Fall Activities, Attractions & Events in Yakima Valley
Cooler air, colorful foliage and the season’s generous harvests make a visit to Yakima Valley especially inviting in fall.
Favorite Fall Experiences
With crisp weather, brilliant leaves and plentiful local produce, fall in Yakima Valley is both scenic and delicious. Walk, hike or bike the area’s nearby trails while enjoying the changing colors. Stop at farmstands overflowing with seasonal goods and bring home freshly picked apples, pears, peppers, pumpkins and more.
See and smell the harvest across the vineyards and hop fields, then plan ahead for seasonal celebrations at local wineries and breweries. Valley afternoons remain warm, while evenings are crisp and dry—ideal conditions for settling into a Yakima Valley tasting room or taproom.
Featured Fall Activities
Fall Weekend Trip Idea
Take a Wild Whitewater Ride — Tieton River Flip Flop (September Only)
Harvest Festivals & Pumpkin Patches
Wine Tasting Tours
Fresh Hop Beer Season at Yakima Valley Breweries
Six Picks for Fall Outdoor Recreation
Hike Nearby Trails for Fall Colors
Top Fall Mountain Biking Trails
Día de los Muertos Celebrations
Harvest Fun & Frights in Union Gap
Featured Fall Events
- Yakima Valley Bigfoot Con — October
- Prosser Balloon Rally — September
- Shrub Steppe at Boxx Gallery — September
- Central Washington State Fair — Late September
- Women's Fly Fishing Camps — Sept & Oct
- Fresh Hop Ale Festival — October
- Crush Harvest & Celebrations — October
- Sip & Stroll in Downtown Yakima — November