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Save the Date: 2024 City of Auburn Special Events

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Sock Hop
*FAMLY FUN SOCK HOP [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=11470638&localStartDate=2023-08-04T21%3a00&pageId=13102507&localEndDate=2023-08-04T23%3a00&contextId.253644=13102509&parentId.253644=13102510&returnTo=13102510&objectId.253644=13587966¤tDate=2024-03-29&view=event ]*

*Saturday, March 23*

*Auburn Community & Event Center*
Two Options: 3:30-5:30 PM & 7-9 PM

Everyone come dressed in your best sock hop attire and enjoy an evening you will talk about all year! Join us for light refreshments, dancing, hands-on activities and a lot of fun! Memory Photo included. Space is limited.

*Pre-registration required for all attendees:* 253-931-3043 | Tickets: $20/$25

Register [ https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/auburnwa/activity/search/detail/8259?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true ] for 3:30-5:30 PM [ https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/auburnwa/activity/search/detail/8259?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true ]: Ages 2 and up | March 23 

Register [ https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/auburnwa/activity/search/detail/8266?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true ] for 7:00-9:00 PM: [ https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/auburnwa/activity/search/detail/8266?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true ] Ages 2 and up | March 23 



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Peter Cotton Trail photo
*PETER COTTON TRAIL [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=11470638&localStartDate=2023-08-04T21%3a00&pageId=13102507&localEndDate=2023-08-04T23%3a00&contextId.253644=13102509&parentId.253644=13102510&returnTo=13102510&objectId.253644=19759745¤tDate=2024-03-22&view=event ]*

*Friday, March 29-Monday, April 1
Various Parks &Trails in Auburn*

Grab your peeps and hop around Auburn in search of the elusive bunny, who’s been hidden in various parks and trails. Find 10 bunnies and complete the on-line Bunny Scorecard for your chance to win some great prizes! This is a fun event for all ages and ability levels, a great opportunity to visit new to you parks and a great way to get actives outdoors. Dawn to dusk. Complete details at www.auburnwa.gov/events [ http://www.auburnwa.gov/events ].



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Clean Sweep 2022
CLEAN SWEEP [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=11470638&localStartDate=2023-08-04T21%3a00&pageId=13102507&localEndDate=2023-08-04T23%3a00&contextId.253644=13102509&parentId.253644=13102510&returnTo=13102510&objectId.253644=13588093¤tDate=2024-01-04&view=event ]

Saturday, April 20
Auburn Community & Event Center
9 AM - 12 PM 

An annual community volunteering effort. Volunteers and community groups will work on various projects to beautify Auburn.
Register [ https://auburn.seamlessdocs.com/f/CleanSweep ] in advance to be assigned to a project. Welcome and breakfast at the Auburn Community Center prior to projects starting. Full details at www.auburnwa.gov/events [ https://auburnwa.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11470638&pageId=13102507&objectId.253644=13588093&contextId.253644=13102509&parentId.253644=13102510&localStartDate=2022-04-23T09:00&localEndDate=2022-04-23T12:00&ref=mesTP9fg96fVsgzpWYeogK%2biohGxQ9%2fSIiabCWVU9DY%3d ].



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Dog Trot registration_2022v3
*DOG TROT – 3K/5K FUN RUN [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=11470638&localStartDate=2023-08-04T21%3a00&pageId=13102507&localEndDate=2023-08-04T23%3a00&contextId.253644=13102509&parentId.253644=13102510&returnTo=13102510&objectId.253644=13588139¤tDate=2024-03-22&view=event ]*

Saturday, May 18 | 9:30-11am
Game Farm Park, 3030 R St SE
Ages 5 and up

A pet/owner 3K/5K Fun Run that kicks off the annual Petpalooza event. The routes will take you from Game Farm Park and along the White River Trail. FREE incentive item to first 100 pre-registrants!! Registration includes T-Shirt (size guaranteed with early registration), race bib and finisher’s medal. The course is flat, easy and enjoyable for all ages and ability levels. Water will be available on the course for both human and dog participants. Registration is per person. Each person participating on the course (other than children in strollers) must register and pay. Join us at Petpalooza after the Dog Trot from 10am - 5pm!

Registration Fee [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=11470638&localStartDate=2023-08-04T21%3a00&pageId=13102507&localEndDate=2023-08-04T23%3a00&contextId.253644=13102509&parentId.253644=13102510&returnTo=13102510&objectId.253644=13588139¤tDate=2024-03-22&view=event ]: $20/person through March 31; $25 (April 1-May 14); $30 (On-site Fee)



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Dogs at Petpalooza
PETPALOOZA [ http://www.auburnwa.gov/petpalooza ]

Saturday, May 18 | 10am - 5pm

Game Farm Park

A special day for your four-legged family members or other furry friends. The event kicks off with a Dog Trot 3K/5K Fun Run [ https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/auburnwa/activity/search/detail/7199 ] at 9:30am*.* The FREE event also includes animal entertainment, children's activities, the Northwest Pet Contest, numerous vendors, agility demos, adoptions, food concessions, a beer garden, live entertainment and much more!  More details and on-line registration at www.auburnwa.gov/petpalooza [ http://www.auburnwa.gov/petpalooza ].



