Live Music, Outdoor Movies, Fairs, Festivals & More

There is much to see and do in Kent, Washington this weekend, including everything from farmer’s markets, fairs and live music to outdoor movies, blues and brew, and historical talks. Lots of fun things to do in Kent! Considering a Staycation or weekend getaway, check out our list of places to stay in Kent, Please share our list with your friends and let us know if we missed anything.

Thursday, August 25

Free Car Washes at Brown Bear Car Wash
1202 W. Meeker, Kent
All Day

State Parks Offer ‘Free Day’ to Honor
National Park Service Centennial
Free Entrance to State Parks (Aug. 25)

National Parks
Free Entrance (Aug. 25-28)

SpiritFest Community Supper
Pyung An Presbyterian Church
5 PM – 6:30 PM

North Auburn Community Picnic
Brannan Park, 1019 28th St. NE, Auburn, WA
6 PM – 8 PM

Kent Parks Deli & Café Fundraiser
Silversounds NW Rock and Roll Choir
Kent Senior Center
6:15 PM – 8 PM

“Walking Washington’s History”
A Talk with Author Judy Bentley
KCLS’s Renton Library
7 PM – 9 PM

Hooded or Being Black for Dummies
by Tearrance Arvelle
Presented by Theatre Battery
Kent Station
8 PM

Evergreen State Fair
Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, WA
Aug. 25 – Sept. 5
10 AM – 10 PM

Friday, August 26

National Parks
Free Entrance (Aug. 25-28)

Evergreen State Fair
Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, WA
Aug. 25 – Sept. 5
10 AM – 10 PM

Live Music: Rob Kneisler and Open Mic
Magic Flavors – Kent
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Hooded or Being Black for Dummies
by Tearrance Arvelle
Presented by Theatre Battery
Kent Station
8 PM

Outdoor Family Movie
Kentwood High School: Covington
8:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Saturday, August 27

National Parks
Free Entrance (Aug. 25-28)

Kent Farmer’s Market
2nd Avenue between Smith and Meeker Streets
9 AM – 2 PM

Des Moines Farmer’s Market
Des Moines Marina
10 AM – 2 PM

Evergreen State Fair
Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, WA
Aug. 25 – Sept. 5
10 AM – 10 PM

Community Field Day
Kent Meridian High School
11 AM – 3 PM

Cambodian Festival
Saltwater State Park, Des Moines
11 AM – 4 PM

Poverty Bay Blues & Brews
Shores of Poverty Bay
Des Moines Beach Park
Noon to 8 PM

Our Place in the March
Burlington Green Park
W. Meeker & Railroad Ave.
2 PM – 5 PM

Hooded or Being Black for Dummies
by Tearrance Arvelle
Presented by Theatre Battery
Kent Station by Christopher Banks
8 PM

Live Music: Haley Theriault
Reds Wine Bar
8 PM – 11 PM

Sunday, August 28

National Parks
Free Entrance (Aug. 25-28)

Evergreen State Fair
Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, WA
Aug. 25 – Sept. 5
10 AM – 10 PM

 

Dana Neuts

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