Register now for fall programs and activities with Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation
Online Recreation Registration
Fall is just around the corner and Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation continues to serve the community with various opportunities and experiences.
We encourage you to follow us on Facebook at Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation or subscribe to our Auburn@Play newsletters to see what we are up to. You can also visit auburnwa.gov/play for updates, registration information and a full listing of opportunities this fall.
We are looking forward to our fall endeavors and hope to see you very soon.
IN PLAY!
-Your Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Team
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Check out the Fall 2023 Recreation Guide
PDF Version
 CLASSES
BIKING
DANCE/GYMNASTICS
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Indoor Playground
Pre-school Drop In program at the Gymnasium at Les Gove Park!!
Monday, Wednesday, Friday | September 11-December 20 | 9:30-11am | $2 per child. No program November 10, 23, & 24
Kidz Playtime | Ages 2-8 | $10 for 2 hours of care | Auburn Community & Event Center
Do you need a couple of hours to yourself, have an appointment, or want to meet up with a friend and do not have a sitter? We can help! Bring your child, ages 2-10 to our drop-in childcare program and we will keep them entertained and safe. All staff have undergone a National Background Check. Call the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Office at 253-931-3043 for specific times and days. Times and days coordinate with fitness classes and may change quarterly. Staff are unable to change children’s clothing.
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 FITNESS & DANCE
BIKING
MUSIC
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Private Piano Lessons | Ages 6-18 | Thursdays, September 14-October 19 | 3:35-6:35 PM | 20 Minute Lessons
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Private Piano Lessons | Ages 6-18 | Wednesdays, November 1-December 13 | 3:35-6:35 PM | 20 Minute Lessons
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Private Piano Lessons | Ages 6-18 | Thursdays, November 2-December 14 | 3:35-6:35 PM | 20 Minute Lessons
STEAM CLASSES
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Little STEAMERS | Ages 5-8 | Tuesdays, September 19-October 17 | 4:30-5:30 PM
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Little STEAMERS | Ages 5-8 | Tuesdays, October 24-November 28 | 4:30-5:30 PM
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STEAM Tweens | Ages 8-11 | Tuesdays, September 19-October 17 | 5:45-6:45 PM
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STEAM Tweens | Ages 8-11 | Tuesdays, October 24-November 28 | 5:45-6:45 PM
PARENTS' NIGHT OUT
Drop your kids, ages 5-10, off the gymnasium for an evening of games, arts & crafts, sports and a pizza dinner while you enjoy a parent night out. Select Saturdays each month. If you are registering online and wish to register a second sibling at a reduced price, please call our office at 253-931-3043. Must be registered by Wednesday prior to the Saturday event. Space is limited.
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BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGES
RESERVE NOW FOR DATES BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1
Schedule your party package with us - you bring the party and we’ll provide the fun! Our party crew will facilitate an action-packed party for your child, sport team, art enthusiasts and more. We will do all the work! Packages available in the gymnasium, on the rock climbing wall, and in the Maker Space.
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Auburn's REC Teen Center is located at 910 9th Street SE in Les Gove Park. The REC is open during the school year, Monday through Friday from 2pm-5pm. Transportation is provided from the Auburn middle schools and high schools courtesy of the Auburn School District.
The REC Teen Center offers great fun for grades 6-12 and features:
- Ping Pong, Foosball, Air Hockey, Teen Lounge & Video Games
- A Gymnasium for drop-in basketball
- Tech Lab for tutoring and homework help.
- Maker's Room featuring a 3-D printer, laser cutter, robotics, crafts, custom decals, digital embroidery and more.
HYPE NIGHT at The REC Teen Center:
- Friday, October 20 | 6-10pm
- Friday, November 17 | 6-10pm
- Friday, December 15 | 6-10pm
Regular Year Membership: $100 | Monthly Membership: $15 | Daily Drop-in Rate: $1
Purchase by calling 253-931-3043
TEEN CLASSES & PROGRAMS
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Auburn Youth Council | Grades 6-12 | Free!
Service Learning & Leadership Development group gets teens active in the Auburn Community! First meeting is Tuesday, September 12 at the REC- 6-7:30 PM.
Come check it out and get signed up. Dinner is provided!
