Check out the Winter 2024 Recreation Guide

Online Recreation Registration

Happy New Year! Winter is here 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 winter.

We are looking forward to our winter endeavors and hope to see you very soon.

IN PLAY!
-Your Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Team

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 

New Year ZUMBA® Thon!
Saturday, January 6 | 8:30-9:30am
Happy New Year! Kick 2024 off right with a Zumba Party; let's ditch the workout and join the party while we dance off the holidays! Membership is not required. Free childcare is provided.

Tai Chi for Beginners- Ages 16+ | Tuesdays, January 16-February 20 | 12:15-1:15pm

Fitness for Moms - New Class! Calling all moms near Auburn! Join us for a rejuvenating fitness experience. Nicolette, our Perinatal Postnatal Fitness Specialist who is a mom and dedicated community advocate, invites you to a monthly guided exercise class at the Auburn Community Center. It's more than just a workout; it's a chance to connect with fellow moms, bond through exercise, and empower one another on your wellness journey. This one-hour class will include a HIIT style guided workout to tone and strengthen the body. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to build a stronger, healthier, and more supportive community. Childcare is available.

• January 16 | Tuesday, 5:30-6:30pm
• February 20 | Tuesday, 5:30-6:30pm
• March 19 | Tuesday, 5:30-6:30pm

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

BIKING

• Pedal Power Learn to Ride Workshop | Ages 3-5 | Wednesdays, February 22-March 20 | 5:15-6pm

DANCE/GYMNASTICS

• Let's Get Movin' | Ages 3-5 | Mondays, January 22-February 12 | 4:30-5:15 PM
• Let's Get Movin' | Ages 3-5 | Mondays, February 26-March 18 | 4:30-5:15 PM
• Irish Dancing-Little Leapers | Wednesdays, January 17-February 7 | 4:45-5:15 PM
• Irish Dancing-Little Leapers | Wednesdays, February 28-March 20 | 4:45-5:15 PM

CLASSES

• Itsy Bitsy | Ages 1-3 | Tuesdays, January 16-February 13 | 9:15-10:00 AM
• Itsy Bitsy | Ages 1-3 | Thursdays, January 18-February 15 | 9:30-10:15 AM
• Itsy Bitsy | Ages 1-3 | Tuesdays, February 27-March 26 | 9:15-10:00 AM
• Itsy Bitsy | Ages 1-3 | Thursdays, February 29-March 28 | 9:30-10:15 AM
• Busy Bees | Ages 3 ½-5 | Tuesdays, January 16-February 13 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
• Wild About Animals |Ages 3-5 | Thursdays, February 29-March 28 | 10:45-11:45 AM

Indoor Playground

Pre-school Drop In program at the Gymnasium at Les Gove Park!!
Monday, Wednesday, Friday | January 3-March 29 | 9:30-11am | $3 per child. No program January 15 and February 19

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.

FITNESS & DANCE

• Irish Dance | Ages 6-12 | Wednesdays, January 17-February 7 | 5:25-6:10 PM
• Irish Dance | Ages 6-12 | Wednesdays, February 28-March 20 | 5:25-6:10 PM
• Irish Dance-Continuation | Ages 6-12 | Wednesdays, January 17-February 7 | 6:15-6:55 PM
• Irish Dance-Continuation | Ages 6-12 | Wednesdays, February 28-March 20 | 6:15-6:55 PM
• Youth Tumble/Dance Mix | Ages 6-10 | Mondays, January 22-February 12 | 5:30-6:15 PM
• Youth Tumble/Dance Mix | Ages 6-10 | Mondays, February 26-March 18 | 5:30-6:15 PM
• Parkour 101 | Ages 6-8 | Thursdays, January 4-February 15 | 4:30-5:20 PM
• Parkour 101 | Ages 6-8 | Thursdays, February 29-March 28 | 4:30-5:20 PM
• Parkour 201 | Ages 9-12 | Thursdays, January 4-February 15 | 5:30-6:20 PM
• Parkour 201 | Ages 9-12 | Thursdays,  February 29-March 28 | 5:30-6:20 PM
• Girls on the Run | Grades 3-5 | Mondays & Wednesdays March 25^th-May 20^th | 4-5:30pm

