Farmers’ Market
The Walla Walla Valley Farmers’ Market always has lots of locally grown fruits and vegetables, as well as breads, cheeses, arts and crafts. Open most weekends, but closed during the winter months. Located at 4th and Main.
Bright’s
This candy shop is straight out of the movies and features fudge, ice cream, and other tasty goodies. Located at 11 E. Main Street, between 1st and 2nd Avenues.
Walla Walla Parks, & esp. Pioneer Park 
Take a walk to one of Walla Walla’s best, and largest (58 acres) parks. Be sure to visit the Pioneer Park Aviary, which is home to approximately 200 exotic birds. Directions: from Reid Campus Center,
head south on Park St., turn left onto Alder, the park is on the right side, at Alder and Division.
Bike to Bennington Lake
Borrow a few of your friends’ bikes, and bike to Bennington Lake. Follow Boyer Ave. East until it veers left. Turn Right onto University Dr., following it until you hit the Mill Creek trail. A sign will show you when to turn off to the lake.
History and Cultural Attractions, esp. Black Door Gallery & Museum of Unnatural History
Created and run by artist Gerry Matthews,
this wacky and subversive museum takes jabs at your expectations
with zany, three-dimensional assemblage art. Located at 4 1/2 W. Main, upstairs. Admission is free.
Main Street
Take a walk down the 2001 winner of the “Great American Main Street” Award. Be sure to check out the Sweet Onion sculptures on display.
Corn Maze
Open Thursdays and Fridays from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Sundays from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Directions: Head East on Isaacs until it becomes Mill Creek. Take a Right at 5 Mile Road, then follow signs. Admission is $6.00.
Frolf
Take your parents for a round on Whitman’s renowned Frisbee Golf course. If you don’t know the course, bring along a knowledgeable friend.
Ice Skating
For a change of pace, go ice skating at the local YWCA. Admission is $4.50, Skate rentals are $1.50. Open Friday 6-8 p.m., Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., and Sunday 2-4 p.m. Located at 211 E. Birch.
Carnegie Art Center
Located at 109 S. Palouse St. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is Free.
Currently at Carnegie Art Center (at the date of this blog posting):
- Art of the Home September 30 through October 31, 2008
Join CAC for a show of functional as well as beautiful artwork for the home. Featured work includes rugs, fine wood and metal furniture, lamps and lighting, floor cloths, paintings, wall hangings, soft furnishings, quilts and wall decor’. Featured Artists: Dana Boer, Lori Boer, David Emigh, Kirk Fortner, Doulas Gisi, Carol Hassen, Margaret Jaminson, Nancy Kessler, Donna Maiden, M’Lisse Moerk, Colleen Sargen, Sue Scott - Holiday Art Market November 7 through December 20, 2008
Carnegie Art Center hosts a wide array of gift items featuring the work of local and regional artists including small watercolors, oils, pastels and pen and ink drawings, jewelry, decorative wood items, ornaments, purses, cards sets, gourd art, felted items and fine toys. Opening reception, Friday, November 7, 5-7 pm Featured Wineries - Walla Walla Vinters, Tamarack Cellars and Saviah Cellars - Spend holiday time in the Pottery Studio
Thinking about that perfect gift? Plan to visit the Carnegie Art Center Pottery Painting Studio for holiday fun. For guaranteed Christmas delivery, please schedule before December 13.
Information Sources: Chamber of Commerce | City of Walla Walla | Whitman Pioneer | Wikipedia
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