Family Fun, Fall Hikes & Your Wenatchee Bucket List 🍂

Happy Monday, Valley Moms!

🍁 Fun Fact: The average maple tree can produce over 10 gallons of sap a year — just enough to make one quart of syrup! Sweet, right?

We’re closing out October with one last burst of fall color and community fun before the winter chill settles in. Whether you’re exploring trails, trying something creative, or meeting other moms, this week is packed with moments to savor.

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🔗 Featured on the Site

• 🍂 Guide: Fall & Winter in the Valley — everything you should know about fall and winter in the Valley!

• 💛 Blog: Chasing Leaves & Slowing Down: Why Fall Is the Season Moms Need Most

• 🍁 Blog: Where to See Fall Colors Around the Valley (Without a Long Drive) — the best local spots for leaf-peeping close to home.

  🥾 Blog: How to Hike the PNW with Toddlers (and Still Enjoy It) — Realistic tips for trail days with little ones in tow.

  💛 Blog: The Sweet Spot Between Being Present and Letting Kids Play Alone — a gentle reminder for moms in the middle of it all.

• 📘 Guide: Homeschooling in Wenatchee — the legal steps and resources you need to get started.

  📖 Blog: Homeschool Curriculum Breakdown — side-by-side methods, plus books & podcasts.

• 🌸 Guide: Pregnancy & Infant Loss Resources in the Wenatchee Valley — October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. If you or someone you love is grieving, this guide lists local support groups, faith-based counselors, and memorial resources.

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🗓️ Events Roundup: October 20-26

Here are just a few highlights from your weekly Valley lineup:

• Oct 28 | 4 PM – Parent & Child Aerial Yoga @ Valkyrie Fitness Studio
  A playful partner yoga class for kids ages 4–7 and their grown-ups. Costumes encouraged!

• Oct 28 & 29 | 5:30–7:30 PM – Cookie Decorating Class @ Wenatchee Cookie Co.
  Two nights of sugar, icing, and fun — no experience needed!

• Oct 29 | 5–10 PM – Ski-Hilloween @ Leavenworth Winter Sports Club
  Trick-or-treating, live music, and a hilltop celebration under the stars.

• Oct 30 | 6 PM – Halloween Family Zumba @ Wenatchee Valley YMCA
  Bring your best BOOgie moves for a family-friendly dance night.

• Nov 1 | 9 AM–3 PM – BeeHive Holiday Market @ BeeHive Grange #385
  Sip coffee, browse local vendors, and get a head start on holiday shopping.

• Nov 1 | 11 AM–2 PM – Candy Buy Back @ Brazeau Orthodontics
  Trade Halloween candy for cash, enjoy games, food, and a costume contest!

• Nov 1 | 6 PM – Pray for Snow Concert @ Timberline Brewing
  Kick off ski season with live music, local brews, and mountain-town vibes.

• Nov 3 | 5 PM – Mom Mingle Mondays @ Inspirations Ceramic + Art Café
  A creative night just for moms! Paint pottery, sip something cozy, and connect.

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Spotlight: Valley Moms Community Calendar

Our new Community Calendar is live! It’s your one-stop shop for local happenings, from concerts to kid activities, workshops, and fairs.

• Moms: Bookmark it and check back weekly for fresh events.

• Local businesses/organizations: Submit your events directly — we’d love to feature them!

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🧃 Kids’ Corner

Activity: Nature Treasure Hunt 🍂
Print or write a list of outdoor treasures for your kids to find — pinecones, yellow leaves, smooth rocks, a feather, something red, etc. Take it on a walk or hike, and let them collect their finds in a basket or bag.

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💡 Bonus: End with hot cocoa and a “show & tell” of their discoveries!

Our Mom of the Month for October is…Rachel H.!

Here’s what one of her dear friends had to say about her:

“Rachel is a mom of 3 under 3, and is completely crushing it! As her postpartum doula, I’ve witnessed her continuously strive to be a better mom every day. It has been awe-inspiring the way she cares for her twins and toddler with such compassion, intention, and positive energy. She wakes up each day prioritizing her family and caring for all those around her. She is thoughtful about the way she raises her kids to have values that emulate kindness and respect. (Not to mention - she has been a breastfeeding champion - providing for her children for the past 2.5 years!) She is an absolutely incredible mama, wife, daughter, and friend!

Congrats, Heather! Enjoy a tasty treat from Mela Coffee Roasting Co. & The Mother’s Garden LLC!

💛 Mom Life Pick of the Week

Blog: Wenatchee Bucket List for Families
From hidden trails to family-friendly restaurants, parks, and weekend adventures, this ultimate guide helps you make the most of living in the Valley — one experience at a time. Whether you’ve lived here for years or just moved in, this list has something for everyone.

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🗳️ This Week’s Poll

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