Cooler weather is upon us but that isn’t slowing things down in Kent, Washington. There are still plenty of events and activities, including everything from hockey and Disney on Ice to planting parties and craft fairs. Here are some highlights of events in and around Kent this month:

Through November 14

Torklift Central’s Kent Turkey Challenge
Food and Cash Donations for Kent Families in Need

Weeks of Nov. 7 – 11 and Nov. 14 – 18

Curbside Clean-up for Kent Residents on their Yard Waste Day.
Visit KentRecycles.com for details.

Tuesday, Nov. 1

Round Dance Lessons
Kent Meridian Grange (15422 SE 272nd St., Kent, WA)
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Introduction to Square Dancing Lessons
Kent Meridian Grange (15422 SE 272nd St., Kent, WA)
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Wednesday, Nov. 2

Disney on Ice 2016: Worlds of Enchantment
ShoWare Center
7 PM

Thursday, Nov. 3

Early Rock ‘n Roll and the Influence of Radio DJs
Green River College (1221 D. St. NE, Auburn, WA)
9 AM – Noon

Veterans Job Fair
Kent Commons West Gym (525 4th Ave. N., Kent, WA)
11 AM – 2 PM

Talking Shop: Downtown Meet ‘n Greet
Hosted by Kent Downtown Partnership
Artsy Fartsy (218 W. Meeker St., Kent, WA)
5 PM – 7 PM

Late Play Date (ages 3 – 12) — FREE
White River Valley Museum (918 H St. SE, Auburn, WA)
6 PM – 8 PM

Disney on Ice 2016: Worlds of Enchantment
ShoWare Center
7 PM

Friday, Nov. 4

30th Annual Holiday Craft Market
Kent Senior Activity Center (600 E. Smith St., Kent, WA)
9 AM to 5 PM

Disney on Ice 2016: Worlds of Enchantment
ShoWare Center
7 PM

Saturday, Nov. 5

30th Annual Holiday Craft Market
Kent Senior Activity Center (600 E. Smith St., Kent, WA)
9 AM to 4 PM

Green Kent Mulching Party
Park Orchard Park (11058 SE 230th St., Kent, WA)
9 AM – Noon

Martin Sortun PTA 29th Annual Craft Bazaar
Martin Sortun Elementary (12711 SE 248th St., Kent, WA)
9 AM – 3 PM

Sunrise PTA Fall Craft Fair
Sunrise Elementary (22300 132nd Ave. SE, Kent, WA)
9 AM – 4 PM

First Saturday Kids’ Art Project – FREE
Rusty Raven Art Studio (212 First Ave. S., Kent, WA)
10 AM – 1 PM

Auburn Veteran’s Day Parade
Main Street between E and A Streets
11 AM

Disney on Ice 2016: Worlds of Enchantment
ShoWare Center
3 Shows: 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM, 7 PM

KentHOPE Fall Fundraiser: Building Hope
Green River College Event Center (12401 SE 320th St., Auburn, WA)
6 PM – 8:30 PM

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

Sunday, Nov. 6

The Invisible War: Film and Discussion
Kent Library (212 2nd Ave. N., Kent, WA)
2 PM

Disney on Ice 2016: Worlds of Enchantment
ShoWare Center
3 Shows: 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM, 7 PM

Monday, Nov. 7

Kent Guild of Seattle Children’s Hospital
Annual Artisans’ Festival
Meridian Valley Country Club (23415 130th Ave. SE, Kent, WA)
2 PM – 8 PM

Caregiver of the Year Awards – South King County
Kent Senior Center (600 E. Smith St., Kent, WA)
5 PM – 7:30 PM

Disney on Ice 2016: Worlds of Enchantment
ShoWare Center
7 PM

Tuesday, Nov. 8

Election Day:

Ballots must be postmarked on or before Nov. 8.
Ballots may also be dropped in designated ballot boxes at
Regional Justice Center (401 4th Ave. N., near parking garage)
or Kentridge High School (12430 SE 208th St., Kent).
Click here for more voter and ballot info. here.

