Looking for fun things to do in Kent this summer? There is much to see and do in Kent, Washington in August, including everything from farmer’s markets and wine tastings to cemetery tours and car shows. Be sure to check out the Experience Historical Events scheduled for August too. Lots of fun things to do in Kent! Please share our list with your friends and let us know if we missed anything. [Updated July 29, 2016.]
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 Walk, 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
Tuesday, August 2
Kent National Night Out
Throughout Kent
Dog Days of Summer
Kent Senior Activity Center
9 AM – Noon
Demos from Seattle FlyDogs and Kent PD K9 unit, Doggie Fashion show, pet parade and more.
Friday, August 5
Protect the Harvest NHRA Northwest Nationals
Presented by Lucas Oil
Pacific Raceways
11 AM – 7:30 PM
Saturday, August 6
Protect the Harvest NHRA Northwest Nationals
Presented by Lucas Oil
Pacific Raceways
9 AM – 6 PM
Greater Kent Historical Society at Kent Farmer’s Market
2nd between Smith and Meeker
9 AM – 2 PM
Historic Downtown Walking Tour
10 AM – Noon
Free Kids’ Arts Projects
Rusty Raven Studio
10 AM – 1 PM
Dog Daze & Feline Fantasies
Pet Adoption Event
Kent Station
12 PM – 4 PM
Sunday, August 7
Protect the Harvest NHRA Northwest Nationals
Presented by Lucas Oil
Pacific Raceways
9 AM – 5 PM
Historic Cemeteries Bus Tour
1:30 – 4:30 PM
Saturday, August 13
Greater Kent Historical Society at Kent Farmer’s Market
2nd between Smith and Meeker
9 AM – 2 PM
Historic Downtown Walking Tour
10 AM – Noon
Soos Creek Botanical Garden and Heritage Center
10 AM – 4 PM
Thursday, August 18
S.O.A.K.S.
Summer’s (Almost) Over At Kent Station
Kent Station
5 to 8 PM
August Adventure Run
Road Runner Sports – Kent Station
5 to 8 PM
Third Thursday Art Walk
Rusty Raven Studio
4 to 7 PM
Friday, August 19
Kent Downtown Partnership Wine Walk
Downtown Kent
5:30 – 9:00 PM
Saturday, August 20
Neely Soames Homestead Open House
10 AM – 2 PM
Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum
10 AM – 4 PM
Bowen Scarff Classic Car Show
9 AM – 3 PM
Mill Creek Historic District Open House
10 AM – 4 PM
Sausage & Cider Fest
Covington Community Park
Details TBD
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!
