Check out great Fall programs and activities with Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation
Online Recreation Registration
As we head into August and gear up for Fall, we invite you to check out all the offerings, opportunities and experiences with Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation.
We encourage you to follow us on social media or subscribe to our electronic newsletters to see what we are up to:
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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.
Play safe! Your Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Team
IN PLAY!
-Your Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Team
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Check out the Fall 2025 Recreation Guide
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GENERAL PRESCHOOL CLASSES
AGES 1-3
Adult Participation Required | $50/$63
Crafty Crawlers | Tuesdays | 9:15-10am
Holiday Magic | Tuesdays | 9:15-10am
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AGES 3-5
Adult Drop-Off Classes | $74/$92
Paint & Play | Tuesdays | 10:30am-12pm
Busy Bees | Thursdays | 10:30am-12pm
Cookies & Crafts | Tuesdays | 10:30am-12pm
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DANCE & CHEER
Adult Drop-off Classes | $42/$52
Beginners Ballet | Mondays | 11-11:45am
Tiny Tumblers Cheer | Wednesdays | 4:45-5:30pm
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BIKING
Pedal power! This 4-week workshop will incorporate fun and games to learn to pedal a two-wheeler! Kids will start on balance bikes and work up to pedal bikes, practicing their skills in engaging activities that build confidence and skills. Bikes and helmets are provided. This class is held outdoors, dress for the weather.
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SKYHAWKS SPORTS FOR TOTS AGES 3-5
· Multi-Sport Tots (ages 1.5-2)
· Multi-Sport Tots (ages 3-4)
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INDOOR PLAYGROUND
Preschool drop in program in the gymnasium at Les Gove Park!!
Monday, Wednesday, Friday | Sep. 15 to Dec. 19 | 9:30-11am | $3 per child
No program November 28.
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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PRIVATE PIANO
Perfect for beginners with no piano experience! Each 20-minute private lesson includes a provided piano and covers posture, technique, reading music, and performance basics.
Ages 6-18 | Wednesdays & Thursdays | 20 minute time slots | 4-6:50pm | $130/$163
Wednesdays:
Thursdays:
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BIKING
BAKING
Whisk & Wonder: A Baking Workshop | Ages 7.5-12 | Mondays | 5:30-6:45pm | $65/$81 | Adult drop-off class
Gingerbread House Workshop | Ages 5-9 | 5:30-6:30pm | $32/$40 | Adult Participation Required
DANCE & CHEER
Cheer | Ages 6-10 | Wednesdays | 5:45-6:45pm | $55/$69 | Adult drop-off class
PARKS AFTER DARK
Drop your kids, ages 5-10, off at the Les Gove Gym for an evening of games, arts & crafts, sports, and a pizza dinner while you enjoy an adult night out!
Select Saturdays | $34/$27 | 5-9pm | Drop-off program
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September 20 | Tournament Takeover | Compete to be the best! An action packed event featuring video games, board games, gym games, free play, and more!
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October 18 | Neon Night Out | Participants will play Haunted Hide & Seek, complete a candy scavenger hunt, enjoy neon face painting, and more!
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November 15 | Craft & Create | Calling all the crafters! Tie-dye, make friendship & loom bracelets, color, paint rocks, and more during this creative night!
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December 20 | Holiday Hype | Let the festivities begin with DIY ornament painting, cookie frosting and decorating, holiday themed game challenges, and a candy cane scavenger hunt.
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.
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PARTY PACKAGES
It’s Party Time!
Let Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation host your next party. We offer a variety of party package options for all types of occasions. Adults and youth alike can enjoy several options to create a memorable experience:
To book your party contact our front desk admins at the community center @ 253-931-3043 or email play@auburnwa.gov.
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Auburn's REC Teen Center is located at 910 9th Street SE in Les Gove Park. Open during the school year, the center operates Monday through Friday from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Free transportation is provided by the Auburn School District from local middle and high schools.
The REC Teen Center re-opens September 8
Designed for students in grades 6–12, the REC offers a variety of fun activities including:
- Ping pong, foosball, air hockey, a teen lounge, and video games
- A gymnasium for drop-in basketball and volleyball
For more information on how to register visit our Teen page.
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Late Night
Hey Auburn teens! Join us for Late Nights @ the Rec every 3rd Friday of the month, starting September 19! Each night features something new—games, activities, music, and always great food. Open to grades 6–12. Don’t miss the fun!
Teen Line Dancing with Buckle and Boot (Ages 12-16)
Teens, join us here with Buckle and Boot for 6 weeks of high-energy fun with Country/Pop Line Dancing! No experience? No problem! All you need is the spirit to have a good time. Bring your friends, learn some cool moves, and make memories you'll never forget. Sign up today!
