It's a busy week in the Tri-Cities, with plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy the summer nights. Night markets are plentiful, and there’s a good mix of free music and community gatherings.
Midweek Markets and Melodies
Things kick off Wednesday, July 29th, with a couple of markets. The Downtown Makers Market is at Orchard Park at 3 PM, followed by the Pasco Hub Night Market at Summer's Hub of Kennewick at 5 PM. The Pasco market is free and includes live music. Later that evening, Orchard Park hosts Jazz Jams at Orchard Park at 7 PM, also free. If you're looking for more music, Blue Tattoo plays at Clover Island Inn.
Thursday, July 30th, continues the market trend with the Kennewick Hub Night Market at Summer's Hub of Kennewick at 5 PM. For free live music, John Dam Plaza has Live @ 5 Presented by Yakima Federal Savings & Loan w/ Joel Gibson Jr. at 5 PM. Over in Richland, Fleet Feet Richland hosts a free Summer Block Party Series with Fleet Feet Tri-Cities, featuring a scavenger hunt run and vendors. Later, Albany Opal plays Wheat Head Brewing Co. at 6 PM, and The Night Crew will be at Taverna Tagaris at 7 PM.
Weekend Wonders
Friday, July 31st, brings more live music. Zac Burrell is at Goose Ridge Estate Vineyard and Winery at 5 PM, and Love, DEAN performs at Tranche at 6 PM. For something different, check out YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS at Cafe con Arte at 6 PM. Later, PERREO ELECTRICO: PASCO, WA takes over Tropicana at 8:30 PM for $19. For a free dinner show, Trish Thompson and Shannon Richardson play The Emerald of Siam Thai Restaurant and Lounge.
Saturday, August 1st, starts early with the free Pasco Farmers Market at Peanuts Park at 8 AM. At 10 AM, Fran Rish Stadium hosts the BBJF & RICHLAND POLICE DEPT PRESENTS BACK-TO-SCHOOL KICKOFF. Also at 10 AM, Richland Community Center invites artists to a free Friday Paint-In!, and Summer's Hub of Kennewick has a free VINTAGE MARKET. In the evening, there's a free Free Family Swim Night at Memorial Aquatic Park at 6:15 PM. Music options include the free Downtown Walla Walla Foundation Summer Concert Series at Heritage Square at 8 PM, and VooDoo Alley playing high-energy rock at Sam’s Saloon at 8 PM. There's also the Etrnty Slammed Auto Fest One Last Ride at HAPO Center at 8 PM.
Sunday, August 2nd, the First Saturday Artist Alley is in Downtown Kennewick at 9 AM, where local artists will showcase their work for free. Later, the Mariachazo Tour 2026 stops at the Toyota Center at 8 PM.
Looking Ahead
Tuesday, August 4th, George Thorogood & The Destroyers bring 'The Baddest Show On Earth' to the Toyota Center at 7 PM for $96. There's also a free National Night Out community event. Wednesday, August 5th, the free Common Ground Youth Series: Teen Band Festival Night is at Heritage Square at 5 PM, and the free Pasco Hub Night Market is back at Summer's Hub of Kennewick at 5 PM. Colorblind plays Clover Island Inn.
Thursday, August 6th, the Kennewick Hub Night Market returns to Summer's Hub of Kennewick at 5 PM, and The Knockoffs play a free Live @ 5 Presented by Yakima Federal Savings & Loan at John Dam Plaza at 5 PM.
Friday, August 7th, starts with free First Friday Art Tours in Downtown Walla Walla Foundation at 3 PM, and a free display of local art at the Kennewick City Council for Council Chambers Artwork at 3:30 PM. Dane Pollard plays The Lodge at Columbia Point at 6 PM, and the Noah Johnston Jazz Orchestra LIVE performs at Kennewick High School at 7 PM, which is free.
Saturday, August 8th, the free Pasco Farmers Market is at Peanuts Park at 8 AM. At 10 AM, the free Friday Paint-In! is at Richland Community Center, and the free Richland Uptown Art Walk is at Uptown Shopping Center. The Live @ 5 Concert Series (Last Concert of the Series) is at John Dam Plaza at 5 PM, which is free. For music festivals, the Corridos Music Fest is at the HAPO Center at 7 PM for $50, and Codigo Fn is also at the HAPO Center. For something a bit different, Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer is at Richland Players for $24. There’s also a free kids' activity, Paint a Pepper Pot & Plant a Seed! at Peanuts Park.
Sunday, August 9th, Hell's Belles play Clover Island Inn.
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