Events

Kent's FREE 4th of July Splash will be returning with a new look and time on July 4, 2022 – the first one held since 2019. There will be no fireworks this year, and hours will be from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Lake Meridian Park, with music, food, family activities and games for […]

The Kent Chamber of Commerce will be holding a 'Candidate-Community Mixer' on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at their offices. Come meet, greet and hear directly from candidates for U.S. Representative, State Representatives and Kin County Prosecuting Attorney, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. "Ask your questions!" Talk with candidates running for office: U.S. Representative, Congressional Districts […]

Kent's annual Summer Concerts are back, and three-time Grammy nominee Justin Roberts will be playing indie family music at Morrill Meadows Park on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, from Noon – 1 p.m. "Super excited for this annual series of musical performances and live entertainment presented throughout the summer," the city said. Wednesday Picnic Performances 12:00 […]

Kent's annual Summer Concerts are back, and Nite Wave will perform ‘80s New Wave at Kent Station on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, from 6 – 8 p.m. "Super excited for this annual series of musical performances and live entertainment presented throughout the summer," the city said. Wednesday Family Date Night at Kent Station 6:00 p.m. - […]

Have 'Coffee with the Chief' on Thursday, July 14, from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Starbucks located at 10234 SE 256th Street (map below). Kent Police Chief Rafael Padilla, along with other officers, will enjoy a cuppa Joe with residents. "This is one of our favorite community events because we get to chat and […]

Kent's annual Summer Concerts are back, and Incendio will play Latin-based world-fusion at Lake Meridian Park on Thursday, July 14, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. "Super excited for this annual series of musical performances and live entertainment presented throughout the summer," the city said. Thursdays at the Lake 7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. Lake Meridian Park, 14800 […]

Kent's annual Summer Concerts are back, and Roberto the Magnificent will perform gravity-defying juggling and hilarious physical stunts at at Morrill Meadows Park on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, from Noon – 1 p.m. "Super excited for this annual series of musical performances and live entertainment presented throughout the summer," the city said. Wednesday Picnic Performances […]

Kent's annual Summer Concerts are back, and Darren Motamedy will perform Smooth jazz at Kent Station on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, from 6 – 8 p.m. "Super excited for this annual series of musical performances and live entertainment presented throughout the summer," the city said. Wednesday Family Date Night at Kent Station 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 […]

Kent's annual Summer Concerts are back, and Waipuna will play Hawaiian classics at Lake Meridian Park on Thursday, July 21, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. "Super excited for this annual series of musical performances and live entertainment presented throughout the summer," the city said. Thursdays at the Lake 7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. Lake Meridian Park, 14800 […]

Last week, Kent Mayor Dana Ralph met with Congressman Adam Smith (left) who donated a flag that had been flown over the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. and King County […]

Kent's annual Summer Concerts are back, and Eric Buss will perform innovative and high-energy comedy and magic at Morrill Meadows Park on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, from Noon – 1 […]

Kent's annual Summer Concerts are back, and you can hear all your favorite Heart hits by Heart By Heart at Kent Station on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, from 6 – […]

Kent's annual Summer Concerts are back, and The West Coast Feed will perform at Lake Meridian Park on Thursday, July 28, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. "Super excited for this annual series of musical performances and live entertainment presented throughout the summer," the city said. Thursdays at the Lake 7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. Lake Meridian […]

National Night Out is returning to Kent on Tuesday, Aug. 2. This annual event is all about community and connecting your local police officers and firefighters with residents. There's still plenty of time to organize a neighborhood potluck, barbecue or ice cream social, so talk to your neighbors, sign up here and get planning!

Kent's annual Summer Concerts are back, and Eric Buss will perform innovative and high-energy comedy and magic at Morrill Meadows Park on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, from Noon – 1 p.m. "Super excited for this annual series of musical performances and live entertainment presented throughout the summer," the city said. Wednesday Picnic Performances 12:00 p.m.-1:00 […]

Kent's annual Summer Concerts are back, and the Cory Wilds Band will play traditional rock, blues, and jazz at Kent Station on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, from 6 – 8 p.m. "Super excited for this annual series of musical performances and live entertainment presented throughout the summer," the city said. Wednesday Family Date Night at […]

Kent's annual Summer Concerts are back, and Damn Tall Buildings will perform at Lake Meridian Park on Thursday, Aug. 4, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. "Super excited for this annual series of musical performances and live entertainment presented throughout the summer," the city said. Thursdays at the Lake 7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. Lake Meridian Park, […]