Check out great winter programs and activities with Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation
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IN PLAY!
-Your Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Team
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Check out the Winter 2025 Recreation Guide
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FITNESS MEMBERSHIP
Membership | $30 Regular; $25 Seniors/Teens
Daily Drop In | $6 Regular; $5 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 $45/month
Adult + 2 children $60/month
Adult + 3 children $75/month
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HEALTH & FITNESS CLASSES & EVENTS
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Love Run Almost 5K Fun Run/Walk | Saturday, February 1 | 10-11:30am
The Almost 5K Love Run & Walk is an in-person fun run, part of our new Almost 5K, Always Fun, Run Series. The Love Run & Walk is perfect for all ages and abilities! Join us for this fun event as we kick off American Heart Month.
- Early registration includes a t-shirt. The Almost 5K Love Run & Walk is an easy run around Les Gove Park. 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). Community Vendors will be onsite to share information on American Heart Month. Activities will keep the festivities going after you've completed your laps.
Registration closes January 30 (t-shirt sizes guaranteed through Jan 10). For more details visit www.auburnwa.gov/events
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- Open Gym Pickleball
- Monday 12-1:45pm
- Tuesday 7:15-8:45am & 12-1:45pm (No open gym 12/24)
- Wednesday 12-1:45pm (No Open gym 12/25 or 1/1)
- Thursday 7:15-8:45am & 12-1:45pm
- Open Gym Senior Volleyball (Ages 50+)
- Tuesday 9:30-11:30am (No open gym 12/24)
- Thursday 9:30-11:30am
(Please note: if nothing is listed on the calendar, there is no open gym)
DROP-IN CHILDCARE!
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-1:30pm | Mon-Thur: 4:15-8pm
Bring the kids to play while you use the Community Center Facilities. $5/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.
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PARENT PARTICIPATION CLASSES (ages 1-3)
PARENT PARTICIPATION CLASSES (ages 2-4.5)
PARENT DROP-OFF CLASSES (ages 3-5)
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PARENT & TOTS YOGA (ages 3-6)
- Tot Yoga | Thursday, Jan 16 | 10-10:45am
- Tot Yoga | Thursday, Jan 23 | 10-10:45am
- Tot Yoga | Thursday, Jan 30 | 10-10:45am
WINTER BIKE PROGRAMS (ages 2.5-6)
PEDEAL POWER LEARN-TO-RIDE
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PRESCHOOL DANCE (ages 3-5)
MUSEUM (Ages 3-6)
PRESCHOOL DANCE (ages 3-5)
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SKYHAWKS SPORTS FOR TOTS AGES 3-4
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Multi-Sport Tots(Soccer & Basketball)
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Indoor Playground
Preschool drop in program in the gymnasium at Les Gove Park!!
Monday, Wednesday, Friday | Jan. 6-Mar. 28 | 9:30-11am | $3 per child | No program Jan. 20 or Feb. 17
Drop In Childcare
Ages 4 months-10 years | $5 for 2 hours of care
Mondays-Fridays 9am-1:30pm | Mondays-Fridays 4:15-8p
Drop-in Childcare is available for parents staying on-site at the Auburn Community & Event Center. Attend a fitness class, use the fitness center, attend a class, or get caught up on some work on your laptop, study, or just take a break while the kids play!
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.
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FITNESS
Session 1:
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Parkour 101 | Thursdays, Jan 9-Feb 13 | 4:30-5:20pm | Ages 6-8
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Parkour 201 | Thursdays, Jan 9-Feb 13 | 5:30-6:20pm | Ages 9-12
Session 2:
All Kids Bike | Wednesdays, March 5-April 2 | 5-6pm | Ages 6-10
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DANCE & CHEER
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Ballet | Wednesdays, Feb 5-26 | 4-5pm | Ages 6-10
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Hip Hop | Thursdays, Feb 6-March 6 | 5:15-6pm | Ages 6-10 (No class Feb. 20)
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Youth Cheer | Fridays, Feb 7- 28 | 5:45-6:45pm | Ages 6-10
COOKING
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Whisk and Wonder | Mondays, Feb 3-March 3 | 5:15-6:45pm | Ages 7.5-11 | (No class Feb. 17)
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Whisk and Wonder | Mondays, March 10-31 | 5:15-6:45pm | Ages 7.5-11
PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS
Private Piano | Wednesdays & Thursdays | 4-6:45pm | Ages 6-18
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PARKS AFTER DARK!
You deserve a night off from parenting – we’ll take it from here. Drop your kids ages 5-11 off at the Les Gove Park Gym for a specialty themed evening of games, arts, sports and a spectacular pizza dinner while you enjoy a well-deserved night out!
If registering online and wish to enter multiple siblings at a reduced price, please call our office at 253-931-3043. Must register by Wednesday prior to Saturday event. Space is limited. Fee: $33/$26
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Winter Whirl | Jan 18 | 5-9pm | Snow cones, "snowball" fights, snow slime, and the movie Frozen!
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PJs and Popcorn | Feb 15 | 5-9pm | a pajama party, popcorn, movie night, open gym games, and crafts.
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Lego Madness | March 29 | 5-9pm | an evening filled with LEGOs! Enjoy free play, structured builds, and access to Lego building mats!
Gym play sports, games, crafts and bouncy house will be available in addition to all above themes.
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PARTY PACKAGES
Schedule your party package with us - you bring the party and we’ll provide the fun! Our enthusiastic party crew will host an exciting two-hour celebration for your child, sports team, art enthusiast, and more; handling all the details and setup/cleanup. Just show up, relax, and enjoy the party while we take care of everything else! Packages available in the gymnasium, seasonally 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.
Register now. Purchase online or by calling 253-931-3043.
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
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LATE NIGHT
Calling all Auburn teens! Join us for Late Nights @ the Rec every 3rd Friday of the month! Each event features something new, including photo booths, DJ dances, inflatables, giveaways, and so much more.
- Friday, January 17 | 6-9pm | Ages 11-17
- Friday, February 21 | 6-9pm | Ages 11-17
TEEN OPEN GYM
Join us at the Rec for some basketball fun! Whether you want to shoot hoops with friends or organize a 3x3 tournament, we're here every month from 9am to 12pm. Bring your team and get in the game!
- Saturday, January 11 | 9am-12pm | Ages 11-18
- Saturday, February 8 | 9am-12pm | Ages 11-18
TEEN MID-WINTER BREAK CAMP (Ages 11-15)
Looking for something exciting to do during your Mid-Winter Break? Join our Teen Camps! Whether you want to come for just one day or the entire week, each day is filled with fun activities. Don't miss out—sign up today!
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Looking for the perfect spot to celebrate a graduation, birthday, or any special event? Look no further! Our Rec Teen Center has everything you need for an unforgettable party. Enjoy air hockey, ping pong, a video game lounge, foosball, and a variety of fun games to keep everyone entertained! Book your event now and make it a day to remember!
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 Check out auburnwa.gov/sports for all the details, including dates, times & registration links
Skyhawks Sports Classes (Ages 5-12)
Register Early for Spring/Summer Sports Leagues
CORNHOLE
Eight weeks of games, on Wednesday evenings, followed by one week of playoffs for teams who qualify. Game times start at 6:30 pm.
Cornhole League Sponsors
PICKLEBALL
BASKETBALL
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Spring League - 4-on-4 full court. Each team plays 10 games. No officials, standings or playoffs. Early registration by March 19. Games start April 1.
SOFTBALL
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Men’s League(Sunday) - Each team plays 12 games, double headers. Early registration by March 5. Games start April 13.
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Men’s League(Thursday)- Each team plays 12 games, double headers. Early registration by March 5. Games start April 10.
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Coed League(Friday)- Each team plays 12 games, double headers. Early registration by March 5. Games start April 11.
OPEN GYM
( Please note: if nothing is listed on the calendar, there is no open gym)
- Open Gym Pickleball
- Monday 12-1:45pm
- Tuesday 7:15-8:45am & 12-1:45pm (No Open gym 12/24)
- Wednesday 12-1:45pm (No Open Gym 12/25 or 1/1)
- Thursday 7:15-8:45am & 12-1:45pm
- Open Gym Senior Volleyball (Ages 50+)
- Tuesday 9:30-11:30am
- Thursday 9:30-11:30am
Hyak Family Snowshoe | Ages 8 & up | Saturday, January 25
9AM-4PM
Get ready for the powder with this family snowshoe trek along Lake Keechelus on Snoqualmie Pass! This beginner level snowshoe trip will cover up to 4 miles and will have very minimal elevation gain. A great place for beginners and experienced snowshoers.
Lake Easton Family Snowshoe | Ages 8 & up | Saturday, February 8 | 9AM-4PM
This beginner level snowshoe trip can cover up to 5 miles depending on our energy and will have very minimal elevation gain. A great place for beginners and experienced snow shoers.
Wenatchee Crest Family Snowshoe | Ages 8 & up | Saturday, March 1 | 8:30am-4pm
Bundle up and explore with another Snowshoe Adventure. This time it's off to Blewett Pass and the Wenatchee Crest trail. This is an intermediate level trip with some increased distance and elevation gain. This trail starts at the top of the trail and continues along the top boasting spectacular views and dry, powdery snow!
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Gallery and Gift Shop Hours:
Wednesdays & Fridays 12-4pm | Thursdays 12-6pm
Location: 20 Auburn Ave, Auburn, WA 98002
Current Exhibit
....A Familiar Taste
On Display through January 15, 2025
…A Familiar Taste highlights narratives from artists of color through the lens of food and cultural foodways. This exhibit presents a visual and literary feast evoking a diverse range of connections, emotions, and memories. It is an invitation to consider one’s own relationship to food and explore how different backgrounds and experiences inform our interaction with culinary traditions.
All Ages | FREE
@ Postmark Center for the Arts
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Coming January 2025
Tapestry Artists of Puget Sound: Telling Their Stories
On Display January 23 – April 9, 2025
OPENING RECEPTION: January 23 | 5:00-7:00pm
This diverse group of artists share their artwork and the ideas that inspire them. Each artist has a unique approach whether it is a technique, material or concept and brings these together in the medium of handwoven tapestry.
Artists: Marion Bennet, Cecilia Blomberg, Joyce Hayes, Suzanne Hubbard, Mary Lane, Margo Macdonald, Katia Paroczi, Liz Pulos, Ellen Ramsey, Julia Rapinoe
All Ages | FREE
@ Postmark Center for the Arts
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Make & Take Makerspace Classes (check out all the class details and images online)
Mommy & Me Classes (Ages 2-6):
Our Mommy and Me classes are a wonderful way to bond with your little one while creating lasting memories together. Each session is filled with fun, creativity, and engaging projects that both of you will cherish. Enjoy quality time as you explore new skills and make delightful crafts side by side. Don’t miss out—sign up today!
Connect and Craft (Ages 5-10)
Next Gen Crafters (Ages 10-13)
Sign up your teens for our Next Gen Crafters Classes today! With projects for every interest - ranging from DIY crafts to art projects - there’s something for everyone. It’s a fantastic way for them to explore their creativity, learn new skills, and make friends. Check it out and enroll now to start their crafting journey!
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Adult Open Craft Night (Ages 14 & Up)
Looking for a fun activity to enjoy with friends or a date night with your partner? Check out our adult Makerspace classes! We offer a variety of exciting options to choose from. For more details, visit our website!
Senior Art Expressions
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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)
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Senior Saver Pantry I Jan 9 I 9a.m.-1:30p.m. I Free I Drop in
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Lecture: Healthy Aging Lecture Series I Jan 9 I 10a.m. I Free, drop in
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Birthday Lunch* I Jan 16 I 11:30a.m.-12p.m. I $5/$10 Suggested Contribution I *Must register in-person
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Understanding Hospice Care Lecture I Jan 23 I 10a.m. I Free I Drop in
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Identifying & Avoiding Scams Lecture I Jan 30 I 10a.m. I Free I Drop in
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Winterfest Lunch* I Jan 31 I 11a.m. & 1p.m. I $5/$10 Suggested Contribution I *Must register in-person
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Lights on! Stage set! BRAVO Performing Arts showcases an incredible lineup of music, comedy, and theater during the season. Check out the full schedule at auburnwa.gov/theater.
Upcoming Shows:
- Friday, January 17 | 7:30 PM | January Comedy at the Course
- Saturday, January 18 | 7:30 PM | Borrowed Time – The Music of Styx
- Friday, January 24 | 7:30 PM | AT Large
- Saturday, January 25 | 7:30 PM | Amanda Bacon – A Tribute to Patsy Cline
- Saturday, February 1 | 7:30 PM | Sixtiesmania
- Saturday, February 15 | 7:30 PM | Amy Daves and the Outskirts
- Friday, February 21, 2025 | 7:30 PM | February Comedy at the Course
- Saturday, February 22 | 7:30 PM | Third Stage – A Tribute to Boston
- March 7, 8, 14 & 15 at 7:30 PM & March 8, 9, 15 & 16 at 2:00 PM
Auburn Community Players: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
- Friday, March 21 | 7:30 PM | Different Drummer
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Saturday, Jan 11 | 12-4pm
Saturday, Feb 8 | 1-3pm
Saturday, March 8 | 12-4pm
The Postmark Center for the Arts is hosting FREE creative workshops and activities for all ages the second Saturday of each month at on Auburn Avenue.
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Saturday, February 1, 2025
Les Gove Park | 10-11:30a.m.
The Almost 5K Love Run & Walk is an in-person fun run part of our new Almost 5k, Always Fun Run Series. The Love Run & Walk is perfect for all ages and abilities! Join us for this fun event as we kick off American Heart Month. Early registration includes a t-shirt. The Almost 5K Love Run & Walk is an easy run around Les Gove Park. This fun run will utilize the big loop at Les Gove Park. Five loops around are almost a 5K (short of a 5K by 1,138 feet). Community Vendors will be onsite to share information on American Heart Month. Activities will keep the festivities going after you’ve completed your laps.
$13/person through Jan 10
$16 (Jan. 11-30) | $22 (On-site Fee)
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Join us each day of Mid-Winter Break for new activities and crafts each day. All ages welcome!
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Sunday, Feb. 23 | 12-2 p.m. | FREE
Join us for a fun midwinter Family Day! Pop by the museum to explore the history in the Valley through activities, crafts, and story time. All ages welcome.
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COMMUNITY GARDEN
Reservations begin Mar. 1
Residents plot fee: $55
Non-residents: $63 | Ages 18 & Over
Reserve Your Garden Spot Now!
Get one or two 10 x 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.
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Saturday, April 26
Various Parks | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m. Check-in and Breakfast at Auburn Community & Event Center
9 a.m.-Noon: Projects commence in locations around Auburn
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.
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Friday April 18 - Monday April 21
Various Parks | Dawn to Dusk
Gather your peeps and hop around Auburn in search of the elusive bunnies hidden throughout local parks and trails! Find 10 bunnies and complete the online Bunny Scorecard for a chance to win one of many exciting prizes. More details at auburnwa.gov/events
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Saturday, May 17, 2025
Game Farm Park | 9:30am
Registration Fee: $25/person
through Mar. 31 | $30 (Apr. 1-May 13)
$35 (On-site Fee) | Ages 5+
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. 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!
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Saturday, May 17, 2025
Game Farm Park | 10am - 5pm
A special day for your four-legged family members or other furry friends. The event kicks off with a Dog Trot 3K/5K Fun Run at 9:30am. The FREE event also includes animal entertainment, children's activities, the Emerald Downs’ ‘Unleashed’ Pet Contest, numerous vendors, agility demos, adoptions, food concessions, a beer garden, live entertainment and much more!
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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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