Live music, hockey, soccer, craft fairs, candidate forums and more
Fall is here and that means lots of fall fun in and around Kent, including fundraising walks, craft fairs, concerts, shows, candidate forums, hockey, soccer and more. Here are some highlights of October events. See a mistake or know of an event we missed? Email us at [email protected].
Last updated 10/22/17, 8:06 AM
Daily, Sept. 29 – Oct. 31, 2017
Carpinito Brothers U-Pick Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze & Farm Fun Yard
(27508 W. Valley Hwy. N., Kent, WA 98032)
Pumpkin Patch, 9 AM – Dusk
Corn Maze and Farm Fun Yard, 9 AM to 6 PM
Sunday, October 1, 2017
25th Annual Dr. Dave Turner Memorial Kent CROP Hunger Walk
Kent Lutheran Church (336 2nd Ave. S., Kent, WA 98032)
1 PM – 3 PM
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Free Workshop: Understanding Social Security
Hosted by Denali Federal Credit Union
Kent Chamber (524 W. Meeker St., Kent, WA 98032)
10 AM – 11 AM
Kent City Council Meeting
Council Chambers, Kent City Hall
(220 Fourth Ave. S., Kent, WA 98032)
7 PM
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Hamilton: Beyond the Musical
Historic Presentation
Kent Senior Center (600 E. Smith St., Kent, WA 98030)
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Kent Rotary Monthly Backpack Packing Party
Seattle’s UGM Distribution Center
(9009 Canyon Dr., Kent, WA 98032)
5:30 PM – 7 PM
Gracias Christmas Cantata
ShoWare Center (625 W. James St., Kent, WA 98032)
7 PM
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Block Watch 101
Kent City Council Chambers
(220 4th Ave S., Kent, WA 98032)
6:30 PM – 8 PM
Friday, October 6, 2017
Kent Spotlight Series: Wylie and the Wild West
Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center
(10020 SE 256th St., Kent, WA 98030)
7:30 PM – 10 PM
Saturday, October 7, 2017
Green Kent Event
North Meridian Park & Ballfields
(22828 120th Ave. SE, Kent, WA 98031)
9 AM to Noon
Walk for the Babies – Fundraiser for PICC 5K Walk-a-thon
Kent Station (Ramsay Way, Kent, WA 98032)
Registration 9 AM
Walk begins at 10 AM
Free Children’s Art Project
Rusty Raven Studio (212 First Ave. S., Kent, WA 98032)
10 AM – 1 PM
Greater Seattle Paper/Postcard Show
Kent Commons (525 Fourth Ave. N., Kent, WA 98032)
10 AM – 6 PM
DAWN’s Annual Gala/Fundraiser
Hyatt Regency Bellevue (900 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004)
5 PM – 11 PM
Kent Has Talent
Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center
(10020 SE 256th St, Kent, WA 98030)
7 PM – 9 PM
Seattle Thunderbirds vs. Portland Winterhawks
ShoWare Center (625 W. James St., Kent, WA 98032)
6:05 PM – 9 PM
Sunday, October 8, 2017
Green Kent Event
Lake Fenwick Park (25828 Lake Fenwick Rd., Kent, WA 98032)
9 AM to Noon
Greater Seattle Paper/Postcard Show
Kent Commons (525 Fourth Ave. N., Kent, WA 98032)
10 AM – 4 PM
Watercolor Your World
Kent Library (212 2nd Ave. N., Kent, WA 98032)
2 PM – 3:30 PM
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Cultural Communities Board: Mayoral Candidate Forum
Kent-Meridian High School Auditorium
(10020 SE 256th St., Kent, WA 98030)
7 PM – 9 PM
Seattle Thunderbirds vs. Vancouver Giants
ShoWare Center (625 W. James St., Kent, WA 98032)
7:05 PM – 10 PM
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Business Block Watch, hosted by Kent Downtown Partnership
Maggie’s on Meeker (307 W. Meeker St., Kent, WA 98032)
8 AM – 9:30 AM
Business Expo and Taste of Kent
ShoWare Center (625 W. James St., Kent, WA 98032)
3 PM – 7 PM
Kent Police Dept. Community Meeting
Panther Lake Elementary School
(10200 SE 216th St., Kent, WA 98031)
7 PM – 8:30 PM
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Science of Art: Felting with Fabric
Kent Library (212 2nd Ave. N., Kent, WA 98032)
4 PM – 5 PM
Meet the Candidate: Denise Daniels for Kent School Board
Kona Kai Cafe (124 4th Ave., Kent, WA 98032)
6 PM
Project Feast Meet and Greet
Ubuntu Street Cafe (202 W. Gowe St., Kent, WA 98032)
6 PM – 8 PM
Friday, October 13, 2017
NO SCHOOL – Teacher Workshop Day
Kent Food Bank 17th Annual Breakfast Fundraiser
Kent Covenant Church (12010 SE 240th St, Kent, WA 98031)
7 AM – 9 AM
Creme Brulee Kids’ Consignment Sale
Kent Commons (525 Fourth Ave. N., Kent, WA 98032)
10 AM – 7 PM
iLoveKent 10th Birthday Celebration — CANCELLED
Artsy Fartsy Art Lessons (218 W. Meeker St., Kent, WA 98032)
6 PM – 8 PM
KBAC Kent Candidates Forum
Kent Commons (525 Fourth Ave. N., Kent, WA 98032)
6 PM – 9 PM
Saturday, October 14, 2017
ReLeaf at Clark Lake Park
(SE 240th St. and 127th Ave. SE, Kent WA 98030)
