Make and Mingle @ Postmark
📅 Wednesdays
⏰ 10 a.m. - Noon
📍 Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave.
Stop by the Postmark for our Make & Mingle session! Join us for a cup of coffee with whatever art project you might be working on. A free, no-pressure environment for artists and creatives to gather... you can talk with other artists, ask for feedback or critique from on-site staff if available, bring your sketchbook to work out ideas, or just quietly draw in the gallery or work on your art! Intended for ages 18+.
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Poets at the Postmark
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 7
⏰ 6:30 - 8 p.m.
📍 Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave.
Come to our monthly Postmark Poetry Nights! Doors open at 6PM, poetry starts at 6:30PM.
Arrive early to peruse artwork by local artists and have refreshments! Bring a poem to share during the open mic, and bring a poetry book to swap for a poetry book at our book exchange!
October's featured poet is former poet laureate of Tacoma, Abby Murray!
Featured Poet's bio:
Abby E. Murray (they/them) is the editor of Collateral, a literary journal concerned with the impact of violent conflict and military service beyond the combat zone. Both of their full-length poetry books, Hail and Farewell (Perugia Press Poetry Prize Winner, 2019) and Recover Commands (Ex Ophidia Press, Richard Gabriel Rummonds Prize Winner, 2025) were finalists for the Washington State Book Award. Abby served as the poet laureate for the city of Tacoma from 2019-2021, and for the past eleven years, they have taught writing to Army War College fellows studying at the University of Washington in Seattle. They write poems because it feels good.
To learn more about Abby and their work, please visit their website at abbyemurray.com.
Ages: All
Fee: Free
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Closing Reception | Handwork 2026: Northwest Designer Craftartists
📅 Thursday, Oct. 8
⏰ 5 - 7 p.m.
📍 Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave.
Visit Postmark Center for the Arts the closing reception of Handwork 2026! Numerous participating NWDC artists are anticipated to speak about their work in a gallery tour. Light snacks provided.
The last day to view this exhibition will be October 9, 2026!
Founded in Seattle in 1954, Northwest Designer Craftartists is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to promoting excellence in contemporary craft throughout the Pacific Northwest. NWDC brings together professional craft artists, educators, arts leaders, and supporters to strengthen and celebrate the region’s vibrant craft community. NWDC joins Handwork, a nationwide celebration of craft in conjunction with the country’s 250th anniversary.
FREE
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Hidden Layers: Women’s Undergarments and How They’ve Shaped Ladies’ Liberties
📅 Thursday, Oct. 8
⏰ 5:30 p.m.
📍 White River Valley Museum | 918 H Street SE
12 & Up | Free Program
Women’s underwear has long reflected society’s views on modesty, femininity, and beauty. From historic styles that restricted the female form to the more liberating fashions of today, women’s undergarments have been symbols of both oppression and empowerment. This talk is made possible through the Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau.
Full info on Hidden Layers: Women’s Undergarments and How They’ve Shaped Ladies’ Liberties
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Drop-In Drawing @ Postmark
📅 Fridays
⏰ 10 a.m. - Noon
📍 Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave.
Come stop by for our new Drop-In Drawing sessions at the Postmark! A free, no-pressure environment for artists and creatives to drop-in to draw from a still life or the gallery. Stay for whole two hours or only 10 minutes. Bring tools to either shade or color with, and your own sketchbook or drawing pad. There will be on-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome.
Ages: 15+
Registration: $0
Instructor: Postmark Staff
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Drop-In Painting With Amy Sie @ Postmark
📅 Fridays
⏰ 10 a.m. - Noon
📍 Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave.
Amy Sie is offering Drop-In Gongbi Painting sessions at the Postmark! A free, no-pressure environment for you to start a new painting, or work on an old one. Please bring your own tools and materials for watercolor painting. On-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome.
Ages: 18+
Fee: $0
Instructor: Amy Sie
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Second Saturdays: Music and Arts of India
📅 Saturday, Oct. 10
⏰ Noon - 4 p.m.
📍 Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave.
Join us at the Postmark for a celebration of Indian music and art! This event is completely free, with interactive and educational elements designed to be fun for the whole family. All programming is presented by local artists from Auburn and the surrounding area.
