For current services and hours, please visit:

www.theauburnfoodbank.org/food

Stop by the Postmark for our Make & Mingle session! Join us for a cup of coffee with whatever art project you might be working on. A free, no-pressure environment for artists and creatives to gather... you can talk with other artists, ask for feedback or critique from on-site staff if available, bring your sketchbook to work out ideas, or just quietly draw in the gallery or work on your art! Intended for ages 18+.

Ages: 15+
Fee: FREE
Instructor: Postmark Staff

Please view current services and hours on the Hungry Soul Cafe Website.

Free community meal. Some seating is available. "Take and go" meals including main course, fruit, dessert, water, and coffee.

If questions, please contact [email protected] or call 253-332-6065.

More information at MLCauburn.org/community.

Amy Sie is offering Drop-In Gongbi Painting sessions at the Postmark! A free, no-pressure environment for you to start a new painting, or work on an old one. Please bring your own tools and materials for watercolor painting. On-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome. 

Ages: 18+
Fee: $0
Instructor: Amy Sie

Come stop by for our Drop-In Drawing sessions at the Postmark! A free, no-pressure environment for artists and creatives to drop-in to draw from a still life or the gallery. Stay for whole two hours or only 10 minutes. Bring tools to either shade or color with, and your own sketchbook or drawing pad. There will be on-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome.

Ages: 15+
Registration: $0
Instructor: Postmark Staff

In celebration of Shop Small Saturday, Kent Downtown Partnership, a Shop Small Neighborhood Champion, kicks off the holiday season with a Tiny Yeti Scavenger Hunt and Shop Small at participating businesses. This holiday season, gear up for an adventure that brings the community together and supports downtown Kent’s small businesses. The festive Yeti Scavenger Hunt will run November 30 - December 31. Don’t miss the fun as tiny yetis pop up all over historic downtown, just waiting to be discovered! The Yeti Scavenger Hunt is a free, family-friendly event. It’s a fun way to enjoy the holiday season while supporting the small businesses that make downtown Kent such a unique place. Whether you’re a local resident or visiting for the first time, the Yeti Scavenger Hunt promises fun for all ages.

How to Participate:

1. Pick up Your Passport: Starting November 30, participants can download and print a passport online or pick up a physical one at any participating business in downtown Kent.

2. Hunt for Yetis: As you explore the area, be on the lookout for tiny yetis hidden inside participating businesses.

3. Get Your Passport Stamped: When you find a yeti, simply let a staff member know, and they will stamp your passport. Each yeti you find earns you a stamp – and some locations have more than one hidden yeti!

4. Complete Your Passport: Once you’ve filled your passport with stamps, submit it online for a chance to win amazing prizes from downtown Kent businesses.

Dates: November 30 – December 31, 2024

Location: Participating businesses in historic downtown Kent, WA

Cost: Free

For full details visit the Kent Downtown Partnership website.

For current services and hours, please visit:

www.theauburnfoodbank.org/food

FREE - This fun event celebrates the holidays and brings the community together to see what Auburn can build! 15 Gingerbread structures will be on display at the Auburn Community & Events Center.

2024 Gingerbread Application - closes November 29 at 5 PM

**We have reached our max capacity for entries for 2024. Contestants registering after 11/12/2024 will be placed on a waitlist. 

Gingerbread Contest Rules (PDF)

VOTING

• Voting will be open December 4 - 18, 2024
• Vote during Auburn Community & Events Center's normal business hours,
  • Monday through Thursday, 7 AM - 8 PM
  • Fridays, 7 AM - 7 PM
  • Saturdays, 9 AM  - 12 PM
  • Hours may vary the week of December 16
• There are two categories to vote in, youth and adult.

Based on votes from the public, a winner will be announced on Thursday, December 19, 2024. 

Questions? Contact Amanda Valdez or call 253-931-3043. 

Stop by the Postmark for our Make & Mingle session! Join us for a cup of coffee with whatever art project you might be working on. A free, no-pressure environment for artists and creatives to gather... you can talk with other artists, ask for feedback or critique from on-site staff if available, bring your sketchbook to work out ideas, or just quietly draw in the gallery or work on your art! Intended for ages 18+.

Ages: 15+
Fee: FREE
Instructor: Postmark Staff

Please view current services and hours on the Hungry Soul Cafe Website.

For full details, please visit: www.wrvmuseum.org.

Have you ever wondered how bakers create showstopping cookie designs? Join Postmark Center for the Arts for an evening with Tara Trujillo and learn how to flood, pipe and decorate sugar cookies! Each student will leave with basic knowledge of how to create cookie masterpieces using Royal Icing. Participants will get dozen cookies, 3 icing colors and assorted sprinkles.

Ages: 15+
Fee: $40/$50 Resident/Non-Res
Instructor: Tara Trujillo

Register now!

Free community meal. Some seating is available. "Take and go" meals including main course, fruit, dessert, water, and coffee.

If questions, please contact [email protected] or call 253-332-6065.

More information at MLCauburn.org/community.

Amy Sie is offering Drop-In Gongbi Painting sessions at the Postmark! A free, no-pressure environment for you to start a new painting, or work on an old one. Please bring your own tools and materials for watercolor painting. On-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome. 

Ages: 18+
Fee: $0
Instructor: Amy Sie

Come stop by for our Drop-In Drawing sessions at the Postmark! A free, no-pressure environment for artists and creatives to drop-in to draw from a still life or the gallery. Stay for whole two hours or only 10 minutes. Bring tools to either shade or color with, and your own sketchbook or drawing pad. There will be on-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome.

Ages: 15+
Registration: $0
Instructor: Postmark Staff

Get your craft on at Postmark Center for the Arts prior to Auburn’s Santa Parade & Tree Lighting festivities!

Alongside all the fun happening downtown on Saturday, December 7, Postmark will be offering two different holiday arts crafts accompanied by warm cocoa and delicious cookies. Register to drop in any time between 12:30-3:00 PM to make and take your crafts.

Each individual must register to craft and have a cookie and cocoa.

Ages: 5+
Registration: $5
Instructor: Postmark Staff

Register Now!

Come share a short story, essay, poem, song, or any other original creative work at the Auburn Library's Open Mic Night. Perform in a safe, supportive environment or come to listen and support your community. Hosted by Mateo Acuña, the City of Auburn Poet Laureate. For current Info please visit kcls.bibliocommons.com.