MUSIC

• Private Piano Lessons | Ages 6-18 | Wednesdays, January 10-February 14 | 3:35-6:35 PM | 20 Minute Lessons
• Private Piano Lessons | Ages 6-18 | Thursdays, January 11-February 15 | 3:35-6:35 PM | 20 Minute Lessons
• Private Piano Lessons | Ages 6-18 | Wednesdays, February 28-April 3 | 3:35-6:35 PM | 20 Minute Lessons
• Private Piano Lessons | Ages 6-18 | Thursdays, February 29-April 4 | 3:35-6:35 PM | 20 Minute Lessons

STEAM!

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math - and we've got it all! Is your kid a maker? A Tinkerer? An Artist? An aspiring inventor or engineer?

• Little STEAMERS | Ages 5-7 | Tuesdays, January 16-February 13 | 4:30-5:30 PM
• Little STEAMERS | Ages 5-7 | Tuesdays, February 27-March 26 | 4:30-5:30 PM
• STEAM Tweens | Ages 8-11 | Tuesdays, January 16-February 13 | 5:30-6:30 PM
• STEAM Tweens | Ages 8-11 | Tuesdays, February 27-March 26 | 5:30-6:30 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.

• It's a New Year | Ages 5-10 | January 13 | 5:00-9:00 PM
• Sweet Treats | Ages 5-10 | February 10 | 5:00-9:00 PM
• Spring Fling | Ages 5-10 | March 16 | 5:00-9:00 PM
  
  

CAMPS

• Mid-Winter Break Camp | Ages 6-10 | Tuesday-Friday, February 20-23 | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Spring Break Camp | Ages 6-10 | Monday-Friday, April 8-12 | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

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

The REC Teen Center 

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.

Regular Year Membership: $100 | Monthly Membership: $15 | Daily Drop-in Rate: $1

Purchase by calling 253-931-3043

Schools Out? Come to the REC!

• Teens Day Out  Friday | Jan. 26 | 8a-5p

Teen/Tween Camps

• TNT Mid-Winter Break Monday-Friday | Feb 19 – 23 | 8a-5p
• Tween Scene Mid- Winter Break Monday-Friday | Feb 19 – 23 | 8a-5p

LATE NIGHT at The REC

Every 3rd Friday, The REC has extended hours for all Teens in Auburn! Come for open gym basketball & volleyball, video games including ps5 & VR or to just hang with your friends. Oh yeah, there’s always food!

• Friday, January 19 | 6-9pm | Glow in the dark dodgeball 
• Friday, February 16 | 6-9pm | Valentine’s Dance!

Auburn Youth Council - Leadership and Development  

Auburn Youth Council | Grades 6-12 | Free to join!

Service Learning & Leadership Development group gets teens active in the Auburn Community! Meetings are held at The REC every other Wednesday 6-7:30pm until June.

Come check it out and get signed up. Dinner is provided!

Family Snowshoe Trips - Ages 8+

• Crystal Mountain Snowshoe Saturday | January 27 | 9am-4pm
• Lake Easton Snowshoe Saturday | February 10 | 9am-4pm
• Wenatchee Crest Snowshoe Saturday | February 24 | 8:30am-5pm

Postmark Center for the Arts 

Gallery and Gift Shop Hours:
Wednesdays & Fridays 12-4pm | Thursdays 12-6pm 
Location: 20 Auburn Ave, Auburn, WA 98002

The Postmark Center for the Arts is proud to present ”Muckleshoot: Alive & Strong,” a group exhibition featuring artists from the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. The Postmark Gallery and Vault Gallery will be filled with artwork in a variety of mediums, sizes, and themes by a variety of incredibly talented artists from January 17 through March 22. Featured artists include: Isiah Corwin, Sam Obrovac, Kim Saladin, Leila Sam, Tyson Simmons, Joyce Starr, Donny Stevenson, and Keith Stevenson. 

