Register now for spring & summer programs and activities with Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation
Online Recreation Registration
As we head into May and gear up for summer, we invite you to check out all the offerings, opportunities and experiences with Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation.
We encourage you to follow us on social media or subscribe to our electronic newsletters to see what we are up to:
Facebook: Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation
Instagram: @auburnparks_rec
Auburn@Play Electronic Newsletter: Subscribe Now
You can also visit auburnwa.gov/play for updates, registration information and a full listing of upcoming opportunities. We are looking forward to our upcoming endeavors and hope to see you very soon.
Play safe! Your Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Team
IN PLAY!
-Your Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Team
|
Check out the Spring & Summer 2024 Recreation Guide
PDF Version
No fooling! Summer is just around the corner and it's time to start thinking about Summer Camps! The Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department has everything you’re looking for to keep your child active and engaged. Camp options are offered for pre-school age through teens in various topics and settings. Summer Camp season will begin on Wednesday, June 26.
|
We're Hiring for a variety of positions!
Join our team!
Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation is looking for a variety of seasonal and year-round positions with varying pay rates and schedule flexibility: Seasonal Park Maintenance Workers, Fitness Instructor, Mobile Recreation Program Staff, Outdoor Adventure Camp Counselors, Bike Program Staff, Museum/Farm Program Assistant, Gym/Ballfield Attendants, Rental Facility Assistant, Summer Camp Counselors and Leads, and Teen Summer Camp Counselors. For full details and all open positions, please visit auburnwa.gov/jobs. You can be paid to play! Parks and Recreation staff get the opportunities to work and play in the programs they serve.
|
DANCE/GYMNASTICS
CLASSES
|
SPORTS FOR TOTS AGES 3-4
-
Football| | Thu | May 2-23 | 4:15-4:55 PM
-
Baseball | Wed | May 8 - 29 | 4:15-4:55 PM
-
Soccer | Wed | May 22 - Jun 12 | 5-5:40 PM
-
Basketball | Wed | May 22 - Jun 12 | 6-6:40 PM
|
Indoor Playground
Pre-school drop in program in the gymnasium at Les Gove Park!!
Monday, Wednesday, Friday | May 1-June 14 | 9:30-11am | $3 per child.
Indoor Playground Resumes Wednesday, May 1 | No program May 27
Kids 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
|
MUSIC
BIKES
-
All Kids Bike Learn-to-Ride | Ages 6-11 | Wednesdays, May 15-June 12 | 5:30-6:30PM
|
|
 |
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?
|
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.
|
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
|
Rock Wall Now Booking Private Groups for Spring/Summer Dates!
Packages are designed for groups and families wanting to develop teambuilding skills and have fun in the bargain. This program will be customized to meet your groups' or families' individual needs. Perfect for teams, clubs, workplace training, youth groups, and especially families. The program will be customized at time of registration. All equipment, instruction and facilitation are provided. The following time blocks are available. Please call for available times.
|
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 & volleyball
|
LATE NIGHT at The REC
Last Late Night this year! Come to The REC for a late night BBQ, Open Gym, VR, MakerSpace Activity & backyard games.
|
REC RIDERS
Learn the skills needed to hit the trail! This program will give teens the tools to take their riding to the next level! Using the skills areas, pump track and flow trail at the Cedar Lanes Bike Park to develop balance, improve body position, basic bike handling skills and safety, and tackling obstacles safely. Transportation to and from the Bike Park is provided from the REC. REC Riders is free with admission to the REC Teen Center. Bikes & helmets are provided. Grades 6-12.
Summer Camps
Tweens are youth entering fifth and sixth grades! Each week will offer a new theme with activities to match in the morning. Then, in the afternoon it's special events and activities that are sure to be a blast!
Get ready to MOVE! This fast-paced camp will take teens to new heights, check out local hot spots and embark on epic adventures and competitions! Get ready to meet new people, travel all around the Puget Sound and have a summer you'll never forget! The teens will end each week with a BBQ. All trip admissions are included in camp fee.
