Auburn’s 2024 Clean Sweep will be held Saturday, April 20. 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.

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. 

In honor of Earth Day and support of Earthday.org, we are working towards reducing single-use plastics at the event. 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 20 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 17 at midnight. 

Registrations will not be accepted April 18 or 19. Volunteers interested in participating but have not registered, can register on-site at Les Gove Park.

Online Registration Form

Registration Form (PDF) 

Group Waiver (PDF)

2024 Fact Sheet (PDF) 

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Tool Collection

New this year, South King Tool Library will be at Game Farm Park from 9 AM – 12 PM collecting tool donations. They can take any manual or power handheld tools that are in working condition. 

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]. 

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

A Closing Reception for "Muckleshoot: Alive & Strong" gallery exhibition will take place on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 from 5:00 - 6:30PM.

”Muckleshoot: Alive & Strong,” is a group exhibition featuring artists from the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. The Postmark Gallery and is filled with artwork in a variety of mediums, sizes, and themes by a variety of incredibly talented artists.

Featured artists include: Isiah Corwin, Sam Obrovac, Kim Saladin, Tyson Simmons, Joyce Starr, Donny Stevenson, Keith Stevenson, and Gail White Eagle.

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

HELPFUL INFORMATION:

• On-line Registration
• Dog Trot Registration Form (PDF)
• Public Driving Directions & Parking Information (PDF)
• Rules of Participation (PDF)
• Dog Trot Route Map (PDF)
• 2024 Petpalooza & Dog Trot Sponsor Packages (PDF)
• More information to come. Check back!

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

Saturday, May 18, 2024
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, Emerald Downs' '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:

• On-line Dog Trot Registration
• Emerald Downs Unleashed Pet Contest Rules & Regs (PDF)
  sign-up at the event between 10:00 AM -11:30 AM
• 2024 General Vendor Application Form (PDF)
• Food Vendor Spots Full for 2024 Event
• Dog Trot Registration Form (PDF)
• 2024 Sponsorship Packages (PDF)
• Public Driving Directions & Parking Information (PDF)
• check back - more to come!

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

The Auburn Farmers Market provides a convenient venue for local farmers and artisans to provide access to healthy, fresh, locally sourced food and products to area residents. The Market serves as a vibrant gathering place where visitors can learn about healthy food choices, and overall health and well-being. View more information on the Auburn Farmers Market Page. 

Join us on Opening Day with over 50 farm, food, and craft vendors plus live entertainment! Visit the information booth for a free Market tote.

Entertainment Schedule:

• 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Ranger & The Re-Arrangers, Swing and Jazz band
• 2 - 3 p.m. Dekoboko Taiko, Japanese Drumming

Many Market vendors accept EBT, SNAP Market Match, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, and WIC dollars. 

Email the Auburn Farmers Market
253-931-3043

Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride at the Auburn Farmers Market with over 50 farm, food, craft vendors,  plus live entertainment!

The LGBTQ+ Pride event is sponsored by Sound Credit Union!

 

Entertainment Schedule:

• 10 AM, Mayor Nancy Backus Speech
• 11:30 AM - 1 PM, Adrian Xiaver performs live, Reggae-inspried music
• 1:30 PM - 2 PM, Second Sunday Zumba, free and open to all ages

The Auburn Farmers Market hosts a variety of farm, food, and craft vendors every Sunday. Browse over 50 vendors in a beautiful park setting! Entertainment changes weekly including live music, beekeeping, gardening talks, and more! View more information on the Auburn Farmers Market webpage.

June 16 - 100 free kid kits will be given away at the information booth while supplies last!

Entertainment Schedule:

• 11 AM - 1 PM, live music from Larry Murante

 

Many Market vendors accept EBT, SNAP Market Match, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, and WIC dollars. 

 
Email the Auburn Farmers Market
253-931-3043

Come celebrate Juneteenth with City of Auburn, hosted by the Mayor’s Office of Equity. This federal holiday commemorates the end of slavery and liberation of Black people in the United States. This is a perfect event for the whole family to enjoy.

Come participate in community fellowship, support local small businesses, and learn from community leaders. Enjoy amazing local artists and musicians and lots of free activities for kids of all ages. The newest addition to the celebration will be a Juneteenth historical exhibit by our local Auburn School District high school students.

Vendor Forms:

• General Vendor Application
• Food Vendor Application

Contact Information:

Kia McGlone
Diversity Equity Inclusion Analyst
253-288-4319
[email protected]

Join us at Les Gove Park with over 50 farm, food, and craft vendors. View more information on the Auburn Farmers Market webpage.

Sunday, June 23 - the Market will be hosted in conjunction with the Office of Equity's Juneteenth Celebration from 10 AM - 3 PM at Les Gove Park!

This event celebrates the end of slavery and the emanicpation and liberation of Black people in the United States. This event is the perfect outing for wht whole family to enjoy! Participate in community fellowship, support local businesses and engge in free kids activities! More information can be found at www.auburnwa.gov/juneteenth.

Entertainment Schedule:

• 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mastermind Pro DJ's Inc.

 

Many Market vendors accept EBT, SNAP Market Match, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, and WIC dollars. 

Email the Auburn Farmers Market
253-931-3043

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. 

Leashed, licensed and well-behaved pets welcome.

HELPFUL INFORMATION:

• General Vendor Application Form (PDF)
• Food Vendor Spots Full for 2024 Event
• 2024 KidsDay Sponsorship Packages (PDF)
• Public Driving Directions & Parking Information (PDF)
• KidsDay Coloring Page (PDF) - FREE download!
• More to come - check back!

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

The Auburn Farmers Market hosts a variety of farm, food, and craft vendors every Sunday. Browse over 50 vendors in a beautiful park setting! Entertainment changes weekly including live music, beekeeping, gardening talks, and more! View more information on the Auburn Farmers Market webpage.

Entertainment Schedule:

• 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., Brazil Duo, 
  Eduardo Mendonça performing live Brazilian music
• 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m., Green River Nursery gardening presentation

Entertainment supported, in part, by a grant from 4Culture 

 

Many Market vendors accept EBT, SNAP Market Match, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, and WIC dollars. 

Email the Auburn Farmers Market
253-931-3043

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.

Wristband 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:

• On-line Car Show Registration
• General Vendor Application Form (PDF)
• Food Vendor Spots full for 2024 Event
• 2024 4th of July Festival Sponsor Packages (PDF)
• Car Show Flyer & Registration Form (PDF)
• Public Driving Directions & Parking Information (PDF)
• Car Show Award Category Listing (PDF)
• More information to come - check back! 

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

Thursday, July 4
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Les Gove Park 

*****Car show participants: please use the entrance off 8th Street SE to enter the Car Show area.

Registration is $10 in advance or $20 on event day (if space permits). Advance registration by June 30. Sorry, no registration July 1-3. FREE dash plaque to first 200 paid participants. Awards in 15 categories (PDF).

The Car Show is held in conjunction with Auburn's 4th of July Festival. The event features live entertainment on two stages, children's activities (inflatable rides, train rides, rock wall and more!), food vendors, a variety of craft vendors, bocce, mini golf and much more. 

HELPFUL INFORMATION:

• On-line Registration
• Car Show Flyer & Registration Form (PDF)
• Car Show Award Category Listing (PDF)
• 2024 4th of July Festival Sponsor Packages (PDF)
• More information to come - check back!

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