Dates And Times
Saturday October 12, 4:00pm-5:30pm
Saturday November 9, 4:00pm-5:30pm
Saturday December 7, 4:00pm-5:30pm

Saturday, December 7
Schedule of Events

• 3:30 PM.........Parade line up begins at Auburn High School
• 4:00 PM........Live music at City Hall
• 4:30 PM.........Parade begins
• After the parade ends
  • Tree Lighting & Visit from Santa
  • Live music at City Hall

City of Auburn's Lighted Santa Parade!

From Auburn High School to City Hall, lighted entries will fill Main Street with holiday joy!   

Beginning at 4:30 PM the parade will feature lighted vehicles, floats, cars, and walking entries. All community, families, non-profits, and businesses are welcome to participate.

All entries wishing to participate in the parade must register in advance by 5 PM on Friday, November 29, 2024. 

Online Registration

All entries must have a lighted element.

• All entries must adhere to the Parade Rules (PDF) 
• Parade Map (PDF)
• Street Closures (PDF)
• Parade line up will be available by December 4, 2024

Join us for live music before and after the City of Auburn parade at City Hall. Then watch as the community brings out their lighted holiday parade entries! We'll wrap up the event with the annual tree lighting at City hall plus a visit from Santa. 

TREE LIGHTING

Ring in the holidays with this annual free community concert performed by the America's First Corps Army Band. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear this festive and rousing concert presented by the Army’s best, together with all of your favorite holiday music and carols.

Tickets are free, but required for admission and will be available for pick-up beginning November 1 at the Auburn Community & Event Center. Limit 6 per family.

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $0
Student/Senior: $0

For current services and hours, please visit:

www.theauburnfoodbank.org/food

Celebrate the holidays with Auburn Symphony Orchestra. Enjoy new and familiar festive tunes spanning the breadth of holiday traditions complete with our traditional audience sing-along. Tim Pavino, who was featured on The Voice of the Philippines, will join us to sing “Sana Ngayong Pasko”, a sentimental Filipino favorite. Come early for even more cheer including photos with Santa, hot cocoa and cookies, and another special surprise or two!

Tickets available at www.auburnsymphony.org.

Cost: $10 - $45

FREE - This fun event celebrates the holidays and brings the community together to see what Auburn can build! 15 Gingerbread structures will be on display at the Auburn Community & Events Center.

2024 Gingerbread Application - closes November 29 at 5 PM

**We have reached our max capacity for entries for 2024. Contestants registering after 11/12/2024 will be placed on a waitlist. 

Gingerbread Contest Rules (PDF)

VOTING

• Voting will be open December 4 - 18, 2024
• Vote during Auburn Community & Events Center's normal business hours,
  • Monday through Thursday, 7 AM - 8 PM
  • Fridays, 7 AM - 7 PM
  • Saturdays, 9 AM  - 12 PM
  • Hours may vary the week of December 16
• There are two categories to vote in, youth and adult.

Based on votes from the public, a winner will be announced on Thursday, December 19, 2024. 

Questions? Contact Amanda Valdez or call 253-931-3043. 

Stop by the Postmark for our Make & Mingle session! Join us for a cup of coffee with whatever art project you might be working on. A free, no-pressure environment for artists and creatives to gather... you can talk with other artists, ask for feedback or critique from on-site staff if available, bring your sketchbook to work out ideas, or just quietly draw in the gallery or work on your art! Intended for ages 18+.

Ages: 15+
Fee: FREE
Instructor: Postmark Staff

Please view current services and hours on the Hungry Soul Cafe Website.

Free community meal. Some seating is available. "Take and go" meals including main course, fruit, dessert, water, and coffee.

If questions, please contact [email protected] or call 253-332-6065.

More information at MLCauburn.org/community.

Amy Sie is offering Drop-In Gongbi Painting sessions at the Postmark! A free, no-pressure environment for you to start a new painting, or work on an old one. Please bring your own tools and materials for watercolor painting. On-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome. 

Ages: 18+
Fee: $0
Instructor: Amy Sie

Come stop by for our Drop-In Drawing sessions at the Postmark! A free, no-pressure environment for artists and creatives to drop-in to draw from a still life or the gallery. Stay for whole two hours or only 10 minutes. Bring tools to either shade or color with, and your own sketchbook or drawing pad. There will be on-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome.

Ages: 15+
Registration: $0
Instructor: Postmark Staff

Join us for a holiday Breakfast with Santa!  
Breakfast will be served by Santa's elves at two breakfasts, one beginning at 8:30 AM and one beginning at 11:00 AM.  You will also enjoy special entertainment. 

All Ages.
Pre-registration is required.
Space is limited.

Location:  Auburn Community & Events Center

Children $12 for residents/$15 for non-residents
Saturday, December 14, 8:30 AM-10:00 AM CHILD: 58842
Saturday, December 14, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM CHILD: 58843

Adults $13 for residents/$16 for non-residents
Saturday, December 14, 8:30 AM-10:00 AM ADULT: 58844
Saturday, December 14, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM ADULT: 58845

Reservations by calling: 
Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation
253-931-3043

For full details, please visit: www.wrvmuseum.org.

Ted Vigil is a singer, songwriter, and John Denver tribute artist extraordinaire! He wows crowds, sells out theaters nationwide and has played twice for John Denver’s own “Windstar Foundation. Joined by professional musicians and the very talented Amanda Bacon, it is easy to imagine that you are watching John Denver himself! Join us as Ted performs many of John Denver’s greatest holiday and everyday hits.

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $27
Student/Senior: $24

For current services and hours, please visit:

www.theauburnfoodbank.org/food

FREE - This fun event celebrates the holidays and brings the community together to see what Auburn can build! 15 Gingerbread structures will be on display at the Auburn Community & Events Center.

2024 Gingerbread Application - closes November 29 at 5 PM

**We have reached our max capacity for entries for 2024. Contestants registering after 11/12/2024 will be placed on a waitlist. 

Gingerbread Contest Rules (PDF)

VOTING

• Voting will be open December 4 - 18, 2024
• Vote during Auburn Community & Events Center's normal business hours,
  • Monday through Thursday, 7 AM - 8 PM
  • Fridays, 7 AM - 7 PM
  • Saturdays, 9 AM  - 12 PM
  • Hours may vary the week of December 16
• There are two categories to vote in, youth and adult.

Based on votes from the public, a winner will be announced on Thursday, December 19, 2024. 

Questions? Contact Amanda Valdez or call 253-931-3043. 

