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We invite you to check out all the upcoming offerings, opportunities and experiences with Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation.

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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.

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

Summer Camp Registration is open

Don't miss out spending the summer with us! While some camps are full, there are still plenty of opportunities. Summer is just around the corner, don't wait to register! 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.

We are excited to share that the City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department was recognized with a Washington Recreation and Park Association Spotlight Award for Cedar Lanes Park. Cedar Lanes Park was revitalized over the course of the last two years to include several new features, including a bike park with one of the first paved pump tracks on the west side of Washington. The park now includes dirt trails with four skill areas—skinnies skills area, jump line, and drop zone and dirt pump track—designed to improve bike handling and skill development, along with a flow trail for continuous movement and a paved Pump Track. The redevelopment also added a storage building, ADA restroom, and improved amenities, while removing invasive species and creating clearer sightlines to deter illegal activity. The park now hosts the Auburn Parks Mountain Bike program, offering biking classes, camps, and events, while fostering community partnerships with local businesses, non-profits, and the school district. The project has successfully turned Cedar Lanes Park into a positive, active space that supports biking education and recreational opportunities.

Last year we served over 800 people in community events, over 1,200 participants at our free Summer Ride program, 100+ kids attended summer bike camps and 120+ participated in after-school programming at the park. Additional bike programs take place at Auburn Schools in partnership with the Parks, Arts & Recreation Department and at the Community Center at Les Gove Park with 550+ kids participating in Learn-to-Ride programs last year. Visit www.auburnwa.gov/bike for upcoming programs.

Click HERE to watch a short video on the transformation. 

SKYHAWKS SPORTS FOR TOTS (ages 3-4)

PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS

Ages: 3-5 | Location: Auburn Community & Event Center 

• Tiny Tumblers | Wed-Fri | June 25-27 | 9:30-11:30am | 3-day camp, $84/$102
  
• Underwater Explorers | Mon-Fri | July 7-11 | 9:30-11:30am | $125/$155
• Barnyard Adventures | Mon-Fri | July 21-25 | 9:30-11:30am | $125/$155

* Drop-off camps. No before/after care available. Child must be toilet trained. 

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 

Drop In Childcare

Ages 4 months-10 years | $5 for 2 hours of care
Mondays-Fridays 9am-1:30pm | Mondays-Thursdays 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.

YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS

A summer filled with adventure, exploration, and play! We offer exciting programs like the arts, STEM, sports, the natural world, and more—there’s something for everyone!

Mix & Match morning campers meet from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. and may participate in daily before care starting at 8 a.m. Mix & Match afternoon campers meet from 1–4 p.m. and may participate in daily after care from 4–5 p.m.

Full-day campers (morning and afternoon participation) may participate in both before and after care, and will enjoy a supervised lunchtime with optional activities. 

Ages: 6-11
Location: Auburn Community & Event Center

***Please note - some weeks of camp are already completely full. Don't wait to register. Be sure to check the availability in the Sport Camps above. 

Camp Week 1: June 25-27

Morning Sessions:

• Mix-it-Up 
  
• Myth Busters

Afternoon Sessions: 

• Kids Yoga & Art 
• Mix-it-Up

**No camp June 23 & 24** Join us for Auburn's KidsDay on Tuesday, July 24, from 11am-4pm at Les Gove Park.

Camp Week 2: June 30-July 2 

Morning Sessions:

• Kid Crawlers
• Jungle Expedition
• Mix-it-Up

Afternoon Sessions:

• Games & Gadgets
• Mix-it-Up
• Superhero's: Rise to the Challenge

**No camp July 3 & 4**

Camp Week 7: Aug. 4-8

Morning Sessions:

• Wheel Kids

Afternoon Sessions:

• Mix-it-Up

Camp Week 8: Aug. 11-15

Morning Sessions:

• Kid Crawlers
• Mix-it-Up 

Camp Week 9: Aug. 18-22

Morning Sessions:

• Superstar Summer 

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, Rock Climbing Wall, REC Teen Center, and in the Makerspace.

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. *Last day to register is May 28*
• 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.

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 

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, 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

• 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.

Teen Ride Revolution | Grades 6-12
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. Visit https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/one.aspx?pageid=17881741 for upcoming summer dates. 

All Kids Bike | Mondays, June 2-30 | 5-6pm | Ages 6-10

All Kids Bike is an Inclusive Learning program that empowers kids with disabilities, ages 6-11 to ride a bike. This program starts kids off on balance bikes and works toward pedaling through practice of bike riding basics including: balance and proprioception skills. All instruction, bikes and helmets are provided. Participants must be able to walk unassisted.

