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Auburn will host the 1st Annual Jump Up Summer Fest on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Outlet Collection Mall. The festival, organized by EMF Party Rentals, will include free hot dogs, bounce houses, face painting, and various food trucks.
Auburn will host a free National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 5, starting at 5:00 PM local time. The event, taking place at City Hall Plaza, will feature food trucks and entertainment until 3:00 AM the following day.
Auburn will host the 1st Annual Jump Up Summer Fest on August 23-24 at the Outlet Collection Mall. The family-friendly festival, organized by EMF Party Rentals, runs from 2 to 8 p.m. each day and aims to provide entertainment for attendees.
Downtown Kent will host the Cajun and Creole Fest on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, from 2 to 7 p.m. The free festival features live Zydeco and blues music, Southern-inspired food, and activities for families. Organizers aim to celebrate the culture and hospitality of Louisiana in the Pacific Northwest.
Art in Bloom Fine Arts and Crafts Festival will take place on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at Soos Creek Botanical Garden from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free event features local artists showcasing a variety of crafts in a beautiful garden setting.
Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) responded to multiple incidents in Auburn from July 28 to August 3, 2025, including a brush fire and a motorcycle accident. Notable calls included a choking incident and a juvenile in cardiac arrest, both requiring immediate medical attention. Firefighters contained fires and provided emergency care to injured individuals.
Auburn residents can enjoy a free National Night Out event at City Hall Plaza on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event includes food trucks, axe throwing, a beer garden, and live music, fostering community connections and public safety awareness.
A Washington State Patrol airplane tracked a motorcyclist speeding at 96 MPH in a 60 MPH zone, leading to a high-speed chase through Auburn. The pursuit ended when the rider fled to a garage and switched vehicles, resulting in his arrest for DUI and eluding police. The motorcycle was seized as evidence.
South King County hosts various summer music events and performances, including “Music in the Park” at Marvista Park and “Summer Sounds” at Kent Station. Admission to all events is free, featuring local artists and family-friendly entertainment through August. Notable performances include Eric Ode and Louie Foxx’s One-Man Side Show.
A 59-year-old man from Auburn received an 11-year prison sentence for fentanyl trafficking, following his arrest in November 2024. Johnny Elias operated a pill manufacturing lab in his garage, producing potentially lethal pills while posing as a vitamin manufacturer. The court highlighted the dangers his actions posed to the community, with the potential for over 300,000 lethal doses from the fentanyl he processed.