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...A Familiar Taste | Curator and Artist Talk

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

A Familiar TasteHear from curator Clarissa Grace Gines and artists Dejan Ann Kahilinā'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

Please register for free here.

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Drop-In Painting with Amy Sie

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Gongbi Painting

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


10:00AM - 12:00PM

Drop-In Drawing

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Come stop by for our 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

7:30PM - 7:30PM

Amelia Day

Postmark Center for the Arts, 20 Auburn Ave.

Artists Photo Join us on a musical adventure with Amelia Day! Underscoring her carefree melodies with gritty, confessional lyricism and raw, heartfelt delivery, Amelia performs with an intimacy that makes even new listeners feel familiar. This queer, folk-rock powerhouse enters the conversation with mainstays like Brandi Carlile, the Indigo Girls, and Tracy Chapman. Amelia mixes elements of folk, rock, and jazz in music that plays freely with genre, while still being undeniably “Amelia Day".

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $22
Student/Senior: $19

2:00PM - 2:00PM

SHOW CANCELLED - Bravo Kids: Pinocchio

Artists Photo

Show Cancelled!!!

Due to Storybook Theater is going through a restructuring process this show has had to be cancelled.

Pinocchio is a little wooden boy who yearns to be real so he can read, run, and make friends like other children do. But his new friends, the clever Cat and Fox, have other plans for this eager-to-please talking puppet. Can Pinocchio outfox his devious friends, tell the truth, and learn from his mistakes? Or will he be forever stuck with knobby knees and a protruding proboscis? Focus: Telling the truth.

7:00PM - 8:30PM

Auburn Symphony: Tango Fandango Guitar Quintet

Postmark Center for the Arts - 20 Auburn Ave, Auburn, WA, 98002

The guitar seems endlessly versatile. It is played all over the world with different shapes of body and types of strings. It is used for just about every genre of music, blues, rock, flamenco, and classical, just to name a few. Justin Davis, skilled guitarist (and resident of Auburn), has put together a program for guitar and string quartet including works by Astor Piazzola, Joseph Haydn, and Luigi Boccherini. Musicians: Justin Davis, guitar; Emilie Choi, violin; Quinn Price, violin; Betty Agent, viola; Brian Wharton, cello Tickets available at auburnsymphony.org.

Cost: $30 Adult, $10 Student
Buy Tickets Online!

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Make & Mingle

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

AOLStop 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+.

Ages: 15+
Fee: FREE
Instructor: Postmark Staff

12:00PM - 12:00PM

Government Offices Closed - Thanksgiving Day

Government Offices Closed

All Government offices will be closed on the fourth Thursday and Friday of November for Thanksgiving Day and the day after Thanksgiving.
10:00AM - 12:00PM

Drop-In Painting with Amy Sie

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Gongbi Painting

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


10:00AM - 12:00PM

Drop-In Drawing

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Come stop by for our 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

10:00AM - 3:00PM

Auburn High School Holiday Bazaar

Auburn High School - 711 E Main Street, Auburn WA 98092

Join local vendors, students and our school classes and clubs at our annual Holiday Bazaar November 30th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Find unique and special gifts, holiday decor and sweet treats perfect for your holiday celebrations. Admission is free.

12:00PM - 8:00PM

Yeti Scavenger Hunt

Historic Downtown Kent - 328 W Meeker St, Kent, WA 98032

In celebration of Shop Small Saturday, Kent Downtown Partnership, a Shop Small Neighborhood Champion, kicks off the holiday season with a Tiny Yeti Scavenger Hunt and Shop Small at participating businesses. This holiday season, gear up for an adventure that brings the community together and supports downtown Kent’s small businesses. The festive Yeti Scavenger Hunt will run November 30 - December 31. Don’t miss the fun as tiny yetis pop up all over historic downtown, just waiting to be discovered! The Yeti Scavenger Hunt is a free, family-friendly event. It’s a fun way to enjoy the holiday season while supporting the small businesses that make downtown Kent such a unique place. Whether you’re a local resident or visiting for the first time, the Yeti Scavenger Hunt promises fun for all ages.

How to Participate:

1. Pick up Your Passport: Starting November 30, participants can download and print a passport online or pick up a physical one at any participating business in downtown Kent.

2. Hunt for Yetis: As you explore the area, be on the lookout for tiny yetis hidden inside participating businesses.

3. Get Your Passport Stamped: When you find a yeti, simply let a staff member know, and they will stamp your passport. Each yeti you find earns you a stamp – and some locations have more than one hidden yeti!

4. Complete Your Passport: Once you’ve filled your passport with stamps, submit it online for a chance to win amazing prizes from downtown Kent businesses.

Dates: November 30 – December 31, 2024

Location: Participating businesses in historic downtown Kent, WA

Cost: Free

For full details visit the Kent Downtown Partnership website.

7:00AM - 7:00PM

Gingerbread Contest

Auburn Community & Events Center, 910 Ninth ST SE

FREE - This fun event celebrates the holidays and brings theGingerbread house 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. 

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Make & Mingle

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

AOLStop 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+.

Ages: 15+
Fee: FREE
Instructor: Postmark Staff

5:00PM - 6:30PM

Cookie Decorating

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Cookie DecoratingHave 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

Register now!

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Drop-In Painting with Amy Sie

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Gongbi Painting

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


10:00AM - 12:00PM

Drop-In Drawing

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Come stop by for our 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

12:30PM - 3:00PM

Santa Parade Cookie, Cocoa, Craft

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Santa Parade Cookies, Cocoa, CraftGet 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

Register Now!

4:00PM - 5:30PM

Open Mic Night

Auburn Library - 1102 Auburn Way S Auburn, WA 98002

Come share a short story, essay, poem, song, or any other original creative work at the Auburn Library's Open Mic Night. Perform in a safe, supportive environment or come to listen and support your community. Hosted by Mateo Acuña, the City of Auburn Poet Laureate. For current Info please visit kcls.bibliocommons.com.

Dates And Times
Saturday October 12, 4:00pm-5:30pm
Saturday November 9, 4:00pm-5:30pm
Saturday December 7, 4:00pm-5:30pm

4:30PM - 5:30PM

Lighted Santa Parade & Tree Lighting

Main Street, Auburn, WA

Saturday, December 7
Schedule of Events

  • 3:30 PM.........Parade line up begins at Auburn High School
  • 4:00 PM........Live music at City Hall
  • 4:30 PM.........Parade begins
  • After the parade ends
    • Tree Lighting & Visit from Santa
    • Live music at City Hall

City of Auburn's Lighted Santa Parade!

Parade entry

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. 


TREE LIGHTING

Santa

Santa is looking for a special helper to light the tree in front of City Hall. A well-deserving child, that lives within the Auburn City limits, and is between the ages of 5 and 9, will be randomly selected to be Santa's Helper on December 7, 2023. 

Nominations were accepted through 5 PM on Wednesday, November 6, 2024; and are now closed.

The 2024 Tree Lighter is Elijah Olvera!

Check out the video of Mayor Backus making the official announcement. 

