MOSES LAKE — As the month comes to an end and the temps are up, there are still plenty of cool things to do in the Basin. Here are a few things to consider if you’re needing a break from the house. 

July 25

Aloha Summer Celebration 

The celebration will be at Seed Cupboard Nursery and starts July 25 and goes until July 28. It will have a variety of sales, a drawing to win a free dinnerplate hibiscus and garden grill specials. The event will be at 12543 Road H SW, Royal City, WA 99357. facebook.com/seedcupboard. 509-989-0428.

A good book

Join a librarian from the Ephrata library at lee Park in Ephrata for a chance to hear a story at 9 a.m. this Saturday. Weather permitting, there will be a book reading or two, some silly songs and just a good time. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. 9 a.m. Free. 1200 Thurston Street SE, Ephrata. https://bit.ly/3WhirT4. 

July 26

Live music at McCosh Park

The free summer concert series brings Dimestore Prophets to McCosh Park’s Centennial Amphitheatre in Moses Lake. Admission is free and people are encouraged to bring a picnic for a nice evening at the park Show starts at 8 p.m. Free. https://bit.ly/3LJAtbv. 567 S. Dogwood Street, Moses Lake. 

July 27

Summer Sunflower Festival 

At Cloudview Farm in Ephrata there will be a vendor market, sunflower field, photo props, coloring, crafts, lawn games and more activities. Adults $5. Children free. cloudviewfarm.org/ephrata/events. 509-754-2504. 17305 Frey Road, Ephrata.

Farmer’s Market in Ephrata

Shop local vendors to get the best produce, crafts and other items at the Farmer’s Market at Hale’s Farm & Feed in Ephrata. Stalls open at 9 a.m. and are available until 1 p.m. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/HLSFRMRS or call the store at 509-398-8554. 1510 Basin Street SW, Ephrata.

The Basin Summer Showdown 

The Central Washington car show showdown is happening from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in front of the Grant County Courthouse. There will be food, music and trophies awarded to a variety of cars. https://bit.ly/46gplfT. 

Comedy on the Columbia

This event in Quincy will feature Sam Miller at Tower Pizza. Miller was a finalist in the 2021 Seattle International Comedy Competition and won the Comedy on Trial Competition in 2017. Tickets to the show are $25. https://bit.ly/QNCYLAUGH. 8995 Crescent Bar Road NW, Quincy. 

Aug. 1

Ladies night!

Get out of the house for a night with the girls at the Del Red Pub in Soap Lake. Women enjoy half-off food and drinks and KJ Chroy will host karaoke. Free entry. 311 Main Ave. E. Soap Lake. 3-11:45 p.m. https://bit.ly/3SlvrWH. 

Correction: The date for the "A good book" entry has been corrected in the story above.