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Market Site a 2022
AUBURN FARMERS MARKET [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=11470638&pageId=12529317 ]

Sundays, June 2-September 15

Les Gove Park | 10am - 3pm

The Auburn Farmers Market is a forum for the purchase of a variety of healthy and locally grown products to the area residents. The Market serves as a convenient marketplace for local farmers, artisans, food processors and is a vibrant gathering place for the community to enjoy AUBURN!



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JUNETEENTH

Sunday, June 23

Les Gove Park

Juneteenth, an annual holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. The celebration will feature live music, food trucks, inflatable rides for the kids to enjoy and opportunities to support Black businesses.

Juneteenth

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girls at KidsDay
KIDSDAY  [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=11470638&localStartDate=2023-08-04T21%3a00&pageId=13102507&localEndDate=2023-08-04T23%3a00&contextId.253644=13102509&parentId.253644=13102510&returnTo=13102510&objectId.253644=13587190¤tDate=2024-05-04&view=event ]

Tuesday, June 25  | 11am - 4pm

Les Gove Park 

An event to celebrate Auburn's youngest citizens! This FREE, fun-filled, one-day event includes inflatable rides, live entertainment, arts and craft opportunities, mini golf, loads of vendors, a touch-a-truck display, food concessions and so much more! 



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4th of July Festival
4th OF JULY FESTIVAL [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=11470638&localStartDate=2023-08-04T21%3a00&pageId=13102507&localEndDate=2023-08-04T23%3a00&contextId.253644=13102509&parentId.253644=13102510&returnTo=13102510&objectId.253644=13593365¤tDate=2024-05-04&view=event ]

Thursday, July 4  | 11am - 4pm

Les Gove Park

A fun-filled daytime event for the whole family featuring two entertainment stages, inflatable rides, bungy trampolines, a rock wall, a car show, mini golf, train rides, artisan vendors, food concessions and much more. There's something for everyone and it's the perfect way to spend the 4th!



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[ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11470638&pageId=13102507&objectId.253644=13593365&contextId.253644=13102509&parentId.253644=13102510&localStartDate=2023-07-04T11:00&localEndDate=2023-07-04T16:00&ref=mesTP9fg96fVsgzpWYeogOcaLVEc%2bzNhAucua7MgEZA%3d ]AUBURN AIRPORT DAY [ https://auburnmunicipalairport.com ]

Saturday, July 13  | 10am - 4pm

Auburn Municipal Airport | 2143 E Street NE

Learn about aviation and the Auburn Airport while you enjoy great food, great company and the chance to be up close and personal with the people, planes and helicopters that make flight possible. Free flights for kids ages 8-17!

AirportDay_23

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kids summerstage
[ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=11470638&localStartDate=2022-05-21T09%3a00&pageId=13102507&localEndDate=2022-05-21T23%3a00&contextId.253644=13102509&parentId.253644=13102510&returnTo=13102510&objectId.253644=18048215¤tDate=2022-05-03&view=event ]KIDS SUMMERSTAGE [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=11470638&localStartDate=2023-08-04T21%3a00&pageId=13102507&localEndDate=2023-08-04T23%3a00&contextId.253644=13102509&parentId.253644=13102510&returnTo=13102510&objectId.253644=19930994¤tDate=2024-05-04&view=event ]

Wednesdays, July 10 – August 14 | 12pm

Les Gove Park

An exciting children’s outdoor entertainment series that will be LOADS of fun for kiddos at the adults who bring them! Pack up a picnic lunch and enjoy the performances. This entertainment series will be held at the parks shelter beside the Discovery Playground. 



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summer sounds
SUMMER SOUNDS
Wednesdays, July 10 – August 14 | 6:30pm

Les Gove Park

The perfect summer entertainment series the whole family will enjoy! Pack up a picnic dinner and enjoy the performances. This entertainment series will be held at the parks shelter beside the Discovery Playground.



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Friday Night Flicks 2021
FRIDAY NIGHT FLICKS [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=11470638&localStartDate=2023-08-04T21%3a00&pageId=13102507&localEndDate=2023-08-04T23%3a00&contextId.253644=13102509&parentId.253644=13102510&returnTo=13102510&objectId.253644=19958692¤tDate=2024-05-04&view=event ]
Fridays, July 26-August 9 | dusk

Various Parks in Auburn

A blockbuster movie under the stars is the perfect way to end a summer week! Pack your picnic chairs, blankets and movie snacks and join us for an outdoor movie experience.