For questions contact
Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation
253-931-3043
Amanda Valdez, Special Events and Farmers Market Coordinator

2:00PM - 2:00PM

Red, White & Blue Holiday Concert - FREE

Auburn Performing Arts Center, 702 4th St. NE

Artists Photo 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.

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $0
Student/Senior: $0

7:00PM - 8:30PM

Auburn Symphony: Holiday Spectacular

Auburn Performing Arts Center - 702 4th St NE, Auburn, WA 98002

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!

Tickets available at www.auburnsymphony.org.

Cost: $10 - $45


7:00AM - 7:00PM

Gingerbread Contest

Auburn Community & Events Center, 910 Ninth ST SE

FREE - This fun event celebrates the holidays and brings theGingerbread house 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. 

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Make & Mingle

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

AOLStop 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+.

Ages: 15+
Fee: FREE
Instructor: Postmark Staff

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Drop-In Painting with Amy Sie

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Gongbi Painting

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


10:00AM - 12:00PM

Drop-In Drawing

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Come stop by for our 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

8:30AM - 12:30PM

Breakfast with Santa

Auburn Community and Event Center, 910 9th ST SE, Auburn, WA

Image of child dressed as elf sitting on Santa's lapJoin 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.

Location:  Auburn Community & Events Center

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

7:30PM - 7:30PM

Ted Vigil - A Rocky Mountain Christmas

Green River College - Student Affairs Building, 12401 SE 320th St.

Artists Photo Ted Vigil is a singer, songwriter, and John Denver tribute artist extraordinaire! He wows crowds, sells out theaters nationwide and has played twice for John Denver’s own “Windstar Foundation. Joined by professional musicians and the very talented Amanda Bacon, it is easy to imagine that you are watching John Denver himself! Join us as Ted performs many of John Denver’s greatest holiday and everyday hits.

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $27
Student/Senior: $24

7:00AM - 7:00PM

Gingerbread Contest

Auburn Community & Events Center, 910 Ninth ST SE

FREE - This fun event celebrates the holidays and brings theGingerbread house 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. 

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Make & Mingle

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

AOLStop 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+.

Ages: 15+
Fee: FREE
Instructor: Postmark Staff

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Drop-In Painting with Amy Sie

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Gongbi Painting

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


10:00AM - 12:00PM

Drop-In Drawing

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Come stop by for our 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

7:30PM - 7:30PM

An Inspirational Christmas With Elvis

Green River College - Student Affairs Building, 12401 SE 320th St.

Artists Photo Danny began singing along to his father’s Elvis albums at a very early age. Unaware of Presley's vast impact on American culture, but with a devout passion, Danny would sing and dance along to the King's music, trusting that one day he would recapture the magic of Elvis with his own stage show. Join Danny as he presents An Inspirational Christmas with Elvis - classic Elvis along with some great traditional Christmas selections. Make this Christmas tradition one of your own!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $27
Student/Senior: $24

4:30PM - 7:00PM

Sew-Your-Own Lavender Sachet

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Lavender SachetIf you like the smell of lavender, you’ll like this class! Learn to sew a small pouch and fill it with lavender to stick under your pillow, in your car, in your bag, or anywhere you would like a fresh scent. Students will be given freedom to customize the front with embroidery or a fabric patch. This class is beginner friendly, and materials will be provided. Students must be comfortable handling a sewing needle and pins.

Ages: 15+
Fee: $20/$25 Resident/Non-Res
Instructor: Amanda Jenkinson

Register now!

7:30PM - 7:30PM

Comedy at the Course

Auburn Golf Course - Bogey’s Public House, 29630 Green River Rd. SE

Artists Photo Comedy at the Course will keep you laughing all night long as three comedians work to twist your funny bone. Ages 18 and over only.

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $22
Student/Senior: $19

7:30PM - 7:30PM

Borrowed Time – The Music of Styx

Green River College - Student Affairs Building, 12401 SE 320th St.

Artists Photo Since 2010, Borrowed Time has been captivating audiences as they faithfully recreate the magic of Styx classics like Come Sail Away, Renegade, and Mr. Roboto. This rocking, melodic band has performed throughout Washington State capturing the imagination of audience members as they go. If you miss hearing the huge harmonies of these great songs, and you want to relive your first memories of bell bottoms, perms, and halter tops, this band is for YOU!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $25
Student/Senior: $22

7:30PM - 7:30PM

AT Large

Postmark Center for the Arts - 20 Auburn Ave

Artists Photo Join us for a night of wonderful music with these two award winning musicians from Sequim, WA. This duo combines Amanda Bacon’s amazing vocals with Todd Ortloff’s musical talents on the piano. Amanda & Todd will dazzle you with their flawless harmonies and fabulous stage presence. Come spend and evening with AT Large!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $22
Student/Senior: $19

7:30PM - 7:30PM

Amanda Bacon – A Tribute to Patsy Cline

Green River College - Student Affairs Building, 12401 SE 320th St.

Artists Photo Amanda Bacon’s love of music absolutely shines with her powerful vocals and soulful harmonies. You may recognize Amanda as Ted Vigil’s incredibly talented back-up singer. In this stunning show of her own, Bacon pays tribute to a pioneer of the country music industry, Patsy Cline. Join Amanda and her band for a night of great music and some of Patsy’s greatest hits including Walkin’ After Midnight, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams, and Crazy. Don't miss this!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $27
Student/Senior: $24

2:30PM - 4:00PM

Auburn Symphony: Soulful Serenade

Auburn Performing Arts Center - 702 4th Street NE, Auburn, WA, 98002

Experience enchanting melodies and inspiring moments featuring renowned cellist Nathan Chan as guest artist. Anna Clyneʼs soulful cello concerto and Claude Debussyʼs mystical work about an underwater cathedral invite introspection. Then, like a bright ray of light, Robert Schumann’s symphony will invigorate the hall. Join us for a performance filled with virtuosic brilliance.

Join us at 1:30 before the concert for a talk with William C. White. CLAUDE DEBUSSY / orch.
HENRI BÜSSER – La Cathedral Engloutie (The Sunken Cathedral) ANNA CLYNE – Dance, for Cello and Orchestra
ROBERT SCHUMANN – Symphony No. 4 in D minor, op. 120 (original 1841 vers)

Cost: $10 - $45
Full info and tickets at www.auburnsymphony.org.

5:00PM - 7:00PM

Mindful Art Making: Winter

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Mindful Art MakingIn this 2-hour workshop, we will weave together concepts from mindfulness and art to explore themes of "letting be" and self care as we create mixed media artwork. Simply bring your curiosity, playfulness and willingness to engage in self-reflection; no prior art experience is expected.

Ages: 15+
Fee: $50/$60 Resident/Non-Res
Instructor: Holly Pennington

Register now!