ASAC | $90/$112
Family Open Gym (Ages 10+)
Grab your friends and head over to Family Open Gym for a fun and active time! Set up a 3-on-3 tournament or just enjoy some casual basketball together. It’s all about good vibes, great company, and staying active. Don’t miss the fun! Drop-in registration available.
TEEN OUTINGS
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 Check out auburnwa.gov/sports for all the details, including dates, times & registration links
SKYHAWKS SPORTS CLASSES (Ages 5-12)
FALL SPORTS LEAGUES:
PICKLEBALL
BASKETBALL
CORNHOLE
OPEN GYM
(Starts back up on September 9. 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
- Wednesday 12-1:45pm
- Thursday 7:15-8:45am & 12-1:45pm
- Open Gym Senior Volleyball (Ages 50+)
- Tuesday 9:30-11:30am
- Thursday 9:30-11:30am
Rock Wall Now Booking Private Groups through September 28
Packages are designed for groups and families wanting to develop teambuilding skills and have fun in the bargain. This program will be customized to meet your groups' or families' individual needs. Perfect for teams, clubs, workplace training, youth groups, and especially families. The program will be customized at time of registration. All equipment, instruction and facilitation are provided. The following time blocks are available. Please call for available times.
FAMILY OPEN CLIMB
Bring the family to the wall for a full evening of rock climbing fun! This is a drop-in climbing opportunity all equipment, instruction and belayers will be provided. Pre-register to hold your spot. Day of registration is available. Ages 4 & up. Equipment and instruction is provided.
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FAMILY ADVENTURES
Hop on your bike for this 18 mile Bike Adventure! We'll start at Hyak on Snoqualmie Pass and bike along Lake Keechelus before winding along Lake Easton where we'll re-fuel with a BBQ lunch. We'll provide the bikes, helmets, and lunch; you'll just need comfortable shoes and clothing for biking and the weather, and a water bottle.
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Gallery and Gift Shop Hours:
Wednesdays & Fridays 12-4pm | Thursdays 12-6pm
Location: 20 Auburn Ave, Auburn, WA 98002
Exhibition: UNPRECEDENTED: The Inaugural Postmark Biennial
On Display through October 9, 2025
Postmark Center for the Arts and the White River Valley Museum are hosting a competitive juried biennial art exhibition, titled “Unprecedented: The Inaugural Postmark Biennial.” How is art informed by the exceptional moment in which we are living? Curated by two esteemed jurors, Ellen Ito and Jabari Owens-Bailey, this exhibition is seeking work from artists living and working in Washington state; Unprecedented is interested in highlighting creative explorations in all media created from 2020 to the present.
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Adult & Me Makerspace Classes
Little Ones & Loved Ones (ages 2-6 & adult)
$9/$12 | Tuesdays | 10:30-11:45am | Register for one or all!
Our new series of hands-on workshops where toddlers and their adult caregivers team up to create unique projects, with a new
theme each session! Participants will craft one-of-a-kind masterpieces-while enjoying quality time together. See each individual link for full project description. Registration includes 1 adult per child.
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Tinker Tots: Creative Makerspace Adventures (ages 2-6 & adult)
$53/$65 | Thursdays | 9:30-10:30am
This four-week class series offers young children and their adult caregivers a fun, interactive way to explore creativity together. Through hands-on, guided activities, children will develop fine motor skills, social skills, and early STEM concepts. Each class includes 30 minutes of story time, music, and other engaging activities, followed by 30 minutes of themed crafting in the Makerspace. Registration includes 1 adult per child.
Connect and Craft (ages 5-10 & adult)
$21/$26 | Wednesdays | 6-7:30pm | Register for one or all!
Join us for a lively series of workshops where youth and their adult caregivers team up to explore new artistic mediums in a fun and supportive environment. Each session features a unique themed craft to complete together. See each individual link for full project description. Registration includes 1 adult per child.
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Family 8+
14+ & Senior
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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, 8:00am-5:00pm.
