Thanks from a Touch of Soul

a Touch of Soul
212 S Wenatchee Ave.
Wenatchee Wa

Cafe Mela
2025-10-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Mela, 17 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Featured Artists: Christopher Alma, Lauren Leith, and Matt Demke, photographers; Wren Wilder, painter.
At this Art Walk, we will be having four different Artists showcasing their beautiful work!
We will be serving wine, coffee, and light snacks!
It will also be family and kids coloring night! Bring your families for a evening of creating the best fall cafe themed drawing that we will be displaying on one of our walls here in the cafe!
We will also have Live Music! Sam Wilson will be playing a set of Jazz Standards, Frank Sinatara, Laufey, and other beautiful tunes on his clarinet!
Come join us for a wonderful evening!

Inspirations Ceramic & Art Cafe
2025-10-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Inspirations Ceramic & Art Cafe, 400 9th Street, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Ladies Night – Pottery Painting
The perfect excuse to gather your girls for a creative night out! Whether you’re painting matching mugs, making gifts for each other, or simply soaking up time together, Ladies Night at Inspirations is all about fun, friendship, and creating memories.

Ladies Night happens to land on Wenatchee’s First Friday — enjoy art all around the community! Make us part of your evening plans before or after checking out other local First Friday happenings.

This October event is extra special:

We added 20 new silkscreen sheets — you can sit with us on October 3rd, painting with Mean Girls-inspired designs 💕, if fall makes you think of Stars Hollow you’ll love our Gilmore Girls-inspired designs or get ready for Halloween by painting a mug with a creepy clown on IT!

We stocked the shelves with all of our cozy fall inventory — yes, you can paint our popular glazed pumpkins tonight too!

We updated the cafe menu — featuring new drinks, seasonal flavors + Bavarian Bagel Co. bagels!

Ticket: $5

Includes:
• Reserved seat for the event
• Use of all painting supplies and tools
• Assistance from our knowledgeable Inspirations team

Pottery Sold Separately
Choose from a variety of pottery pieces on our shelves — mugs, bowls, plates, decor, and more (average price $30). Inventory updates seasonally alongside studio favorites.

Get Inspired
Looking for inspiration before the event? Visit our Get Inspired Blog to see techniques, project plans and more!

Important Info

Arrive anytime after 5:30pm

Event is open to ages 16+

No experience needed

You’ll receive a text when your pottery is fired and ready for pick-up (approximately 10 days)

All glazes are non-toxic and washable

Just a heads up—we often refer to glazing as painting, since all of the “paint” we use in the studio is a glaze

Walk-ins are not available for this event; tickets must be purchased in advance

No need to print your ticket—you will check in with the name used to purchase

This will be a cozy and creative night you won’t want to miss. Grab your tickets early!

Live Music at Centennial Park
2025-10-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Centennial Park, 130 S Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Live Music in the Heart of Wenatchee!
On Friday, October 3 from 7–9 PM, we’re shutting down the block of Wenatchee Ave in front of Centennial Park for an evening of incredible local music.
Featuring:
The Bada Bings – a local Wenatchee band playing a variety of genres and styles including R&B, Pop, Country, and Rock.
Beer garden by Wenatchee Valley Brewing.
Free & family-friendly (21+ for beer garden).
Bring your lawn chair, grab a drink, and enjoy music under the summer night sky!

Ground Control
2025-10-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Ground Control, 10 N. Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Featured Event: Whispers in the Nebula.
Viewing of Haxan: Witchcraft Through the Ages with Filmscore by Mossglow, Cowboy Dan, and Joseph Glass.
Film and live music start at 8pm.

South @ Pybus
2025-11-07 11:00 - 21:00 | SOUTH in Pybus, North Worthen Street, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Join us for First Friday and experience Albizu’s Holiday — a limited-time cocktail inspired by Puerto Rican painter Olga Albizu. 🎨🍸 Just like her vibrant abstract works, this drink blends color, energy, and emotion into one unforgettable sip. Celebrate art, flavor, and the season this First Friday at South!

Ye Olde Bookshoppe
2025-11-07 15:00 - 18:00 | Ye Olde Bookshoppe, 11 Palouse St, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Featured Artist: Tony Buhr, Photographer.
Tony Buhr is an English teacher in Chelan and an outdoor columnist for The Wenatchee World. Tony spent the summer of 2025 working in Stehekin, Washington, where he got to backpack and explore the area. He has been a photographer for over 10 years.

Epoch
2025-11-07 15:00 - 2025-11-08 00:00 | Epoch, 16 S Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
$2 off all House Cocktails all night long!