Starting at 12PM, learn the geometric forms of Kolam, a traditional Indian art form that uses sand to create intricate patterns. This beginner friendly, hands on workshop introduces participants to the traditional South Indian art of Kolam. The workshop will begin with a brief introduction to Kolam, its history, cultural significance, the different styles, and the tradition of practicing it as a daily ritual. Participants will then learn the fundamentals using guided practice sheets before creating their own Kolam designs on the floor with step-by-step instruction. The workshop will conclude with time for questions and sharing. After the workshop, relax and unwind with the music of South Indian fusion band, Dhawayam.
FREE | ALL AGES
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An Interactive Evening Suitable for Introverts
📅 Saturday, Oct. 10
⏰ 4 - 7 p.m.
📍 Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave.
An evening designed to foster curiosity and creativity, "An Interactive Evening Suitable for Introverts" invites guests (introverted, extroverted, or anyone in between) to enjoy a night of music, poetry, and a hands-on decoupage art activity—all at their own pace.
Participants are offered a safe, mellow space to learn a new art form, connect with others, and enjoy entertainment in a low pressure environment.
This event is free to all, but please register at the link below so we can make sure we have enough supplies.
Register Now!
FREE | ALL AGES
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Eternal Seasons - Auburn Symphony Orchestra
📅 Sunday, Oct. 11
⏰ 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
📍 Auburn Performing Arts Center | 702 4th St. NE
💲 Tickets
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons has been loved for centuries. Max Richter steps inside that familiar world and hears it anew.
Four Seasons Recomposed keeps Vivaldi close while weaving in Richter’s cinematic, post-minimalist voice, creating music that feels faithful, fresh, and alive in the present. Auburn Symphony Concertmaster Emilie Choi takes center stage as soloist.
Then Mozart’s final symphony, later nicknamed Jupiter, brings the afternoon to a brilliant close with grandeur, wit, and one of the most dazzling finales in classical music.
Tickets available on the Auburn Symphony Website.
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Blood Drive at Auburn City Hall
📅 Tuesday, Oct. 13
⏰ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
📍 Auburn City Hall | 25 W. Main Street
🎟️ Register
Be someone's hero today and donate blood. The Bloodworks Bloodmobile will be located outside City Hall.
- Appointments are required for the best possible donation experience.
- Same-day appointments available at most locations.
- Photo ID required.
- For safety, we kindly request no visitors under 16 at our donation sites.
- Eat a hearty meal and drink plenty of fluids prior to donation.
Book your one hour appointment at bloodworksnw.org/giveblood
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Auburn Community Players: The Little Mermaid (Rated G)
📅 Friday - Sunday, Oct. 16-18
⏰ Various times
📍 Green River College Student Affairs Bldg. | 12401 SE 320th St. SE
💲 Tickets
Join the Auburn Community Players as they bring Disney’s The Little Mermaid to life in this magical undersea adventure! Featuring unforgettable songs like “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl,” and “Part of Your World,” this beloved musical follows Ariel as she dreams of life beyond the sea and risks everything for love. Filled with colorful characters, heartwarming moments, and spectacular music, this family favorite is sure to capture hearts of all ages. Dive into the magic!
Buy Tickets Online
Regular: $25, Student/Senior: $22
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Auburn Community Players: The Little Mermaid (Rated G)
📅 Friday - Sunday, Oct. 23-25
⏰ Various times
📍 Green River College Student Affairs Bldg. | 12401 SE 320th St. SE
💲 Tickets
Join the Auburn Community Players as they bring Disney’s The Little Mermaid to life in this magical undersea adventure! Featuring unforgettable songs like “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl,” and “Part of Your World,” this beloved musical follows Ariel as she dreams of life beyond the sea and risks everything for love. Filled with colorful characters, heartwarming moments, and spectacular music, this family favorite is sure to capture hearts of all ages. Dive into the magic!
Buy Tickets Online
Regular: $25, Student/Senior: $22
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Halloween Harvest Festival & Trunk-or-Treat
📅 Saturday, Oct. 24
⏰ 1 - 5 p.m.
📍 Les Gove Park | 910 9th St. SE
Join us at our Halloween Harvest Festival and Trunk-or-Treat for kids ages 2-10 and their families.