Art Classes

• Creative Writing for Teens | Ages: 12-19 | Thursdays, January 11-February 1 | 3:30-4:30pm
• Ukulele for Adults | Ages: 18+ | Wednesdays, January 31-March 13 | 6-6:50pm

One Day Art Experiences (check out all the class details and images online)

• Beginning Drawing 1: The Figure’s Proportions | Ages: 12+ | Thursday, January 18 | 5:30-7:30pm
• Beginning Drawing 2: The Body’s Form | Ages: 12+ | Thursday, February 1 | 5:30-7:30pm
• Block Print Valentines | Ages: 12+ | Thursday, February 8 | 5-7pm
• Working with Prismacolor Pencils | Ages: 10+ | Thursday, February 29 | 5-7pm

FREE Drop-In Art Opportunities

• Artist Open Studio Hours | Suggested Ages: 18+ | Wednesdays, starting January 17 | 10am-12pm
• Drop-In Gongbi Painting | Ages: 18+ | Fridays, starting January 19 | 10am-12pm
• Drop-In Drawing | Suggested Ages: 18+ | Fridays, starting January 19 | 10am-12pm

Make & Take Art Classes (check out all the class details and images online)

• Air Plant Clay Pots- Ages: 12+ | Thursdays, January 25 & February 1| 6-8pm
• February- Letter Board, Love Sign, Hello Spring Door Hanger | Ages: 14+ | Thursday, February 22 | 6-8pm
• March- Bunny Door Hanger, Butterfly Embroidery, Mountain Sign | Ages 14+ | Thursday, March 21 | 6-8pm

Open Make

• Daytime | Ages 16+ | Wednesdays, January 3-March 13 | 10am-1pm
• Daytime | Ages 16+ | Fridays through March 15 |11am-2pm
• Evening | Ages 16+ | Second Monday each month through March 11 | 5pm-8pm

Youth Make & Take Classes (check out all the class details and images online)

• Bunny Paper Dolls | Ages 8-13 | Friday, February 23 | 6-7:30pm
• Embroidered Notebooks & Animal Tetris | Ages 8-13 | Friday, March 22 | 6-7:30pm

Laser Cutting Intensive Learn to cut and etch with beams of light! In this course you will be guided through the basics of designing your projects in Corel Draw and then cutting and etching them with a laser. Successful completion of this course will allow you to use the laser independently during open times in the Makerspace. Email the Maker Space- makerspace@auburnwa.gov, to schedule a class. Classes will be held for small groups as dates are requested. 

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.

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 & current Activity Calendar 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 January at the Auburn Senior Activity Center include (*Registration Required*)

• Travel Presentation for South Africa & French Riveria I Jan 9 I 1:30p-3p I *No registration required
• Back to Basics with Trish I January 11 I 10am I Free I *No registration required
• Birthday Lunch I January 18 I 11:30am-12pm I $4.50/$6.50 *Must register in-person 
• Food As Medicine Series I Fridays, Jan 19–March 22 I 2-4:30pm I Registration Required: $100/$120 
• Emergency Preparedness I January 25 I 10:30am I Free I *No registration required
• Winterfest Lunch I January 26 I 11:30a  I $4.50/$6.50 *Must register in-person

BRAVO PERFORMING ARTS

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 full schedule at auburnwa.gov/theater.

