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Santa Parade

Santa Parade & Tree Lighting

Saturday, December 6 | 4:30pm

Main Street

Auburn's Lighted Santa Parade returns! Line Main Street from Auburn High School to City Hall to enjoy lighted entries that will bring holiday joy! The parade will feature festively lit vehicles and floats, and numerous walking entries filled with holiday spirit. Join us for live music before and after the parade at City Hall. We'll wrap up the event with the annual tree lighting at City Hall plus a special visit from Santa.


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Festival of Trees: Fa LaLaLa La"

Now - January 4
White River Valley Museum

The Museum transforms into a fairytale forest this winter. Beautiful trees decorated by our local business partners will fill the galleries with the spirit of the season.

Sponsored by Explore Auburn

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A Very Dickens Christmas Exhibit

Now - January 4
White River Valley Museum

What did Scrooge see on Christmas eve? Visit scenes from A Christmas Carol interpreted with costumes and artifacts from the Museum’s collection accompanied by recorded excerpts from the book.

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Turkey Burn

Saturday, November 30 | 8:30am-11am
Auburn Community & Events Center

Join us for a FREE, post-Thanksgiving turkey burn! Kick off the morning with an action-packed class: Leftover Lineup! This partner-based HIIT training incorporates strength and cardio. Partner not required! Then, stretch it out and relax in Yoga Flow. Two hours of fitness and fun! Membership is not required. Childcare is provided. 

Check-in: 8:30 AM
Leftover Lineup: 8:45 AM
Yoga Flow: 9:45 AM

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Gingerbread House

Gingerbread Contest

December 3 - 17
Auburn Community & Events Center

FREE - This fun event celebrates the holidays and brings the community together to see what Auburn can build! 15 Gingerbread structures will be on display at the Auburn Community & Events Center.


Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, December 13
Auburn Community & Events Center

Celebrate the season with Santa! Join us for a festive morning the whole family will enjoy. You can expect a delicious breakfast served by Santa's elves, LIVE entertainment, and a visit from the big man himself! Vegan and GF breakfast option available by request.

Pre-registration required. Space is limited. Register below:

First Seating (8:30-10:00AM)

Youth: 60173
Adult: 60174

Second Seating (11AM-12:30PM)

Youth: 61075
Adult: 61076


Winter Camps

Winter Break Camp: Ages 6-10
December 22-23 & December 29-30 | 9 AM - 4 PM

Join us for an incredible Winter Break Camp! Sign up for an individual day, or all four! Discount available when signing up for 3 or more days. See each individual link for details. Camp runs 9a-4p each day, with included before care available starting at 8am and after care available until 5pm. *Before/After care is supervised free play, no actual camp activities will be done. 

Monday, December 22: Pajama Party & Cooking
Tuesday, December 23: Gingeneering Day
Monday, December 29: Merry Makers
Tuesday, December 30: New Year's Countdown

Winter Break Camp: Ages 12-16
December 22-23 & December 29-30 | 8 AM - 5 PM

$50/$66

Join us for a fun-filled Winter Break Camp! Take a break from school and enjoy a week packed with exciting activities and new adventures. Can’t join us every day? No problem, you can register for just the days that work best for you!

Monday, December 22: Makerspace & Bowling
Tuesday, December 23: Top Golf and Southcenter Mall
Monday, December 29: Dave and Busters & Pike Place  
Tuesday, December 30:   Movie and indoor Mini Golf   


Holiday Classes

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Makerspace Classes:

Adults:

Christmas Ornament Workshop Nov 29 | 10-11:30am

Holliday Wooded Sign Dec 12 | 6-8pm

Christmas Ornament Workshop Dec 13 | 10-11:30am

 


Santa Parade Cookies, Cocoa, Craft

Santa Parade Cookies, Cocoa, and Craft

Saturday, December 6 | 12:30-3PM
Postmark Center for the Arts

$5.00 per person - Get your craft on at Postmark Center for the Arts prior to Auburn’s Santa Parade & Tree Lighting festivities!

Alongside all the fun happening downtown on Saturday, December 6, Postmark will be offering two different holiday arts crafts accompanied by warm cocoa and delicious cookies.

Register to drop in any time between 12:30-3pm to make and take your crafts.

Each individual must register to craft and have a cookie and cocoa.


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Cookie Decorating

Thursday, December 11 | 5-6:30PM
Postmark Center for the Arts

Have you ever wondered how bakers create showstopping cookie designs? Visit the Postmark Center for the Arts for an evening with Tara Trujillo and learn how to flood, pipe and decorate sugar cookies that will be sure to impress! Each student will leave with basic knowledge of how to create cookie masterpieces using Royal Icing. Participants will get one dozen cookies, 3 icing colors and assorted sprinkles.


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Parks After Dark

Holiday Hype | December 20 | 5-9 pm
Les Gove Park Gymnasium 

Hey, kids! Come celebrate the season with us (and parents, take this opportunity to finish the last of your Christmas shopping and wrapping!). An evening filled with holiday magic will be sure to create memories with your little ones!

Participants will enjoy a pizza dinner, DIY ornament painting, cookie frosting and decorating, holiday themed games, and a candy cane scavenger hunt! Open play, gym games, and coloring will add to the holiday fun. Must register by December 17th. Space is limited and fills up fast! Drop-in registration is NOT available for this program.

Ages: 5-11 Fee: $27/$34 | Additional siblings: $22/$27

Register now! (here's a gift for you...save $3/registration by using code Parks!)


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First Corps Band

Free Community Concert!

Red, White & Blue Holiday Concert

Sunday, December 7 | 2pm
Auburn Performing Arts Center, 702 4th St. NE

Ring in the holidays with this annual free community concert performed by the America's First Corps Army Band. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear this festive and rousing concert presented by the Army’s best! Enjoy all of your favorite holiday music and carols.

Tickets are free but required for admission and can be picked-up at the Auburn Community & Event Center or can be reserved online. Limit 6 per family.