Family-friendly fun at Leavenworth, WA

Family is big at Leavenworth, where kid-tested, family-approved activities abound the whole year round. Whether one is vacationing or permanently staying in this Bavarian village, family joys and happy memories that go with it are limitless.

Here are family-friendly places and events to enjoy in spring and summer.

Catch a festival or an event or two

• Restaurant Appreciation Month
  Exciting dishes, local swag, and dining freebies await everyone this April.

• Maifest
  Downtown is where it’s at, as Leavenworth welcomes spring in May with traditional Maipole dancing and Festzug marching, which kicks off at noon. The month also offers long cider sips, a fun run, Mother’s Day blooms and treats, chainsaw carvers, and live German music and performers.

• Built a Bouquet!
  Make Mom happy on Mother’s Day! Give her a beautiful bouquet and see that smile light up her face. Save the date: May 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Leavenworth Main Street.

• Leavenworth Alphorn Celebration
  Go back in time as ensembles and soloists play iconic alphorn for all to enjoy. Save the date: May 28 – 29

• Free outdoor concerts
  Featuring bands, food and beverage. Save the dates: June 11 and July 9 at Haymarket Square, 7thh and Cherokee

• DIY for Dad
  Celebrate Father’s Day by joining participating entrepreneurs and creating a card, souvenir handprint, key fob, and snapping a picture at the photo booth with dad. Put these in a gift bag for the man of the house! Save the date: June 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Leavenworth Main Street

• Leavenworth International Accordion Festival
  Contests, performances, jam sessions, workshops, and an accordion parade make this Northwest Accordion Society event a must-see. Save the dates: June 16-19

• Music in the Gazebo, Front Street Park
  Unwind on weekends and many weekdays as live German music fills the air.

• Summer outdoor theater
  Enjoy outdoor entertainment as “The Music Man,” “The Secret Garden” and “The Sound of Music” go on stage. Save the dates: July 8 to August 28

• Autumn Leaf Festival
  Welcome fall with Leavenworth’s longest festival, now on its 59th year. Enjoy food kiosks, park music, a car show, a children’s parade, and the Grand Parade with this year’s Royal Lady. Save the dates: September 23 to 25.

Discover a lot of fun things to do

• Play mini golf
  The Icicle Village Resort mini golf course’s fun decor and obstacles wind through waterfalls, a waterwheel, and Bavarian buildings. Take time to admire the stunning views around the 18-hole Enzian Falls Championship Putting Course.

• Enjoy Front Street Park
  Let the family enjoy a leisurely walk around this popular park. Hang out at A Book for all Seasons and try Whistlepunk Ice Cream’s many offerings.

• Walk around Waterfront Park island
  Birds call, fish jump, and history lessons abound in this park at the back of downtown. It has a biking and strollers’ area, plus sandy alcoves.

• Visit Enchanted Park
  Fishponds, nature trails, softball and soccer fields, and a playground are great stress relievers.

• Experience the Nutcracker Museum
  Marvel at more than 7,000 nutcrackers of all shapes, colors and sizes from all over the world.

• Try river rafting at Wenatchee
  Go on rafting trips past caves, orchards, the Cascades, and pinnacles at Wenatchee River. Take the family during high water and thrill to the adrenaline-pumping Class IV rapids at Triple Shot and Tinley Falls.

• Go paddle boarding or stand up paddle boarding
  Navigate the Icicle downriver by paddleboard as ospreys, eagles, and calm mountain views surround you. Stand up paddleboarding, on the other hand, means standing on an big surfboard and navigating the Icicle River, Lake Wenatchee, and the Wenatchee River.

• Watch birds
  Audubon Society considers Leavenworth one Washington’s best birding sites. You name it, Leavenworth has it: orioles, kingfishers, eagles, osprey. The yearly bird fest happens in the third week of May.

• Take to the Waterfront Park Trail
  This popular trail at Waterfront Park that winds through Wenatchee River, is easy and can be reached at once. Nature sounds beckon and alpine meadows dazzle.

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