Stop by the Postmark for our Make & Mingle session! Join us for a cup of coffee with whatever art project you might be working on. A free, no-pressure environment for artists and creatives to gather... you can talk with other artists, ask for feedback or critique from on-site staff if available, bring your sketchbook to work out ideas, or just quietly draw in the gallery or work on your art! Intended for ages 18+.

Ages: 15+
Fee: FREE
Instructor: Postmark Staff

Please view current services and hours on the Hungry Soul Cafe Website.

Free community meal. Some seating is available. "Take and go" meals including main course, fruit, dessert, water, and coffee.

If questions, please contact [email protected] or call 253-332-6065.

More information at MLCauburn.org/community.

Amy Sie is offering Drop-In Gongbi Painting sessions at the Postmark! A free, no-pressure environment for you to start a new painting, or work on an old one. Please bring your own tools and materials for watercolor painting. On-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome. 

Ages: 18+
Fee: $0
Instructor: Amy Sie

Come stop by for our Drop-In Drawing sessions at the Postmark! A free, no-pressure environment for artists and creatives to drop-in to draw from a still life or the gallery. Stay for whole two hours or only 10 minutes. Bring tools to either shade or color with, and your own sketchbook or drawing pad. There will be on-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome.

Ages: 15+
Registration: $0
Instructor: Postmark Staff

Danny began singing along to his father’s Elvis albums at a very early age. Unaware of Presley's vast impact on American culture, but with a devout passion, Danny would sing and dance along to the King's music, trusting that one day he would recapture the magic of Elvis with his own stage show. Join Danny as he presents An Inspirational Christmas with Elvis - classic Elvis along with some great traditional Christmas selections. Make this Christmas tradition one of your own!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $27
Student/Senior: $24

For current services and hours, please visit:

www.theauburnfoodbank.org/food

Please view current services and hours on the Hungry Soul Cafe Website.

Free community meal. Some seating is available. "Take and go" meals including main course, fruit, dessert, water, and coffee.

If questions, please contact [email protected] or call 253-332-6065.

More information at MLCauburn.org/community.

For current services and hours, please visit:

www.theauburnfoodbank.org/food

If you like the smell of lavender, you’ll like this class! Learn to sew a small pouch and fill it with lavender to stick under your pillow, in your car, in your bag, or anywhere you would like a fresh scent. Students will be given freedom to customize the front with embroidery or a fabric patch. This class is beginner friendly, and materials will be provided. Students must be comfortable handling a sewing needle and pins.

Ages: 15+
Fee: $20/$25 Resident/Non-Res
Instructor: Amanda Jenkinson

Register now!

Comedy at the Course will keep you laughing all night long as three comedians work to twist your funny bone. Ages 18 and over only.

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $22
Student/Senior: $19

Since 2010, Borrowed Time has been captivating audiences as they faithfully recreate the magic of Styx classics like Come Sail Away, Renegade, and Mr. Roboto. This rocking, melodic band has performed throughout Washington State capturing the imagination of audience members as they go. If you miss hearing the huge harmonies of these great songs, and you want to relive your first memories of bell bottoms, perms, and halter tops, this band is for YOU!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $25
Student/Senior: $22

Join us for a night of wonderful music with these two award winning musicians from Sequim, WA. This duo combines Amanda Bacon’s amazing vocals with Todd Ortloff’s musical talents on the piano. Amanda & Todd will dazzle you with their flawless harmonies and fabulous stage presence. Come spend and evening with AT Large!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $22
Student/Senior: $19

Amanda Bacon’s love of music absolutely shines with her powerful vocals and soulful harmonies. You may recognize Amanda as Ted Vigil’s incredibly talented back-up singer. In this stunning show of her own, Bacon pays tribute to a pioneer of the country music industry, Patsy Cline. Join Amanda and her band for a night of great music and some of Patsy’s greatest hits including Walkin’ After Midnight, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams, and Crazy. Don't miss this!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $27
Student/Senior: $24

Experience enchanting melodies and inspiring moments featuring renowned cellist Nathan Chan as guest artist. Anna Clyneʼs soulful cello concerto and Claude Debussyʼs mystical work about an underwater cathedral invite introspection. Then, like a bright ray of light, Robert Schumann’s symphony will invigorate the hall. Join us for a performance filled with virtuosic brilliance.

Join us at 1:30 before the concert for a talk with William C. White. CLAUDE DEBUSSY / orch.
HENRI BÜSSER – La Cathedral Engloutie (The Sunken Cathedral) ANNA CLYNE – Dance, for Cello and Orchestra
ROBERT SCHUMANN – Symphony No. 4 in D minor, op. 120 (original 1841 vers)

Cost: $10 - $45
Full info and tickets at www.auburnsymphony.org.

In this 2-hour workshop, we will weave together concepts from mindfulness and art to explore themes of "letting be" and self care as we create mixed media artwork. Simply bring your curiosity, playfulness and willingness to engage in self-reflection; no prior art experience is expected.

Ages: 15+
Fee: $50/$60 Resident/Non-Res
Instructor: Holly Pennington

Register now!

Don’t miss Sixtiesmania, one of the leading 60s tribute band in the USA today! This sixties tribute band covers everything from the Beatles British invasion to the music of Woodstock and everything in between (and after!) Stones, CCR, Doors, Monkees, Beach Boys, Kinks, Free, Cream, the Vietnam anthem songs, Summer of love, and more. Sixtiesmania performs hit after hit from all these great groups keeping their original spirit and energy alive!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $30
Student/Senior: $27

In this class you will learn to sew together your own four-patch quilt block and create a simple coaster! This class is beginner friendly, and materials will be provided. Students must be comfortable handling a sewing needle and pins.

Ages: 15+
Fee: $20/$25 Resident/Non-Res
Instructor: Amanda Jenkinson

Register now!

You are in for a treat! Amy Daves is a violinist /fiddler and vocalist who was raised on classical music under the influence of her parents, who met in the symphony in college. Twenty years ago, Amy defected from classical to country music and has since reveled in exploring many other genres. The Outskirts are an all-female trio featuring Amy Daves, Tammy Frost and Kristen Ferguson. Their beautifully blended 3-part harmony delivers a unique variety of originals and covers from Beatles to Eagles and everything in between!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $22
Student/Senior: $19

Discover the art of embroidery in this relaxed, beginner-friendly class! You’ll learn essential stitches and techniques while creating your own beautifully embellished initial, perfect as a unique patch or for display at home. All materials provided.