9 AM to Noon
TeamUp2CleanUp
Kherson Park (downtown Kent) and Golden Steer (East Hill)
9 AM to Noon
Creme Brulee Kids’ Consignment Sale
Kent Commons (525 Fourth Ave. N., Kent, WA 98032)
10 AM – 4 PM
Arts & Tech Fest
Kent Library (212 2nd Ave. N., Kent, WA 98032)
10 AM – 5 PM
Seattle Thunderbirds vs. Victoria Royals
ShoWare Center (625 W. James St., Kent, WA 98032)
7:05 PM – 10 PM
Sunday, October 15, 2017
Arts & Tech Fest (adults 50+)
Kent Library (212 2nd Ave. N., Kent, WA 98032)
1 PM – 5 PM
Monday, October 16, 2017
Rainier Youth Choirs ‘Mostly America’ Concert (FREE)
New Hope Presbyterian Church
(19800 – 108th Ave. SE, Kent, WA)
7 PM
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Kent City Council Meeting
Council Chambers, Kent City Hall
(220 Fourth Ave. S., Kent, WA 98032)
7 PM
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Things You Auto Know – Hosted by GLOW
Brotherton Cadillac Buick GMC
(215 SW 12th St., Renton, WA)
6 – 8:30 PM
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Third Thursday Art Night
Artsy Fartsy Art Lessons
(218 W. Meeker St., Kent, WA 98032)
4 PM – 7 PM
Friday, October 20, 2017
KBAC Kent Candidates Forum
Kent Commons (525 Fourth Ave. N., Kent, WA 98032)
6 PM – 9 PM
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Annual Fall Recycling Event
Hogan Park at Russell Road
(24400 Russell Rd., Kent, WA 98032)
9 AM – 3 PM
Green Kent Event
Morrill Meadows Park
(10600 SE 248th St., Kent, WA 98030)
9 AM to Noon
5th Annual Arts of Love Craft Fair
Hillside Church (930 E. James St., Kent, WA 98031)
10 AM – 4 PM
Soy Cuba Latin Jazz Concert
Kent Library (212 2nd Ave. N., Kent, WA 98032)
2 PM – 3 PM
Seattle Thunderbirds vs. Moose Jaw Warriors
ShoWare Center (625 W. James St., Kent, WA 98032)
7:05 PM – 10 PM
Sunday, October 22, 2017
Colors of the West by Molly Hashimoto
Kent Library (212 2nd Ave. N., Kent, WA 98032)
2 PM – 3 PM
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Coffee with the Chief
Starbucks (425 W. Meeker St., Kent, WA 98032)
8 AM – 9:30 AM
Sugar Skulls (Calaveritas De Azucar) Art Workshop – Ages 9 to 19
Kent Library (212 2nd Ave. N., Kent, WA 98032)
3 PM – 4:30 PM
Beyond High School
Kentridge High School (12430 SE 208th St., Kent, WA 98031)
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Thursday, October 26, 2017
The Science of Art: Fusing Plastic – Ages 5 to 14
Kent Library (212 2nd Ave. N., Kent, WA 98032)
4 PM – 5 PM
Friday, October 27, 2017
Trunk or Treat
KM Co-op Preschool
(24447 94th Ave. S., Kent, WA 98030)
3 PM – 5 PM
Kids’ Movie of the Month: Monsters, Inc.
Kent Library (212 2nd Ave. N., Kent, WA 98032)
4 PM – 6 PM
Tacoma Stars vs. Milwaukee Wave
ShoWare Center (625 W. James St., Kent, WA 98032)
7:35 PM – 10 PM
Saturday, October 28, 2017
6th Annual Green Kent Day
Puget Power Trail
(64th Ave. S. and S. 226th St., Kent, WA 98032)
9 AM – Noon
KSD School Bus Drivers’ Craft Bazaar
Mattson Middle School (16400 SE 251st St., Covington, WA 98042)
9 AM – 4 PM
Model Horse Show
Kent Commons (525 Fourth Ave. N., Kent, WA 98032)
10 AM – 5 PM
Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Kent Police Dept. (232 Fourth Ave. S., Kent, WA 98032)
10 AM – 2 PM
Reber Ranch Howl & Prowl 2017
Reber Ranch (28606 132nd Ave. SE, Kent, WA 98042)
10 AM – 1 PM
Fire Safety Day
Kent Library (212 2nd Ave. N., Kent, WA 98032)
10:30 AM – Noon
Girl on the Road with Noel Franklin (teens and adults)
Kent Library (212 2nd Ave. N., Kent, WA 98032)
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Spooky Swim
Covington Aquatic Center (18230 SE 240th St, Covington, WA 98042)
Session 1: 5 PM – 6:30 PM
Session 2: 7 PM – 8:30 PM
KYFS Gala: The One Thing Experience
Renton Pavilion Event Center
(223 Burnett Ave. S., Renton, WA 98057)
6 PM – 9 PM
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Green Kent Event
Clark Lake Park
(SE 240th St. and 127th Ave. SE, Kent, WA 98030)
9 AM to Noon
Model Horse Show
Kent Commons (525 Fourth Ave. N., Kent, WA 98032)
10 AM – 4 PM
AiR1 Positive Hits Tour
ShoWare Center (625 W. James St., Kent, WA 98032)
7 PM
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Hallo-weee! (ages 1 1/2 to 8 with caregiver)
Kent Library (212 2nd Ave. N., Kent, WA 98032)
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Halloween Trick-or-Treating & Costume Contest
Kent Station (Ramsay Way, Kent, WA 98032)
4 PM – 6:30 PM
Kent Covenant Church Trunk or Treat
Kent Covenant Church (12010 SE 240th St., Kent, WA 98031)
5 PM – 7 PM
Kent Rotary After Hours
Kent Station (417 Ramsay Way, Kent, WA 98032)
6 PM – 7 PM