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Fun Run
ALMOST 5K POKER FUN RUN [ https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/auburnwa/activity/search/detail/8530?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true ]
Friday, August 9 | 7pm

Les Gove Park

The Almost 5K Poker Fun Run & Walk is an in-person fun run perfect for all ages and abilities! 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. All participants must register [ https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/auburnwa/activity/search/detail/8530?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true ] in advance. For registration and event details visit www.auburnwa.gov [ https://auburnwa.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11470638&pageId=13102507&objectId.253644=13478369&contextId.253644=13102509&parentId.253644=13102510&localStartDate=2022-08-12T19:00&localEndDate=2022-08-12T20:30&ref=mesTP9fg96fVsgzpWYeogLWfDh4%2fF2qlndgXf9CINGc%3d ].



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HOPS & CROPS
Saturday, September 14 | 12-6pm

Mary Olson Farm

Fun, sun, music, and brews! This 21 and up event is a South Sound favorite with live bands, dozens of beers to taste, and the most “chill” beer festival experience in the region. Tickets go on sale in June – buy yours early for a discount! 



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HALLOWEEN HARVEST FESTIVAL & [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=11470638&localStartDate=2023-08-04T21%3a00&pageId=13102507&localEndDate=2023-08-04T23%3a00&contextId.253644=13102509&parentId.253644=13102510&returnTo=13102510&objectId.253644=13587840¤tDate=2024-10-26&view=event ]
LES GOVE TRUNK-OR TREAT [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=11470638&localStartDate=2023-08-04T21%3a00&pageId=13102507&localEndDate=2023-08-04T23%3a00&contextId.253644=13102509&parentId.253644=13102510&returnTo=13102510&objectId.253644=13587840¤tDate=2024-10-26&view=event ]
Saturday, October 26 | 1-5pm

Les Gove Park

We’ve got you covered for Fall harvest fun! Exciting attractions for kids ages 2-10, ghoulish trunks and scary tricks! This fun-filled fall afternoon will include games, carnival rides, cauldrons of punch and a fun Trunk-or-Treat experience around the trail at Les Gove Park. Your little goblin will not want to miss this event! 

Halloween Harvest

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VETERANS PARADE & OBSERVANCE [ http://www.auburnwa.gov/vets ]
Saturday, November 9 | 11am

Downtown Auburn

The largest parade of its kind west of the Mississippi! Celebrate our nation’s heroes and cheer on active military members as over 200 units, comprised of nearly 6,000 parade participants make their way down Auburn’s Main Street. You’ll see military units, veteran marching groups, honor guards and ROTC Units, antique military equipment and music from numerous marching bands. Other veteran-related activities offered too! 

veterans Parade_antique military vehicles

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Santa Parade
SANTA PARADE & TREE LIGHTING
Saturday, December 7 | 4:30pm

Downtown Auburn

Auburn's Lighted Santa Parade & Tree Lighting event returns! 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.



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2024 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

2024 Sponsorship Cover
Become a 2024 sponsor for the City of Auburn's popular events by January 12, 2024 and save 10%!

You are invited to become involved in Auburn's events - a beloved family tradition for thousands of residents and the surrounding communities. The planning in underway and we are eager to see the safe return of large-scale community events in 2024, and we look forward to working with YOU!

There's never been a better time to get involved in Auburn's community events! Auburn is considered a regional festival destination, attracting attendees from all over the Puget Sound region.

Partnering with the City of Auburn's community events provides increased exposure within the community and can enhance your customer base. The cross-marketing offered will benefit your business and strengthen your roots within the community and the surrounding areas. 

Check out all the opportunities in our

2024 Sponsorship Brochure [ https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_11470554/File/City%20Hall/Parks,%20Arts,%20&%20Recreation/24_Sponsorship%20Package.pdf ]

You can review all the sponsorship packages and event information and determine how you would like to be involved. Or, let us work with you to create a specifically tailored package that aligns your brand with the event; increases your brand awareness; drives traffic to your business or helps you launch a new product or service...the options are endless! Experiential marketing is the fastest most effective form of marketing and our events allow for face to face opportunities with countless new potential customers. On-site opportunities start at just $350 per event. Packages containing marketing benefits start at only $700 per event. Popular event opportunities include the following events:



"Looking for other ways to get involved? ""Additional sponsor opportunities are offered for:"


* "Youth Sport Programs (team sponsorships starting at only $195)"
* "White River Valley Museum & Mary Olson Farm Programs"
* "Youth & Teen Programs"
* "Specialized Recreation Programs"
* "Outdoor Summer Events: Kids Summerstage; Summer Sounds, Friday Night Flicks"
* "BRAVO Season"
* "Senior Programs"
* "Halloween Harvest Festival"
* "& other programs though Parks, Arts & Recreation"

"""We can customize packages for any of our signature special events or programs through Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation. The options are endless!"""

"Early Commitment discounts are available!"

"Make your commitment before January 12, 2024 and save 10%!!"

"We're thrilled about the chance to work with you and look forward to hearing from you about these exciting sponsor options! If you have any questions or would like to inquire about a Customized Package, please contact us."

"events@auburnwa.gov | 253-931-3052"

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