Cultural activities and events take place
throughout the year. The Yakima Valley Museum houses exhibits related to the
region’s natural and cultural history, a restored soda fountain, and periodic
special exhibitions. Downtown Yakima’s historic Capitol Theatre and Seasons
Performance Hall, as well as the West-side’s Allied Arts Center, present
numerous musical and stage productions. Larson Gallery housed at Yakima Valley
Community College present six diverse art exhibitions each year. The city is
home to the Yakima Symphony Orchestra. The Yakima Area Arboretum is a botanical
garden featuring