City of Yakima parks will be alive with the sound of music and movies during three different series this summer.
“The idea is to encourage families to bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy the free concerts and films outdoors,” said Parks & Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson. “The community is invited to relax and listen to great music or watch family films in a beautiful park.”
The Summer Sunset Concert Series at Franklin Park, 2101 Tieton Drive, is 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on the following Fridays:
- July 11th Die Bruder (classic rock)
- July 18th Contraband (country/rock)
- July 25th Camille Bloom (feisty acoustic rock)
- Aug. 1st Rod Giles Band (blues/rock)
- Aug. 8th EngleWood Heights (classic rock/blues/pop)
- Aug. 15th Genevieve (country)
Viva La Musica begins Sunday, July 20th at Miller Park, on the corner of North 4th Street and East E Street. Miller Park will also host the following concerts on Sundays from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm:
- July 20th La Cuarta Generacion de Tierra Caliente
- July 27th Los Arroya de Jungapeo Michoacan
- Aug. 3rd Explocion Musical
- Aug. 10th Super Escandalo
- Aug. 17th Los de Alla
Viva La Musica finale for 2025 will be at Miller Park on Sunday, September 14th, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Featured performers are Enlace Especial at 4 pm and Los Hermanos Gonzalez at 5 pm.
The Outdoor Summer Cinema Series returns to the City’s Chesterley Park, on the corner of 40th Avenue and River Road. The movies will each begin at sunset, about 8:30 pm, on five Sundays. The film series features:
- July 20th Moana 2 (PG)
- July 27th Little Giants (PG)
- Aug. 3rd Big Hero 6 (PG)
- Aug. 10th Despicable Me 4 (PG-13)
- Aug. 17th Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone (PG-13)
For more information, call 509-575-6020 or see Page 9 of the City of Yakima Parks and Recreation 2025 Summer Program Guide.