7:30PM - 7:30PM

Sixtiesmania

Auburn Performing Arts Center, 702 4th St. NE

Artists Photo Don’t miss Sixtiesmania, one of the leading 60s tribute band in the USA today! This sixties tribute band covers everything from the Beatles British invasion to the music of Woodstock and everything in between (and after!) Stones, CCR, Doors, Monkees, Beach Boys, Kinks, Free, Cream, the Vietnam anthem songs, Summer of love, and more. Sixtiesmania performs hit after hit from all these great groups keeping their original spirit and energy alive!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $30
Student/Senior: $27

4:30PM - 7:00PM

Sew-Your-Own Quilted Coaster

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Quilted CoasterIn this class you will learn to sew together your own four-patch quilt block and create a simple coaster! This class is beginner friendly, and materials will be provided. Students must be comfortable handling a sewing needle and pins.

Ages: 15+
Fee: $20/$25 Resident/Non-Res
Instructor: Amanda Jenkinson

Register now!

7:30PM - 7:30PM

Amy Daves and the Outskirts

Postmark Center for the Arts, 20 Auburn Ave.

Artists Photo You are in for a treat! Amy Daves is a violinist /fiddler and vocalist who was raised on classical music under the influence of her parents, who met in the symphony in college. Twenty years ago, Amy defected from classical to country music and has since reveled in exploring many other genres. The Outskirts are an all-female trio featuring Amy Daves, Tammy Frost and Kristen Ferguson. Their beautifully blended 3-part harmony delivers a unique variety of originals and covers from Beatles to Eagles and everything in between!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $22
Student/Senior: $19

4:30PM - 6:00PM

Embroidery for All

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Embroidery For AllDiscover the art of embroidery in this relaxed, beginner-friendly class! You’ll learn essential stitches and techniques while creating your own beautifully embellished initial, perfect as a unique patch or for display at home. All materials provided.

Ages: 6+
Fee: $30/$38 Resident/Non-Res 
Instructor: Christy Caravaglio

Register now!

7:30PM - 7:30PM

Comedy at the Course

Auburn Golf Course - Bogey’s Public House, 29630 Green River Rd. SE

Artists Photo Comedy at the Course will keep you laughing all night long as three comedians work to twist your funny bone. Ages 18 and over only.

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $22
Student/Senior: $19

7:30PM - 7:30PM

Third Stage – A Tribute to Boston

Green River College - Student Affairs Building, 12401 SE 320th St.

Artists Photo Relive the Boston experience with Third Stage: A Tribute to Boston! Since 2013, Third Stage has performed all the band's biggest hits. Reflect on the days that you heard these hits blasting from stereos, 8-track, and cassette players back in the mid-70s and early 80s. Third Stage brings you the soaring vocals, harmonized guitars, majestic keyboards, and slamming drums that instantly scream Boston at you. We’ve got More than a Feeling that you’re going to love it!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $25
Student/Senior: $22

4:30PM - 6:00PM

Freestyle Embroidery

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Freestyle EmbroideryUnleash your creativity with hand stitching! Explore doodle stitching and experiment with fabric scraps to design something uniquely yours. Perfect for all skill levels—just bring your imagination! All materials provided.

Ages: 15+
Fee: $30/$38 Resident/Non-Res
Instructor: Christy Caravaglio

Register now!

7:00PM - 9:00PM

Auburn Symphony: The Magical Music of Harry Potter

Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center - Pete von Reichbauer Way South, Federa

Escape to the magical world of Harry Potter through the iconic soundtrack. Hedwig’s Theme will lift you, Aunt Marge’s Waltz will make you laugh, every piece will conjure magic in the concert hall. Bring the whole family and don’t forget the NEW, family-friendly start time: 7:00 PM.

Cost: $10 - $45
For most current info and tickets, please visit www.auburnsymphony.org.
4:30PM - 6:00PM

Art Gallery 101

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Art Gallery 101Ever considered showing your work at an art gallery, but didn’t know where to start? Join City of Auburn arts staff as we teach students the following basics: how and where to apply for gallery shows, how to professionally prepare your artwork, transport it, and art installation basics. There is no experience required and all are welcome!

Ages: 15+
Fee: $15/$19 Resident/Non-Res 
Instructor: Postmark Staff

Register now!

7:30PM - 7:30PM

Auburn Community Players: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Green River College - Student Affairs Building, 12401 SE 320th St.

Artists Photo The Auburn Community Players are at it again! This musical look at “Big Business” means Big Laughs in a delightfully clever lampoon of life on the corporate ladder! Tackling such familiar but potent dangers as the aggressively compliant "company man," the office party, backstabbing coworkers, caffeine addiction, and, of course, true love, we follow the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch as he uses a little handbook called How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying to climb the corporate ladder from lowly window washer to high-powered executive. Get your tickets today!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $25
Student/Senior: $22
$30 & $27 at the door

2:00PM - 2:00PM

Auburn Community Players: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Green River College - Student Affairs Building, 12401 SE 320th St.

Artists Photo The Auburn Community Players are at it again! This musical look at “Big Business” means Big Laughs in a delightfully clever lampoon of life on the corporate ladder! Tackling such familiar but potent dangers as the aggressively compliant "company man," the office party, backstabbing coworkers, caffeine addiction, and, of course, true love, we follow the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch as he uses a little handbook called How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying to climb the corporate ladder from lowly window washer to high-powered executive. Get your tickets today!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $25
Student/Senior: $22
$30 & $27 at the door

7:30PM - 7:30PM

Auburn Community Players: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Green River College - Student Affairs Building, 12401 SE 320th St.

Artists Photo The Auburn Community Players are at it again! This musical look at “Big Business” means Big Laughs in a delightfully clever lampoon of life on the corporate ladder! Tackling such familiar but potent dangers as the aggressively compliant "company man," the office party, backstabbing coworkers, caffeine addiction, and, of course, true love, we follow the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch as he uses a little handbook called How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying to climb the corporate ladder from lowly window washer to high-powered executive. Get your tickets today!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $25
Student/Senior: $22
$30 & $27 at the door

2:00PM - 2:00PM

Auburn Community Players: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Green River College - Student Affairs Building, 12401 SE 320th St.

Artists Photo The Auburn Community Players are at it again! This musical look at “Big Business” means Big Laughs in a delightfully clever lampoon of life on the corporate ladder! Tackling such familiar but potent dangers as the aggressively compliant "company man," the office party, backstabbing coworkers, caffeine addiction, and, of course, true love, we follow the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch as he uses a little handbook called How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying to climb the corporate ladder from lowly window washer to high-powered executive. Get your tickets today!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $25
Student/Senior: $22
$30 & $27 at the door

5:00PM - 7:00PM

Salvadoran Folk-Art Block Printing

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

El Salvador Block PrintingIn this block-printing class, you’ll make a card based on the colorful and whimsical style of Fernando Llort, who has been dubbed El Salvador’s National Artist. You will have to chance to learn how to carve, ink and print from soft linoleum blocks and create your own unique cards inspired by the folk art of El Salvador! All materials for this class will be provided. If you want to print on more unique papers or make more than ten cards, please purchase packs of 5" × 6-7/8"cards and matching envelopes at: Dick Blick

Ages: 12+
Fee: $20/$25 Resident/Non-Res
Instructor: Alex Mojica

Register now!

