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!
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FREE SISTAHS ART EXHIBIT ACTIVITIES
Thursday, June 27
Postmark Center for the Arts, 20 Auburn Ave.
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Bits and Bobs | 2:00-4:00pm | Free
- Take part in this amazing free workshop put on by SISTAHS artists Brenetta Ward and Debra Harris-Branham; Bits and Bobs. Work with reused, recycled, and found materials to create your own original artwork. Ages: 13+.
Instructors: Brenetta Ward & Debra Harris-Branham
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SISTAHS: Artist Talk | 5:30-6:30pm | Free
- Postmark proudly welcomes nationally recognized Auburn artist and guest curator Marita Dingus for a talk about Postmark's current show: SISTAHS. Joined by artists Brenetta Ward and Debra Harris-Branham. Ages: 13+.
Speakers: Marita Dingus, Brenetta Ward, Debra Harris-Branham
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ISLAND FESTIVAL 2024
Saturday, June 29 | 12pm-3pm
Postmark Center for the Arts
This fun event will celebrate and showcase island arts and culture! This FREE, one-day community event includes lei making, a cultural fashion runway show, live cultural performances, arts and craft opportunities, and more! Presented in collaboration with Auburn’s Arts of Love. Come join us!
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Every Sunday through 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!
Market Special Events:
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Sunday, June 30: Brazil Duo, 11-11:45am & Gardening presentation | 12:15-1:15pm
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Sunday, July 7: Marianne Binetti - Gardening presentation | 11am-12pm
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Sunday, July 14: Auburn Symphony Quartet, 11am-1pm; Zumba,1:30-2pm
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Sunday, July 21: Flight Club Foundation parrot presentation, 12-1:30pm
- Visit auburnwa.gov/events for a listing of all events during the Market season
Rank us as America's Favorite Farmers Market by voting in the 16th annual America’s Farmers Market Celebration. Cast your vote!
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Free Mobile Recreation Program
Monday-Friday | July 1-August 30
10am - 2pm | Various Parks in Auburn
The Rec n Roll van is packed with outdoor games, crafts, water play, dedicated staff – and it’s coming right to you all summer! Join us as we roll this free program into parks and schools throughout the City of Auburn. Our trained staff will set up interactive games, activities, and crafts for children to encourage outdoor play and physical activity. For more information about the program and a full schedule, visit auburnwa.gov/recnroll. *No program July 4 & 5
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Thursday, July 4 | 11am - 4pm
Les Gove Park
A fun-filled daytime event for the whole family featuring two entertainment stages, inflatable rides, bungy trampolines, a rock wall, a car show, mini golf, train rides, artisan vendors, food concessions and much more. There's something for everyone and it's the perfect way to spend the 4th!
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BACKYARD GAMES FOR TEENS
Ages 11 & older
This summer, teen program staff will be setting up competitive games that you and your neighborhood friends can participate in at a neighborhood park! Bring your best team and be ready for friendly competition. This free program that provides an outlet for teens in the community. Staff will lead games and competitions that will include volleyball, basketball, kickball and flag football. Participating teens will also receive a snack. The schedule is as follows:
- July 8 & 10: Lea Hill Park | 5:00-8:00 pm
- July 15 & 17: Sunset Park | 5:00-8:00 pm
- July 22 & 24: Game Farm Park | 5:00-8:00 pm
- July 29 & 31: Les Gove Park | 5:00-8:00 pm
- August 5 & 7: Lea Hill Park | 5:00-8:00 pm
- August 12 & 14: Sunset Park | 5:00-8:00 pm
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Join the Auburn Community Fitness Team for four weeks of FREE outdoor fitness classes! These classes offer slow movements to focus on balance, stability, and relaxation. More information at www.auburnwa.gov/fitness. Pre-registration is not required; daily sign in is required.
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Tuesdays | July 9-30 | 11 a.m.-Noon Qi Gong/Tai Chi – Sunset Park
- QiGong & Tai Chi consist of movements that are practiced in a slow, focused manner with deep breathing. It is a self-paced program of gentle, physical exercise and stretching that improves, balance, stability, and flexibility.
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Wednesdays | July 10-31 | 7-8 p.m. Yoga – Sunset Park
- This introductory Yoga class is appropriate for all fitness levels. Bring your mat and enjoy the summer evening in the park with a relaxing Yoga practice.
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Second Sunday Zumba | July 14; August 11 & September 8 | 1:30-2 p.m. |
Auburn Farmers Market, Les Gove Park
- ZUMBA® is a dance-based fitness workout putting Latin rhythms with easy-to-follow moves. Burn calories and body fat; tone and sculpt your body. Ditch the workout! Join the Party!
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Free Mountain Bike Instruction & Rides
Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 9-Aug. 15
5-8pm | Cedar Lanes Bike Park
This free summer program features a 30-minute ride skills clinic each session, then participants can hit the trails, skills zones, and the new Pump Track. Don’t know how to ride? We’ve got you covered! Instructors will be on hand and bikes and helmets of all sizes are available to borrow (waiver required). Bikes are available for ages 2 to adult! Helmets and a participant waiver are required. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Co-sponsored by Cycle Therapy Racing
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Wednesdays, July 10 – August 14 | 12pm
Les Gove Park
An exciting children’s outdoor entertainment series that will be LOADS of fun for kiddos at the adults who bring them! Pack up a picnic lunch and enjoy the performances. This entertainment series will be held at the parks shelter beside the Discovery Playground.