Ages: 6+
Fee: $30/$38 Resident/Non-Res 
Instructor: Christy Caravaglio

Register now!

Comedy at the Course will keep you laughing all night long as three comedians work to twist your funny bone. Ages 18 and over only.

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $22
Student/Senior: $19

Relive the Boston experience with Third Stage: A Tribute to Boston! Since 2013, Third Stage has performed all the band's biggest hits. Reflect on the days that you heard these hits blasting from stereos, 8-track, and cassette players back in the mid-70s and early 80s. Third Stage brings you the soaring vocals, harmonized guitars, majestic keyboards, and slamming drums that instantly scream Boston at you. We’ve got More than a Feeling that you’re going to love it!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $25
Student/Senior: $22

Unleash your creativity with hand stitching! Explore doodle stitching and experiment with fabric scraps to design something uniquely yours. Perfect for all skill levels—just bring your imagination! All materials provided.

Ages: 15+
Fee: $30/$38 Resident/Non-Res
Instructor: Christy Caravaglio

Register now!

Ever considered showing your work at an art gallery, but didn’t know where to start? Join City of Auburn arts staff as we teach students the following basics: how and where to apply for gallery shows, how to professionally prepare your artwork, transport it, and art installation basics. There is no experience required and all are welcome!

Ages: 15+
Fee: $15/$19 Resident/Non-Res 
Instructor: Postmark Staff

Register now!

The Auburn Community Players are at it again! This musical look at “Big Business” means Big Laughs in a delightfully clever lampoon of life on the corporate ladder! Tackling such familiar but potent dangers as the aggressively compliant "company man," the office party, backstabbing coworkers, caffeine addiction, and, of course, true love, we follow the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch as he uses a little handbook called How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying to climb the corporate ladder from lowly window washer to high-powered executive. Get your tickets today!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $25
Student/Senior: $22
$30 & $27 at the door

The Auburn Community Players are at it again! This musical look at “Big Business” means Big Laughs in a delightfully clever lampoon of life on the corporate ladder! Tackling such familiar but potent dangers as the aggressively compliant "company man," the office party, backstabbing coworkers, caffeine addiction, and, of course, true love, we follow the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch as he uses a little handbook called How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying to climb the corporate ladder from lowly window washer to high-powered executive. Get your tickets today!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $25
Student/Senior: $22
$30 & $27 at the door

The Auburn Community Players are at it again! This musical look at “Big Business” means Big Laughs in a delightfully clever lampoon of life on the corporate ladder! Tackling such familiar but potent dangers as the aggressively compliant "company man," the office party, backstabbing coworkers, caffeine addiction, and, of course, true love, we follow the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch as he uses a little handbook called How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying to climb the corporate ladder from lowly window washer to high-powered executive. Get your tickets today!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $25
Student/Senior: $22
$30 & $27 at the door

The Auburn Community Players are at it again! This musical look at “Big Business” means Big Laughs in a delightfully clever lampoon of life on the corporate ladder! Tackling such familiar but potent dangers as the aggressively compliant "company man," the office party, backstabbing coworkers, caffeine addiction, and, of course, true love, we follow the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch as he uses a little handbook called How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying to climb the corporate ladder from lowly window washer to high-powered executive. Get your tickets today!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $25
Student/Senior: $22
$30 & $27 at the door

In this block-printing class, you’ll make a card based on the colorful and whimsical style of Fernando Llort, who has been dubbed El Salvador’s National Artist. You will have to chance to learn how to carve, ink and print from soft linoleum blocks and create your own unique cards inspired by the folk art of El Salvador! All materials for this class will be provided. If you want to print on more unique papers or make more than ten cards, please purchase packs of 5" × 6-7/8"cards and matching envelopes at: Dick Blick

Ages: 12+
Fee: $20/$25 Resident/Non-Res
Instructor: Alex Mojica

Register now!

The Auburn Community Players are at it again! This musical look at “Big Business” means Big Laughs in a delightfully clever lampoon of life on the corporate ladder! Tackling such familiar but potent dangers as the aggressively compliant "company man," the office party, backstabbing coworkers, caffeine addiction, and, of course, true love, we follow the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch as he uses a little handbook called How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying to climb the corporate ladder from lowly window washer to high-powered executive. Get your tickets today!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $25
Student/Senior: $22
$30 & $27 at the door

The Auburn Community Players are at it again! This musical look at “Big Business” means Big Laughs in a delightfully clever lampoon of life on the corporate ladder! Tackling such familiar but potent dangers as the aggressively compliant "company man," the office party, backstabbing coworkers, caffeine addiction, and, of course, true love, we follow the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch as he uses a little handbook called How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying to climb the corporate ladder from lowly window washer to high-powered executive. Get your tickets today!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $25
Student/Senior: $22
$30 & $27 at the door

The Auburn Community Players are at it again! This musical look at “Big Business” means Big Laughs in a delightfully clever lampoon of life on the corporate ladder! Tackling such familiar but potent dangers as the aggressively compliant "company man," the office party, backstabbing coworkers, caffeine addiction, and, of course, true love, we follow the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch as he uses a little handbook called How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying to climb the corporate ladder from lowly window washer to high-powered executive. Get your tickets today!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $25
Student/Senior: $22
$30 & $27 at the door

The Auburn Community Players are at it again! This musical look at “Big Business” means Big Laughs in a delightfully clever lampoon of life on the corporate ladder! Tackling such familiar but potent dangers as the aggressively compliant "company man," the office party, backstabbing coworkers, caffeine addiction, and, of course, true love, we follow the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch as he uses a little handbook called How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying to climb the corporate ladder from lowly window washer to high-powered executive. Get your tickets today!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $25
Student/Senior: $22
$30 & $27 at the door

Artist statements and grants are hard to write, but they are an important tools for artists working in any discipline. In this workshop, led by the City of Auburn’s arts staff, you will learn the basics of writing successful artist statements and begin creating your own, as well as tips and best practices for grant writing. By the end of the workshop, you will have the start to a solid artist statement and knowledge about how to write successful grant applications.

Ages: 15+
Fee: $15/$19 Resident/Non-Res 
Instructor: Postmark Staff

Register now!