|
 Check out auburnwa.gov/sports for all the details, including dates, times & registration links
Youth Options:
Skyhawks Sports Classes Ages 5-12:
Youth Spring Sport Options:
-
Football | Ages 5-7 | Thu | May 2-23 | 5-5:45 pm
-
Football | Ages 8-12 | Thu | May 2-23 | 6-6:45 pm
-
Baseball | Ages 5-7 | Wed | May 8-29 | 5-5:45 pm
-
Baseball | Ages 8-12 | Wed | May 8-29 | 6-6:45 pm
-
Basketball | Ages 5-7 | Wed | May 21-Jun 11 | 5:15-6 pm
-
Basketball | Ages 8-12 | Wed | May 21-Jun 11 | 5:15-6 pm
Youth Tennis Lessons:
-
Tennis | Ages 5-7 | Thu | May 16-Jun 6 | 4:30-5:15 pm
-
Tennis | Ages 5-7 | Tue | May 21-Jun 11 | 4:30-5:15 pm
-
Tennis | Ages 5-7 | Thu | Jun 13-Jul 11 | 4:30-5:15 pm
-
Tennis | Ages 5-7 | Tue | Jun 18-Jul 9 | 4:30-5:15 pm
-
Tennis | Ages 8-13 | M/W | May 6-Jun 3 | 5:30-6:30 pm
-
Tennis | Ages 8-13 | T/Th | May 23-Jun 18 | 5:30-6:30 pm
-
Tennis | Ages 8-13 | M/W | Jun 5-Jul 1 | 5:30-6:30 pm
Youth Summer Sport League Options:
-
Baseball | K | Coed | M-Th | Jun 4 - Aug 8
-
Baseball | 1st & 2nd | Coed | M-Th | Jun 3 - Aug 7
-
Baseball | 3rd & 4th | Coed | M-Th | Apr 29 - Jun 20
-
Baseball | 5th & 6th | Coed | M-Th | Apr 29 - Jun 20
-
Baseball | 7th & 8th | Coed | M-Th | Apr 29 - Jun 20
-
Track | 1st - 8th | Coed | M or T or W & Th | Jun 3 - Jul 11
Family Options:
Rock Climbing
- Family Open Climb | Ages 4 and up | Wed | May 8 | 5:30-7:30 PM Equipment & instruction is provided.
|
Biking
Hop on your bike for this 22-mile Bike Adventure! Don't be daunted by the distance because it's all downhill! We'll start at Hyak on Snoqualmie Pass and bike through the Snoqualmie Tunnel before continuing down the Pass to Rattlesnake Lake where we'll re-fuel with a BBQ lunch. We'll provide the bikes, helmets, lights, and lunch; you'll just need comfortable shoes and clothing for biking, layered clothing for the tunnel, a headlamp if you have one, and a water bottle.
|
Adult Options:
Basketball
-
Summer League - Adult 4-on-4 full court. Each team plays 10 games. No officials, standings or playoffs. Team Fee is $225, $25 discount if paid by June 12. Games start July 2.
Cornhole
-
Summer League - Adult 2-on-2 league. Each team plays 8 weeks, 3 games per night. Team Fee is $80, Games start June 12.
Pickleball Clinics:
- Introduction to Pickleball Clinics: June 11 & June 22
- Introduction to Pickleball-Next Steps: May 28.
Tennis Lessons:
-
Tennis Intermediate | Ages 14+ | M/W | May 6-Jun 3 | 6:30-8 pm
-
Tennis Intermediate | Ages 14+ | T/Th | May 21-Jun 13 | 7:45-9:15 pm
-
Tennis Beginner | Ages 14+ | T/Th | May 23-Jun 18 | 6:30-7:45 pm
-
Tennis Intermediate | Ages 14+ | M/W | Jun 5-Jul 1 | 6:30-8 pm
-
Tennis Beginner | Ages 14+ | T/Th | Jun 20-Jul 18 | 7:45-9:15 pm
Open Gym (Please note: if nothing is listed on the calendar, there is no open gym)
Open gym pickleball ends on May 30 & Open gym volleyball ends on June 18. These will restart in September.
- Open Gym Pickleball | Ages 18 & over | Fridays, 6-8 pm (exception dates May 17, 24, 31)
- Open Gym Pickleball | Ages 18 & over | Tuesday and Thursdays, 7:15-8:45 am; Monday-Thursday 12:00-1:45pm
- Open Gym Volleyball | Ages 50 & over | Tuesday and Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 am
Gallery and Gift Shop Hours:
Wednesdays & Fridays 12-4pm | Thursdays 12-6pm
Location: 20 Auburn Ave, Auburn, WA 98002
Final Date: May 1st “Muckleshoot: Alive and Strong”
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 May 1. Featured artists include: Isiah Corwin, Sam Obrovac, Kim Saladin, Julie James, Tyson Simmons, Joyce Starr,Gail White Eagle, Donny Stevenson, and Keith Stevenson.
Upcoming Exhibition: Sistahs
The Postmark Center for the Arts is excited to open “Sistahs”, an exhibit of four Pacific Northwest artists of African descent. Brenetta Ward is a fabric artist, third-generation quilter, and oral historian. Jite Agbro is known for her colorful figurative artwork featuring layered patterns, sharp contrast, and fabric and paper collage. Debra Harris-Branham conjures the energy of her storytelling into artistic imagery. Marita Dingus is an environmental feminist and mixed-media sculptor focused on using recoverable materials. The exhibition will be on view from May 9 – late July, 2024.
Join us at Postmark Center for the Arts for the opening reception of Sistahs, an exhibition curated by local artist and Auburn resident Marita Dingus! Thursday, May 9th, from 5-7PM. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.
|
|
Take & Make Art Kits- Choose your kit, pick up your kit at the Community Center and get crafting! OR check out the Postmark Center for the Arts and get your kits on the spot and browse the other great gifts available in their giftshop!
|
|
Make & Take Art Classes (check out all the class details and images online)
Open Make
-
Daytime | Ages 16+ | Wednesdays, through 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)
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
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 upcoming at the Auburn Senior Activity Center include (*Registration Required*)
- May is Older Americans Month and we have 3 special programs
-
Update: Hot Lunches are back on Fridays! We have partnered with the Auburn School District’s Child Nutrition Program to offer hot lunch for Seniors. $4.50 suggested donation. Drop in *No registration required. Doors open at 11:30a and lunch served at 12p.