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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Social Dinner I Monday, August 11 I 4:45pm-5:30pm I $8 * All ages welcome
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Lecture: Reducing Food Waste I Thursday, August 14 I 10am I Free I Drop in *No registration required
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Summer BBQ I Wednesday, August 27 I 10:30am-1:00pm I $5/$10 Suggested Contribution *Must register in-person
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Social Dinner I Monday, September 8 I 4:45pm-5:30pm I $8 * All ages welcome
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Grief in Photography Workshop I September 4 – October 2 I 1:00pm-3pm I Registration required at the Front Desk or over the phone
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Lecture: Detoxing your Environment for Health I Thursday, September 11 I 10am I Free I Drop in *No registration required
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Wellness Fair I Thursday, September 25
- 9:30am- 1:00pm: Vendor Fair in Gym (no registration required for Fair)
- 11:45am- 1:00pm: Lunch at Senior Center (Registration required in-person at the Front Desk)
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Watercolor I Wednesdays I $99/$124
- September 24 – October 29 I 2:00-4:00pm I 60105
- September 24 – October 29 I 6:30-8:30pm I 60106
- November 12 – December 17 I 2:00-4:00pm I 60107
- November 12 – December 17 I 6:30-8:30pm I 60108
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FITNESS MEMBERSHIP
NEW MEMBERSHIP FEES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 1 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
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OPEN GYM (starts back up on September 9)
- Open Gym Pickleball
- Monday 12-1:45pm
- Tuesday 7:15-8:45am & 12-1:30pm
- Wednesday 12-1:45pm
- Thursday 7:15-8:45am
- 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!
New hours for Drop-in Childcare are available now! Bring the kids to play while you use the Community Center Facilities. $4/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.
Childcare Hours:
- Mondays-Fridays: 9am-1:30pm
- Mondays-Thursdays: 4:15-8pm
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Lights on! Stage set! BRAVO Performing Arts will be back on stage beginning in September! The City of Auburn is excited to present an incredible lineup of music, comedy, theater programming as part of the BRAVO Performing Arts Season. Check out the full schedule at auburnwa.gov/theater.
Upcoming Shows:
***Tickets go on sale August 11***
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Saturday, September 13 | 12-6pm
Mary Olson Farm, 28728 Green River Road
Fun, sun, music, and brews! This 21 and up event is a South Sound favorite with live bands, dozens of beers to taste, and the most ‘chill’ beer festival experience in the region.
Details at wrvmuseum.org.
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Saturday, Oct. 25 | 1-5 p.m.
Les Gove Park | FREE | 253-931-3043
Get ready for a fang-tastic fall afternoon full of frightful fun! Geared towards children ages 2-10, enjoy free unlimited access to spook-tacular games, creepy-cute crafts, the haunted BOO-seum, and a howling good Trunk-or-Treat stroll through Les Gove Park! Sink your teeth into tasty treats and delicious dinners from on-site food vendors available for purchase. This event is going down—rain or shine! Weather plans will be shared as we creep closer to October 25th. Your little goblin will not want to miss this event!
Call for Vendors! Host a trunk at this year’s Halloween Harvest Festival Trunk-or-Treat!
Vendor applications are now available
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Saturday, Nov 1 | 6-8pm | Ages 4 & up
Get ready to party after the Glow Run with the first ever Family Glow Jam! Join the Parks team for a full night of family fun with glow games, inflatables, photo booth, a glow in the dark dance party and glow crafts. Wear white and dress in your best glow gear as we light up the Community Center! Discount available for all Glow Runners, Glow Run participation is not required for the Glow Jam. Dinner concessions are available for a fee.
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Saturday, Nov. 8 | Parade at 11 a.m.
Main Street in Auburn
One of the largest Veterans Parades in the country! The parade
proceeds west on Main Street from E Street SE to A Street NW in Auburn and will include flyovers, numerous marching bands and several honor guards and ROTC units. Spectators will enjoy the military marching units and antique military vehicles. A variety of veterans units are always crowd pleasers. Spectators will also see community and scouting groups, motorcycle entries, classic cars and more. The day kicks off with a Community Breakfast, followed by a Remembrance Ceremony. Food trucks and food vendors will be available during the parade from 10am-2:00pm. The Auburn Noon Lions Luncheon follows the parade. The day is complete after the state’s largest Marching Band and Field Competition awards its winners at Auburn High School Stadium.
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Saturday, Nov. 22 | Noon-2 p.m.
Mary Olson Farm | Free
Free Family Event! The Mary Olson Farm welcomes the salmon back to our stream! Observe spawning salmon, become a salmon scientist by engaging in water testing and habitat observation, and learn more about the role salmon play in the ecosystem. Presented in partnership with the Environmental Science Center.
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Saturday, Dec. 13 | 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Auburn Community and Event Center
Register NOW for the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 13 at the Auburn Community & Event Center.
This event features a special breakfast served by Santa’s elves, live entertainment, and a special visit from Santa himself.
Child $13/$16 | Adult $14/$17
8:30 to 10 a.m. | Child 60173 | Adult 60174
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Child 61075 | Adult 61076
Register online through the links above or by calling 253-931-3043.
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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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