Upcoming Shows:

• Saturday, January 20 | Michael Powers| 7:30pm 
• Friday, January 26 | January Comedy at the Course | 7:30pm
• Saturday, January 27 | New Sensation - Tribute to INXS | 7:30pm
• Sunday, February 4 | The Everly Set - Everly Brothers Tribute | 2pm
• Friday, February 16 | Auburn Symphony Quartet | 7:30pm 
• Saturday, February 17 | Soul Sacrifice - Santana Tribute | 7:30pm
• Friday, February 23 | February Comedy at the Course | 7:30pm
• Saturday, February 24 | Global Heat's Music Soulstice | 7:30pm

Story Club with KCLS - Imogene’s Last Stand

Thursday, February 15

4-5 PM | White River Valley Museum

Free Program!

Join Auburn Children’s Librarian Ms. Robbin at the White River Valley Museum to hear Imogene’s Last Stand. After hearing the story we will take an up close look at some of the artifacts in the museum’s collection.

Enamored of history, young Imogene Tripp tries to save her town's historical society from being demolished in order to build a shoelace factory.

Ages 7 and older. 

NEW MUSEUM EXHIBIT

Where Castoffs Go to Heal and Grow: The Art of Marita Dingus

On Display: February 7- May 26

White River Valley Museum

See the exquisite assemblage art of nationality recognized artist and Auburn native Marita Dingus. Her pieces will be on display in the Museum’s temporary gallery as well as throughout the permanent exhibits Wednesday through Sundays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsored by City of Auburn and 4Culture.

Special Events Related to New Exhibition:

• Family Day: Let’s Make Art!
  Sunday, February 25 | 1-3 PM | White River Valley Museum | Free
  Pop by the museum for a fun art making Family Day as we explore art in its various forms. Immerse yourself in our current exhibition of large-scale sculpture and get some inspiration for your own art. All ages welcome!
  
  
• Artist Talk: Where Castoffs go to Heal and Grown with Marita Dingus
  Thursday, February 29 | 2-3 PM | White River Valley Museum | Free
  Join us as we welcome nationally recognized Auburn artist Marita Dingus for a talk about her life, work, and Auburn past and present. Register here.

Family Fun Sock Hop

Saturday, March 23

Auburn Community & Event Center
Two Time Slot Options: 3:30-5:30 PM & 7-9 PM

Everyone come dressed in your best sock hop attire and enjoy
an evening you will talk about all year! Join us for light refreshments, dancing, hands-on activities and a lot of fun! Memory Photo included. Space is limited.

Pre-registration required for all attendees: 253-931-3043 | Tickets: $20/$25

Register for 3:30-5:30 PM: Ages 2 and up | March 23 

Register for 7:00-9:00 PM: Ages 2 and up | March 23 

Peter Cotton Trail

Friday, March 29-Monday, April 1
Various Parks &Trails in Auburn

Grab your peeps and hop around Auburn in search of the elusive
bunny, who’s been hidden in various parks and trails. Find 10 bunnies and complete the on-line Bunny Scorecard for your chance to win some great prizes! This is a fun event for all ages and ability levels, a great opportunity to visit new to you parks and a great way to get actives outdoors. Dawn to dusk.

Clean Sweep
Saturday, April 20
Auburn Community & Event Center | 9 AM - 12 PM 

An annual community volunteering effort. Volunteers and community groups will work on various projects to beautify Auburn.
Register in advance to be assigned to a project. Welcome and breakfast at the Auburn Community Center prior to projects starting.

Dog Trot – 3K/5K Fun Run

Saturday, May 18 | 9:30-11am

Game Farm Park, 3030 R St SE | Ages 5 and up

A pet/owner 3K/5K Fun Run that kicks off the annual Petpalooza
event. The routes will take you from Game Farm Park and along the White River Trail. FREE incentive item to first 100 pre-registrants!! Registration includes T-Shirt (size guaranteed with early registration), race bib and finisher’s medal. The course is flat, easy and enjoyable for all ages and ability levels. Water will be available on the course for both human and dog participants. Registration is per person. Each person participating on the course (other than children in strollers) must register and pay. Join us at Petpalooza after the Dog Trot from 10am - 5pm!

Registration Fee: $20/person through March 31; $25 (April 1-May 14); $30 (On-site Fee)