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
BIKING
DANCE/GYMNASTICS
CLASSES
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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 2-10 | $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
MUSIC
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
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.
LATE NIGHT at The REC Teen Center:
- Friday, November 17 | 6-9pm
- Friday, December 15 | 6-9pm
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!
Meetings are held at The REC every other Wednesday beginning October 11, 6-7:30pm.
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:
Open Gym (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 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
Postmark Center for the Arts - Now Open
Gallery and Gift Shop Hours:
Wednesdays & Fridays 12-4pm | Thursdays 12-6pm
Location: 20 Auburn Ave, Auburn, WA 98002
Auburn's new Postmark Center for the Arts is officially open!
The main gallery is currently featuring "RENEWAL: Historic Roots and Artistic Growth," as well as “Wishing Trees: A Community Art Project.” Visitors are encouraged to create a leaf for our Wishing Trees as part of the interactive exhibit. The Vault Gallery historical exhibit showcase the three lives of the historic building with photographs and artifacts provided by the White River Valley Museum. Stop by for a view of our gallery spaces and to browse our giftshop featuring Washington local artists.
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Professional Development Workshops for Artists & Creatives with Artist Trust
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MakerSpace - Adult Make & Take Art Classes
(check out all the class details and images online)
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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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Youth Make & Take Classes (check out all the class details and images online)
Private Parties
Celebrate the season with a private craft class for just your family and friends! Party packages are available for youth and adults and custom projects are available. Party goers will enjoy private space to complete their project in the cozy holiday vibe of the Maker Space. Email makerspace@auburnwa.gov for sample projects and availability. Maker Space parties are a great option for office parties, a girls’ night out, kids birthday party, end of season team party and more! All instruction and supplies are provided. Parties are welcome to bring their own refreshments.
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FITNESS MEMBERSHIP
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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Turkey Burn | Ages 14+ | Saturday, November 25 | 8:30-10:30am
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NEW EXPANDED CHILDCARE HOURS!
New hours for Drop-in Childcare are available now! Bring the kids to play while you use the Community Center Facilities. $4/session for drop in up to 2 hours of play or add on unlimited sessions to your fitness membership for $15/month/child. Ages 4 months-10 years; parents must remain onsite. Need to run errands or meet a friend for lunch? Drop off the kids for Kidz Playtime and enjoy up to 2 hours of free time. $10/child up to 2 hours. Children must be potty trained.
Childcare Hours:
- Mondays-Fridays: 9am-1:30pm
- Mondays-Thursdays: 4:15-8pm
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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
(*Registration Required*)
- *Museum Tour I Indigenous History of Auburn Tour I Nov 2 I 10a-11:30a
- Fun & Games I Nov 3 I 10:30am I Free
- *Documentary Series: Native America I Mondays in Nov I 1-2p
- Veterans Day Lunch & Celebration I Nov 9 I 11:30a-1p I $4.50/$6.50 *Must register in-person
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Social Dinner at the Senior Center I Nov 13 I 4:30pm I $8
- *Class: Make an Emergency Grab & Go Notebook I Nov 16 I 10a-11:30a I Free for the first 20, $15 for the rest
- Pre-Thanksgiving Lunch I Nov 21 I Two seatings: 11a or 1p I $4.50/$6.50 *Must register in-person
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Lights on! Stage set! BRAVO Performing Arts has taken the stage! 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, 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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Nominations will be open until November 8, 2023 at midnight.
Santa is looking for a special helper to light the tree in front of City Hall during the Tree Lighting celebration on Saturday, December 2 following the Santa Parade. Nominate a well-deserving child between the ages of 5 and 9 to be Santa's Helper on December 2nd.
Nomination Form
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.
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The White River Valley Museum has your new holiday tradition! November 15th through December 30th, Wednesday through Sundays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., catch the spirit of the season with holiday trees decorated by local businesses and organizations.
Sponsored by Explore Auburn
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Saturday, November 25
8:30-10:30am | Free
Join us for a post-Thanksgiving turkey burn! Kick off the morning with an action packed class - Leftover Lineup! This partner-based HIIT training incorporates strength and cardio. Partner not required! Then, stretch it out and relax in Yoga Flow. Two hours of fitness and fun! Membership is not required. Childcare is provided.
Register: HERE
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December 1 - 15
Auburn City Hall
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 in the upstairs hallway of Auburn City Hall.
ENTER TODAY - Applications to enter the contest will be open until November 1, 2023 at midnight.
Gingerbread Contest Application | Gingerbread Contest Rules (PDF)
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Saturday, December 2
12-2PM | Mary Olson Farm
Free Event
The Mary Olson Farm welcomes the salmon back to our stream! Observe spawning salmon, become a salmon scientist by engaging in water testing and habitat observation, and learn more about the role salmon play in the ecosystem. Presented in partnership with the Environmental Science Center.
The Mary Olson Farm is located on Green River Road, to the north of the Auburn Golf Course. The parking area is located just north of the farm and is connected to the farm by a short trail. Parking spaces are limited, and visitors are encouraged to carpool to this event.
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Saturday, December 2 | Two sessions available
8:30am - 10am | 11am - 12:30pm
Auburn Community & Events Center
Join us for a holiday Breakfast with Santa!
Breakfast will be served by Santa's elves at two breakfasts, one beginning at 8:30am and one beginning at 11am. You will also enjoy special entertainment.
All Ages | Pre-registration is required | Space is limited
Children $12/$15 | Adult $13/$16
Register online through the link below or by calling 253-931-3043.
Saturday, December 2 | 8:30 a.m. seating | CHILD: 57810
Saturday, December 2 | 8:30 a.m. seating | ADULT: 57812
Saturday, December 2 | 11 a.m. seating | CHILD: 57811
Saturday, December 2 | 11 a.m. seating | ADULT: 57813
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Saturday, December 2 | 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 29, 2023. All entries must have a lighted element: Registration link
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Sunday, December 3 | 2pm
Red, White & Blue Holiday Concert
Auburn Performing Arts Center
Tickets are free, but required for admission
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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Thursday, December 14
6-8 PM | White River Valley Museum
Cost: $30
21 + Only Event
Grab a friend, grab a drink, and settle in for a cozy evening of holiday crafting with a glass of wine. Explore solstice traditions from around the world, snack on yummy treats, and paint a moonscape with your friends. Add some handmade cheer to your holiday season, and enjoy the museum’s seasonal exhibit “Festival of Trees” after hours.
Space is limited. Register HERE
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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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