LEGO Showcase Returns to Wenatchee

Annual Nick's Bricks event celebrates community creativity and honors local resident's memory.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 11:35pm

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The Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center is hosting its annual Nick's Bricks LEGO showcase event, featuring displays from local builders, family activities, and opportunities for children to take home LEGO sets. The event honors the memory of Nick Vitulli, a Kirkland-born IT manager who passed away in 2016 at the age of 24 while hiking in Malawi.

Why it matters

The Nick's Bricks event has become an annual tradition that brings the Wenatchee community together around a shared love of LEGO building and creativity. It also serves as a memorial to a local resident who passed away too soon, with the event organized by his parents to honor his memory.

The details

The Nick's Bricks event will take place on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wenatchee Convention Center. The event will feature LEGO displays created by local builders and enthusiasts, as well as opportunities for children to take home LEGO sets. Guests will also receive tickets to the Wenatchee Riverfront Railway and Navigation Center at Riverfront Park. The event is supported by the Nicholas H. Vitulli Memorial Fund and made possible through sponsorships from local businesses.

  • The Nick's Bricks event has been an annual tradition since 2017.
  • This year's event will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

The players

Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center

The local museum that organizes the annual Nick's Bricks LEGO showcase event.

Jane and Kevin Vitulli

The parents of Nick Vitulli, who founded the Nick's Bricks event as a way to honor their son's memory after he passed away in 2016.

Nick Vitulli

A 24-year-old Kirkland-born IT manager who passed away while hiking in Malawi in 2016, inspiring the creation of the Nick's Bricks LEGO event.

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What they’re saying

“The Nick's Bricks event has become an important way for our community to come together and celebrate creativity, family, and the memory of a beloved local resident.”

— Jane Vitulli, Co-Founder, Nick's Bricks

What’s next

The Vitulli family has been named the 2026 Apple Blossom Youth Parade Grand Marshals, and they will lead the parade on Saturday, April 25.

The takeaway

The Nick's Bricks LEGO showcase is a heartwarming example of how a community can come together to honor the memory of a local resident and celebrate shared passions like creativity and family. The event's longevity and growing popularity demonstrate the power of grassroots initiatives to bring people together.