Tumbleweed
2025-11-07 16:00 - 18:30 | Tumbleweed, 1 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, 98801, United States
Featured Artist: Shelby Campbell of Heirloom Design.
Shelby is the Owner and artist of Heirloom Design. Every item from Heirloom starts as a hand-drawn design created in her home-studio or out in nature and becomes a beautiful piece of art for you to enjoy. Heirloom started in July of 2017 and has grown to become an art brand that ships to around 200 shops around the United States and Canada. She creates both digital illustrations and traditional art with gouache and watercolor paints. Heirloom is based out of, and very much inspired by, Leavenworth, WA where Shelby lives with husband, son, and dog.

Visit Wenatchee Visitors Center & Tasting Room
2025-11-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Visit Wenatchee Visitor’s Center and Tasting Room, 137 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Featured Artist: Alicia O’Dell.
Experience the work of Alicia O’Dell, an interdisciplinary artist and educator whose creations explore transcendence, seasonality, and place — all at the Visit Wenatchee Tasting Room. Enjoy local art, wine, and community during Wenatchee’s First Friday Art Walk!

Mela
2025-11-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Mela, 17 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Featured Artists: Wren Wilder, Matt Demke, Christopher Alma, and Lauren Leith.
Art Walk showcasing 4 artists!
We will have wine, snacks and coffee!
Come enter into our turkey coloring competition! Best colored turkey wins a free Mela T-Shirt!

A Touch of Soul
2025-11-07 17:00 - 21:00 | A Touch of Soul, 212 S Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Join us for a traditional Louisiana shrimp boil during this month’s First Friday event!
Come enjoy 1 lb shrimp, 4 potatoes, 2 corn, 1 sausage link for just $28.
We’re excited to reintroduce our food flights and chocolate beignets. Food flights feature our jambalaya, shrimp & grits, brisket with collard greens, and pulled pork with mac & cheese. Our chocolate beignets include a chocolate dough base topped with a delightful chocolate ganache and sprinkled with sea salt; a real chef’s kiss!
Additionally, we will showcase the artwork of local artist Ryan Doss. Stop in to fill your bellies with good food and experience some truly out of this world art!

Watercore Cider
2025-11-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Watercore Cider, 19A N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Featured Event: Apple Label Display for Apple Pie Smackdown.
First Friday at Watercore Cider! We will have the Watercore apple box label collection on display for the month in honor of the Apple Pie Smackdown on November 15th celebrating our apple pie legacy here in the Wenatchee Valley.

Ground Control
2025-11-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Ground Control, 10 N. Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Whispers in the Nebula: A Very Thanksgiving Show.
strange sounds, shifting visuals, and a few holiday surprises…
featuring Jasper and Chef Joseph

Lemolo Cafe & Deli
2025-12-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Lemolo Cafe & Deli, 114 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Featured Artist: Kristine Kordell.
She says about her work,” I am a painter, printmaker and Army veteran, who moved up to Wenatchee from Portland two years ago to be with my wife and her family. These paintings here today are from some of my favorite explorations in Washington so far, and all have given me a chance to push my perspectives as well as artistic processes. I’m especially inspired by all of Wenatchee’s industries and infrastructure, as well as its amazing natural and recreational spaces.”

South @ Pybus
2025-12-05 11:00 - 21:00 | SOUTH in Pybus, North Worthen Street, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Cueva’s Puebla — our First Friday feature inspired by Puebla-born sculptor José Luis Cuevas, known for his expressive, figurative style and themes of isolation and raw human emotion, influenced by artists like Goya and Picasso.
This margarita layers the volcanic heat of habanero tequila, Puebla’s signature poblano chile, and a mineral mezcal for a drink as bold, textured, and green as the intensity of his work.
Stop by South this First Friday and check it out.

Wells & Wade
2025-12-05 15:00 - 21:00 | ArtWorx, 15 Yakima St, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
The Wells & Wade Forge Collection: A Warehouse Showcase
• BENEFITTING NCW ARTS •

Friday, December 5, 2025

3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
15 Yakima Street • Wenatchee, WA

YOUR ART LEGACY & INVESTMENT

For the top buyer, collecting original art is an essential part of shaping one’s personal and communal legacy. You are the Home Curator.
Select pieces that reflect gratitude, stability, and a deeply-rooted commitment to quality. Purchasing from this collection means acquiring works with an enduring narrative and providing the vital, direct economic support that sustains our local artists.
The raw, industrial setting of the Wells & Wade Warehouse offers a dramatic backdrop for art designed to make a statement—works of scale and vision that command attention in an established space. This is where your vision is forged into a lasting collection.
Event Summary — ArtBox : Wells & Wade
Experience the dramatic contrast of fine art within the walls of Wenatchee’s history. The massive, industrial space of the former Wells & Wade fruit warehouse is transformed for one night into a powerful showcase for large-scale paintings, bold statement pieces, and fine craft.

