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Visiting and Living in Auburn

Community Celebrations 

White River Valley Museum’s Family Day:  The Art in the Wild
Saturday, August 18
12:00-4:00 p.m.
FREE!

White River Valley Museum Model Train Show
Saturday, September 8 and Sunday, September 9
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(253) 288-7433 /
www.wrvmuseum.org

Celebrate the trains that have long been important to Auburn as the White River Valley Museum presents its' annual family-friendly model train show with hands-on experiences for all ages. With fabulous layouts from G scale Lionel to N scale and railroad artifacts from our collection, this event will keep you on the right track to fun! Special admission: $3 for adults, $2 for children and seniors.

Lecture and Slide Show:  Abby Williams Hill and the Lure of the West
Saturday, September 15
4:00-6:00 p.m.
(253) 288-7433 / www.wrvmuseum.org  

BRAVO Series

Fall through spring

253-931-3043 / www.auburnwa.gov

The City of Auburn Arts Commission presents a series of family performances at the Auburn Performing Arts Center and the Auburn Avenue Theater from fall through spring.

 

S’more Than You Imagined

Saturday, October 6

Game Farm Wilderness Park, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
253-931-3043 – www.auburnwa.gov

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.

Halloween Festival and Downtown Trick or Treating

Saturday, October 27, 2007

Washington Elementary School and downtown Auburn

(253) 931-3043 – www.auburnwa.gov

This haunting event will include games, crafts, face painting, scary cookies, cauldrons of punch, trick-or-treating down Main Street, Halloween photos, and pumpkin painting in the B Street Plaza. Your little goblin will not want to miss this event!

Harvest Ball
Saturday, October 27, 2007
(253) 288-7433 /
www.wrvmuseum.org

Auburn’s Veterans Day Observance

Saturday, November 10, 2007

Parade down Main Street – 11:00 a.m.

253-931-3043 / www.auburnwa.gov

One of the largest Veterans Day Parades west of the Mississippi with typically close to 200 total entries and over 25 marching bands. Day kicks off with a breakfast, sponsored by the American Legion, which is followed by a Remembrance Ceremony. A military fly-over begins the parade which is followed by the Auburn Noon Lions Luncheon and an open house at the VFW. The day is complete after the state's largest Marching Band and Field Competition awards its winners at Auburn High School Stadium.

Marching Band Championship Competition

Saturday, November 10

Auburn Memorial Field, Auburn Senior High School

253-931-4900
 

Tree of Giving Program

Mid-November through mid-December

Auburn City Hall and various locations around Auburn

253-931-3043 / www.auburnwa.gov

 

Senior Center Thanksgiving Luncheon

Tuesday, November 20

11 am & 1 pm seatings

Auburn Senior Activity Center

253-931-3016 – www.auburnwa.gov

Pre-registration required

 

Santa Parade and City Hall Tree Lighting

Saturday, December 1 - 4 pm

Main Street, Downtown Auburn

253-931-3043 – www.auburnwa.gov

A festive and fun children's non-motorized parade, which is followed by community caroling and the lighting of the City Hall Christmas Tree. Pictures with Santa, train rides and more are available at the 'B' Street Plaza directly following the event.

 

Breakfast with Santa

December 8

Auburn Senior Activity Center

(253) 931-3043 – www.auburnwa.gov

Family breakfast featuring Santa and his elves, entertainment and holiday pictures. Pre-registration required.

Daddy Daughter Date Night
February 2008
253-931-3043 – www.auburnwa.gov

Take your little girl out to an evening she will never forget!  Evening includes dinner, dancing, dessert, a special entertainer, a memorable photo and more.  Get all dressed up – it will be a night to remember!  Pre-registration required.

Clean Sweep
Spring 2008
253-931-3043 / www.auburnwa.gov

A community-wide volunteer effort bringing groups together to work on a common project in Auburn.

Kids Day

June 2008
253-931-3043 / www.auburnwa.gov

A fantastic day of fun-filled activities to keep any child entertained including inflatables, concessions, arts & crafts, resource fair and more. 

4th of July Festival
July 4, 2008
253-931-3043 - www.auburnwa.gov

This hometown event includes a bike brigade parade, three stages of entertainment, a kids craft corner, an arts & craft grove, inflatable and train rides, a car show and book sale, concessions and much more!  Free entertainment and admission. Unlimited rides for kids for only $4.


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