Name: The Kent Nerd Party will return to Downtown Kent on Saturday, June 7
Start: 2025-06-07T14:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-06-07T19:00:00-07:00
Location: Downtown Kent

REMINDER: It’s time to put on your tin hat! The Men in Black Birthday Bash (aka MIBBB Fest) starts tomorrow – Friday, June 13, 2025 – with an alien abductee lookalike contest inspired […]

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REMINDER: Men In Black Birthday Bash Fest 2025 blasts off this Friday

‘Sparky’s Revenge’ Dog Disc Tournament on Sunday, June 22 will pay tribute to 1947 Maury Island Incident victim

Got tix yet? Fourth Annual Men in Black Birthday Bash is Saturday, June 21

MIBBB Fest 2025 expanding its universe to a whole week of events

A few moments with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of ‘The Maury Island Incident’ on the big screen at the Museum of Flight on Saturday, Oct. 5

Enjoy ‘100 Years of Fashion’ at Vintage Fashion Show at Neely Mansion on Saturday, July 27

Got tix yet? MIBBB Fest will celebrate Men in Black mythology June 21-23 in Des Moines

These BOOTS! were made for…2024 MIBBB Fest will kick off with space-themed Film + Dance Party

Learn how Washington State spawned the ‘Men in Black’ legend at two upcoming events, including this Saturday, May 4

‘Experience Historical Kent’ with several great local events from Aug. 25–27

Welcome Figure dedicated at Greater Kent Historical Society & Museum

Learn about the birthplace of the Men In Black on Thursday, April 20

‘Bootlegger’s Ball’ returns Dec. 8; will feature local Prohibition Stories

Storytellers needed for ‘7 Stories’ event on Friday, Sept. 23

VIDEO: Watch a sneak peek tour of the under-construction Des Moines Theater

Enjoy free exhibits & walking tours on Saturday, Aug. 13 to celebrate Kent Historical Month

Deadline for Public Comments on demolition of historic Des Moines landmark is June 2

Achievement Awards will be given out at June 22 celebration of original Men in Black encounter

City of Des Moines issues SEPA regarding demolition of historic former Masonic Retirement Home

‘Less is More’ advertising campaign arrives on mass transit in South King County

Kent History Museum Grand Re-Opening is Saturday, April 2

Grand Re-Opening celebration of Kent History Museum will be Saturday, April 2

Next ‘Story Pub’ on Mar. 9 to examine 1933 death at Woodmont Beach

Get FREE Holiday Photos taken at Neely Mansion on Saturday, Dec. 4

5th annual Kent ‘We Are History Keepers’ Workshop will be held online Sat., Nov. 6

REMINDER: Greater Kent Historical Society’s Grand Re-Opening celebration is this Friday

Greater Kent Historical Society’s Grand Re-Opening celebration will be Fri., July 30

Forgotten history of Nike missiles at Grandview Dog Park video premieres at pop-up event

Composite profile developed to help identify Green River Killer victim ‘Jane Doe B17’

Here are some ways to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Even though they’re parked on the moon, Kent-built Apollo Lunar Rovers are now Historic State Landmarks

Help designate Apollo Lunar Rovers as Historic Landmarks this Friday, Oct. 23

Local racer Steve Huff sets new World Record in electric dragster at Kent’s Pacific Raceways

Lunar Rover Landmark hearing postponed due to coronavirus outbreak, but you can still help…

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