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

2025 Summer Camp Registration now open

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.

SKYHAWKS SPORTS FOR TOTS (ages 3-4)

Multi-Sport Tots (Soccer & Basketball)

PARENT PARTICIPATION CLASSES (ages 1-3)

Crafty Crawlers | Tuesdays | 9-9:45am

• May 13 - June 3

Tiny Tots | Thursdays | 9:30-10:15am 

• May 15 - June 5

Creative Cubs | Thursdays | 10:30-11:15am 

• May 15 - June 5

PARENT PARTICIPATION CLASSES (ages 2-6)

Tinker Tots: Creative Makerspace Adventures! | Tuesdays | 10-11am

• May 13 - June 3

PARENT DROP-OFF CLASSES (ages 3-5)

Little Learners | Thursdays | 11:30am-12:30pm

• May 15 - June 5

PRESCHOOL DANCE (ages 3-5)

Beginners Ballet | Tuesdays | 10-10:45am | Ages 3-5

• May 6 - 27

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.

FITNESS

• Parkour 101  | Thursdays | 4:30-5:20pm | Ages 6-8
  • May 22 - June 12
• Parkour 201 | Thursdays | 5:30-6:20pm | Ages 9-12
  • May 22 - June 12
• All Kids Bike | Mondays | 5-6pm | Ages 6-10
  • June 2-30

MUSIC

Private Piano | Wednesdays & Thursdays | 4-6:50pm | Ages 6-18

• Wednesdays:
  • June 25 - July 30
• Thursdays:
  • June 26 - July 31

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! 

• 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.
• 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.

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.

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.

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 

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, May 16 | 6-9pm 

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.

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

• Friday, May 23 | 6-8:30pm
• Friday, June 13 | 6-8:30pm

Les Gove Rock Wall Opens May 1!

Family Open Rock Climbing
Ages 4 & up | 2^nd Wednesday through the Summer | 5-8 PM | $13/$16

• May 14^th
• June 11^th

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.

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.

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.

Classes:

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

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.

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.

Seattle Print Arts Annual Print Exchange
April 16- July 9, 2025

Printmaking Demonstration
Saturday, May 10 | 1:00 – 3:00pm

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

Art Classes

• Youth & Parent Pottery | May 15, 22, 29 & June 5, 12 | 4:30 - 6:00pm
• 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

• May 10 | 1-3pm | Printmaking Demonstration with Seattle Print Arts | 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

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

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.

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)

• Senior Saver Pantry I May 1 I 9a.m.-1:30p.m. I Free I Drop in
• Cinco de Mayo Lunch I May 5 I 11:30a.m.-1:00p.m. I $5/$10 Suggested Contribution *Must register in-person
• Lecture: Healthy Aging Lecture Series I May 8 I 10a.m. I Free, drop in
• Lecture: PSE: How to Receive Utility Bill Discount I May 9 I 10a.m. I Free, drop in
• Mother’s Day Lunch I May 9 I 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m. I $5/$10 Suggested Contribution *Must register in-person
• Social Dinner I May 12 I 4:45p.m.-5:30p.m. I $8.00 I Registration Required
• Book Club I May 13 I 10:30-11:30a.m. I Free I Drop in
• Birthday Lunch* I May 15 I 11:30a.m.-12p.m. I $5/$10 Suggested Contribution I *Must register in-person if you would like your Birthday recognized
• Coffee Hour with Mayor Backus I May 16 I 10:00a.m. I Free, drop in
• Lecture: Choosing an Executor I May 22 I 10a.m. I Free, drop in
• Info Session: Senior Property Exemption Program I May 29 I 10a.m. I Free, drop in

BRAVO Performing Arts

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:

• Saturday, May 3 | Infinity Project - Journey Tribute | GRC | 7:30PM
• Saturday, May 10 | The Abbagraphs - The Music of Abba | GRC | 7:30PM
• Friday, May 16 | Duende Libre at the Postmark | PCA | 7:30PM

COMMUNITY GARDEN
Reservations begin Mar. 1

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.

SECOND SATURDAYS AT THE POSTMARK

Saturday, May 10 | 12:00 – 4:00pm
All Ages | FREE

The Postmark Center for the Arts is hosting FREE, all ages creative workshops, performances, and activities during open hours of 12-4pm every Second Saturday. Visit for new, fun activities each month!

Seattle Print Arts
Printmaking Demonstration
1:00 – 3:00pm

Join us at Postmark Center for the Arts for a special printmaking demonstration, courtesy of artists representing Seattle Print Arts! Be sure to peruse the Postmark Center for the Arts gallery to see incredible examples of their work on display for their Annual Print Exchange.

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.

• THE QUIET MIGRATION | Thursday, April 24 | 6:30 – 8:30pm
• QUEENS (REINAS) | Thursday, May 1 | 6:30 – 8:30pm
• MOVING | Thursday, May 8 | 6:30 – 9:00pm

DOG TROT 3K/5K FUN RUN

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Game Farm Park | 9:30am

Registration Fee: $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!

PETPALOOZA

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,  BECU, Reber Ranch, Red Canoe Credit Union, Edward Jones, Natalie's Orchard Island Juice Company,   Summit Veterinary Referral Center and Great Northwest Dental. Media support courtesy of 101.5 HANK FM, Northwest Newsradio, CityDog Magazine and the Auburn Reporter. 

Step into the Mind: A Schizophrenia Awareness Experience

Saturday, May 24, 2025 | Postmark Center for the Arts | 2 - 4pm

Interested in attending? RSVP Online (FREE!)
Contact Information: Office of Equity, Engagement & Outreach neighborhoodprograms@auburnwa.gov

Auburn Farmers Market

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 17^th 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!

Farm Open Day: Music in Nature

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!

KIDSDAY

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!

4^th OF JULY FESTIVAL

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.

4^th OF JULY CAR SHOW

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 4^th 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.