April in Tri-Cities: Easter egg hunts, a songwriting contest and Tri-Citian of the Year
Spring kicks off the busy season for recreation and entertainment in Tri-Cities, making April a month full of things to do.
The official start of spring fell on March 20, 2025, and the weather in eastern Washington has been reflecting the change of season. In Tri-Cities, although there has been wind and rain, temperatures have risen to highs in the 60s and 70s recently.
You can find a variety of things to do across Tri-Cities this month, from family-friendly Easter events to winery concerts, and a songwriting competition to the Tri-Citian of the Year banquet.
Tri-Cities Easter events
Numerous family-friendly Easter events are planned throughout Tri-Cities, including many egg hunts for various ages. Unless otherwise specified, these events have not noted an entry fee.
April 12
Ready, Set, Hop! Color Walk at Howard Amon Park - 9 a.m.
Easter Festival at Kennewick Christian Church - Noon to 5 p.m.
April 19
West Richland Community Easter Egg Hunt at Flat Top Park - 9 to 11 a.m.
Easter Egg Hunt at Kennewick First United Methodist Church - 9 a.m.
Easter Eggstravaganza at Faith Tri-Cities Church - 10 a.m. to noon
Easter Egg Hunt at Chiawana Park - 10:30 a.m.
Summer’s Eggstravaganza at Summer’s Hub - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza at Goose Ridge Estate Winery - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - $15 for adults, $4 for children
Benton City Community Easter Egg Hunt at the Benton City Community Center - Noon to 4 p.m.
WIT Adults and Kids Easter Egg Hunt at WIT Cellars - 1 p.m.
April 20
Easter Egg Hunt at The Living Room Community Church - 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Easter Brunch Cruise starting at the Columbia Point Marina - 12:30 p.m. - $69 for 13 and up, $50 for kids 3 to 12, free for kids two and under, $64 for seniors 60 and older
Tri-Cities April events
Outside of Easter, there is much to do in Tri-Cities this month.
The Emerald of Siam is kicking off a new contest, the Rolling Columbia Songwriter’s Competition. In addition to the weekly open mic nights, Monday nights at The Emerald will also include qualifying rounds for the contest all month.
To participate, you must be an individual or a duo with an original song including an instrument and lyrics. If not selected for semifinals, artists can re-enter on another Monday for $5. Semifinals will be held May 19, and finals on May 31.
April 4
Dutch Donley at Longship Cellars - 4 to 7 p.m.
Classic Jack at Farmhand Winery - 5 to 7 p.m.
Austin Miller and Zac Burrell at Goose Ridge Estate Winery - 5 to 7 p.m.
Dan Myers: The Sonic Shaman at The Emerald of Siam - 5 to 8 p.m.
CommUNITY Dance: Dancing Through the Decades at the Hapo Center - 5 to 9 p.m. - $31.60 for general admission
JAK at Sage Brewing Company - 6 p.m.
Frank and Debi Eng at At Michele’s - 7 to 10 p.m.
“Love, Loss and What I Wore” at the Princess Theatre - 7:30 p.m. - $20
Travis Nelson Comedy Show at Joker’s Comedy Club - 7:30 p.m. - $10.87
Battle Vest Fest Presents: Two Venues - One Cover with eight bands at The Emerald of Siam and Ray’s Golden Lion - 7:30 p.m. - $13
“Becky Shaw” by Gina Gionfriddo at Richland Players - 7:30 p.m. - $20 for adults, $17 for seniors, military and college students, $10 for under 18
April 5
Wallula Gap History Cruise starting at Clover Island - 9 a.m. - $111, or $106 for veterans, $75 for sightseeing only
Reptile and Exotic Pet Expo at the Benton County Fairgrounds - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Running of the Bonney’s TYM Apple Cup at Tri-City Raceway - Gates open at 11 a.m. - $22+ for both days
Jack Rothwell at Evergreen Family Wines - 3 to 5 p.m.
Gary Winston Duo at The Emerald of Siam - 5 to 8 p.m.
Aaron Crawford and Payton Drury at Fiction at J. Bookwalter - 6 to 9 p.m. - $35
Kat, The Boys and Brass at At Michele’s - 7 to 10 p.m.
The Waiting (Tom Petty Tribute) and Mad Ruby at Ray’s Golden Lion - 7 p.m. - $15 presale, $20 at the door
“Becky Shaw” by Gina Gionfriddo at Richland Players - 7:30 p.m. - $20 for adults, $17 for seniors, military and college students, $10 for under 18
“Love, Loss and What I Wore” at the Princess Theatre - 7:30 p.m. - $20
Travis Nelson Comedy Show at Joker’s Comedy Club - 7:30 p.m. - $10.87
Scotty Wilson at Longbranch Saloon - 8 p.m.