-
Lecture & Demo: How to Make Gorgeous Hanging Baskets I May 8 I 10a-11a I Drop in *No registration required
-
Lecture: Back to Basics with Trish I May 9 I 10am I Free I Drop in *No registration required
-
Lecture: Identifying & Avoiding Scams I May 16 I 10a I Free I *No registration required
-
Birthday Lunch I May 16 I 11:30am-12pm I $4.50/$6.50 *Must register in-person
-
Plants, Flowers and More Trip I Monday May 20 I 9am $20/$25 I Registration # 58681
-
Diabetes Screening I May 29 I 11a-12p I Drop in *No registration required
- CLOSED MAY 27 FOR MEMORIAL DAY
|
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
- 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
Run Auburn | April 6-June 22 | Saturdays, 8:30-9:30am
NEW! 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. 5k Training program is available upon request. Registration not required. Check-in on the back patio of the Community Center. No meetup 6/3. FREE MEETUP!
|
Fitness for Moms | May 21 | Tuesday, 5:30-6:30pm
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. FREE CLASS!
|
Open gym pickleball ends on May 30 & Open gym volleyball ends on June 18. These will restart in September.
- Open Gym Pickleball | Ages 18 & over | Fridays, 6-8 pm (exception dates May 17, 24, 31)
- Open Gym Pickleball | Ages 18 & over | Tuesday and Thursdays, 7:15-8:45 am; Monday-Thursday 12:00-1:45pm
- Open Gym Volleyball | Ages 50 & over | Tuesday and Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 am
(Please note: if nothing is listed on the calendar, there is no open gym)
DROP-IN CHILDCARE!
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
|
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:
|
Last Chance to See
On Display: Now through 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 pm to 4 pm Sponsored by City of Auburn and 4Culture.
|
Cedar Lane Park and Pump Track Opening
Saturday, May 11 | 10 am-12 noon
Cedar Lanes Bike Park
Join us in celebrating the opening of the Pump Track in Cedar Lanes Park with a free ride! Ride the trails, test out the pump track and enjoy a day in the park. Bikes and helmets of all sizes are available to borrow at the event. Waiver required.
|
|
 |
|
Get one or two 10 by 20 foot Community Gardens to grow your spring, summer, and fall vegetables. This is an environmentally friendly garden area with sociable gardeners, red-wing blackbirds, and all the water you need (water is turned off the last weekend in October and turned on the first Saturday in April), provided by the City of Auburn. We're asking for a chemical free, GREEN environment. Planting begins on the first Saturday in April. You must make proof of planting by May 1 or we will have the option of re-renting your garden. Ages: 18 & Over | Fee: $55/$63
For questions contact us at communitygarden@auburnwa.gov.
|
|
 |
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. 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)
|
Saturday, May 18 | 10am – 5pm
Game Farm Park, 3030 R St SE
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 animal entertainment, flydog and agility demos, Emerald Downs’ ‘Unleashed’ Pet Contest, a free agility area, over 130 vendor booths, adoptions, free and low-cost pet services, give-a-ways, a food court and beer garden, children’s activities and TONS more to keep both humans and pets entertained. Leashed, licensed and well-behaved pets welcome.
|
Sundays, June 2-September 15
Les Gove Park | 10am - 3pm
The Auburn Farmers Market is a forum for the purchase of a variety of healthy and locally grown products to the area residents. The Market serves as a convenient marketplace for local farmers, artisans, food processors and is a vibrant gathering place for the community to enjoy AUBURN!
|
|
 |
Wednesday, June 12 | 6:00-7:30PM
Mary Olson Farm, 28728 Green River Road | 21 + Only
The Mary Olson Farm + Yoga Flow + Wine + Cheese? Yes, please!
Joins us for a yoga flow class in the historic barn and enjoy a tasting of local wine and cheese after class. Grab your yoga mat and a pal and head out to the farm! Yoga flow is accessible to all yoga levels. Mats will be available to borrow onsite.
Space is limited. | Registration Fee: $25
|
Thursday, June 13| 4:00-5:00 PM
White River Valley Museum, 918 H St SE | Ages 6-12
Join us as we prepare for our upcoming exhibit Dancing with Our Ancestors. Auburn Children’s Librarian Ms. Robbin will be reading “The Peace Bell” by Margi Preus.
Free Program!
|
|
 |
Sunday, June 23 | 10am-3pm
Les Gove Park
Juneteenth, an annual holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. The celebration will feature live music, food trucks, inflatable rides for the kids to enjoy and opportunities to support Black businesses.
|
Tuesday, June 25 | 11am - 4pm
Les Gove Park
An event to celebrate Auburn's youngest citizens! This FREE, fun-filled, one-day event includes inflatable rides, live entertainment, arts and craft opportunities, mini golf, loads of vendors, a touch-a-truck display, food concessions and so much more!
|
|
 |
 TO REGISTER:
On-line: Auburn @Play online registration
Phone: 253-931-3043; VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express
|