Different Drummer is a multi-genre chamber ensemble comprised of violin, cello, double bass and percussion. This unlikely quartet creates an exhilarating visual and musical show, adding a whimsical element to the chamber/jazz ensemble. Percussionist Don Dieterich delights audiences with his “drum set” comprised of a desk, typewriter, telephone, lampshade, trash can, desk bells, stampers, and a suitcase kick drum! Experience the fun of Different Drummer!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $22
Student/Senior: $19

Erasure or blackout poems are created by covering up or “erasing” parts of pre-existing texts including books, medical papers, legal documents, and more. In this two-day generative workshop students will work with Auburn's Poet Laureate, Mateo Acuña, to create blackout poetry and analyze erasures as conversing with and countering the original source text as a means for advocacy, social justice, and dissent against mainstream narratives.

Dates: March 26th and 27th, 6 - 7:30PM
Ages: 15+
Fee: $25/$32 Resident/Non-Res
Instructor: Mateo Acuña

Register now!

Comedy at the Course will keep you laughing all night long as three comedians work to twist your funny bone. Ages 18 and over only.

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $22
Student/Senior: $19

Framing artwork can be expensive and intimidating, so being able to DIY is a wonderful skill to have! In this workshop City of Auburn arts staff will teach students how to use basic supplies to mat, frame, and install hardware to artworks for professional-looking display. There is no experience required and all are welcome!

Ages: 15+
Fee: $15/$19 Resident/Non-Res
Instructor: Postmark Staff

Register now!

STONESY is a Seattle based band faithfully reproducing the timeless music of the Rolling Stones on stage! Their vocals, instrumentals and precision drumming combine to create riotous rock 'n' roll like only the Rolling Stones and Stonesy can deliver. Hold onto your top hat and join in the fun – “It's a gas, gas, gas…”!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $25
Student/Senior: $22

Journey with the Orchestra through the breadth and depth of the American landscape. From the quiet beauty of rural America in Aaron Copland’s The Tender Land Suite, to the joyful praise break of a church in Carlos Simon’s Four Black American Dances, to the inspirational march of a band in William Walton’s Spitfire Prelude and Fugue, revel in the triumphant sounds of the American dream.

Join us at 1:30 before the concert for a talk with Dr. Gwynne K. Brown.

Cost: $10 - $45
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Experience the imagination, creativity, and incomparable sound of Unit Souzou taiko drummers as they present Constant State of Otherness. This multi-layered performance explores the impacts of the universal experiences of othering and alienation. Through taiko, Japanese folk dance, song, and personal story, six performers guide the audience through a four-part journey inspired by experiences of isolation and displacement. Rooted in ancestral wisdom and survival, Constant State of Otherness explores the complicated emotions that otherness evokes. By allowing their stories to fractally unfold through the resonance of drum, voice and movement, Unit Souzou offers an invitation to locate our shared longing to belong.

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Regular: $30
Student/Senior: $27

Friday, April 18 - Monday, April 21, 2025 

Hop around Auburn's parks and trails in search of the elusive bunny who'll be hidden in various locations around Auburn. Find the bunny, have a chance to win prizes and have a blast doing it! This will be a fun and safe event for families, seniors, our specialized recreation community or anyone looking for an opportunity to get outside and get active in an outdoor setting.

Here's how it works:

1. Print the Bunny Scorecard (PDF), if you wish, or bring something on your search to track your bunnies such as a notepad and pen, smartphone or tablet. Note: you do NOT need to email scorecards. Submit details on the On-line Scorecard Submission Form (available beginning April 18). Printed scorecards (for tracking purposes only) will also be available, beginning April 14 during normal business hours at: 
   
   • Auburn Community & Event Center, 910 Ninth Street SE, available 24/7 in a pamphlet holder April 14 - April 21
   • White River Valley Museum, 918 H Street SE
     
     
2. On Thursday, April 17 at 8:00 PM, we will release a list of parks where bunnies are hiding.  Note: for those of you with special needs two of the parks will have more accessible bunnies which are in view from the trail/path to accommodate wheelchairs, strollers and wagons.
   
   
3. All bunnies will look like this example bunny image. Bunnies are approximately 12" tall. Each bunny has a unique number. Please don't take the bunnies so everyone can enjoy this activity. Please don't move the bunnies so we can keep them safe from mowers and other maintenance equipment.
   
   
4. Search for bunnies during park hours, April 18 - April 21. You will need to find a minimum of ten bunnies. In most cases, you may need to visit two or more parks to complete your scorecard. Print our scorecard or bring something to track your bunnies.
   
   
5. Complete the On-line Bunny Scorecard Submission Form. The on-line scorecard will contain contact information and 10 spaces to indicate the bunnies that you found. There will also be the opportunity to share photos or comments with us. We enjoy hearing from you! The on-line scorecard will be available until 11:59 PM on Monday, April 21. Sorry, no late entries. 
   
   
6. Each person who participates must submit their own scorecard. Adults are welcome to play too! Duplicate entries will be deleted. 
   
   
7. Winners will be selected at random and emailed by April 25.

Prizes include the following items:

• Four (4) Auburn Golf Course Gift Cards ($100 value each)
• Eight (8) Make & Take Kits (compliments of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation's MakerSpace)
• Two (2) Family Four Packs of BRAVO tickets (compliments of Auburn Parks, Arts, & Recreation) 
• Check back - more prizes to come!

***Prizes must be picked up at the Auburn Community & Event Center, 910 Ninth Street SE.

MORE INFORMATION:

Peter Cotton Trail Sponsor Commitment Form (PDF)

Peter Cotton Trail Partnership Commitment Form (PDF)

Peter Cotton Trail Event Supporter Commitment Form (PDF)

Contact Information:
Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation
[email protected]
253-931-3043

This versatile group will captivate your soul! The Tammy Frost Trio, featuring Al Alto and Pete Jungschaffer, offers a diverse musical repertoire that includes original compositions, cowboy songs, jazz standards, 70s hits, and Motown classics. With a remarkable talent for reimagining songs, the trio delivers fresh, soulful, and exciting renditions that captivate their audience.

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $22
Student/Senior: $19

Friday, April 18 - Monday, April 21, 2025 

Hop around Auburn's parks and trails in search of the elusive bunny who'll be hidden in various locations around Auburn. Find the bunny, have a chance to win prizes and have a blast doing it! This will be a fun and safe event for families, seniors, our specialized recreation community or anyone looking for an opportunity to get outside and get active in an outdoor setting.

