Town Toyota Center facts for kids

The Town Toyota Center is a big building in Wenatchee, Washington. It's a place where many different events happen. You can watch exciting ice hockey games, thrilling arena football, and even cool concerts here!

The arena has 4,300 seats for sports like ice hockey. It is owned and managed by a local group called the Wenatchee Public Facilities District. The main team that plays here is the Wenatchee Wild, an ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League.

Before it was called Town Toyota Center, it had a few other names. When it was being planned, it was known as the Greater Wenatchee Regional Events Center. Later, in 2008, a local car dealership bought the rights to name the arena. That's how it got its current name, Town Toyota Center.

How the Arena Was Built

Building a big arena like the Town Toyota Center takes a lot of planning and money. In 2006, several local cities and counties worked together. They formed a special group to help pay for and manage the arena.

The arena officially opened its doors on October 5, 2008. It quickly became a popular spot for sports and entertainment in the area.

Keeping the Arena Running

Like any big building, the Town Toyota Center needs money to stay open and host events. In 2011, the group that managed the arena faced some money problems. They had trouble making a payment for the loans they used to build it.

To help solve these money issues, new laws were passed in 2012. These laws allowed a small increase in local sales tax. This extra money helped the arena pay its bills and continue to operate. It was a way for the community to support this important local venue.

Exciting Events and Shows

The Town Toyota Center has hosted many amazing events over the years. People come from all around to see their favorite performers and sports teams. Here are some of the cool things that have happened there:

• High School Musical: The Ice Tour – This ice show brought a popular movie to life on skates in 2008.
• Newsboys – A Christian rock band performed in 2009.
• Backstreet Boys "This Is Us" Tour – This famous boy band sang for their fans in 2010.
• Paul Wall, Slim Thug, Ying Yang Twins, and Neema – These hip-hop artists performed together in 2011.
• Bill Engvall – A well-known comedian made people laugh in 2011.
• Amy Grant & Michael W. Smith 2 Friends Tour – These popular Christian singers shared the stage in 2011.
• B. B. King – The legendary blues musician played his guitar in 2011.
• Ron White – Another famous comedian performed in 2011.
• Mannheim Steamroller – This group brings a modern twist to Christmas music. They performed in 2011 and again in 2023.
• Styx – The classic rock band played their hits in 2012.
• Stars On Ice – This show features amazing figure skaters. It visited in 2012 and 2014.
• Harlem Globetrotters – This famous basketball team, known for their tricks, has visited many times, including in 2011, 2012, 2014, and 2024.
• Kelly Clarkson – The pop superstar sang for her fans in 2012.
• TNA Live! – Professional wrestling matches took place in 2012.
• Sesame Street LIVE!: Elmo Makes Music – A fun show for younger kids and families in 2012.
• Joan Sebastian – A popular Mexican singer performed in 2013.
• Larry the Cable Guy – This comedian brought his unique humor in 2014.
• Chicago – The famous rock band with a horn section played in 2014.
• Gloria Trevi – A well-known Mexican singer performed in 2014.
• Marco Antonio Solis – Another popular Mexican singer performed in 2015.

See also

• List of sports venues with the name Toyota