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 Check out auburnwa.gov/sports for all the details, including dates, times & registration links including:
Youth Options:
Adult Options:
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Pickleball Instructional Clinics | Ages 16+ | Learn to Play, Instructional Play, Competitive Play, Advanced Play Options
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Basketball Fall League | Ages 18 & over | Tuesdays, September 27-November 29
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Cornhole Fall League | Ages 18 & over | Wednesdays, September 27-November 8
Open Gym - starts back up on September 5
(Please note: if nothing is listed on the calendar, there is no open gym)
- Open Gym Pickleball | Ages 18 & over | Fridays, 6-8 pm
(exception dates Sept 15, 22, Oct 20, 27 Nov 17, 24 Dec 8, 15, 22)
- Open Gym Pickleball | Ages 18 & over | Tuesday and Thursdays, 7:15-8:45 am;
Monday-Thursday 12:00-1:45pm
- Open Gym Volleyball | Ages 18 & over | Tuesday and Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 am
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Art Classes
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Professional Development Workshops for Artists & Creatives with Artist Trust
MakerSpace - Adult Make & Take Art Classes (check out all the class details and images online)
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Fall Theme | Halloween Door Hanger, Porch Welcome Sign, Puck-It game, & Tiered Tray Signs | Ages: 14+ | Thursday, September 23 | 5:30-8pm
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Harvest Theme | Thanksgiving Door Hanger, Pumpkin Garland, Beaded Table Decor, Chain Charms, & Macrame Mirror Hanger | Ages: 14+ | Tuesday, October 24 | 5:30-8pm
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Holiday Theme |Advent Calendar, Christmas Door Hanger & Family Birthdays Sign | Ages: 14+ | Tuesday, November 14 | 5:30-8pm
Open Make
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Daytime | Ages 16 & UP | Wednesdays, Sept 7-Dec 14 | 10am-1pm
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Daytime | Ages 16 & UP | Fridays, September 9-December 16 | 11am-2pm
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Evening | Ages 16 & UP | Second Monday each month, Oct 17-Dec 12 | 5pm-8pm
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 Family Open Climb | Ages 4 & UP | Wednesday, September 13 | 5:30-7pm
Bring the family to the wall for a full evening of rock-climbing fun! Climbers will learn the fundamentals of climbing while working together to build skills like teamwork, trust, and fun! Climbing will push you to reach for greater challenges and show your true strength! All equipment will be provided.
Run Auburn | Ages 4 & UP | Saturdays, September 9-October 21 | 8:30-9:30am
Want to run a 5k? Or maybe you’re just looking for a supportive community to get moving with. Whether you’re looking to walk, jog or run we’ve got just the group for you! Join the Auburn Community Fitness team for a Saturday morning meet up at Les Gove Park for a 5k (3.1 miles) around the path. Keep coming back and find a community of runners looking to increase their endurance, improve their run and have fun! Running experience is not required; walkers are welcome. Join us 4 times and earn a t-shirt! Registration not required. Check-in in front of the Community Center.
FITNESS MEMBERSHIP
Save the Date! FREE Fall Fitness Open House Saturday, September 16 | 8:30am-11am Join the Auburn Community Fitness team at this free fitness sampler! If you're thinking of joining, come and meet the team, try out a class and pick up some great prizes and deals on new membership! If you're already a member, join us for a morning of amazing classes, prizes, fitness and community! Take one class or stay the whole morning for a workout full of variety and challenge. Schedule includes special 30 minute classes of: Yoga, Strength & Sculpt, HIIT and more! Free childcare is provided! Pre-registration is appreciated. Sign up online or by calling 253-931-3043.
Membership | $25 Regular; $20 Seniors/Teens
Daily Drop In | $5 Regular; $4 Seniors/Teens
Fitness Membership gets you moving with all the perks! Full details and class schedule at auburnwa.gov/fitness:
- Unlimited access to fitness classes both
virtual and in-person
- Unlimited use of the fitness center
- Open gym programs
- Unlimited access to the full virtual fitness class library
- Drop-in childcare
Membership Fees with unlimited childcare:
Adult + 1 child $40/month
Adult + 2 children $55/month
Adult + 3 children $70/month
HEALTH & FITNESS CLASSES
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The Auburn Senior Activity Center enhances the quality of life of senior adults 50+ in the Auburn community through social, recreational, health and wellness, educational, and nutritional programs. The Center is located at 808 9th Street SE, Auburn. Center hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am-5pm.