Here's how it works:

1. Print the Bunny Scorecard (PDF), if you wish, or bring something on your search to track your bunnies such as a notepad and pen, smartphone or tablet. Note: you do NOT need to email scorecards. Submit details on the On-line Scorecard Submission Form (available beginning April 18). Printed scorecards (for tracking purposes only) will also be available, beginning April 14 during normal business hours at: 
   
   • Auburn Community & Event Center, 910 Ninth Street SE, available 24/7 in a pamphlet holder April 14 - April 21
   • White River Valley Museum, 918 H Street SE
     
     
2. On Thursday, April 17 at 8:00 PM, we will release a list of parks where bunnies are hiding.  Note: for those of you with special needs two of the parks will have more accessible bunnies which are in view from the trail/path to accommodate wheelchairs, strollers and wagons.
   
   
3. All bunnies will look like this example bunny image. Bunnies are approximately 12" tall. Each bunny has a unique number. Please don't take the bunnies so everyone can enjoy this activity. Please don't move the bunnies so we can keep them safe from mowers and other maintenance equipment.
   
   
4. Search for bunnies during park hours, April 18 - April 21. You will need to find a minimum of ten bunnies. In most cases, you may need to visit two or more parks to complete your scorecard. Print our scorecard or bring something to track your bunnies.
   
   
5. Complete the On-line Bunny Scorecard Submission Form. The on-line scorecard will contain contact information and 10 spaces to indicate the bunnies that you found. There will also be the opportunity to share photos or comments with us. We enjoy hearing from you! The on-line scorecard will be available until 11:59 PM on Monday, April 21. Sorry, no late entries. 
   
   
6. Each person who participates must submit their own scorecard. Adults are welcome to play too! Duplicate entries will be deleted. 
   
   
7. Winners will be selected at random and emailed by April 25.

Prizes include the following items:

• Four (4) Auburn Golf Course Gift Cards ($100 value each)
• Eight (8) Make & Take Kits (compliments of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation's MakerSpace)
• Two (2) Family Four Packs of BRAVO tickets (compliments of Auburn Parks, Arts, & Recreation) 
• Check back - more prizes to come!

***Prizes must be picked up at the Auburn Community & Event Center, 910 Ninth Street SE.

MORE INFORMATION:

Peter Cotton Trail Sponsor Commitment Form (PDF)

Peter Cotton Trail Partnership Commitment Form (PDF)

Peter Cotton Trail Event Supporter Commitment Form (PDF)

Contact Information:
Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation
[email protected]
253-931-3043

Friday, April 18 - Monday, April 21, 2025 

Hop around Auburn's parks and trails in search of the elusive bunny who'll be hidden in various locations around Auburn. Find the bunny, have a chance to win prizes and have a blast doing it! This will be a fun and safe event for families, seniors, our specialized recreation community or anyone looking for an opportunity to get outside and get active in an outdoor setting.

Here's how it works:

1. Print the Bunny Scorecard (PDF), if you wish, or bring something on your search to track your bunnies such as a notepad and pen, smartphone or tablet. Note: you do NOT need to email scorecards. Submit details on the On-line Scorecard Submission Form (available beginning April 18). Printed scorecards (for tracking purposes only) will also be available, beginning April 14 during normal business hours at: 
   
   • Auburn Community & Event Center, 910 Ninth Street SE, available 24/7 in a pamphlet holder April 14 - April 21
   • White River Valley Museum, 918 H Street SE
     
     
2. On Thursday, April 17 at 8:00 PM, we will release a list of parks where bunnies are hiding.  Note: for those of you with special needs two of the parks will have more accessible bunnies which are in view from the trail/path to accommodate wheelchairs, strollers and wagons.
   
   
3. All bunnies will look like this example bunny image. Bunnies are approximately 12" tall. Each bunny has a unique number. Please don't take the bunnies so everyone can enjoy this activity. Please don't move the bunnies so we can keep them safe from mowers and other maintenance equipment.
   
   
4. Search for bunnies during park hours, April 18 - April 21. You will need to find a minimum of ten bunnies. In most cases, you may need to visit two or more parks to complete your scorecard. Print our scorecard or bring something to track your bunnies.
   
   
5. Complete the On-line Bunny Scorecard Submission Form. The on-line scorecard will contain contact information and 10 spaces to indicate the bunnies that you found. There will also be the opportunity to share photos or comments with us. We enjoy hearing from you! The on-line scorecard will be available until 11:59 PM on Monday, April 21. Sorry, no late entries. 
   
   
6. Each person who participates must submit their own scorecard. Adults are welcome to play too! Duplicate entries will be deleted. 
   
   
7. Winners will be selected at random and emailed by April 25.

Prizes include the following items:

• Four (4) Auburn Golf Course Gift Cards ($100 value each)
• Eight (8) Make & Take Kits (compliments of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation's MakerSpace)
• Two (2) Family Four Packs of BRAVO tickets (compliments of Auburn Parks, Arts, & Recreation) 
• Check back - more prizes to come!

***Prizes must be picked up at the Auburn Community & Event Center, 910 Ninth Street SE.

MORE INFORMATION:

Peter Cotton Trail Sponsor Commitment Form (PDF)

Peter Cotton Trail Partnership Commitment Form (PDF)

Peter Cotton Trail Event Supporter Commitment Form (PDF)

Contact Information:
Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation
[email protected]
253-931-3043

Friday, April 18 - Monday, April 21, 2025 

Hop around Auburn's parks and trails in search of the elusive bunny who'll be hidden in various locations around Auburn. Find the bunny, have a chance to win prizes and have a blast doing it! This will be a fun and safe event for families, seniors, our specialized recreation community or anyone looking for an opportunity to get outside and get active in an outdoor setting.

Here's how it works:

1. Print the Bunny Scorecard (PDF), if you wish, or bring something on your search to track your bunnies such as a notepad and pen, smartphone or tablet. Note: you do NOT need to email scorecards. Submit details on the On-line Scorecard Submission Form (available beginning April 18). Printed scorecards (for tracking purposes only) will also be available, beginning April 14 during normal business hours at: 
   
   • Auburn Community & Event Center, 910 Ninth Street SE, available 24/7 in a pamphlet holder April 14 - April 21
   • White River Valley Museum, 918 H Street SE
     
     
2. On Thursday, April 17 at 8:00 PM, we will release a list of parks where bunnies are hiding.  Note: for those of you with special needs two of the parks will have more accessible bunnies which are in view from the trail/path to accommodate wheelchairs, strollers and wagons.
   
   
3. All bunnies will look like this example bunny image. Bunnies are approximately 12" tall. Each bunny has a unique number. Please don't take the bunnies so everyone can enjoy this activity. Please don't move the bunnies so we can keep them safe from mowers and other maintenance equipment.
   