7:30PM - 7:30PM

Auburn Community Players: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Green River College - Student Affairs Building, 12401 SE 320th St.

Artists Photo The Auburn Community Players are at it again! This musical look at “Big Business” means Big Laughs in a delightfully clever lampoon of life on the corporate ladder! Tackling such familiar but potent dangers as the aggressively compliant "company man," the office party, backstabbing coworkers, caffeine addiction, and, of course, true love, we follow the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch as he uses a little handbook called How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying to climb the corporate ladder from lowly window washer to high-powered executive. Get your tickets today!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $25
Student/Senior: $22
$30 & $27 at the door

2:00PM - 2:00PM

Auburn Community Players: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Green River College - Student Affairs Building, 12401 SE 320th St.

Artists Photo The Auburn Community Players are at it again! This musical look at “Big Business” means Big Laughs in a delightfully clever lampoon of life on the corporate ladder! Tackling such familiar but potent dangers as the aggressively compliant "company man," the office party, backstabbing coworkers, caffeine addiction, and, of course, true love, we follow the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch as he uses a little handbook called How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying to climb the corporate ladder from lowly window washer to high-powered executive. Get your tickets today!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $25
Student/Senior: $22
$30 & $27 at the door

7:30PM - 7:30PM

Auburn Community Players: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Green River College - Student Affairs Building, 12401 SE 320th St.

Artists Photo The Auburn Community Players are at it again! This musical look at “Big Business” means Big Laughs in a delightfully clever lampoon of life on the corporate ladder! Tackling such familiar but potent dangers as the aggressively compliant "company man," the office party, backstabbing coworkers, caffeine addiction, and, of course, true love, we follow the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch as he uses a little handbook called How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying to climb the corporate ladder from lowly window washer to high-powered executive. Get your tickets today!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $25
Student/Senior: $22
$30 & $27 at the door

2:00PM - 2:00PM

Auburn Community Players: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Green River College - Student Affairs Building, 12401 SE 320th St.

Artists Photo The Auburn Community Players are at it again! This musical look at “Big Business” means Big Laughs in a delightfully clever lampoon of life on the corporate ladder! Tackling such familiar but potent dangers as the aggressively compliant "company man," the office party, backstabbing coworkers, caffeine addiction, and, of course, true love, we follow the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch as he uses a little handbook called How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying to climb the corporate ladder from lowly window washer to high-powered executive. Get your tickets today!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $25
Student/Senior: $22
$30 & $27 at the door

4:30PM - 6:00PM

Artist Statement & Grant Writing for Creatives

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Artist Statement & Grant Writing for CreativesArtist statements and grants are hard to write, but they are an important tools for artists working in any discipline. In this workshop, led by the City of Auburn’s arts staff, you will learn the basics of writing successful artist statements and begin creating your own, as well as tips and best practices for grant writing. By the end of the workshop, you will have the start to a solid artist statement and knowledge about how to write successful grant applications.

Ages: 15+
Fee: $15/$19 Resident/Non-Res 
Instructor: Postmark Staff

Register now!

7:30PM - 7:30PM

Different Drummer

Postmark Center for the Arts, 20 Auburn Ave.

Artists Photo Different Drummer is a multi-genre chamber ensemble comprised of violin, cello, double bass and percussion. This unlikely quartet creates an exhilarating visual and musical show, adding a whimsical element to the chamber/jazz ensemble. Percussionist Don Dieterich delights audiences with his “drum set” comprised of a desk, typewriter, telephone, lampshade, trash can, desk bells, stampers, and a suitcase kick drum! Experience the fun of Different Drummer!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $22
Student/Senior: $19

6:00PM - 7:30PM

Radical Poetics: Erasures as Reclamation

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Radical Poetics: Erasures as ReclamationErasure or blackout poems are created by covering up or “erasing” parts of pre-existing texts including books, medical papers, legal documents, and more. In this two-day generative workshop students will work with Auburn's Poet Laureate, Mateo Acuña, to create blackout poetry and analyze erasures as conversing with and countering the original source text as a means for advocacy, social justice, and dissent against mainstream narratives.

Dates: March 26th and 27th, 6 - 7:30PM
Ages
: 15+
Fee: $25/$32 Resident/Non-Res
Instructor: Mateo Acuna

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7:30PM - 7:30PM

Comedy at the Course

Auburn Golf Course - Bogey’s Public House, 29630 Green River Rd. SE

Artists Photo Comedy at the Course will keep you laughing all night long as three comedians work to twist your funny bone. Ages 18 and over only.

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $22
Student/Senior: $19

4:30PM - 6:00PM

Framing for Beginners

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Framing for beginnersFraming artwork can be expensive and intimidating, so being able to DIY is a wonderful skill to have! In this workshop City of Auburn arts staff will teach students how to use basic supplies to mat, frame, and install hardware to artworks for professional-looking display. There is no experience required and all are welcome!

Ages: 15+
Fee: $15/$19 Resident/Non-Res
Instructor: Postmark Staff

Register now!


7:30PM - 7:30PM

Stonesy – The Music of The Rolling Stones

Green River College - Student Affairs Building, 12401 SE 320th St.

Artists Photo STONESY is a Seattle based band faithfully reproducing the timeless music of the Rolling Stones on stage! Their vocals, instrumentals and precision drumming combine to create riotous rock 'n' roll like only the Rolling Stones and Stonesy can deliver. Hold onto your top hat and join in the fun – “It's a gas, gas, gas…”!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $25
Student/Senior: $22

2:30PM - 4:00PM

Auburn Symphony: Visions of America

Auburn Performing Arts Center - 702 4th St NE, Auburn, WA 98002

Journey with the Orchestra through the breadth and depth of the American landscape. From the quiet beauty of rural America in Aaron Copland’s The Tender Land Suite, to the joyful praise break of a church in Carlos Simon’s Four Black American Dances, to the inspirational march of a band in William Walton’s Spitfire Prelude and Fugue, revel in the triumphant sounds of the American dream.

Join us at 1:30 before the concert for a talk with Dr. Gwynne K. Brown.

Cost: $10 - $45
Get Tickets Online!

7:30PM - 7:30PM

Unit Souzou - Constant State of Otherness

Auburn Performing Arts Center, 702 4th St. NE

Artists Photo Experience the imagination, creativity, and incomparable sound of Unit Souzou taiko drummers as they present Constant State of Otherness. This multi-layered performance explores the impacts of the universal experiences of othering and alienation. Through taiko, Japanese folk dance, song, and personal story, six performers guide the audience through a four-part journey inspired by experiences of isolation and displacement. Rooted in ancestral wisdom and survival, Constant State of Otherness explores the complicated emotions that otherness evokes. By allowing their stories to fractally unfold through the resonance of drum, voice and movement, Unit Souzou offers an invitation to locate our shared longing to belong.

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $30
Student/Senior: $27

8:00AM - 8:00PM

Peter Cotton Trail

various parks and trails - see below

Friday, April 18 - Monday, April 21, 2025 

Hop around Auburn's parks and trails in search of the elusive bunny who'll be hidden in various locations around Auburn. Find the bunny, have a chance to win prizes and have a blast doing it! This will be a fun and safe event for families, seniors, our specialized recreation community or anyone looking for an opportunity to get outside and get active in an outdoor setting.