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

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

FREE Drop-In Art Opportunities at the Postmark Center for the Arts

Second Saturdays  | Ages: All | FREE

• June 14, 2025 | Taal Milan: A Kathak Performance
  1-1:30pm | Dance Workshop
  1:30-2:30pm | Performance
  12:00-4:00pm | Fabric Collage

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 June 5 I 9a.m.-1:30p.m. I Free I Drop in
• Rainbow Bingo I June 5 I 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. I Free I Registration Preferred I 60075
• Social Dinner I June 9 I 4:45p.m.-5:30p.m. I $8.00 I Registration Required I 59966
• Book Club I June 10 I 10:30-11:30a.m. I Free I Drop in
• Trip: The Color Purple at Village Theater I June 11 I 4:15p.m.-11:00p.m. I $99/$104 I Registration Required I 60013
• Lecture: Healthy Aging Lecture Series I June 12 I 10a.m. I Free I Drop in
• Father’s Day Lunch I June 13 I 11:30a.m.-1:00p.m. I $5/$10 Suggested Contribution *Must register in-person
• Lecture: Recycling 101 I June 26 I 10a.m. I Free I Drop in
• Birthday Lunch* I June 26 I 11:30a.m.-12p.m. I $5/$10 Suggested Contribution I *Must register in-person if you would like your Birthday recognized
• Watercolor Workshop: Abstracts & Watercolor I June 27 I 12:30p.m.-4:00p.m. I $52/$65 I Registration Required I 59923

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.

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!

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:

• Saturday, June 7 | 10:00 – 11:00am

SECOND SATURDAYS AT THE POSTMARK

Saturday, June 14 | 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!

12-4PM
Fabric Collage

Mix-and-match colorful fabric scraps to make a one-of-a-kind fabric collage! Suitable for all ages, choose to glue or hand sew your own composition.

1-1:30PM
Pre-performance Free Dance Workshop

Before her performance, Kathak Dancer, Pooja Ganesh, will be hosting a dance workshop where participants will have the opportunity to learn more about and practice one of India's major classical dance forms, Kathak.

1:30-2:30PM
Taal Milan: A Kathak Presentation

Join us for a Kathak presentation (Indian classical dance form). This is an Indian classical dance presentation with an element of live and recorded music, a visual treat for the audience, blending the fluidity, grace, intricate footwork and fast chakkars (spins) of Kathak with tales from Indian mythology.

Register now!

Mary Olson Farm Artist in Residence

Events & Performances with Jahnvi Madan

All Ages | FREE

Farm Open Day: Music in Nature
June 14 | 12:30pm – 4:00pm
@ Mary Olson Farm

Explore the sounds of nature with a performance by the Seattle Opera and meet the Mary Olson Farm Artist in Residence, Jahnvi Madan.

• 12:30-2:00pm: Open Studio with Jahnvi Madan
• 1:00pm: Storytime with Seattle Opera
• 2:30-4:00pm: Workshop with Jahnvi Madan. RSVP required, space is limited.

Open Rehearsal
July 12 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm
@ Mary Olson Farm

Janhvi Madan will host an open rehearsal at Mary Olson farm in preparation for her final performance to be located at Postmark Center for the Arts.

Final Performance
July 26 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm

@ Postmark Center for the Arts

Inspired by her time as Mary Olson Farm as Artist in Residence, Clarinetist Janhvi Madan will hold her final performance at Postmark Center for the Arts.

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

Sunday, June 22, 2025

Les Gove Park | 10am - 3pm

Join the City of Auburn and the Office of Equity, Engagement & Outreach in honoring Juneteenth—commemorating the end of slavery and the liberation of Black Americans in the United States. This FREE community celebration includes powerful performances from local artists and musicians, inspiring messages from community leaders, and fun activities for the whole family. Enjoy a day of learning, connection, and celebration while supporting local Black-owned businesses and vendors. Come be part of a vibrant day of reflection and joy!

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, the Unicorn Experience, and the Super Slide! Thank you to our sponsors: Auburn Prevention Coalition, Coordinated Care, Mary Bridge Children's, and International Community Health Services. 

PARTY ON THE PLAZA

Fridays, June 27, July 25 & August 22, 2025

City Hall Plaza | 5:30 - 8:30pm

Spend your summer Friday nights in downtown Auburn at the Party on the Plaza! This FREE event series features live music & dancing, delicious food trucks, a beer and wine garden, and a rotating lineup of fun, themed evenings. Enjoy the Taco Festival on June 27, Rock the Block on July 25, and Cheeseburger in Paradise on August 22! With great eats from Dick’s Drive-In, Boss Mama’s Kitchen, Paparepas, Bean Hut, and Swanky Scoop, there’s something for everyone. Bring your friends, grab a drink, and kick back in the heart of the city!

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.