Saturday, December 3 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
1 East Main Street
Get in the holiday spirit with cookie decorating, puppets, and ornaments! This indoor event is recommended for children ages 3 & up. The cost to participate is $3 in advance or $6 at the door. Santa's Workshop will be open for photos at 262 E Main Street from 2 PM - 3:45 PM.
Fee to participate: $3 in advance / $6 at the door
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Saturday, December 3 | 4:30pm
Main Street
Auburn's Lighted Santa Parade returns! 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. Join us for live music before and after the parade at City Hall. We'll wrap up the event with the annual tree lighting at City hall plus a visit from Santa.
REGISTER NOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PARADE!
All community, families, non-profits, and businesses are welcome to participate. All entries wishing to participate in the parade must register in advance by Wednesday, November 30, 2022.
All entries must have a lighted element: Registration link
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Saturday, December 3 | 5:30pm
City Hall Plaza
Santa is looking for a special helper to light the tree in front of City Hall. Nominate a well-deserving child between the ages of 5 and 9 to be Santa's Helper on December 3rd.
Nomination Form
Nominations will be open until November 30 at midnight.
Please note, multiple nominations for the same child will only be entered once into the drawing. The winner will be selected at random by Mayor Backus.
Santa will head to Auburn Downtown Cooperative's Santa Workshop at 262 E Main Street following the tree lighting from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM.
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Saturday, December 10 | 8:30am
Auburn Community & Events Center
Join us for a holiday Breakfast with Santa!
Breakfast will be served by Santa elves at 8:30am. You will also enjoy special entertainment.
The 11 AM breakfast is full and can no longer accept registrations.
All Ages | Pre-registration is required | Space is limited
Children $9/$12 | Adult $10/$13
Reservations by calling: Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation 253-931-3043
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December 1 - 17
Auburn Community & Events Center
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!
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The White River Valley Museum has your new holiday tradition! November 16th through December 30th, Wednesday through Sundays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., catch the spirit of the season with a The Festival of Trees: Dreamscapes at the White River Valley Museum. The exhibit of dreamy trees decorated by arts and culture professionals.
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Wednesday, November 30 | 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Auburn Community & Event Center
In this family-friendly class you will learn how to transfer an image to a linoleum block, carve the block, and print your own handmade holiday cards! Get into the festive spirit and maybe start a new tradition by trying this simple and fun printing process. All materials for this class will be provided. Ages 12+.
Fee: $30/$38 for Resident/Non-Resident - 56753
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Tuesday, December 13 | 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Auburn Community & Event Center | Makerspace
Make your winter cozy with a hand sculpted polymer clay gnome clad with a bushy alpaca fiber beard. A perfect gift for grandparents or to keep for yourself. All materials are provided. Ages 8+.
Fee: $50/$63 for Resident/Non-Resident - 56748
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Pick up all Take & Make Craft Kits at the Auburn Community & Event Center, located at 910 9th Street SE in Auburn's Les Gove Park.
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Adult & Teen Create at Home Projects:
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Youth Create at Home Projects
For more Holiday craft classes and projects visit the Auburn's MakerSpace web page.
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Sunday, December 4 | 2pm
Red, White & Blue Holiday Concert
Auburn Performing Arts Center, 702 4th St. NE
Sing in the holidays with this annual free community concert performed by America’s First I Corps Band. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear this festive concert of music honoring our troops, together with all of your favorite holiday music and carols. Tickets are free but required for admission and are available for pick-up at the Auburn Community & Event Center. Limit 6 per family.
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