Here you’ll find events in Kent that will be taking place in March, and this post will be updated weekly. If you have an event you’d like to see here, please email us at info @ ilovekent.net.
Dates to Remember
Sun., March 13
Daylight Saving Time
Thurs., March 17
St. Patrick’s Day
Sunday, March 27
Easter
Community Events
Mayor Cooke’s State of the City Address
Wednesday, March 9, 11:30 AM – 1 PM
ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St.
The event cost is $30 per person, and will include lunch. Cost for Chamber Members is $20 if prepaid, and $25 at the door. There is no charge for attendees that wish to attend but forego lunch. All are required to register online.
Kent Rotary Escapades Dinner Auction
Saturday, March 12, 5:30-10:00 PM
ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St.
This will be the Annual Rotary Club of Kent Dinner Auction. This year’s theme is Mardi Gras. Visit their website for more information.
Family Events
You, Me, We
Friday, March 4, 6 – 9 PM
ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St.
Join other Kent families for the sixth annual You, Me, We event at ShoWare Center. Activities will include interactive booths, hands-on-art activities, sports competitions, bounce houses, games, contest, raffles and prizes, and the Kent Food Bank will welcome canned food donations. There will be hot dogs and soda for $1. ShoWare Center’s upper level will be hosting Kent for Health’s Journey to Wellness, a colletion of interactive teaching booths featuring hands-on physical fitness and healthy eating activities.
Kent Kids’ Arts Day
Sat., March 12, 10 AM to 4 PM
Kent Commons
$10 per child, adults and children under 2 are free
This annual event is a fun way to celebrate art with hands-on arts projects.
Third Thursday Art Walk
Thurs., March 17, 4 to 7:00 PM
Downtown Kent
Our Third Thursday Art Walks have been designed around the idea of creating a rich and diverse artistic experience in downtown Kent. Free kids art activity every month!
Have your map initialed by the artist at each stop and be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift certificate from one of our participating businesses. One entry per person and must go to every stop to qualify.
Greater Seattle Toy Show
Sat., March 19, 10 AM – 3 PM
Kent Commons
Antique and collectible toy sale.
Spotlight Series: Al Stewart, guitarist
Fri., March 18, 7:30 PM
Kentwood Performing Arts Center
$28 general admission, $25 seniors, $15 youth
Kent Station Easter Egg Hunt
Sat., March 26, 10 AM – Noon
Kent Station
Traditional Easter egg hunt for children 6 and under, scavenger hunt for children 7 to 12 and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Bring your camera!
Easter Egg Hunt
Sat., March 26, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Riverview Community Church
4135 S. 216th St.
Easter egg hunt for kids from birth through 6th grade. Popcorn, cotton candy, face paint and bouncy house.
Family Easter Festival
Sat., March 26, 1 to 3 p.m.
Hillside Church
930 E. James St.
Resurrection magic show by Gary O’Neill, Resurrection stations and more.
Cat Adoption Event and Pet Easter Egg Hunt
Sat., March 26, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Mud Bay
10457 SE 240th St.
Join MEOW Cat Rescue at the Kent Mud Bay Store for Easter fun! MEOW will have adoptable kitties – all adoptions receive a special Easter Basket. PLUS an in-store Easter Egg Hunt for all of our two and four legged friends. Fun treats for the four-legged friends and prizes for their people.
WHL Playoffs
Seattle Thunderbirds vs. Prince George Cougars
Fri., March 25 at 7:35 p.m.
Sat., March 26 at 7:05 p.m.
Cheer on the Seattle Thunderbirds as they take on the Prince George Cougars in the WHL Playoffs. Games 1 and 2 are at ShoWare Center, Games 3 and 4 are at Prince George, and if needed, Games 5 and 7 will also be at ShoWare.