This fun-filled fall afternoon will include games, crafts, BOO-seum, food vendors, and a fun Trunk-or-Treat experience around Les Gove Park. Your little goblin will not want to miss this event!
2026 event map and list of vendors coming soon...
Donations accepted inside the Community & Event Center:
- Support the Auburn Food Bank and bring a non-perishable food item
- Donate your old costumes to the City of Auburn Solid Waste & Recycling. Costumes will be given away at the 2027 FREE Costume Swap.
Looking to participate as a Trunk-or-Treat vendor?
Trunk-or-Treat Vendor Application
Trunk-or-Treat Vendor Deadline: Friday, October 9 at 5:00 PM.
Payment Due: Friday, October 9 at 5:00 PM
Trunk-or-Treat vendor types:
- Non-Profit: $10 vendor fee
- Childcare Provider: $10 vendor fee
- Community Youth Recreation: $10 vendor fee
- Youth Education: $10 vendor fee
- Commercial/Retail:$40 vendor fee
- Political: $10 vendor fee
- Organized School Groups: $0 vendor fee (free)
- Family Group: $0 vendor fee (free)
Participating trunks must provide giveaways and/or treats for at least 2,000 youth participants visiting the event. Participants may also provide informational materials about their programs.
Prizes will be awarded to the most creative (fun, not scary) trunk.
Participating organizations are encouraged to dress up in costumes appropriate for a 2-10 year-old audience.
Trunk-or-Treat Vendor Application deadline: Friday, October 9 at 5:00 PM. Any applications received after October 9 will be considered on a space available basis.
Interested in bringing your food truck or prepared food to the event?
Food Vendor application -- This event is now full for food vendors.
Please note we offer first-right-of-refusal to the previous years' food vendors. Returning food vendor deadline is June 30, 2026.
The Food Vendor Application deadline is Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Interested in Sponsoring? Email Special Events Coordinator, Mackenzie Mullen, for more information.
Contact Event Coordinators:
Email Kjerstin Lange or call 253-931-3043
Email Mackenzie Mullen or call 253-931-3403
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The Auburn Food Bank Harvest Breakfast
📅 Friday, Nov. 6
⏰ 7 - 8:30 a.m.
📍 Grace Community Church | 1320 Auburn Way South
This annual fundraiser is an opportunity for community members to gather, enjoy breakfast and support The Auburn Food Bank assistance efforts. Join us to raise funds and ensure that all in our community can have a bountiful fall and winter.
Cost: free
View full info at theauburnfoodbank.org
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Seattle International Comedy Competition
📅 Friday Nov. 6
⏰ 7:30 p.m.
📍 Green River College Student Affairs Bldg. | 12401 SE 320th St. SE
💲 Tickets
The Seattle International Comedy Competition is an annual event that welcomes comedians from around the world to the Pacific Northwest for an entire month of extraordinary comedy shows...and a winner is crowned at the end of it all. The City of Auburn will host preliminary rounds of the 46th annual competition, with one show each preliminary week as a horde of comedians compete to become Seattle’s newest champion!
Buy Tickets Online
Regular: $25, Student/Senior: $22
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Auburn's 61st Annual Veterans Parade & Observance
📅 Saturday, Nov. 7
⏰ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
📍 Downtown Auburn along Main St.
Auburn, Washington has been designated by the Veterans Day National Committee and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as a Regional Site for the 2026 celebration of Veterans Day.
The City of Auburn is proud to be a Vietnam War Commemorative Partner and considers it an honor and privilege to host this annual event. Auburn has hosted the Veterans Parade since 1965. The 2026 parade marks our 61st year! Over time, the parade has grown into one of the largest parades of its kind in the United States of America.
The purpose of Auburn's Veterans Parade & Observance is to positively focus on honoring our country's veterans and active military personnel. Recognition is focused on congressionally recognized Veteran Service Organizations and their auxiliaries, the military and military reserve, National Guard, and ROTC. The goal of Auburn's Veterans Parade & Observance is to honor to our country's veterans and to their military missions of defending freedom around the world.