Summer Line-up:
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July 10 - Reptile Isle - an educational, interactive reptile performance everyone enjoys.
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July 17 - Ian Dobson's Steel Drum Dance Party
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July 24 - Kelli Welli - songs for kids and the people that love them
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July 31 - Brian Vogan & His Good Buddies - fun, inclusive, interactive music for kids and families
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August 7 - The Magic of Jeff Evans - a fun, unforgettable, interactive magic show
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August 14 - Charlie Williams The Noiseguy - a vocal sound impressionist and kids' comedian
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SUMMER SOUNDS
Wednesdays, July 10 – August 14 | 6:30pm
Les Gove Park
The perfect summer entertainment series the whole family will enjoy! Pack up a picnic dinner and enjoy the performances. This entertainment series will be held at the parks shelter beside the Discovery Playground.
Summer Line-Up:
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July 10 – 80’s Ladies – The Best Rock n Roll from the Women of the 80’s
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July 17 – Darren Motamedy – Contemporary Jazz Saxophonist
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July 24 – The Fabulous Murphtones – Classic Rock N Roll and more
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July 31 – Hook Me Up Band – Pop, Rock, Jazz & Blues
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August 7 – Auburn Symphony Woodwind Quintet – Pops and Classical
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August 14 – Army 1st Corps I-5 Rock Band – Rock N Roll
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FAMILY OPEN ROCK CLIMB
July 10, August 14 & September 11
Les Gove Park | 5:30-7:30pm | Ages 4 & up
Bring the family to the climbing wall in Les Gove Park for a full evening of rock-climbing fun! This is a drop-in climbing opportunity all equipment, instruction and belayers will be provided. Fee: $12/$15.
Check out Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Rock Climbing package options designed for groups and families wanting to develop teambuilding skills and have fun. This program can 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. Please call 253-931-3043 for available times.
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Saturday, July 13 | 10am - 4pm
Auburn Municipal Airport | 2143 E Street NE
Learn about aviation and the Auburn Airport while you enjoy great food, great company and the chance to be up close and personal with the people, planes and helicopters that make flight possible.
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12pm-4pm
Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave
Second Saturdays are starting in Auburn for the summer! The City of Auburn is hosting free creative workshops and activities for all ages the second Saturday of each month at Auburn's new Postmark Center for the Arts. See below for our line-up of wonderful upcoming programming for summer 2024! Sponsored in part by Kiwanis Club of Auburn.
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Saturday, July 13: SISTAHS inspired artmaking 12-4pm
- Guest Artist 1-3pm (artist Wol-Un)
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Saturday, August 10: Family Postmark Craft 12-4pm
- Guest Artist 1:30-2:30pm (Auburn Garden Club introduction to Floral Design)
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Friday July 26 | 5- 7PM
Mary Olson Farm
Free Family Friendly Event! Bluegrass & BBQ in the Barnyard!
Join us for a fun family evening on the farm with live country music, delicious BBQ, and tons of fun activities. Learn to rope, have animal encounters with our barnyard friends, and explore the historic Mary Olson Farm!
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Saturdays & Sundays | through August 17 | 11am-4pm Mary Olson Farm | 28728 Green River Rd SE
(just North of the Auburn Golf Course)
It’s a park and a landmark! Take your family to the Mary Olson Farm this summer. It’s the perfect location to take in a little history, have a picnic, and feel far away from the modern world. Admission is Free.
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Various Parks in Auburn
A blockbuster movie under the stars is the perfect way to end a summer week! Pack your picnic chairs, blankets and movie snacks and join us for an outdoor movie experience.
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Friday, July 26, Lea Hill Park, 31693 124th AVE SE
- Movie (approx. 9:10 PM): The Super Mario Bros Movie (PG)
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Friday, August 2, Sunset Park, 1420 69th Street SE
- Movie (approx. 9:00 PM): Elemental (PG)
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Friday, August 9, Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth Street SE
- 6:30 - 8:30 PM: Concert: Prom Date Mixtape (The Greatest Tribute Band in the PNW!)
- 7:00PM: ‘Almost 5K’ Poker Fun Run
- Movie (approx. 8:50 PM): The Wizard of Oz (G)
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Les Gove Park
The Almost 5K Poker Fun Run & Walk is an in-person fun run perfect for all ages and abilities! This fun run will utilize the big loop at Les Gove Park. Five loops around is “almost” a 5K (short of a 5K by 1,138 feet). For each lap around the loop, participants will stop, choose a card, and try to get the best poker hand with the five cards drawn. All participants must register in advance. For registration and event details visit www.auburnwa.gov.
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Mary Olson Farm
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. Tickets on sale now – buy yours early for a discount!
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