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 “Family and friends with grins ear to ear will gather together—Thanksgiving is near!”
-- Sheri Wall --
Team Auburn and volunteers posing before Clean Sweep 2024
Thanksgiving is almost here and there's so much to be thankful for -- our amazing City of Auburn staff and the crucial work they do every day, my husband Kemon and our daughter Lucky, my brother Gary and of course, all of you out there. You make our city special and I wouldn't trade that for the world.
Auburn Food Bank volunteers gearing up for pre-holiday chaos!
I will be spending Wednesday working with the Auburn Food Bank to ensure families in our community have food on their tables. The people in Auburn are gracious and generous, and I am thankful for each of you and the gifts that you share with your neighbors every day.
Miss Auburn Maddy Lindsay and Miss Auburn's Teen Maddie McCarthy
May your Thanksgiving be filled with joy and enough -- enough food on your table, enough warmth in your home, enough family and friends to surround you and enough hope and love in your hearts to sustain you.
Mural unveiling at Auburn Airport
Please remember -- City of Auburn offices will close two hours early Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 3 p.m., and will remain closed Thursday and Friday. We’ll be back in the office bright and early on Monday morning!
Happy Thanksgiving!
 While the Auburn Food Bank would appreciate a donation of time, food or money any time of year, it's especially important during the holidays as folks across the region struggle to afford a proper holiday meal.
Debbie Christian can turn just about any donation into something precious for those in need, and I hope this season we can fill the new Auburn Food Bank at 2804 Auburn Way North to the rafters!
 The King County Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention invites you to share your thoughts on violence involving firearms in our communities. You can share insights anonymously in a short survey HERE or by scanning the QR code above. The survey takes seven minutes or less to complete, and your responses will remain confidential.
Your input is crucial in guiding the King County Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention's efforts to improve community safety. For questions, please contact the King County Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention at rgv@kingcounty.gov. Thank you for your participation!
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Make and Mingle @ Postmark
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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Wednesdays
10 a.m. - Noon
Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave.
Free
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...A Familiar Taste | Curator and Artist Talk
Hear from curator Clarissa Grace Gines and artists Dejan Ann Kahilin?'i and Raychelle Ordoñez on their creative practices, and learn about the food stories behind the exhibit and artworks!
Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 5-6:30PM
Ages: ALL Fee: FREE
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Thursday, Nov. 21
5 - 6:30 p.m.
Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave.
Register (free)
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Drop-In Drawing @ Postmark
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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Fridays
10 a.m. - Noon
Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave.
Free
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Drop-In Painting With Amy Sie @ Postmark
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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Fridays
10 a.m. - Noon
Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave.
Free
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Gingerbread Contest
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.
2024 Gingerbread Application - closes November 29 at 5 PM
**We have reached our max capacity for entries for 2024. Contestants registering after 11/12/2024 will be placed on a waitlist.
Gingerbread Contest Rules (PDF)
VOTING
- Voting will be open December 4 - 18, 2024
- Vote during Auburn Community & Events Center's normal business hours,
- Monday through Thursday, 7 AM - 8 PM
- Fridays, 7 AM - 7 PM
- Saturdays, 9 AM - 12 PM
- Hours may vary the week of December 16
- There are two categories to vote in, youth and adult.
Based on votes from the public, a winner will be announced on Thursday, December 19, 2024.
Questions? Contact Amanda Valdez or call 253-931-3043.
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Dec. 4 - Dec. 18
Auburn Community and Events Center | 910 9th St. SE
Free
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Cookie Decorating @ Postmark
Have you ever wondered how bakers create showstopping cookie designs? Join Postmark Center for the Arts for an evening with Tara Trujillo and learn how to flood, pipe and decorate sugar cookies! Each student will leave with basic knowledge of how to create cookie masterpieces using Royal Icing. Participants will get dozen cookies, 3 icing colors and assorted sprinkles.
Ages: 15+
Fee: $40/$50 Resident/Non-Res
Instructor: Tara Trujillo
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Thursday, Dec. 5
5 - 6:30 p.m.
Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave.
Register ($40 resident, $50 non-resident)
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Santa Parade Cookie, Cocoa, Craft
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 7, Postmark will be offering two different holiday arts crafts accompanied by warm cocoa and delicious cookies. Register to drop in any time between 12:30-3:00 PM to make and take your crafts.
Each individual must register to craft and have a cookie and cocoa.
Ages: 5+
Registration: $5
Instructor: Postmark Staff
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Saturday, Dec. 7
12:30 - 3 p.m.
Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave.
Register ($5)
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Lighted Santa Parade and Tree Lighting
From Auburn High School to City Hall, lighted entries will fill Main Street with holiday joy!
Beginning at 4:30 PM the parade will feature lighted vehicles, floats, cars, and walking entries. All community, families, non-profits, and businesses are welcome to participate.
All entries wishing to participate in the parade must register in advance by 5 PM on Friday, November 29, 2024.
Online Registration
All entries must have a lighted element.
Join us for live music before and after the City of Auburn parade at City Hall. Then watch as the community brings out their lighted holiday parade entries! We'll wrap up the event with the annual tree lighting at City hall plus a visit from Santa.
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Saturday, Dec. 7
4:30 p.m.
Downtown Auburn
Free
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Red, White & Blue Holiday Concert
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, together with all of your favorite holiday music and carols.
Tickets are free, but required for admission and will be available for pick-up beginning November 1 at the Auburn Community & Event Center. Limit 6 per family.
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Sunday, Dec. 8
2 p.m.
Auburn Performing Arts Center | 702 4th St. NE
Register (free)
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Auburn Symphony: Holiday Spectacular
Celebrate the holidays with Auburn Symphony Orchestra. Enjoy new and familiar festive tunes spanning the breadth of holiday traditions complete with our traditional audience sing-along. Tim Pavino, who was featured on The Voice of the Philippines, will join us to sing “Sana Ngayong Pasko”, a sentimental Filipino favorite. Come early for even more cheer including photos with Santa, hot cocoa and cookies, and another special surprise or two!
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Monday Dec. 9
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Auburn Performing Arts Center | 702 4th St. NE
Register ($45-$10 depending on seat)
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Breakfast with Santa
Join us for a holiday Breakfast with Santa!
Breakfast will be served by Santa's elves at two breakfasts, one beginning at 8:30 AM and one beginning at 11:00 AM. You will also enjoy special entertainment.
All Ages.
Pre-registration is required.
Space is limited.
Children $12 for residents/$15 for non-residents
Saturday, December 14, 8:30 AM-10:00 AM CHILD: 58842
Saturday, December 14, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM CHILD: 58843
Adults $13 for residents/$16 for non-residents
Saturday, December 14, 8:30 AM-10:00 AM ADULT: 58844
Saturday, December 14, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM ADULT: 58845
Reservations by calling:
Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation
253-931-3043
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Saturday, Dec. 14
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Auburn Community and Event Center | 910 9th St. SE
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 Soon enough, the Auburn Community and Event Center will smell like fresh-baked gingerbread! I'm going to miss having them at City Hall, but at least they're back home!
 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)
Auburn High School Boy’s Football team, 1933. Led by Captain Roy Calkins and Quarterback George Hirai (front, holding footballs), the Auburn High hosted the biggest football game in town – local newspapers reported on the outcomes of games with the same breathless prose usually reserved for national teams, especially when they battled rivals Kent High School for the coveted Taylor Trophy. Collegiate teams like the Huskies were also popular with local football fans, but Seattle wouldn’t have its own NFL team until 1976.
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