Here's how it works:

  1. Print the Bunny Scorecard (PDF), if you wish, or bring something on your search to track your bunnies such as a notepad and pen, smartphone or tablet. Note: you do NOT need to email scorecards. Submit details on the On-line Scorecard Submission Form (available beginning April 18). Printed scorecards (for tracking purposes only) will also be available, beginning April 14 during normal business hours at: 
    • Auburn Community & Event Center, 910 Ninth Street SE, available 24/7 in a pamphlet holder April 14 - April 21
    • White River Valley Museum, 918 H Street SE

  2. On Thursday, April 17 at 8:00 PM, we will release a list of parks where bunnies are hiding.  Note: for those of you with special needs two of the parks will have more accessible bunnies which are in view from the trail/path to accommodate wheelchairs, strollers and wagons.

  3. ExampleAll bunnies will look like this example bunny image. Bunnies are approximately 12" tall. Each bunny has a unique number. Please don't take the bunnies so everyone can enjoy this activity. Please don't move the bunnies so we can keep them safe from mowers and other maintenance equipment.

  4. Search for bunnies during park hours, April 18 - April 21. You will need to find a minimum of ten bunnies. In most cases, you may need to visit two or more parks to complete your scorecard. Print our scorecard or bring something to track your bunnies.

  5. Complete the On-line Bunny Scorecard Submission Form. The on-line scorecard will contain contact information and 10 spaces to indicate the bunnies that you found. There will also be the opportunity to share photos or comments with us. We enjoy hearing from you! The on-line scorecard will be available until 11:59 PM on Monday, April 21. Sorry, no late entries. 

  6. Each person who participates must submit their own scorecard. Adults are welcome to play too! Duplicate entries will be deleted. 

  7. Winners will be selected at random and emailed by April 25.

Prizes include the following items:

  • Four (4) Auburn Golf Course Gift Cards ($100 value each)
  • Eight (8) Make & Take Kits (compliments of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation's MakerSpace)
  • Two (2) Family Four Packs of BRAVO tickets (compliments of Auburn Parks, Arts, & Recreation) 
  • Check back - more prizes to come!

***Prizes must be picked up at the Auburn Community & Event Center, 910 Ninth Street SE.

MORE INFORMATION:

Peter Cotton Trail Sponsor Commitment Form (PDF)

Peter Cotton Trail Partnership Commitment Form (PDF)

Peter Cotton Trail Event Supporter Commitment Form (PDF)


Contact Information:
Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation
[email protected]
253-931-3043

7:30PM - 7:30PM

The Tammy Frost Trio

Postmark Center for the Arts, 20 Auburn Ave.

Artists Photo This versatile group will captivate your soul! The Tammy Frost Trio, featuring Al Alto and Pete Jungschaffer, offers a diverse musical repertoire that includes original compositions, cowboy songs, jazz standards, 70s hits, and Motown classics. With a remarkable talent for reimagining songs, the trio delivers fresh, soulful, and exciting renditions that captivate their audience.

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $22
Student/Senior: $19

8:00AM - 8:00PM

Peter Cotton Trail

various parks and trails - see below

Friday, April 18 - Monday, April 21, 2025 

Hop around Auburn's parks and trails in search of the elusive bunny who'll be hidden in various locations around Auburn. Find the bunny, have a chance to win prizes and have a blast doing it! This will be a fun and safe event for families, seniors, our specialized recreation community or anyone looking for an opportunity to get outside and get active in an outdoor setting.

Here's how it works:

  1. Print the Bunny Scorecard (PDF), if you wish, or bring something on your search to track your bunnies such as a notepad and pen, smartphone or tablet. Note: you do NOT need to email scorecards. Submit details on the On-line Scorecard Submission Form (available beginning April 18). Printed scorecards (for tracking purposes only) will also be available, beginning April 14 during normal business hours at: 
    • Auburn Community & Event Center, 910 Ninth Street SE, available 24/7 in a pamphlet holder April 14 - April 21
    • White River Valley Museum, 918 H Street SE

  2. On Thursday, April 17 at 8:00 PM, we will release a list of parks where bunnies are hiding.  Note: for those of you with special needs two of the parks will have more accessible bunnies which are in view from the trail/path to accommodate wheelchairs, strollers and wagons.

  3. ExampleAll bunnies will look like this example bunny image. Bunnies are approximately 12" tall. Each bunny has a unique number. Please don't take the bunnies so everyone can enjoy this activity. Please don't move the bunnies so we can keep them safe from mowers and other maintenance equipment.

  4. Search for bunnies during park hours, April 18 - April 21. You will need to find a minimum of ten bunnies. In most cases, you may need to visit two or more parks to complete your scorecard. Print our scorecard or bring something to track your bunnies.

  5. Complete the On-line Bunny Scorecard Submission Form. The on-line scorecard will contain contact information and 10 spaces to indicate the bunnies that you found. There will also be the opportunity to share photos or comments with us. We enjoy hearing from you! The on-line scorecard will be available until 11:59 PM on Monday, April 21. Sorry, no late entries. 

  6. Each person who participates must submit their own scorecard. Adults are welcome to play too! Duplicate entries will be deleted. 

  7. Winners will be selected at random and emailed by April 25.

Prizes include the following items:

  • Four (4) Auburn Golf Course Gift Cards ($100 value each)
  • Eight (8) Make & Take Kits (compliments of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation's MakerSpace)
  • Two (2) Family Four Packs of BRAVO tickets (compliments of Auburn Parks, Arts, & Recreation) 
  • Check back - more prizes to come!

***Prizes must be picked up at the Auburn Community & Event Center, 910 Ninth Street SE.

MORE INFORMATION:

Peter Cotton Trail Sponsor Commitment Form (PDF)

Peter Cotton Trail Partnership Commitment Form (PDF)

Peter Cotton Trail Event Supporter Commitment Form (PDF)


Contact Information:
Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation
[email protected]
253-931-3043

8:00AM - 8:00PM

Peter Cotton Trail

various parks and trails - see below

Friday, April 18 - Monday, April 21, 2025 

Hop around Auburn's parks and trails in search of the elusive bunny who'll be hidden in various locations around Auburn. Find the bunny, have a chance to win prizes and have a blast doing it! This will be a fun and safe event for families, seniors, our specialized recreation community or anyone looking for an opportunity to get outside and get active in an outdoor setting.

Here's how it works:

  1. Print the Bunny Scorecard (PDF), if you wish, or bring something on your search to track your bunnies such as a notepad and pen, smartphone or tablet. Note: you do NOT need to email scorecards. Submit details on the On-line Scorecard Submission Form (available beginning April 18). Printed scorecards (for tracking purposes only) will also be available, beginning April 14 during normal business hours at: 
    • Auburn Community & Event Center, 910 Ninth Street SE, available 24/7 in a pamphlet holder April 14 - April 21
    • White River Valley Museum, 918 H Street SE

  2. On Thursday, April 17 at 8:00 PM, we will release a list of parks where bunnies are hiding.  Note: for those of you with special needs two of the parks will have more accessible bunnies which are in view from the trail/path to accommodate wheelchairs, strollers and wagons.

