April

Annual Northwest Figure Skating Invitational

www.auburnskate.com

MAY

Dog Trot

Dog Trot is a family-oriented Fun Run event that takes place in conjunction with Petpalooza at Auburn’s Game Farm Park.  The race will start and finish in the same location.  Participants will follow a 3K route.  The course is flat, easy and enjoyable for all ages and ability levels.  Awards will be distributed to the top participant in five age groups.  www.auburnwa.gov

Saturday, May 31, 2008

9:00am (check-in and on-site registration begins at 8:00am)

Game Farm Park, 3030 R ST SE

 JULY

4th of July Festival

Celebrate our country’s birthday at Les Gove Park in Auburn. This hometown event includes a kid's bike parade, various entertainment on two stages, a kids craft corner, a petting zoo and pony carousel, an arts & craft grove, inflatable and train rides, a car show, concessions and much more!  The naturally shaded park and splash pad will keep you cool during the afternoon. 

Main Stage Entertainment:  Deja Groove and Magic Bus 

Friday, July 4, 2008

11:00am – 4:00pm

Les Gove Community Campus, 910 Ninth Street SE, Auburn

Free entertainment and admission. Unlimited rides/activities for only $5.

253-931-3043 - www.auburnwa.gov

JULY & AUGUST

Summer Sounds and Cinema

Great music and fun family movies make Friday nights in Auburn a real treat for the whole family.

Fridays, 7:00 – 11:00pm, various parks in Auburn, FREE

253-931-3043 -  www.auburnwa.gov

JULY

 Auburn On Stage! auditions

Auburn On Stage! is formally known as Auburn Idol and Auburn Idol Jr. Contestants audition before 3 judges for the chance to perform with other finalists before the August 1st outdoor movie.

Saturday, July 19, 2008

1:00 – 4:00pm &

Sunday, July 20, 2008

1:00 – 4:00pm

Auburn Ave Theater, 10 Auburn Avenue

$10

253-931-3043 - www.auburnwa.gov

JULY

 4th annual Auburn On Stage!

Auburn On Stage! is formally known as Auburn Idol and Auburn Idol Jr. Ten finalists will perform before the community for their chance to be named Auburn On Stage Champion. The community votes for the top singer, so you need to come support your favorite! Winners receive cash prizes and are asked to perform at community events.

Friday, August 1, 2008

7:00 – 9:00pm , Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth Street SE, Auburn, FREE , 253-931-3043 - www.auburnwa.gov

August

Auburn Good Ol' Days

The Auburn Good Ol’ Days Festival is a second generation event that started with a parade and has now grown into a popular festival. The festival is a hometown community event that seeks to share Auburn’s history and bring together families, neighbors and friends together for a weekend full of activities and entertainment. There will be sporting events, children’s activities, a carnival, juried and youth art shows, a car show, displays, vendors and a parade on Auburn’s Main Street. The event this year is August 8, 9, and 10.  For more information please call 253.939.3389 or auburngoodoldays.com

OCTOBER

S’more Than You Imagined

A unique outdoor event that is a nod to the City's tagline! S'mores, a big band, storytelling by a bon fire. An evening of fun that you can't find anywhere else.

Saturday, October 4, 2008

6:00-8:00 p.m.

Game Farm Wilderness Park, 2401 Stuck River Rd.

FREE

253-931-3043 – www.auburnwa.gov

OCTOBER

Halloween Harvest Festival

This haunting event will include games, crafts, face painting, scary cookies, cauldrons of punch. Your little goblin will not want to miss this event! Bring a can of food for admission to support the Auburn Food Bank.

Saturday, October 25, 2008

2:00-5:00 p.m.

Washington Elementary School, 20 E Street NE

(253) 931-3043 – www.auburnwa.gov

NOVEMBER

43rd annual Veterans Day Parade & Observance

One of the largest Veterans Day Parades west of the Mississippi, the mile-long Veterans Day Parade proceeds west on Main Street from E Street SE to B Street NW in Auburn and will include a military fly-over, marching bands, honor guards, military marching units and vehicles, veterans units, drill teams, community and scouting groups, as well as floats, antique cars, horses, dogs, kids, and more. The day kicks off with a breakfast, sponsored by the American Legion, which is followed by a Remembrance Ceremony. The Auburn Noon Lions Luncheon and an open house at the VFW follow the parade. The day is complete after the state's largest Marching Band and Field Competition awards its winners at Auburn High School Stadium.

Saturday, November 8, 2008

PARADE at 11:00 a.m.

Parade down Main Street in Auburn

FREE

253-931-3043 - www.auburnwa.gov

DECEMBER

Santa Parade

A festive and fun children’s parade, which is followed by a community caroling and the lighting of the City Hall Christmas tree. 

Saturday, December 6, 2008

PARADE at 4:30pm (other events directly to follow)

Parade down Main Street in Auburn.  www.auburnwa.gov

DECEMBER

Magical Night of Giving a charity fund-raising event held in early November hosted by Auburn’s SuperMall - a four-hour extravaganza of exclusive savings throughout the mall, plus family-oriented activities and holiday entertainment. For more information - www.supermall.com