ArtBox : Wells & Wade is a 21+ Event.

• shop dozens of select artists •
• enjoy live music •
• cash bar and bites available for purchase (proceeds benefitting NCW Arts) •

Our focus is on large-scale original paintings, sculpture, photography, and high-impact statement pieces.

Epoch
2025-12-05 15:00 - 23:30 | Epoch, 16 S Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Featured Artist: Sherwood Tuft That.
Eloise Sherwood Sheets is sharing her joy of crafting by doing a live tufting showcasing her handcrafted tufted rugs. Live tufting begins at 7:00pm! After a year of tufting, Eloise has completely fallen in love with the craft. She loves dreaming up playful concepts and watching each colorful design come to life through yarn and texture. Sherwood Tuft That is Eloise’s way of sharing that joy and imagination with others, one cozy handmade rug at a time.
$2 off all House Cocktails all night long!

Ye Olde Bookshoppe
2025-12-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Ye Olde Bookshoppe, 11 Palouse St, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Featured Artist: Martha Flores.
Martha Flores was born in El Salvador, and came to the USA when she was 15 years old. She has a Masters in Fine Arts, Painting, and Sculpture; and an MA is psychology. Martha was a mental health counselor for 30 years, and always did art in her spare time. After her divorce in 1982 she started writing poetry, and wrote her first book in Spanish, “Piel de Barro, Skin of Clay”. When her brother, Miguel, died of the terrible disease AIDS, she wrote a second book for him, also in Spanish. Her third book is in English. “The Immensity of our Essence”. Since retiring she has dedicated herself to writing poetry, painting, teaching, and sculpting.

Art Alley @ Pybus
2025-12-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Art Alley @ Pybus, 3 N Worthen St, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Featured Artist: Geraldine Warner.
Featured Musician:
Beverages and hors d’oeuvres crafted by Pybus businesses available by donation
Please join us this Friday, December 5th from 5 – 7 pm for a welcoming reception to Art Alley @ Pybus.
All are welcome. Our receptions are always open and free to the public so bring your friends and let’s have some fun!

Visit Wenatchee Visitors Center & Tasting Room
2025-12-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Visit Wenatchee Visitor’s Center and Tasting Room, 137 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Featured Artist: Butters to the Rescue.
Celebrate First Friday with a taste of the valley. Neu Flessenow Cellars will be pouring their finest, while Butters to the Rescue turns your favorite photo into a custom magnet or keychain—perfect for gifting or keeping. Stop by for a sip, a smile, and a little something handmade to treasure.

Hilton Garden Inn
2025-12-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Hilton Garden Inn, 25 N Worthen St., Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Featured Artist: Terry Valdez.
“Show and Tell.” You are invited to: Artist Terry Valdez – New Prints & Cards Release. One night only!
First Friday, Dec. 5th – 5:00 to 8:00 pm Main Lobby
Hilton Garden Inn – 25 Worthen Street, Wenatchee, WA 98801

Ground Control
2025-12-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Ground Control, 10 N. Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Featured Event: Projected Pages.
Join us on Thursday (December 4th) for our Sip & Snip event, then come back for Projected Pages during First Friday (December 5) to see those community pages projected on the walls of Ground Control. DJ Pleasure Planet will be spinning records and bringing the vibes with him from 7-10pm.

South @ Pybus
2026-01-02 11:00 - 21:00 | SOUTH in Pybus, North Worthen Street, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Join us this First Friday as we sip on Nocturno de Mérida, a cocktail inspired by the work of Carlos Mérida—the Guatemalan modernist who masterfully blended European abstraction with Indigenous Mesoamerican forms, movement, and bold blocks of color, creating a visual rhythm that still resonates today.
This effervescent drink reflects that energy and balance: sparkling wine sets the rhythm, St-Germain adds floral elegance, fresh lemon and cranberry juice bring brightness and depth, and a dash of orange bitters ties it all together. Finished with a fragrant rosemary sprig and sugared cranberries, it’s layered, expressive, and beautifully composed.
Celebrate art, culture, and creativity with us—join us this First Friday, raise a glass, and experience Nocturno de Méridafor yourself.