Check out the current Senior Brochure for all the class and program options and offerings this session. All programs below held at the Auburn Senior Activity Center.
Spotlighted classes and programs in September at the Auburn Senior Activity Center include:
- Lecture: Choosing an Executor I September 7 I 10:30am
- Lecture: One Step Ahead – Fall Prevention I September 14 I 10:30am
- Mayor Coffee Hour I September 15 I 10am
- Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: What Does it mean to be Hispanic I September 18 I 10am
- Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Making a Pinata I September 25 I 10am
- Wellness Fair: 40+ Health and Wellness Vendors, Special Lunch, Door Prizes & Special Raffle, Live Entertainment I September 28 I 9:15am-1pm
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Every Sunday through September 17
Les Gove Park | 10am - 3pm
The Market provides a convenient venue for local farmers and artisans to provide access to healthy, fresh, locally sourced food and products to area residents. The Market serves as a vibrant gathering place where visitors can enjoy live entertainment, gardening presentations, cooking demos, fresh fruits, veggies, flowers, crafts and more!
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Saturday, September 9 | 11AM-3PM
FAMILY DAY AT THE FARM
Mary Olson Farm | Free
Back to School fun on the Farm. Join us for fun crafts and activities! All ages welcome.
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Wednesday, September 13
Family Open Climb
Les Gove Park Climbing Wall | 5:30-7pm
Bring the family (ages 4 & up) to the climbing wall at Les Gove Park for a full evening of rock climbing fun! Climbers will learn the fundamentals of climbing while working together to build skills like teamwork, trust, and fun! Climbing will push you to reach for greater challenges and show your true strength! All equipment will be provided.
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Please join us as we dedicate the Postmark Center for the Arts, located at 20 Auburn Ave. The building is Auburn's 1937 historic Post Office that has been renovated into a vibrant arts and culture space and rental venue in downtown Auburn. Come out and celebrate with funders, project partners, elected officials, artists, and the entire community. The celebration will feature a Grand Opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at 11am and building tours, and a small-scale art festival along Auburn Avenue from 11:30am-3pm.
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Saturday, September 16
HOPS & CROPS Music & Beer Festival
21+ event
Mary Olson Farm | 12-6pm
Fun, sun, music, and brews! This 21 and up event is a South Sound favorite with live bands, dozens of beers to taste, and the most “chill” beer festival experience in the region. Get a discount when you purchase tickets early at wrvmuseum.org.
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Lights on! Stage set! BRAVO Performing Arts is on stage this spring! The City of Auburn is excited to present an incredible lineup of music, comedy, theater, and kids’ programming as part of the BRAVO Performing Arts Season. Check out the upcoming schedule at auburnwa.gov/theater.
Upcoming Shows:
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Saturday, October 7
Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day
Cedar Lanes Park | 10am-12pm
Ages 2 & UP
Join us at the Cedar Lanes Bike Park for a day of trail riding, skills
workshops, and ride demos! Whether you’re new to mountain biking or well-practiced you’ll have a blast! This is a free family event; all ages are welcome. Free bike maintenance checks, $5 bike helmets available for purchase. Be cool. Wear your bike helmet!
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This fun-filled fall afternoon will include games, crafts, face painting, scary cookies, cauldrons of punch. Be sure to check out the Trunk-or-Treat 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.
Register now to participate as a Trunk-or-Treat Vendor.
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Saturday, November 11
Veterans Parade & Observance
Parade at 11am | Main Street in downtown Auburn
One of the largest parades of its kind in the Country! The parade proceeds west on Main Street from E Street SE to A Street NW in Auburn. It includes a fly-over, marching bands, honor guards, military marching units and vehicles, veterans units, drill teams, community and scouting groups, as well as floats, antique cars and more. The day kicks off with a community breakfast, sponsored by the American Legion and held at the Auburn Senior Activity Center. A Remembrance Ceremony is held at Veterans Memorial Park at 9:45am. The Auburn Noon Lions Luncheon and a VFW Open House follow the parade. The day is complete after the state’s largest Marching Band and Field Competition awards its winners at Auburn High School Stadium. Complete details at auburnwa.gov/vets.
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 TO REGISTER:
On-line: Auburn @Play online registration
Phone: 253-931-3043; VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express
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