Tenino Family Fun Day and America 250 Celebration

The City of Tenino announced a day of community festivities on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Residents and visitors alike are invited to celebrate Tenino Family Fun Day, the America 250 Celebration, and the official 2026 season opening of the historic Tenino Quarry Pool.

The main festival runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is completely free to attend.

Families can look forward to a vibrant lineup of entertainment, including live music from America’s 1st Corps Big Band Jazz ensemble and performer Bill Lenker. Activities spanning the park include pony rides, bounce houses, live reptiles, model train exhibits, carnival games, a dunk tank, local non-profit and food vendors, and rich historical displays.

Exclusive America 250 Commemorative Wooden Money

In honor of the nation’s semiquincentennial, the Tenino Depot Museum will offer a special, limited edition Red, White, and Blue Tenino Wooden Money Piece. The front features "250," and the back reads "Happy Birthday America." It is the first time the Museum has ever printed in 3 colors. These rare pieces will sell for $5.00 each as a fundraiser to support museum operations. To maintain their exclusivity, only 500 pieces will be minted in total:

• First 250 pieces: Released during Family Fun Day (June 27)
• Remaining 250 pieces: Released during Tenino Oregon Trail Days (July 24–26)

Living History & Museum Exhibits 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

The Tenino Depot Museum will also host a series of living history displays and immersive exhibits, including:

• Living History: A World War II Encampment, alongside the presence of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
• Featured Exhibits:
1. Our Historic Flag Collection
2. Out of Many One – The Tenino Wooden Money Press
3. Tenino’s Historic 4th of July Celebrations
4. "Tenino 250 Years Ago" – highlighting the natural terrain, flora, fauna, and Native American culture prior to settlement.

Official Schedule of Events

• 11 a.m.–1 p.m.: Pony Rides
• 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Tenino Depot Museum Exhibits and Wooden Money
• 11:15 a.m.–11:45 a.m.: Opening Ceremony (Museum Flag Pavilion)
• 12 p.m.: America’s First Corps Big Band Performance (Museum Flag Pavilion)
• 12–6 p.m.: Quarry Pool Open (Children 18 and under are FREE with a paid adult)
• 1:30 p.m.: Park Processional Parade (Line-up details below)
• 2 p.m.: Bill Lenker Performance (Quarry House Stage)

Park Processional Parade

The Park Processional is a foot-and-pedal parade around Tenino City Park to celebrate America 250! Community members are heavily encouraged to participate.

• The Rules: No motorized vehicles allowed. Participants must be dressed in family-friendly or patriotic costumes, have a pet in costume (must clean up after your pet), ride a decorated human-propelled vehicle (bike, trike, scooter, skateboard, derby car, etc.), or carry an instrument to play.
• Timing: Check-in takes place by the Museum between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. Line-up begins at 1 p.m., and the procession kicks off promptly at 1:30 p.m. Awards will be handed out at the Museum immediately following the parade.

For more information regarding Tenino Family Fun Day, schedule updates, or participation rules, please visit the official city website at https://www.cityoftenino.us/home-page/page/family-fun-day-0.

This coincides with the Opening Day for the Quarry Pool, which will be free to kids with a paid adult. Pool Admission is $4 for those in the Tenino School District and $6 for those out of district.