Good morning, Yakima.

Yakima Valley offers a busy weekend — from family-friendly Madd Hatters Kids’ Day Sunday on Ahtanum Road and free cooking demos by Nana Kate Saturday to adults’ witches’ night at Valley Mall on Thursday and pro motorcycle hillclimbing in Sunnyside plus Bigfoot Con in Toppenish later.

Families in Yakima can plan to join a variety of Halloween trunk-or-treat events throughout the Valley, with festivities starting Saturday, Oct.

24 in Wapato and continuing until Saturday, Oct. 31 in Yakima and surrounding areas. Check event times to enjoy treats and activities for all ages.

Yakima’s Johnson’s Orchards will close on Oct.

31 after 122 years as owners Eric and Jill Johnson retire, and customers are urged to use gift cards before the closure + potential new owners may continue the legacy.

Washington Fruit and Produce in Yakima upgraded its apple grading system with AI trained robots and fast cameras on Oct.

7 during a tour that showed how 8 million apples were processed daily and shipped in 90 truckloads. The family-run operation is now further modernizing its process.

Local hikers are invited to experience fall colors on four scenic trails including Yakima’s Tieton River Nature Trail (just 20 miles away) along with Naches Peak Loop, Wallace Falls, and the Heather Maple-Pass Loop, each offering vibrant views and unique challenges for an autumn outing.