Our weekly recommended kids events/activities in Black Diamond, Covington, Enumclaw, Maple Valley, and surrounding areas.
1. Mama & Me TED Walk
Description: Join other local Mama's and littles for a nice trail walk and discuss this week's topic - What Your Bedtime Says About You (link to video here). This event will take place in Maple Valley, please join the Facebook group for exact event location. $6/adventure
Date/Time: Monday, October 23rd. 9:45am - 11:00am
Location: Maple Valley
2. Halloween Story Time
Description: Visit Walls of Books for a special Halloween themed story time. Free
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 24th. 1:00pm
Location: Walls of Books, Covington
3. Science in the City: Real Neuroscience Alien Brain
Description: Hidden at the most secretive Area 47, a real live alien can be found! Examine a (fictional) alien brain with educator and neuroscientist Kaitlyn Casimo. This is a special event where kids can learn all about neuroscience! Please register here for this virtual live stream. This is a free event but donations are gladly accepted.
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 24th. 7:00pm
Location: Virtual - Presented by the Pacific Science Center
4. AweSUMM Tessellations & Puzzles
Description: Enjoy fun math games, puzzles, activities, and more. All ages/grades welcome! There will be special focus on artist M.C. Escher and tessellation art! Please register here. Free
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 25th. 4:00pm - 6:00pm.
Location: Kent Public Library
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5. Cooking Safety W/ Puget Sound Fire
Description: Special cooking safety event for kids ages 3 and older with an adult. Learn all about cooking safety, listen to a story, make a treat, and more. Firefighters will join pending local calls. Please register here.
Date/Time: Thursday, October 26th. 10:30am - 11:15am.
Location: Covington Public Library
6. Spooktacular Costume Party
Description: Sign the kids up for the annual My Gym Kent Halloween Party! Dress up and enjoy games, activities, play-time, and more! There will be a special goody bag for participants to take home. Purchase tickets here before they sell out! $30/child
Date/Time: Friday, October 27th. 5:00pm - 5:45pm.
Location: My Gym Kent
7. Halloween in the Haunted Peatbog
Description: Vist Shadow Lake Nature Preserve for an educational and festive seasonal event! There will be bog tours, crafts, activities, and more family fun! The whole family is invited! This is a free event but donations are gladly accepted.
Date/Time: Saturday, October 28th. 1:00pm-5:00pm.
Location: Shadow Lake Nature Preserve
8. Halloween Harvest Festival
Description: Bring everyone out to this afternoon event and enjoy games, inflatables, a trunk or treat, photo booth, and more! The City of Auburn website has all the info here. Free admission with canned good for the Auburn Food Bank.
Visit the Boo-seum during the Trunk or Treat for a lights out tour - rumor has it there will be lots of (friendly) ghosts roaming about!
Date/Time: Saturday, October 28th. 1:00pm - 5:00pm.
Location: Les Gove Park, Auburn
9. Black Diamond Eagles Club Trunk or Treat
Description: Black Diamond Eagles Club and BECU present a Trunk or Treat. Free
Date/Time: Sunday, October 29th. 11:00am - 1:00pm.
Location: Black Diamond Eagles Club
10. Pacific Raceways 5th Annual Trunk or Treat
Description: Visit Pacific Raceways for a special experience! The "Nightmare on the Road Course of Doom" will feature two options for guests this year! Free
Date/Time: Sunday, October 29th. 11:00am - 2:00pm.
Location: Pacific Raceways, Kent
We do our best to ensure this information is accurate. If you would like to confirm event details please refer to the event website. If you know of an event you don't see listed please let us know! If you have questions or would otherwise like to reach the publisher you can email hannahm@macaronikid.com.
Last updated: October 21st, 2023.