La Arrolladora, El Yaki, Banda Malecon and Juanma at the Hapo Center - 8 p.m. - $60
April Fools Comedy Drag Show at The Emerald of Siam - 9 p.m. - $10 in advance or $15 at the door
April 6
Snake River Lock Cruise starting at Clover Island - 9 a.m. - $113 or $109 for veterans or $78 for sightseeing only
Running of the Bonney’s TYM Apple Cup at Tri-City Raceway - Gates open at 11 a.m. - $22+ for both days
“Love, Loss and What I Wore” at the Princess Theatre - 2:30 p.m. - $20
“Becky Shaw” by Gina Gionfriddo at Richland Players - 2 p.m. - $20 for adults, $17 for seniors, military and college students, $10 for under 18
The Browning, Swarm, The Defect and The Cetra at Ray’s Golden Lion - 6 p.m. - $25
April 8
Frazer Wambeke at The Emerald of Siam - 6 to 8 p.m.
Jordan World Circus at the Benton County Fairgrounds - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. - $20 for adults, $10 for children under 13, or $35 for a family five-pack
Rottenness, Lich and Locust Cathedral at Ray’s Golden Lion - 7 p.m. - $10
April 9
Jazz Jams with Japheth Solares at The Emerald of Siam - 6 to 9 p.m.
Jordan World Circus at the Benton County Fairgrounds - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. - $20 for adults, $10 for children under 13, or $35 for a family five-pack
April 10
Zac Grooms at Goose Ridge Estate Winery - 5 to 7 p.m.
Isolation Big Band at the Princess Theatre - 7 to 9 p.m. - $15
April 11
Gabriel Knutzen at Goose Ridge Estate Winery - 5 to 7 p.m.
Dan and Steve at The Emerald of Siam - 5 to 8 p.m.
Swingshift at Pasco Eagles - 6 to 9 p.m.
Stephanie Schneiderman Trio at Brewminatti - 7 to 9 p.m. - $20
Lo Tek Blues at At Michele’s - 7 to 10 p.m.
Robbers Roost, A Quiet Life, Giant Robot and Brian Miramontes at Ray’s Golden Lion - 8 p.m. - $10
Columbia Chorale Concert with Mastersingers Youth Choir at Chief Joseph Middle School - 7 to 9 p.m. - Pay What You Can Admission
“Becky Shaw” by Gina Gionfriddo at Richland Players - 7:30 p.m. - $20 for adults, $17 for seniors, military and college students, $10 for under 18
Zach Lyman Comedy Show at Joker’s Comedy Club - 7:30 p.m. - $10.87
Voodoo Alley at Southridge Dugout - 8 p.m.
nothingland, Third Seven and 667s at The Emerald of Siam - 9 p.m. - $10
April 12
Coffee and Courage - Bystander Training at the Princess Theatre - 10 a.m.
Pine and White Bash with Gabriel Knutzen at Tucannon Cellars - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Columbia Chorale Concert with Mastersingers Youth Choir at Chief Joseph Middle School - 2 p.m. - Pay What You Can admission
Camerata Musica Presents: Farallon Recorder Quartet at Kennewick First Presbyterian Church - 4 p.m. - Free
Mary Lou and Stevie at The Emerald of Siam - 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Zac Grooms at Iconic Brewing - 7 p.m.
The Knutzen Brothers at At Michele’s - 7 to 10 p.m.
EVA, Eulogy of Giants, Militant Poetry and OVRLK at Ray’s Golden Lion - 7 p.m. - $10 in advance, $15 at the door
“Becky Shaw” by Gina Gionfriddo at Richland Players - 7:30 p.m. - $20 for adults, $17 for seniors, military and college students, $10 for under 18
“Love Hurts: Remixed; A Radical Musical Revue” at the Princess Theatre - 7:30 p.m. - $20
Zach Lyman Comedy Show at Joker’s Comedy Club - 7:30 p.m. - $10.87 in advance
Lo Tek Blues at The Emerald of Siam - 8:30 p.m.
Queen’s Gate at The Palm Bar and Grill - 9 p.m. to midnight
April 13
Disney Drag Brunch at The Emerald of Siam - 1 to 3 p.m. - $10
“Becky Shaw” by Gina Gionfriddo at Richland Players - 2 p.m. - $20 for adults, $17 for seniors, military and college students, $10 for under 18
“Love Hurts: Remixed; A Radical Musical Revue” at the Princess Theatre - 2:30 p.m. - $20
April 14
Secret Cargo: Hanford’s First Shipment of Plutonium Presentation at the Richland Public Library - 7 p.m.
April 15
Liam Ross at The Emerald of Siam - 6 to 8 p.m.
April 16
Red Cross Blood Drive at the Princess Theatre - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Isolation Big Band with Carmichael Middle School Jazz at The Emerald of Siam - 6 to 8 p.m. - $5
Flat Possum Pickers at the Princess Theatre - 7 p.m. - $10
April 17
Tri-Citian of the Year at the Three Rivers Convention Center - 6 p.m. - $75
April 18
TAGCon at the Hapo Center - 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. - $5-$60
Rachel Montgomery at Goose Ridge Estate Winery - 5 to 7 p.m.
Treeus at The Emerald of Siam - 5 to 8 p.m.