  3. ExampleAll bunnies will look like this example bunny image. Bunnies are approximately 12" tall. Each bunny has a unique number. Please don't take the bunnies so everyone can enjoy this activity. Please don't move the bunnies so we can keep them safe from mowers and other maintenance equipment.

  4. Search for bunnies during park hours, April 18 - April 21. You will need to find a minimum of ten bunnies. In most cases, you may need to visit two or more parks to complete your scorecard. Print our scorecard or bring something to track your bunnies.

  5. Complete the On-line Bunny Scorecard Submission Form. The on-line scorecard will contain contact information and 10 spaces to indicate the bunnies that you found. There will also be the opportunity to share photos or comments with us. We enjoy hearing from you! The on-line scorecard will be available until 11:59 PM on Monday, April 21. Sorry, no late entries. 

  6. Each person who participates must submit their own scorecard. Adults are welcome to play too! Duplicate entries will be deleted. 

  7. Winners will be selected at random and emailed by April 25.

Prizes include the following items:

  • Four (4) Auburn Golf Course Gift Cards ($100 value each)
  • Eight (8) Make & Take Kits (compliments of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation's MakerSpace)
  • Two (2) Family Four Packs of BRAVO tickets (compliments of Auburn Parks, Arts, & Recreation) 
  • Check back - more prizes to come!

***Prizes must be picked up at the Auburn Community & Event Center, 910 Ninth Street SE.

MORE INFORMATION:

Peter Cotton Trail Sponsor Commitment Form (PDF)

Peter Cotton Trail Partnership Commitment Form (PDF)

Peter Cotton Trail Event Supporter Commitment Form (PDF)


Contact Information:
Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation
[email protected]
253-931-3043

8:00AM - 8:00PM

Peter Cotton Trail

various parks and trails - see below

Friday, April 18 - Monday, April 21, 2025 

Hop around Auburn's parks and trails in search of the elusive bunny who'll be hidden in various locations around Auburn. Find the bunny, have a chance to win prizes and have a blast doing it! This will be a fun and safe event for families, seniors, our specialized recreation community or anyone looking for an opportunity to get outside and get active in an outdoor setting.

Here's how it works:

  1. Print the Bunny Scorecard (PDF), if you wish, or bring something on your search to track your bunnies such as a notepad and pen, smartphone or tablet. Note: you do NOT need to email scorecards. Submit details on the On-line Scorecard Submission Form (available beginning April 18). Printed scorecards (for tracking purposes only) will also be available, beginning April 14 during normal business hours at: 
    • Auburn Community & Event Center, 910 Ninth Street SE, available 24/7 in a pamphlet holder April 14 - April 21
    • White River Valley Museum, 918 H Street SE

  2. On Thursday, April 17 at 8:00 PM, we will release a list of parks where bunnies are hiding.  Note: for those of you with special needs two of the parks will have more accessible bunnies which are in view from the trail/path to accommodate wheelchairs, strollers and wagons.

  3. ExampleAll bunnies will look like this example bunny image. Bunnies are approximately 12" tall. Each bunny has a unique number. Please don't take the bunnies so everyone can enjoy this activity. Please don't move the bunnies so we can keep them safe from mowers and other maintenance equipment.

  4. Search for bunnies during park hours, April 18 - April 21. You will need to find a minimum of ten bunnies. In most cases, you may need to visit two or more parks to complete your scorecard. Print our scorecard or bring something to track your bunnies.

  5. Complete the On-line Bunny Scorecard Submission Form. The on-line scorecard will contain contact information and 10 spaces to indicate the bunnies that you found. There will also be the opportunity to share photos or comments with us. We enjoy hearing from you! The on-line scorecard will be available until 11:59 PM on Monday, April 21. Sorry, no late entries. 

  6. Each person who participates must submit their own scorecard. Adults are welcome to play too! Duplicate entries will be deleted. 

  7. Winners will be selected at random and emailed by April 25.

Prizes include the following items:

  • Four (4) Auburn Golf Course Gift Cards ($100 value each)
  • Eight (8) Make & Take Kits (compliments of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation's MakerSpace)
  • Two (2) Family Four Packs of BRAVO tickets (compliments of Auburn Parks, Arts, & Recreation) 
  • Check back - more prizes to come!

***Prizes must be picked up at the Auburn Community & Event Center, 910 Ninth Street SE.

MORE INFORMATION:

Peter Cotton Trail Sponsor Commitment Form (PDF)

Peter Cotton Trail Partnership Commitment Form (PDF)

Peter Cotton Trail Event Supporter Commitment Form (PDF)


Contact Information:
Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation
[email protected]
253-931-3043

9:00AM - 12:00PM

Clean Sweep

Auburn Community & Events Center, 910 Ninth ST SE, Auburn, WA

Auburn’s 2025 Clean Sweep will be held Saturday, April 26. This event is held in honor of Earth Day. Projects will focus on clean-up, environmental restoration, and beautification efforts in and around Auburn. Volunteer groups will work on light clean-up and maintenance; landscaping, painting, weeding, and planting in and around downtown and at various park sites; and a handful of other projects as needed

Clean Sweep

Volunteers can either choose to participate in a specific project or can ask to be assigned to any project, in which case your group will be assigned where the most volunteer support is needed. Service clubs, social service agencies, faith-based groups, scouting troops, businesses, families, and individuals are being asked to come together and work on these projects. 

No plastic water bottles

In honor of Earth Day we are working towards reducing single-use plastics in Auburn. As such, we will not be providing plastic water bottles to our volunteers. Please plan accordingly to bring your own source of water for the 3-hour event. 

 The morning agenda for Saturday, April 26 is as follows: 

7:30 – 8:30 AM ……Check in – Auburn Community & Events Center
7:30 – 8:30 AM ……Welcome Breakfast – Auburn Community & Events Center
8:45 – 9:00 AM. ......Check in at project location – emailed in advance
***Be sure to bring your own water to your project***
9:00 – 12:00 PM ......Volunteers commence project tasks 

Online Registration closes Wednesday, April 23 at 5:00 PM. 

Registrations will not be accepted April 24 or 25. Volunteers interested in participating but have not registered, can register on-site at a park (TBA).

