Auburn KidsDay set for June 20

Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation is gearing up for its annual KidsDay event, to be held at Game Farm Park on June 20.

The event, held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., will feature nine inflatable rides, children’s activities, live stage entertainment, mini golf, kids’ arts and craft booths, food concessions, more than 55 information/activity vendors and more. It’s a day of free, fun-filled activities.

KidsDay’s primary audience is kids ages 4-11 years of age. However, there are many activity and entertainment options for younger and older kids.

This year’s event brings a lineup of stage entertainment, including the musical makings of Eric Ode, Mary Shaver’s Beauty and the Beast Puppet Show and Louie Foxx’s Magic of Fun Show. Nancy Stewart’s Bee “Boppin” Bugs is presented by the King County Library System at noon.

Auburn’s KidsDay is sponsored by Fred Meyer Stores and Wizards of the Coast.

For additional information, parking information, a festival map or entertainment schedule, go to www.auburnwa.gov or call 253-931-3043.

ELSEWHERE: Organizations and individuals are invited to make nominations for this year’s Pioneer Queen of Auburn Good Ol’ Days. Candidates must be 80 years of age or older, live in the Auburn community and have contributed their time for the betterment of the community. Nomination forms are available at the Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth Street SE; the Parks, Arts & Rec Administration building, 910 Ninth Street SE; on City of Auburn Web site at www.auburnwa.gov or the Auburn Good Ol’ Days Web site www.auburngoodoldays.com. Nomination deadline is June 10.

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