The Stephanie Steele Quintet at At Michele’s - 7 to 10 p.m.
Feeling This? (Blink-182 tribute) and Word Up! at Ray’s Golden Lion - 7:30 p.m. - $12 in advance, $15 at the door
Richie Stratton Comedy Show at Joker’s Comedy Club - 7:30 p.m. - $10.87
Isaac Challis Eaton and Time Baby at The Emerald of Siam - 9 p.m. - $10
April 19
Run the River at Columbia Park - 6 a.m. number pick-up begins - $30-$200 depending on the race
The Fresh Picks Cherry Blossom Run at Rowley and Hawkins Fruit Farms - 9 a.m. - $15-$55 depending on the run
TAGCon at the Hapo Center - 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. - $5-$60
Heartlinks’ Block Party at Vintner’s Village - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. - $25
Tri-Cities Earth Day at the Reach Museum - 12 to 4 p.m.
Royal Family Fairy Tale Ball at the Southridge Event Center - 1 to 3:30 p.m. - $50
POPP’s Annual Crab Feed and Auction at the Richland Community Center - 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. - $100
The Sweet Lillies at The Emerald of Siam - 5 to 8 p.m. - $5
Daggerface, Filthy Traitors and Hayes Noble at Ray’s Golden Lion - 7:30 p.m. - $10
Desert Moondogs at At Michele’s - 7 to 10 p.m.
Matheny Plays Mancini at the Princess Theatre - 7:30 p.m. - $20
Richie Stratton Comedy Show at Joker’s Comedy Club - 7:30 p.m. - $10.87
Groove Principal at Richland Dugout - 8 p.m.
Aaron Golay and The Original Sin at The Emerald of Siam - 9 p.m - $10
April 20
TAGCon at the Hapo Center - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. $5-$60
April 23
Rob Scheps at The Emerald of Siam - 6 to 8 p.m.
April 24
The Whateverly Brothers at the Princess Theatre - 7 p.m. - $15
Faith Martin at At Michele’s - 7 to 10 p.m.
April 25
Arbor Day Celebration and Tree Walk Grand Opening at Volunteer Park in Pasco - 10 a.m.
Jon White at Goose Ridge Estate Winery - 5 to 7 p.m.
Cindy and Sally at The Emerald of Siam - 5 to 8 p.m.
JAK at Sage Brewing Co. - 6 to 8 p.m.
Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise starting at the Columbia Point Marina - 6:30 p.m. - $120 or $110 for veterans
Faith Martin at At Michele’s - 7 p.m.
Fenix Flexin and Sean Da Don at La Tropicana -7 p.m. - $35
Back2Bass Presents: EDM Night with GLTY at Ray’s Golden Lion - 8 p.m. - $15
Judy Cianciotti Comedy Show at Joker’s Comedy Club - 7:30 p.m. - $10.87
Echo of a Girl: Singer Showcase at Aub’s Lounge - 8 p.m. - $10 online, $15 at the door
Taylor Swift Eras Karaoke Night at The Emerald of Siam - 9 p.m.
April 26
Healing Hearts in Rwanda 5k at Howard Amon Park - 9 a.m. to noon - $30
2025 Gem Show by the Lakeside Gem and Mineral Club at the Benton County Fairgrounds - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - $5 for adults for both days, children 14 and under are free with a paying adult
Spring Awakening: The Fashion Show at The Social - 3 to 5 p.m. - $30
Kjerstyn Jordheim at Tirriddis Sparkling Winery - 4 to 6 p.m. - Free
Antimxb, Heel Klick, Love Brunch, Swordish Perfume, Pazzi Pazzi, Brian Miramontes and Jacob + The Velvet Helmets at Flying Z Farms - 4:30 p.m.
Frank and Debi Eng at The Emerald of Siam - 5 to 8 p.m.
Warp Detour and Stonehed at Ray’s Golden Lion - 7:30 p.m. - $12 in advance, $15 at the door
Groove Principal at At Michele’s - 7 p.m.
Bourbon and Bellows at the Princess Theatre - 7:30 p.m. - $20
Judy Cianciotti Comedy Show at Joker’s Comedy Club - 7:30 p.m. - $10.87
General Mojos at The Emerald of Siam - 9 p.m. - $10
80s Night with DJ Groovy Drewby at Jackalope - 9 p.m.
April 27
2025 Gem Show by the Lakeside Gem and Mineral Club at the Benton County Fairgrounds - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - $5 for adults for both days, children 14 and under are free with a paying adult
Upon a Burning Body, Left to Suffer, King 810, Half Me and Bury My Demons at Ray’s Golden Lion - 5:30 p.m. - $22
April 29
Thunderdome Youth Recording Studio Presents: Sasha Mae and Maddysen Hope at The Emerald of Siam - 5 to 8 p.m.
April 30
Jazz Jams with Japheth Solares at The Emerald of Siam - 6 to 8 p.m.
The Longest War: Presentation by Gale Metcalf at the Museum at Keewaydin - 6 to 7:30 p.m.
This story was originally published April 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM.