Check out great spring 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 Spring/Summer 2025 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 25.
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SPRING BIKE PROGRAMS (ages 2.5-6)
PEDAL POWER LEARN-TO-RIDE
SKYHAWKS SPORTS FOR TOTS (ages 3-4)
Multi-Sport Tots (Soccer & Basketball)
Soccer
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PARENT PARTICIPATION CLASSES (ages 1-3)
Crafty Crawlers | Tuesdays | 9-9:45am
Tiny Tots | Thursdays | 9:30-10:15am
Creative Cubs | Thursdays | 10:30-11:15am
PARENT PARTICIPATION CLASSES (ages 2-6)
Tinker Tots: Creative Makerspace Adventures! | Tuesdays | 10-11am
PARENT DROP-OFF CLASSES (ages 3-5)
Little Learners | Thursdays | 11:30am-12:30pm
PRESCHOOL DANCE (ages 3-5)
Beginners Ballet | Mondays | 11-11:45am | Ages 3-5
Hip Hop Tots | Thursdays | 4-4:45pm | Ages 3-5
Tiny Tumblers - Cheer | Fridays | 4:45-5:30pm | Ages 3-5
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Indoor Playground
Preschool drop in program in the gymnasium at Les Gove Park!!
Monday, Wednesday, Friday | Now until June 13 | 9:30-11am | $3 per child |
No program May 26.
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
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Parkour 101 | Thursdays | 4:30-5:20pm | Ages 6-8
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Parkour 201 | Thursdays | 5:30-6:20pm | Ages 9-12
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All Kids Bike | Mondays, June 2-30 | 5-6pm | Ages 6-10
DANCE & CHEER (ages 6-10)
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Hip Hop | Thursdays | 5:15-6:15pm
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Youth Cheer | Fridays | 5:45-6:45pm
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MUSIC
Private Piano | Wednesdays & Thursdays | 4-6:50pm | Ages 6-18
Private Guitar | Mondays | 4-6:50pm | 20 minute time slots | 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 and a spectacular pizza dinner while you enjoy a well-deserved night out!
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Sports & Fitness Frenzy | April 19 | Compete in dodgeball, indoor soccer, basketball, cornhole, and more! We will move, groove, bounce, and "play" all evening long.
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Operation Covert Kids Mystery Night | May 31 | Whodunnit? Participants will work as teams to solve an interactive scavenger hunt to find hidden clues, solve riddles, and complete their mission.
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Paint & Chill | June 7 | Calling our art enthusiasts! Participants will get a chance to mix up their favorite Italian soda drinks, and complete a pre-prepped paint activity!
In addition to all pre-planned themes listed above, free play, sports, bouncy house, and coloring will also be available.
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. $33/$26.
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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, friend, 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 Makerspace.
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 (Ages 11-17)
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, April 18 | 6-9pm
- Friday, May 16 | 6-9pm
Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 12-16)
Embark on an epic adventure where YOU are the hero! In this 4-week Dungeons & Dragons quest, you'll battle fierce monsters, uncover hidden treasures, and face mind-bending challenges. Whether you're a spell-slinging wizard, a sneaky rogue, or a mighty warrior, the fate of the realm is in your hands. Gather your friends, roll the dice, and let your imagination lead the way — because in D&D, anything is possible! Ready to write your own legend? Let the adventure begin!
Tuesday, April 1, 8, 15, and 22 | 5:30 - 7:30pm | $50
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Teen Spring Break (Ages 11-16)
Attention Middle and High School students! Get ready for an exciting week of adventure as we travel, explore, and take part in a variety of thrilling activities like bowling, hiking, biking, and so much more! Don’t miss out on the fun of Spring Break! Register Now!
April 7-11 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | | $293/$343
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Grades 6-12 | Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays May 12-June 13 | 2:45-4:45 PM
This is a FREE program for teens in sixth-twelfth grades designed to get teens out riding bikes! Teens will learn bike safety, ride skills, basic bike maintenance and how to get around the community safely and with confidence. Lots of group rides, lots of fun! This is a FREE program made possible by the Washington Climate Commitment Act. Teens who complete the program earn a brand-new Bike, Helmet, Lock and Light! Space is limited. Program meets at the REC Teen Center. Transportation is available from Auburn School District to the REC.
Family Night @ the Rec ( Ages 6+)
Join us for an unforgettable night of fun for the whole family! Enjoy a variety of exciting activities, including open gym, dodgeball, pickleball, board games, arts and crafts, and a video game lounge with Switch and Xbox games. There’s something for everyone! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Plus, enjoy a light snack as you create lasting memories together. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Rec | $7/per person $10 at the door
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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.
PICKLEBALL
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 (No open gym 5/26)
- Tuesday 7:15-8:45am & 12-1:45pm
- Wednesday 12-1:45pm
- Thursday 7:15-8:45am & 12-1:45pm
- Friday 5:15-7:00pm (except 3rd Friday of Month)
- Saturdays 8-9:30am
- Open Gym Senior Volleyball (Ages 50+)
- Tuesday 9:30-11:30am
- Thursday 9:30-11:30am
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Women’s Self Defense- Outdoors & On the Trail | Ages 18 & up | Sunday, April 6 | 1 pm | $25
Want to feel more confident exploring the outdoors by yourself? Join us for a fun and informative women's self-defense class brought to you by Krav Maga Renton.
Learn the basics of self-defense and be confident and safe when you are out on the trail or camping this summer.
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Les Gove Rock Wall Opens May 1!
Family Open Rock Climbing
Ages 4 & up | 2nd Wednesday through the Summer | 5-8 PM | $13/$16
Open Climb at the Market
Ages 4 & Up | Second Sunday through the Summer | 11 AM-2 PM | Free
Family Adventures: Ape Caves Spelunking
Ages 10 & up | Saturday, June 14 | 8 AM-7 PM
This is an adventure that's sure to please! Pack your flashlights and your sturdy shoes as we embark on a 1.5-mile hike through pitch black lava tube! This fan favorite trip takes you to Mt. St. Helens where our experienced staff will guide you through the cave and on a downhill hike at the end with views of Mt. St. Helens. 2 working flashlights/headlamps, sturdy shoes, and layered clothing are required. Bring a sack lunch and a water bottle.
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Trail to Tranquility: Hike & Yoga Workshop | Ages 14 & up | Saturday, June 21 | 9 AM-2 PM
Experience the peace of nature with this full day of zen! Start off the morning with a hike through the trails of Point Defiance Park followed by an outdoor yoga flow session to stretch and unwind. Trails are appropriate for all fitness levels. Bring a sack lunch, water bottle, comfortable clothes for both hiking and yoga and sturdy shoes for hiking. Yoga mat and blocks are available or bring your own.
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May is Bike Month!
Family Bike Ride- White River Trail | Ages 3 & up | Saturday, May 3 | 10 AM-12 PM
Celebrate Bike Month with a family friendly ride around Auburn! We'll meet at the picnic shelter in Game Farm Park before riding across the new pedestrian bridge over the White River and hitting the trail to Roegner Park. This is an easy ride on mostly flat, paved terrain. The ride is approximately 4.5 miles round trip. All ages are welcome! Bring your own bike or borrow one from us. Helmets are required. We'll celebrate our ride with snacks and park time at the end of the ride.
MTB Meet Up | All Ages | Saturday, May 10 | 10 AM- 12PM
Join us in celebrating the start of spring and Bike Month with a community meet up at the Cedar Lanes Bike Park with a free ride! Ride the trails, test out the pump track and enjoy a day in the park. Instructors will be on-hand at each skills area. Bikes and helmets of all sizes are available to borrow at the event. Waiver required for bike check-out.
Family Bike Ride- Black Diamond Open Space | Ages 8 & up | Saturday, May 31 | 10 AM-3 PM
Celebrate Bike Month with a family friendly mountain bike ride at the Black Diamond Open Space! We'll meet at the Community Center in Les Gove Park before loading up in the van for the drive to Black Diamond. BDOS offers beginner friendly gravel trails and single track that is fun for all skill levels. If you're new to mountain biking, instructors will be on hand to provide assistance. Bikes and helmets are provided. Helmets are required. Bring a sack lunch, water bottle, snacks and sturdy shoes for riding.
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Auburn MTB- Trail School | Ages 6-11 | Mondays, April 21-May 12 | 5-6 PM
Hop on your bike for the next level of challenge! Trail School is for kids who can confidently pedal and want to grow into more skilled mountain bikers!
Riders will develop skills like bike safety, braking, shifting, bike control, physicality and more. Bikes, helmets and equipment are provided. Meet at the Cedar Lanes Bike Park.
Pedal Power Learn to Ride Workshop | Ages 2.5-5 | Wednesdays, April 23-May 14 | 11:15 AM-12 PM
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Teen Ride Revolution | Grades 6-12 | Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays May 12-June 13 | 2:45-4:45 PM
This is a FREE program for teens in sixth-twelfth grades designed to get teens out riding bikes! Teens will learn bike safety, ride skills, basic bike maintenance and how to get around the community safely and with confidence. Lots of group rides, lots of fun! This is a FREE program made possible by the Washington Climate Commitment Act. Teens who complete the program earn a brand-new Bike, Helmet, Lock and Light! Space is limited. Program meets at the REC Teen Center. Transportation is available from Auburn School District to the REC.
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Pump Track Basics | Ages 6-11 | Wednesdays, May 21-June 11 | 4:30-5:30 PM
Ride on at the Cedar Lanes Bike Park! This class will teach kids new to the Pump Track all the skills they need to get in the flow. Pumping, body position, and manuals will be taught using bike games and exclusive use of the pump track during class. Bikes, helmets and equipment are provided. Meet at the Cedar Lanes Bike Park.
All Kids Bike | Mondays, June 2-30 | 5-6pm | Ages 6-10
Visit the www.auburnwa.gov/bike for up to bike park information and upcoming programs.
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Gallery and Gift Shop Hours:
Wednesdays & Fridays 12-4pm | Thursdays 12-6pm
Location: 20 Auburn Ave, Auburn, WA 98002
Gallery Exhibitions
Tapestry Artists of Puget Sound: Telling their Stories
On display through April 9
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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Seattle Print Arts Annual Print Exchange
April 16- July 9, 2025
OPENING RECEPTION
April 16 | 5:00 – 6:30pm
The 2025 Annual Seattle Print Arts Print Exchange invites Seattle Print Arts (SPA) members to showcase their work in an unjuried celebration of fine art printmaking. This exhibition highlights the diversity and creativity of both traditional and non-traditional printmaking, fostering knowledge sharing, professional development, and community engagement within the vibrant SPA network.
SPA is a member-run association of traditional and non-traditional print artists and their supporters. Their mission is to create opportunities for knowledge sharing, fellowship, and professional development; to expand the audience for printmaking; and to extend access to printmaking to all.
All Ages | FREE
@ Postmark Center for the Arts
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Art Classes
One Day Art Experiences (check out all the class details and images online)
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Framing for Beginners | Thursday, Apr 3 | 4:30pm-6:00pm
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Introduction to Watercolor | April 4, 11, 18, 25 | 1:00 – 3:00pm
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Youth & Parent Pottery | May 15, 22, 29 & June 5, 12 | 4:30 - 6:00pm
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Adult Pottery | May 15, 22, 29 & June 5, 12 | 6:15 – 7:45pm
FREE Drop-In Art Opportunities at the Postmark Center for the Arts
Second Saturdays | Ages: All | FREE
- April 12 | 1-3pm | “EARTH TO KENZIE” Performances by Seattle Opera | First performance 1:00pm, second performance 3:00pm | Open hours 12-4PM
Poetry at the Postmark | Ages: All | First Wednesdays of each month | 6:30-8:30pm
Make & Mingle | Suggested Ages: 18+ | Wednesdays | 10am-12pm
Drop-In Gongbi Painting | Ages: 18+ | Fridays | 10am-12pm
Drop-In Drawing | Suggested Ages: 18+ | Fridays | 10am-12pm
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Make & Take Makerspace Classes (check out all the class details and images online)
Guardian & Me Classes (Ages 2-6):
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NEW! Tinker Tots: Creative Makerspace Adventures! | Tuesdays | 10-11am | Ages 2-6 + caregiver
Half of this class will be spent in our Les Gove Building Preschool Room singing, storytelling, and play, and the other half will be spent in our Auburn Makerspace crafting! Both activities will be connected by a theme of the week.
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 (ages 50+)
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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.
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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Drop-in fee of $6 Adults/$5 Seniors (10 punch cards available for $40 Adults/$30 Seniors)
- Open Gym Pickleball
- Monday 12-1:45pm
- Tuesday 7:15-8:45am & 12-1:45pm
- Wednesday 12-1:45pm
- Thursday 7:15-8:45am & 12-1:45pm
- Friday 5:15-7:00pm (except 3rd Friday of Month)
- Saturdays 8-9:30am
- Open Gym Senior Volleyball (Ages 50+)
- Tuesday 9:30-11:30am
- 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.
NEW Program! Walk It Out
Join the Auburn Community Fitness team for a free community walking group around Les Gove Park. Led by one of the Community Fitness Instructors, this group will provide space for community members to get out and move together while enjoying Les Gove in springtime. Fitness membership is not required. Meet on the back patio of the Community Center. Every Tuesday, through June 10 | 12:15-1:15 PM.
Trail to Tranquility: Hike & Yoga Workshop | Ages 14 & up | Saturday, June 21 | 9 AM-2 PM
Experience the peace of nature with this full day of Zen! Start off the morning with a hike through the trails of Point Defiance Park followed by an outdoor yoga flow session to stretch and unwind. Trails are appropriate for all fitness levels. Bring a sack lunch, water bottle, comfortable clothes for both hiking and yoga and sturdy shoes for hiking. Yoga mat and blocks are available or bring your own.
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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 & 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 Apr 3 I 9a.m.-1:30p.m. I Free I Drop in
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Book Club I Apr 8 I 10:30-11:30a.m. I Free I Drop in
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April Book: Giver of the Stars by: JoJo Moyes
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Birthday Lunch* I Apr 10 I 11:30a.m.-12p.m. I $5/$10 Suggested Contribution I *Must register in-person if you would like your Birthday recognized
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Social Dinner I Apr 14 I 4:45p.m.-5:30p.m. I $8.00 I Registration Required
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Easter Lunch I Apr 17 I 11:30a.m.-1:00p.m. I $5/$10 Suggested Contribution
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Lecture: Healthy Aging Lecture Series I Apr 18 I 10a.m. I Free, drop in
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Lecture: Understanding Powers of Attorney I Apr 24 I 10a.m. I Free, drop in
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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:
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Microcosms: The Photography of
George L. Kinkade
On Exhibit at White River Valley Museum
Now through June 29
"This universe of ours is beautiful, inspiring, ugly or depressing only by virtue of our relation to it." We invite you to explore these relationships through many tiny worlds, many microcosms, that show us how nature repeats its patterns at both miniscule and massive scales.
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8th Street Gardens (1030 8th St NE)
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. Gardeners must complete 4 hours of volunteering for each plot rental.
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Ilana Zaks: Sound Worlds
Friday, April 4 | 7-8pm
All Ages | FREE
@ Postmark Center for the Arts
Sound Worlds is a one-hour program featuring music for violin and electronics. This program features music by Hunter Prueger, ('Silent Moment', 2023), Brannon Warn-Johnston's A Year with Cancer', (2024), Patrick Long ('Shadow Steps', 2011; finished 2021), Aaron Levin's Videogame Vespers' (2023). This program is intended to bring awareness to underrepresented composers innovating and bringing sounds from their life experiences to one of the oldest existing instruments: the violin.
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Spring Break @ the Museum
April 9-11 | 12-4pm
Drop in during spring break for new activities and crafts each day.
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Saturday, April 12 | 12-4pm
All Ages | FREE
The Postmark Center for the Arts is hosting FREE, all ages creative workshops, performances, and activities for the second Saturday of each month at 20 Auburn Avenue.
Seattle Opera Performances
First performance: 1:00pm
Second performance: 3:00pm
Join us at Postmark Center for the Arts for two 45-minute performances of EARTH TO KENZIE, presented by the Seattle Opera! This fully staged and costumed performance exposes young audiences to storytelling through song, introducing them to the magic of opera.
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Orcas Microcinema
Film Screenings
@ Postmark Center for the Arts
Growing Up: Four Coming of Age Films from Around the World
Join Orcas Microcinema, hosted by the Postmark Center for the Arts, for a free four-film series exploring the universal experience of coming of age in four different countries: the Philippines, Denmark, Chile, and Japan.
Please register for each individual film screening.
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Arbor Day Celebration
Wednesday, April 16
Mary Olson Farm | 11am
Celebrate Auburn’s commitment to trees and urban forestry at this year’s Arbor Day event! City officials, volunteers, and community partners will come together to plant a Tompkins King Apple Tree and recognize Auburn’s designation as a Tree City USA. Mayor Nancy Backus will issue a proclamation encouraging tree preservation and planting for future generations. Join us in honoring the beauty, benefits, and lasting impact of trees in our community!
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Friday April 18 - Monday April 21
Various Parks | Dawn to Dusk
Grab your peeps and hop around Auburn in search of the elusive bunnies who'll be hidden in various park and trail locations. Find 10 bunnies, submit a scorecard, and get entered for a chance to win one of 50+ spectacular prizes! This family-friendly event is perfect for all ages and abilities. Bunny Scorecard, online submission form, and complete event details at auburnwa.gov/events.
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Rhythm and Rhymes Story Hour
All Ages | FREE
@ Postmark Center for the Arts
Join Auburn Symphony Orchestra and the Auburn Public Library for Rhythm and Rhymes Story Hour! Enjoy a fun, interactive music presentation with ASO musicians followed by a story read-aloud with an Auburn librarian. This FREE program is best for ages 3-8 but families of all ages are encouraged to attend. Take home a craft kit to continue the fun at home!
Register here:
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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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NATIONAL POETRY MONTH CELEBRATION
Friday, April 25 | 6:00 - 8:00PM
@ Postmark Center for the Arts
Join us at Postmark Center for the Arts for a yearly Poetry Month celebration! Enjoy light refreshments and sit down for a special performance of chamber opera Blood Dawn of the Inti Sun, written by Auburn’s Poet Laureate Mateo Bracken and composed by Mina Pariseau. Poets Carlos Nieto, Clara Olivo, and Sasha taqwšəblu LaPointe will be featured readers for the night.
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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. Thank you to Reber Ranch and Edward Jones for sponsoring Auburn’s Dog Trot! 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!
A special thanks to our Petalooza sponsors: HICC Pet, Centennial Kennels, Tractor Supply Company, the Muckleshoot Casino Resort, Emerald Downs, Reber Ranch, Red Canoe Credit Union, Edward Jones, Natalie's Orchard Island Juice Company and Great Northwest Dental. Media support courtesy of 101.5 HANK FM, Northwest Newsradio, CityDog Magazine and the Auburn Reporter.
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Sundays, June 1 – September 14
Les Gove Park | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Browse from over 40 vendors in a beautiful park setting. The Auburn Farmers Market opens their 17th season with a variety of Washington grown, farm fresh produce, fresh cut flowers, wine, cheese, mushrooms, butter, baked goods, hand crafted art and more! See you Sundays!
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Saturday, June 14 | 11AM-4PM
Mary Olson Farm
Admission is FREE!
Explore the sounds of nature with a performance by the Seattle Opera and meet the Mary Olson Farm Artist in Residence, Jahnvi Madan.
- 12:30-2PM: Open Studio with Jahnvi Madan
- 1PM: Storytime with Seattle Opera
- 2:30-4PM: Workshop with Jahnvi Madan. RSVP required, space is limited.
All ages welcome!
RSVP required for Workshop with Mary Olson Farm Artist in Residence. Registration Opens Soon!
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Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Les Gove Park | 11am - 4pm
KidsDay is the perfect day for any child and the most excellent way to kick-start your summer! This FREE event offers live entertainment, a Kids’ Safety Zone, inflatable rides, a rock climbing wall, mini golf and more! Back again this year is the ‘Touch-a-Truck’, ArtRageous hands-on art experiences and the Super Slide!
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Friday, July 4, 2025
Les Gove Park | 11am – 4pm
Celebrate with us at Les Gove Park! The event includes entertainment on two stages, a variety of craft artists, a car show, inflatable rides and TONS of children’s attractions, mini golf and a rock wall! The event also offers train rides, laser tag, bocce and a huge variety of food trucks. Purchase a wristband for $10 for unlimited play all event long! Come see for yourself, this naturally shaded park and spray park will keep you cool during an enjoyable afternoon.
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Friday, July 4, 2025
Les Gove Park | 11am – 4pm
Celebrate with us at Les Gove Park! The car show is held in conjunction with Auburn’s 4th of July Festival, so there’s great music, lots to do and fabulous food options! Registration is $15 in advance or $25 on event day, if space permits. Advance registration by June 30. Sorry, no registrations July 1-3. Complimentary dash plaque to first 200 paid participants. Awards in 15 categories.
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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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