1. Farmers’ Market
The Walla Walla Valley Farmers’ Market always has tons of fresh, locally
grown fruits and vegetables, as well as breads, cheeses, arts and crafts. This weekend is its last before closing for the winter. Open Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Located at 4th and Main.
2. Bright’s
This candy shop is straight out of the movies. Go with your parents and try their fudge, ice cream, and other tasty goodies. Located at 11 E. Main Street, between 1st and 2nd Avenues.
3. Pioneer Park
Take a walk with your student 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.
4. Bike to Bennington Lake
Borrow a few of your friends’ bikes, and bike to Bennington Lake with your parents. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Ice Skating
For a change of pace, take your parents 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.
10. Carnegie Art Center
The current exhibit consists of “functional as well as beautiful artwork for the home,” according to the Center’s Web Site. Located at 109 S. Palouse St. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is Free.