Online Registration

Registration Form (PDF)

Group Waiver (PDF)

2025 Fact Sheet (PDF) 


Tool Collection

South King Tool Library will be at a park (TBD) on event day from 9 AM – 12 PM collecting tool donations. They can take any manual or power handheld tools that are in working condition. South King Tool Library

Can Take:

  • Manual hand tools
    • Scrapers, hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers, ratchets, pliers, and sockets
  • Clamps
  • Tape measures
  • Levels and straight edges
  • Tool belts, tool bags
  • Toolboxes - must be able to stay closed and have a handle to carry, less than 10 pounds
  • Garden tools - please cover any sharp edges
    • Trowels, hatchets, hand hoes, hori horis
  • Garden gloves
  • Fasteners in original packaging
    • Nuts, screws, nails, bolts
  • Unopened glue, caulking, or epoxy
  • Manual blade or chain tools
  • Long handled items
    • rakes, shovels, pitchforks, hoes, spades
  • Large or free-standing power tools
  • Specialized and hobbyist tools
  • Craft tools

Cannot Take:

  • Broken or inoperable tools
  • Rusted tools
  • Gas powered tools
  • Fasteners not in original packaging
  • Partially used paint, caulking or glue
  • Tool chests and cabinets

For questions about tool donations, please contact South King Tool Library at [email protected]


Contact Information
Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation
253-931-3043
Email Us

7:30PM - 7:30PM

Comedy at the Course

Auburn Golf Course - Bogey’s Public House, 29630 Green River Rd. SE

Artists Photo Comedy at the Course will keep you laughing all night long as three comedians work to twist your funny bone. Ages 18 and over only.

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $22
Student/Senior: $19

7:30PM - 7:30PM

Infinity Project - Journey tribute

Green River College - Student Affairs Building, 12401 SE 320th St.

Artists Photo The Infinity Project celebrates both the history and ongoing success of one of Rock ‘N Roll’s greatest hitmakers: Journey! Covering music from Journey’s conception straight through to recent hits and everything in between, the Infinity Project brings a high-quality polished performance to the stage. Whether you’re a long-standing Journey fan or a newcomer to their music there is something here for everyone. Join us for an evening of great memories and stellar hits!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $27
Student/Senior: $24

2:30PM - 4:00PM

Auburn Symphony: Ode to Joy

Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center - 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S, Federal Way, WA 980

In a world increasingly more divided, music brings us together. No piece does that better than Ludwig van Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No. 9, dedicated to all humankind. The familiar Ode to Joy theme uplifts and empowers us, calling on us to “sing more cheerful songs, more full of joy!” Similarly, Mason Bates’ Philharmonia Fantastique: The Making of an Orchestra, a concerto for orchestra and animated film, shows the Orchestra overcoming its musical differences to bring “unity from diversity.” Revel in the joy, creativity, and wonder of these two epic pieces.

Join us at 1:30 before the concert for a talk with Classical King’s Dave Beck.

Cost: $10 - $45
Get Tickets Online!


7:30PM - 7:30PM

The ABBAGraphs

Green River College - Student Affairs Building, 12401 SE 320th St.

Artists Photo The ABBAgraphs will make you want to dance! This Seattle-based band recreates the pop magic of ABBA’s chart-topping, classic pop hits of the '70s and early '80s PLUS hits of the disco era. Think Dancing Queen, Take a Chance on Me, Mamma Mia, Fernando, Waterloo and more! Join The ABBAgraphs for a rollicking night of great music!

Buy Tickets Online

Regular: $25
Student/Senior: $22

7:30PM - 7:30PM

Duende Libre

Postmark Center for the Arts, 20 Auburn Ave.

Artists Photo Duende Libre presents euphoric new jazz that honors its historical roots! This award-winning jazz trio combines jazz virtuosity with roots rhythms from Cuba, Brazil, and West Africa to create a “strikingly authentic blend” in their original music. Each performer, having apprenticed with direct descendants and master musicians of these traditions, they consider themselves disciples of their teachers. Duende Libre pushes the boundaries of the genre to invoke a powerful sonic freedom!

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Regular: $22
Student/Senior: $19

9:30AM - 11:00PM

Dog Trot 3K/5K Fun Run

Game Farm Park, 3030 R Street SE

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Dog TrotSaturday, May 17, 2025
9:30 AM
G
ame Farm Park

A family-oriented fun run event that takes place prior to Auburn's Petpalooza festival. Participants will follow a 3K or 5K route. The course is flat, easy and enjoyable for all ages and ability levels. Water will be available on the course for both dogs and human participants. The race is 'chip-timed' by Bell Lap Productions. 

REGISTRATION DETAILS AND FEE:

  • Registration is now open!
  • Early Registration (on or before March 31) - $25/person
  • Late Registration (April 1 - May 13) - $30/person
  • Sorry, no registrations May 14 - May 16
  • On-Site Registration on May 17 - $35/person
ON-LINE REGISTRATION (open now!)

***First 100 to register receive an incentive item.

Registration includes a limited-edition T-Shirt, full-color race bib and a participation medal. T-shirt sizes not guaranteed for late registrations and available while supplies last for on-site registrations. 

DOG TROT RULES OF PARTICIPATION:

  • All participants must have their race bib on the FRONT of their person
  • Dogs must be current on vaccinations
  • No aggressive dogs
  • No female dogs in heat
  • No more than two dogs per human
  • Keep your dog on a 7-foot leash or shorter at all times. 
  • No dogs under the age of six months
  • Bring your dog only if he/she is well socialized
  • Please, clean up after your dog
  • Run or walk the course only if you and your pet are in adequate physical condition
  • Strollers are welcome on the course
  • Participants may not switch race distances after May 13
  • Participants must run/walk the course in its entirety with a dog to be eligible for awards
  • Route will close after 90-minutes

For a list of Auburn hotels, visit www.exploreauburn.com

HELPFUL INFORMATION:


Contact Information:
Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation
253-931-3043
[email protected]

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Petpalooza

Game Farm Park, 3030 R Street SE, Auburn, WA

Petpalooza LogoSaturday, May 17, 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Game Farm Park, 3030 R Street SE
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Petpalooza is a FREE event for pet lovers and a special day for your four-legged family member or other furry friend. Petpalooza is kicked off with a Dog Trot 3K/5K Fun Run. The event features an animal-related entertainment stage, flydog and agility demos, the popular 'Unleashed' Pet Contest, a free agility area, a large variety of vendor booths, adoptions, free and low-cost pet services, give-a-ways and lots of activities to keep both humans and pets entertained. 

Leashed, licensed and well-behaved pets welcome.

For a list of Auburn hotels, visit www.exploreauburn.com.

HELPFUL INFORMATION:

Contact Information:
Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation
253-931-3043
[email protected]

11:00AM - 4:00PM

KidsDay

Les Gove Park, 910 9th ST SE, Auburn, WA

Kids Day LogoKids Day

Auburn's KidsDay is the perfect day for any child and the best way to kick-start your summer! Live entertainment, inflatable rides, face painting, a variety of activity/info booths, craft vendor sales, miniature golf, rock climbing wall, ArtRageous hands-on art experiences, large vehicle & equipment display, a variety of food concessions, and much more.    

NOTE - Auburn's KidsDay is geared toward Auburn-area kids as a kickoff to summer and coincides with the end of school calendar for the Auburn School District and takes into account the built-in snow days. 

Leashed, licensed and well-behaved pets welcome.