Assistance Dogs at Your Service
Green River College (1221 D. St. N., Auburn, WA)
9 AM – 11:30 AM

Round Dance Lessons
Kent Meridian Grange (15422 SE 272nd St., Kent, WA)
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Introduction to Square Dancing Lessons
Kent Meridian Grange (15422 SE 272nd St., Kent, WA)
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Friday, Nov. 11

VETERAN’S DAY

Brown Bear Car Wash – Free Car Washes for the Military
Brown Bear Car Wash (1202 W. Meeker St., Kent, WA)
All Day

Free Lunch or Dinner for Veterans from Ivar'sIvar’s Free Lunch or Dinner for Veterans
All Ivar’s locations
All day, during normal business hours

Golden Steer Rib and Steakhouse
23826 104th Ave. SE, Kent, WA
Free Entree for Veterans between 7 am and 8 pm.
Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner
Must show proof of military service in form of ID.

Saturday, Nov. 12

Green Kent Planting Party
Clark Lake Park
9 AM – Noon

Novemberfest Bazaar
Lutheran Church of the Cross (23810 112th Ave. SE, Kent, WA)
9 AM – 3 PM

Tacoma Stars vs. Ontario Fury
ShoWare Center
6:05 PM

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

Monday, Nov. 14

Kent4Health ShoWalk Free Indoor Walking
ShoWare Center
9 AM – 11 AM

3rd Annual Shop with a Cop Fundraising Dinner
Down Home Catering
6 PM

Tuesday, Nov. 15

Baby Boomers: Talkin’ Bout My Generation
Green River College – Enumclaw Campus
9:30 AM – Noon

Congressman Adam Smith Mobile Office Hours
Kent Library (212 2nd Ave. N., Kent, WA)
10 AM

Dine Out at Duke’s: Fundraiser for Communities in Schools Kent
Duke’s Chowder House (Kent Station)
3 PM – 10 PM

Round Dance Lessons
Kent Meridian Grange (15422 SE 272nd St., Kent, WA)
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Introduction to Square Dancing Lessons
Kent Meridian Grange (15422 SE 272nd St., Kent, WA)
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Wednesday, Nov. 16

Kent4Health ShoWalk Free Indoor Walking
ShoWare Center
9 AM – 11 AM

Evergreen Stamp Club
Kent Commons
7 PM – 9 PM

Thursday, Nov. 17

Third Thursday Art Night
Rusty Raven Studio, downtown Kent
4 PM – 7 PM

Friday, Nov. 18

Kent Has Talent Fundraiser
Benefiting Kent Community Foundation
Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center
7 PM – 9 PM

Saturday, Nov. 19

Arbor Day Event
Clark Lake Park (meet at corner of SE 248th and 120th Ave. SE)
9 AM – Noon

Forgotten Dogs Rescue Adoption Event
Mud Bay (10457 SE 240th St., Kent, WA)
1 PM – 5 PM

Meridian-Kent Kiwanis 14th Annual Casino Night Fundraiser
Kent Senior Activity Center (600 E. Smith St., Kent, WA)
6 PM – 10:30 PM

Murder Mystery Fundraiser
Blackfish Distillery

Amy Grant & Michael W. Smith Christmas Tour
ShoWare Center
7 PM

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

Sunday, Nov. 20

Green Kent Invasive Species Removal Work Party
Clark Lake Park
9 AM – Noon

Monday, Nov. 21

Kent4Health ShoWalk Free Indoor Walking
ShoWare Center
9 AM – 11 AM

Tuesday, Nov. 22

Round Dance Lessons
Kent Meridian Grange (15422 SE 272nd St., Kent, WA)
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Introduction to Square Dancing Lessons
Kent Meridian Grange (15422 SE 272nd St., Kent, WA)
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Wednesday, Nov. 23

Kent4Health ShoWalk Free Indoor Walking
ShoWare Center
9 AM – 11 AM

Thursday, Nov. 24

THANKSGIVING

Friday, Nov. 25

Kids Movie Night of the Month: Zootopia
Kent Library (212 2nd Ave. N., Kent, WA)
3:30 PM

Saturday, Nov. 26

Small Business Saturday – Shop Small
All Day

Holiday Sip & Shop
Hosted by Kent Downtown Partnership
Participating Businesses – Downtown Kent
3 PM – 6 PM

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

Monday, Nov. 28

Kent4Health ShoWalk Free Indoor Walking
ShoWare Center
9 AM – 11 AM

Tuesday, Nov. 29

Round Dance Lessons
Kent Meridian Grange (15422 SE 272nd St., Kent, WA)
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Introduction to Square Dancing Lessons
Kent Meridian Grange (15422 SE 272nd St., Kent, WA)
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Wednesday, Nov. 30

Kent4Health ShoWalk Free Indoor Walking
ShoWare Center
9 AM – 11 AM

 

Dana Neuts

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