Events and Attractions Kent Wa
Cornucopia
Days This annual celebration, which takes place in July, features a variety of entertainment, food, a street fair, carnival, and a parade. A project of the Kent Lions Club, this celebration is Kent’s oldest continuing event and the largest street fair in the Northwest.
Fourth of July Celebration
The Fourth of July Celebration at Lake Meridian features family entertainment, athletic activities and games, community projects, music, craft booths, food vendors, fireworks and much more.
Summer Concert Series
The City of Kent sponsors this series of free concerts by regional and national performers. Shows include family performances on Thursday evenings, children’s concerts on Wednesdays and lunch hour performances on Tuesdays in downtown Kent. These presentations of music, dance and theatre are held in four of Kent’s most beautiful parks.
The Greater Kent Historical Society Museum
is located in the Bereiter House - one of Kent’s oldest and finest homes. It’s a 1908 craftsman-style, three-story house with carriage entry. The home is furnished with period furniture and an extensive gallery of local historical artifacts.
The Kent Valley Ice Center
is located at the northeast corner of Russell Road Park off of James Street. The 58,500 square foot arena will include two National Hockey League regulation-size rinks, a 4,000 square foot interactive game room, the largest pro shop in the Northwest, 10 oversized locker rooms, private party rooms, a restaurant overlooking the ice, offices and ballet and weight training rooms.
Kent Arts Commission Performances
A performing arts season that runs from October through May, ranging from the annual performances of The Nutcracker and Magical Strings Celtic Yuletide Concerts to national touring theater companies such as The Second City and a variety of musicians from around the country.
Pacific Raceways
A 2.25-mile road course, is the primary racetrack in Puget Sound. The raceway is located east of Kent on State Route 18 and is technically known as a “drag and return” track. Near the end of each summer, the National Hot Rod Association holds the popular three-day Northwest Nationals. In addition to professional drag racing, the raceway hosts several other drag events, including grudge drag, street legal drag, junior dragsters and car club challenges.
The Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum
Located at 5917 S. 196th Street in Kent, features a collection of vintage hydroplanes spanning seven decades, including boats that won 17 Gold Cups. Learn about the history of hydroplane racing and famous drivers dating back to the turn of the last century.
Emerald Downs
A horse racetrack in Auburn is a 166-acre facility offering about three months of live racing on its one-mile oval track during the summer.
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