HELPFUL INFORMATION:

Contact Information
Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation
253-931-3043
Kristy Pachciarz, Special Events Coordinator

11:00AM - 4:00PM

4th of July Festival

Les Gove Park, 910 9th ST SE, Auburn, WA

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Friday, July 4, 2025
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth Street SE

FREE (purchase wristband for $10 unlimited activities)

Celebrate our country's birthday at Les Gove Park. The event includes entertainment on two stages, a variety of craft artists, a car show, inflatable rides, euro-bungee trampolines, train rides and other fun activities for children. The event also offers a rock climbing wall, mini golf, bocce, food concessions, and so much more! Come see for yourself, this naturally shaded park and spray park will keep you cool during the afternoon.

4th of July FestivalWristband sales begin at 10:00 AM.  You can purchase a wristband for $10 for unlimited activities which include all inflatable rides, cyclone swing, bungee trampolines, rock wall, train rides, mini golf, laser tag and balloon art.

Leashed, licensed and well-behaved pets welcome.

HELPFUL INFORMATION:

Contact Information: 
Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation
253-931-3043
Kristy Pachciarz, Special Events Coordinator

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Auburn Airport Day

Auburn Municipal Airport - 2143 E Street NE Suite 1, Auburn

Auburn Airport DayPlease join us and bring the whole family!

Come learn more about aviation and the Auburn Airport at this free event while enjoying great food, great company and the chance to be up close and personal with the people, planes and helicopters that make flight possible. Register for a Young Eagles flight online in advance to be one of 200 kids (ages 8 – 17) to fly for free. We look forward to seeing you!

Please visit www.auburnmunicipalairport.com/airport-day for full details.

7:00PM - 7:00PM

Auburn Community Junior Players: Seusical, Jr.

Auburn Riverside Theater - 501 Oravetz Rd SE

Artists Photo "Oh, the thinks you can think" when Dr. Seuss' best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper! Watch the Auburn Community Junior Players as they bring Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all your favorite Dr. Seuss characters to life onstage in Seussical JR., a fantastical musical extravaganza!

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All Tickets: $15

2:00PM - 2:00PM

Auburn Community Junior Players: Seusical, Jr.

Auburn Riverside Theater - 501 Oravetz Rd SE

Artists Photo "Oh, the thinks you can think" when Dr. Seuss' best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper! Watch the Auburn Community Junior Players as they bring Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all your favorite Dr. Seuss characters to life onstage in Seussical JR., a fantastical musical extravaganza!

Buy Tickets Online

All Tickets: $15

7:00PM - 7:00PM

Auburn Community Junior Players: Seusical, Jr.

Auburn Riverside Theater - 501 Oravetz Rd SE

Artists Photo "Oh, the thinks you can think" when Dr. Seuss' best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper! Watch the Auburn Community Junior Players as they bring Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all your favorite Dr. Seuss characters to life onstage in Seussical JR., a fantastical musical extravaganza!

Buy Tickets Online

All Tickets: $15

2:00PM - 2:00PM

Auburn Community Junior Players: Seusical, Jr.

Auburn Riverside Theater - 501 Oravetz Rd SE

Artists Photo "Oh, the thinks you can think" when Dr. Seuss' best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper! Watch the Auburn Community Junior Players as they bring Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all your favorite Dr. Seuss characters to life onstage in Seussical JR., a fantastical musical extravaganza!

Buy Tickets Online

All Tickets: $15

5:00PM - 9:00PM

National Night Out

Throughout Auburn

What is National Night Out?

National Night Out (NNO) is a unique crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW). On the first Tuesday of August, residents in neighborhoods throughout the city of Auburn and across the nation are asked to turn on their outside lights, lock their doors, and spend the evening outside with their neighbors. All neighborhoods are encouraged to be a part of AUBURN'S NIGHT OUT team by registering their neighborhood event. 

Check out Auburn's National Night Out page to get full details and register your neighborhood event!

 

 

7:00PM - 8:30PM

Almost 5K Poker Fun Run & Walk

Les Gove Park - 910 9th ST SE, Auburn, WA

Poker RunThe Almost 5K Poker Fun Run & Walk is an in-person fun run perfect for all ages and abilities! 

REGISTRATION FEE
$13 Early Registration Fee on or before July 9, 2025.

$16 Registration Fee from July 10 - August 6, 2025.

Early registration includes a t-shirt and participation medal. Payment must accompany registration.

Sorry, no registrations accepted August 7, 2025.

Register Online (opens November 27, 2024)

$22 On-Site Registration Fee Onsite registrations accepted on Friday, August 8, 2025 beginning at 6:00 PM (includes event T-shirt while supplies last)

ROUTE

The Almost 5K Poker Fun Run & Walk is an easy run around Les Gove Park. This fun run will utilize the big loop at Les Gove Park. Five loops around is “almost” a 5K (short of a 5K by 1,138 feet). For each lap around the loop, participants will stop, choose a card, and try to get the best poker hand with the five cards drawn. 

Almost 5K Poker Fun Run & Walk Route Map (PDF)

RULES OF PARTICIPATION & AWARDS

  • The route will be open  from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM 
  • Participants must draw 5 cards total, one upon completion of each large loop at Les Gove Park, to create their final poker hand  
  • Strollers are welcome on the course (please note, children not pushed in a stroller must be a paying participant in the race).
  • Awards will be distributed to the top 8 poker hands
  • Awards will be announced the following Monday via email and social media 
  • Parking information and more details will be emailed to participants the week of the event.
  • Participants should not attend the event if they feel sick, or believe they may have been exposed to COVID-19. Should this be the case, you can make arrangements to pick-up your packet at a later time.  

Friday, August 8 Schedule:

  • 6:00 PM - on-site participant check in opens
  • 7:00 PM - Poker Run begins
  • 8:30 PM - Poker Run closes  

Interested in Sponsoring? 

 For questions contact Amanda Valdez 253-931-3043
1:00PM - 5:00PM

Halloween Harvest Festival & Trunk-or-Treat

Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth Street SE, Auburn, WA

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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 the trail at Les Gove Park. Your little goblin will not want to miss this event!

Bring a can of food for admission to support the Auburn Food Bank

This event is held rain or shine! We have contingency plans for rain for 2025. Check back for updates are we get closer to event day. Rain or shine Les Gove Campus will be full of fun for the whole family!


Looking to participate as a Trunk-or-Treat vendor?

Trunk-or-Treat Vendor Application coming soon...

Trunk-or-Treat Vendor Deadline: Wednesday, October 8 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:$25 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 also encouraged to dress up in costumes appropriate for a 2-10 year-old audience. The youth attending the event will Trunk-or-Treat around the path in Les Gove Park and enjoy outdoor games, arts & crafts, and fun. 

Trunk-or-Treat Vendor Application deadline is Wednesday, October 8 at 5:00 PM. Any applications received after October 8 will be considered on a space available basis. 

Interested in bringing your food truck or prepared food to the event?

Food Vendor Application (PDF)

Please note we offer first-right-of-refusal to the previous years' food vendors. 

The Food Vendor Application deadline is Wednesday, October 1, 2025. 


Interested in Sponsoring?

2024 Sponsorship Opportunities coming soon...

Contact Event Coordinators:
Email Kjerstin Lange or call 253-931-3043
Email Amanda Valdez or call 253-931-3403