Fun Activities in and around Kent for Labor Day Weekend

Summer is almost over, but there is still plenty to do this weekend in and around Kent – everything from state fairs and farmer’s markets to live music and Labor Day celebrations. See something we missed? Email us and we’ll be happy to add it!

Annual Events

Evergreen State Fair
Monroe, WA
Aug. 25 – Sept. 5

Washington State Fair
Puyallup, WA
Sept. 2 – Sept. 25 (except Tuesdays)

Thursday, Sept. 1

First Day of School for Kent School District

Friday, Sept. 2

Bumbershoot
Schedule and Locations Vary
2 PM – Midnight

Summer Nights on the Strato Deck
Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour, Mukilteo
4 PM – 8 PM

Olympia Harbor Days Tugboat Races & Festival
Port Plaza to Percival Landing
5 PM – 8 PM

Saturday, Sept. 3

Free Kids’ Arts Projects
Rusty Raven Art Studio
10 AM – 1 PM

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

Olympia Harbor Days Tugboat Races & Festival
Port Plaza to Percival Landing
10 AM – 7 PM

2nd Annual Community Church in the Park
West Fenwick Park, Kent
1 PM – 4 PM

Bumbershoot
Schedule and Locations Vary
2 PM – Midnight

Black Diamond Labor Days
Various Locations
5 PM – 10 PM

Live Music
Reds Wine Bar, Kent Station
8 PM – 11 PM

Sunday, Sept. 4

Black Diamond Labor Days
Various Locations
10 AM – 4 PM

Olympia Harbor Days Tugboat Races & Festival
Port Plaza to Percival Landing
10 AM – 6 PM

Bumbershoot
Schedule and Locations Vary
2 PM – Midnight

Enter Starlighter (drama)
Rusty Raven Studio
5 PM

Monday, Sept. 5

Black Diamond Labor Days
Various Locations
7 AM – 4 PM

Labor Day Block Party
Faith Church, 25636 140th Ave. SE, Kent
10:45 AM – 1:45 PM

Dana Neuts

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