   
4. Search for bunnies during park hours, April 18 - April 21. You will need to find a minimum of ten bunnies. In most cases, you may need to visit two or more parks to complete your scorecard. Print our scorecard or bring something to track your bunnies.
   
   
5. Complete the On-line Bunny Scorecard Submission Form. The on-line scorecard will contain contact information and 10 spaces to indicate the bunnies that you found. There will also be the opportunity to share photos or comments with us. We enjoy hearing from you! The on-line scorecard will be available until 11:59 PM on Monday, April 21. Sorry, no late entries. 
   
   
6. Each person who participates must submit their own scorecard. Adults are welcome to play too! Duplicate entries will be deleted. 
   
   
7. Winners will be selected at random and emailed by April 25.

Prizes include the following items:

• Four (4) Auburn Golf Course Gift Cards ($100 value each)
• Eight (8) Make & Take Kits (compliments of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation's MakerSpace)
• Two (2) Family Four Packs of BRAVO tickets (compliments of Auburn Parks, Arts, & Recreation) 
• Check back - more prizes to come!

***Prizes must be picked up at the Auburn Community & Event Center, 910 Ninth Street SE.

MORE INFORMATION:

Peter Cotton Trail Sponsor Commitment Form (PDF)

Peter Cotton Trail Partnership Commitment Form (PDF)

Peter Cotton Trail Event Supporter Commitment Form (PDF)

Contact Information:
Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation
[email protected]
253-931-3043

Auburn’s 2025 Clean Sweep will be held Saturday, April 26. This event is held in honor of Earth Day. Projects will focus on clean-up, environmental restoration, and beautification efforts in and around Auburn. Volunteer groups will work on light clean-up and maintenance; landscaping, painting, weeding, and planting in and around downtown and at various park sites; and a handful of other projects as needed

Volunteers can either choose to participate in a specific project or can ask to be assigned to any project, in which case your group will be assigned where the most volunteer support is needed. Service clubs, social service agencies, faith-based groups, scouting troops, businesses, families, and individuals are being asked to come together and work on these projects. 

Comedy at the Course will keep you laughing all night long as three comedians work to twist your funny bone. Ages 18 and over only.

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $22
Student/Senior: $19

The Infinity Project celebrates both the history and ongoing success of one of Rock ‘N Roll’s greatest hitmakers: Journey! Covering music from Journey’s conception straight through to recent hits and everything in between, the Infinity Project brings a high-quality polished performance to the stage. Whether you’re a long-standing Journey fan or a newcomer to their music there is something here for everyone. Join us for an evening of great memories and stellar hits!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $27
Student/Senior: $24

In a world increasingly more divided, music brings us together. No piece does that better than Ludwig van Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No. 9, dedicated to all humankind. The familiar Ode to Joy theme uplifts and empowers us, calling on us to “sing more cheerful songs, more full of joy!” Similarly, Mason Bates’ Philharmonia Fantastique: The Making of an Orchestra, a concerto for orchestra and animated film, shows the Orchestra overcoming its musical differences to bring “unity from diversity.” Revel in the joy, creativity, and wonder of these two epic pieces.

Join us at 1:30 before the concert for a talk with Classical King’s Dave Beck.

Cost: $10 - $45
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The ABBAgraphs will make you want to dance! This Seattle-based band recreates the pop magic of ABBA’s chart-topping, classic pop hits of the '70s and early '80s PLUS hits of the disco era. Think Dancing Queen, Take a Chance on Me, Mamma Mia, Fernando, Waterloo and more! Join The ABBAgraphs for a rollicking night of great music!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $25
Student/Senior: $22

Duende Libre presents euphoric new jazz that honors its historical roots! This award-winning jazz trio combines jazz virtuosity with roots rhythms from Cuba, Brazil, and West Africa to create a “strikingly authentic blend” in their original music. Each performer, having apprenticed with direct descendants and master musicians of these traditions, they consider themselves disciples of their teachers. Duende Libre pushes the boundaries of the genre to invoke a powerful sonic freedom!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $22
Student/Senior: $19

For a list of Auburn hotels, visit www.exploreauburn.com. 

HELPFUL INFORMATION:

• On-line Registration (open now!)
• Public Driving Directions & Parking Information (PDF)
• Rules of Participation (PDF)
• More information to come. Check back!

Contact Information:
Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation
253-931-3043
[email protected]

Saturday, May 17, 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Game Farm Park, 3030 R Street SE
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Petpalooza is a FREE event for pet lovers and a special day for your four-legged family member or other furry friend. Petpalooza is kicked off with a Dog Trot 3K/5K Fun Run. The event features an animal-related entertainment stage, flydog and agility demos, the popular 'Unleashed' Pet Contest, a free agility area, a large variety of vendor booths, adoptions, free and low-cost pet services, give-a-ways and lots of activities to keep both humans and pets entertained. 

Leashed, licensed and well-behaved pets welcome.

For a list of Auburn hotels, visit www.exploreauburn.com.

HELPFUL INFORMATION:

• On-line Dog Trot Registration (opens November 1, 2024)
• Public Driving Directions & Parking Information (PDF)
• Performance Inquiry Form
• check back - more to come!

Contact Information:
Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation
253-931-3043
[email protected]

Auburn's KidsDay is the perfect day for any child and the best way to kick-start your summer! Live entertainment, inflatable rides, face painting, a variety of activity/info booths, craft vendor sales, miniature golf, rock climbing wall, ArtRageous hands-on art experiences, large vehicle & equipment display, a variety of food concessions, and much more.    

NOTE - Auburn's KidsDay is geared toward Auburn-area kids as a kickoff to summer and coincides with the end of school calendar for the Auburn School District and takes into account the built-in snow days. 

Leashed, licensed and well-behaved pets welcome.

HELPFUL INFORMATION:

• Public Driving Directions & Parking Information (PDF)
• KidsDay Coloring Page (PDF) - FREE download!
• Performance Inquiry Form
• more information to come - check back!

Contact Information
Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation
253-931-3043
Kristy Pachciarz, Special Events Coordinator

Friday, July 4, 2025
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth Street SE

FREE (purchase wristband for $10 unlimited activities)

Celebrate our country's birthday at Les Gove Park. The event includes entertainment on two stages, a variety of craft artists, a car show, inflatable rides, euro-bungee trampolines, train rides and other fun activities for children. The event also offers a rock climbing wall, mini golf, bocce, food concessions, and so much more! Come see for yourself, this naturally shaded park and spray park will keep you cool during the afternoon.

