Looking for fun things to do in and around Kent, Washington this summer? We’ve got you covered. Here are some upcoming Kent events and happenings to add to your calendar for July 2016 (last updated 7/09/16). Please let us know if we missed anything!

Regular Events:

Kent Farmer’s Market, Saturdays, July 2, 16, 23, 30 (no market on July 9), 9 am to 3 pm Geeks Who Drink, Tuesdays, 7 to 9 pm, Reds Wine Bar
Wine Wednesdays Wine Tastings, Wednesdays, 6 to 8 pm, Reds Wine Bar
Live Music, Saturdays, 8 to 11 pm, Reds Wine Bar
1st and 3rd Tuesdays, Kent City Council, 7 to 9 pm, Kent City Hall
1st Saturday, Rusty Raven Art Studio, free kids’ arts projects, 10 am – 1 pm
3rd Thursday, Third Thursday Art Night, 4 to 7 pm
3rd Thursday, Road Runner Sports Adventure Run, 5 to 8 pm

Kent4Health Walk to Wellness Trail Walks (June 1- Sept. 28): Tuesdays, 6 to 7:30 PM and Wednesdays, 9 to 11 AM. Click here to download the full schedule.

Kent Hero delivering fun to a neighborhood near you, Wed., June 22 – Fri., Aug. 12. Click here for dates, times and locations: KentHero.com.

Free Summer Concerts
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
July 12 – August 18

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Independence Day

4th of July Splash
Lake Meridian Park
Noon to 11 p.m.

Friday, July 8

Kent Cornucopia Days
Downtown Kent

Blood Drive
Kent Station (by Bath & Body Works)
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except noon to 1 p.m.)
in partnership with Green River Community College

Saturday, July 9

Kent Cornucopia Days
Downtown Kent

Dragon Boat Races
Lake Meridian

Kent Cornucopia Days 5K Run/Walk
Three Friends Fishing Hole
7:30 a.m. Registration
9 – 11 a.m. Race

Sikh Soch 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
Kent Commons
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
(see our calendar for details)

Sunday, July 10

Kent Cornucopia Days
Downtown Kent

Kent Cornucopia Days
Grand Parade, 2 p.m.

Thursday, July 14

King County Fair
Enumclaw Expo Center
10 AM – 10 PM

Friday, July 15

King County Fair
Enumclaw Expo Center
10 AM – 10 PM

Saturday, July 16

ShoWare Shootout 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
ShoWare Center

King County Fair
Enumclaw Expo Center
10 AM – Midnight

Black Diamond Coal Miner’s Day
5K Race, Pancake Breakfast, Museum Tours and More
7:30 AM – 4 PM

Covington Days
A Seafair-sanctioned event
169th Pl SE/SE 270th Place & Valley Medical North Lot
Parade, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, entertainment & more
9 AM – 7 PM

Sunday, July 17

ShoWare Shootout 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
ShoWare Center

King County Fair
Enumclaw Expo Center
10 AM – 6 PM

Covington Days
A Seafair-sanctioned event
169th Pl SE/SE 270th Place & Valley Medical North Lot
Parade, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, entertainment & more
10 AM – 5 PM

Artist Gallery & Sunday Funday
REDS Wine Bar – Kent Station
3 – 7 PM

Friday, July 22

Renton River Days
Liberty Park
11 AM – 8 PM

Saturday, July 23

Central Avenue Mini Storage
Annual Garage Sale
10 AM to 4 PM
(see the iLoveKent.net calendar for details)

Renton River Days
Liberty Park
11 AM – 8 PM

The Avett Brothers Concert
ShoWare Center
Doors open at 7 p.m.
Show starts at 8 p.m.

Sunday, July 24

Renton River Days
Liberty Park
11 AM – 6 PM

Wednesday, July 27

ShoWare Center Hiring Event
ShoWare Center
5:30 – 7:30 PM

Friday, July 29

70th Annual Bellevue Arts Museum Arts Fair
Bellevue Square and Bellevue Arts Museum
9:30 AM – 9:30 PM

Saturday, July 30

Greater Kent Historical Society at Kent Farmer’s Market
2nd between Smith and Meeker
9 AM – 2 PM

70th Annual Bellevue Arts Museum Arts Fair
Bellevue Square and Bellevue Arts Museum
9:30 AM – 9:30 PM

Sunday, July 31

70th Annual Bellevue Arts Museum Arts Fair
Bellevue Square and Bellevue Arts Museum
9:30 AM – 6 PM

 

There are always exciting things to do in Kent. Visit our site often for updates and posts about specific shopping, dining and community events in Kent, Washington. Visit the links above or the iLoveKent.net calendar for details on all the fun things to do in Kent!

Dana Neuts

I am a full-time freelance writer, editor, marketing pro and the publisher of iLoveKent.net.