The 61st annual Veterans Parade will be held in Auburn on Saturday, November 7, 2026 starting at 11:00 AM. The parade typically boasts over 150 units and nearly 4,000 parade participants, including more than 15 marching bands, numerous military vehicles, veterans' units, honor guards and more.
The parade route travels west along Main Street from E Street to A Street NW/SW. The day-long activities run from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Additional November 7 activities include:
Community Breakfast
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth Street SE
The breakfast is co-sponsored by the American Legion Auburn Post #78 and the City of Auburn. Join us for the annual Veteran's Parade Community Breakfast, held on Saturday, November 8, from 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM at the Auburn Senior Activity Center. The breakfast is $12/person and includes pancakes, eggs, ham, juice or coffee.
American Legion Breakfast Flyer (PDF)
Remembrance Ceremony and Lighting of the Flame
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Veterans Memorial Park, 411 E Street NE
The flame is lit and guarded through the night at the memorial at Veterans Memorial Park. Wreath placement, rifle salute, prayers and taps encompass this ceremony held prior to the parade.
Auburn VFW Post 1741 Open House
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Auburn VFW, 130 W Main Street
This VFW Open House is exclusively for Veterans and Active-Duty Personnel. Come mix, meet and mingle with fellow Veterans! Food and refreshments will be served.
VFW Open House Flyer (PDF)
Auburn Noon Lions Veterans Luncheon
1:30 PM (doors open at 1:00 PM)
Merrill Gardens of Auburn, 18 First Street SE
The lunch program honors our Veterans, with special recognition given to our Dignitaries in attendance. The Governor's Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee's Outstanding Service to Veterans Award Recipients will be honored at the lunch, along with other special presentations. The luncheon is co-sponsored by the Auburn Noon Lions and the City of Auburn. This event has limited seating; we suggest making reservations early.
Luncheon Reservation Form
"Our Heroes | Our Parade" Banner Tribute Program
This program was created to recognize and pay tribute to the brave men and women in Auburn who are serving, have served, or have given their life to our country in the United States Armed Forces. It also provides an opportunity for individuals, businesses and Veteran Service Organizations to support those who served by sponsoring a banner in downtown Auburn. Banner Tribute Program Application Forms will be available until August 21, 2026.
Take some time to thank a Veteran for their service and sacrifice.
2026 Banner Tribute Application
Official Forms and Helpful Information:
All online forms are available in PDF format upon request.
to request.
View the livestream of the parade on the KOMO 4 Website or on KOMO 4 YouTube
2025 Parade Award Winners (PDF)
Watch the 2025, 60th annual Veterans Parade on YouTube.
There is absolutely no parade parking in local business' parking lots. Please be courteous when parking in the areas surrounding the parade route.
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Ritmo & Sabor: A Latin Night at the Postmark
📅 Saturday, Nov. 7
⏰ 6:30 p.m.
📍 Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave.
💲 Tickets
Experience an unforgettable evening at the Postmark Center for the Arts as the award-winning jazz trio Duende Libre brings their vibrant blend of Latin jazz to the stage. Inspired by the rhythms of Cuba, Brazil, and the Mediterranean, their exhilarating sound fuses global traditions with the energy and freedom of American jazz. Paired with the bold and flavorful cuisine of Paparepas, this one-of-a-kind night also offers a delicious taste of Venezuela’s rich culinary heritage, featuring savory and sweet flavors influenced by indigenous, African, and European traditions. Great music, incredible food, and an atmosphere full of rhythm and culture make this an experience you won’t want to miss.
Buy Tickets Online
Regular: $60, Student/Senior: $55
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Not often you get to see a (controlled) fire in City Hall Plaza on a Tuesday.
 Auburn is rich with history — from historical Main Street to the artifacts preserved throughout White River Valley Museum — I am excited to share these stories with all of you each week.
(Image courtesy of White River Valley Museum)
Frank Natsuhara cuts the ribbon at the dedication of the White River Buddhist Temple’s new building, September 13, 1964. The White River Buddhist Temple, founded in 1912, had two previous buildings but the new temple was the first purpose-built temple building the community built. Throughout its history the Temple has served not only as a home for religious services, but as a hub for the Nikkei community in the Valley – offering space for arts and language classes, sponsoring sports teams, and hosting the annual Bon Odori celebration every summer.
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