Wristband sales begin at 10:00 AM.  You can purchase a wristband for $10 for unlimited activities which include all inflatable rides, cyclone swing, bungee trampolines, rock wall, train rides, mini golf, laser tag and balloon art.

Leashed, licensed and well-behaved pets welcome.

HELPFUL INFORMATION:

• Public Driving Directions & Parking Information (PDF)
• Car Show Award Category Listing (PDF)
• Performance Inquiry Form
• check back - more to come!

Contact Information: 
Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation
253-931-3043
Kristy Pachciarz, Special Events Coordinator

Please join us and bring the whole family!

Come learn more about aviation and the Auburn Airport at this free event while enjoying great food, great company and the chance to be up close and personal with the people, planes and helicopters that make flight possible. Register for a Young Eagles flight online in advance to be one of 200 kids (ages 8 – 17) to fly for free. We look forward to seeing you!

Please visit www.auburnmunicipalairport.com/airport-day for full details.

"Oh, the thinks you can think" when Dr. Seuss' best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper! Watch the Auburn Community Junior Players as they bring Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all your favorite Dr. Seuss characters to life onstage in Seussical JR., a fantastical musical extravaganza!

Buy Tickets Online

All Tickets: $15

"Oh, the thinks you can think" when Dr. Seuss' best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper! Watch the Auburn Community Junior Players as they bring Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all your favorite Dr. Seuss characters to life onstage in Seussical JR., a fantastical musical extravaganza!

Buy Tickets Online

All Tickets: $15

"Oh, the thinks you can think" when Dr. Seuss' best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper! Watch the Auburn Community Junior Players as they bring Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all your favorite Dr. Seuss characters to life onstage in Seussical JR., a fantastical musical extravaganza!

Buy Tickets Online

All Tickets: $15

"Oh, the thinks you can think" when Dr. Seuss' best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper! Watch the Auburn Community Junior Players as they bring Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all your favorite Dr. Seuss characters to life onstage in Seussical JR., a fantastical musical extravaganza!

Buy Tickets Online

All Tickets: $15

What is National Night Out?

National Night Out (NNO) is a unique crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW). On the first Tuesday of August, residents in neighborhoods throughout the city of Auburn and across the nation are asked to turn on their outside lights, lock their doors, and spend the evening outside with their neighbors. All neighborhoods are encouraged to be a part of AUBURN'S NIGHT OUT team by registering their neighborhood event. 

Check out Auburn's National Night Out page to get full details and register your neighborhood event!

The Almost 5K Poker Fun Run & Walk is an in-person fun run perfect for all ages and abilities! 

REGISTRATION FEE
$13 Early Registration Fee on or before July 9, 2025.

$16 Registration Fee from July 10 - August 6, 2025.

Early registration includes a t-shirt and participation medal. Payment must accompany registration.

Sorry, no registrations accepted August 7, 2025.

Register Online (opens November 27, 2024)

$22 On-Site Registration Fee Onsite registrations accepted on Friday, August 8, 2025 beginning at 6:00 PM (includes event T-shirt while supplies last)

ROUTE

The Almost 5K Poker Fun Run & Walk is an easy run around Les Gove Park. This fun run will utilize the big loop at Les Gove Park. Five loops around is “almost” a 5K (short of a 5K by 1,138 feet). For each lap around the loop, participants will stop, choose a card, and try to get the best poker hand with the five cards drawn. 

Almost 5K Poker Fun Run & Walk Route Map (PDF)

RULES OF PARTICIPATION & AWARDS

• The route will be open  from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM 
• Participants must draw 5 cards total, one upon completion of each large loop at Les Gove Park, to create their final poker hand  
• Strollers are welcome on the course (please note, children not pushed in a stroller must be a paying participant in the race).
• Awards will be distributed to the top 8 poker hands
• Awards will be announced the following Monday via email and social media 
• Parking information and more details will be emailed to participants the week of the event.
• Participants should not attend the event if they feel sick, or believe they may have been exposed to COVID-19. Should this be the case, you can make arrangements to pick-up your packet at a later time.  

Friday, August 8 Schedule:

• 6:00 PM - on-site participant check in opens
• 7:00 PM - Poker Run begins
• 8:30 PM - Poker Run closes  

Interested in Sponsoring? 

For questions contact Amanda Valdez 253-931-3043

Join us at our Halloween Harvest Festival and Trunk-or-Treat for kids ages 2-10 and their families.

This fun-filled fall afternoon will include games, crafts, BOO-seum, food vendors, and a fun Trunk-or-Treat experience around the trail at Les Gove Park. Your little goblin will not want to miss this event!

Bring a can of food for admission to support the Auburn Food Bank. 

This event is held rain or shine! We have contingency plans for rain for 2025. Check back for updates are we get closer to event day. Rain or shine Les Gove Campus will be full of fun for the whole family!

Looking to participate as a Trunk-or-Treat vendor?

Trunk-or-Treat Vendor Application coming soon...

Trunk-or-Treat Vendor Deadline: Wednesday, October 8 at 5:00 PM.

Trunk-or-Treat vendor types:

• Non-Profit: $10 vendor fee
• Childcare Provider: $10 vendor fee
• Community Youth Recreation: $10 vendor fee
• Youth Education: $10 vendor fee
• Commercial/Retail:$25 vendor fee
• Organized School Groups: $0 vendor fee (free) 
• Family Group: $0 vendor fee (free) 

Participating trunks must provide giveaways and/or treats for at least 2,000 youth participants visiting the event. Participants may also provide informational materials about their programs. Prizes will be awarded to the most creative (fun, not scary) trunk. Participating organizations are also encouraged to dress up in costumes appropriate for a 2-10 year-old audience. The youth attending the event will Trunk-or-Treat around the path in Les Gove Park and enjoy outdoor games, arts & crafts, and fun. 

Trunk-or-Treat Vendor Application deadline is Wednesday, October 8 at 5:00 PM. Any applications received after October 8 will be considered on a space available basis. 

Interested in bringing your food truck or prepared food to the event?

Food Vendor Application (PDF)

Please note we offer first-right-of-refusal to the previous years' food vendors. 

The Food Vendor Application deadline is Wednesday, October 1, 2025. 

Interested in Sponsoring?

2024 Sponsorship Opportunities coming soon...

Contact Event Coordinators:
Email Kjerstin Lange or call 253-931-3043
Email Amanda Valdez or call 253-931-3403