Maple Valley and Covington, in the southeast King County foothills.
Saturday is the farmers market, a youth play festival, and Covington's Family Fall Fest. Oct 17 is the Zombie Dash at Lake Wilderness.
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Latine Heritage Celebration
All agesCovington Library, 27100 164th Ave SE, Covington
A Spanish-language story time, then crafts, for Latine Heritage Month. All ages. No registration.
This weekend
Maple Valley Farmers Market
Legacy Site, 25719 Maple Valley Black Diamond Road SE, Maple Valley
The Saturday market, open each Saturday from May 2 through Oct 31.
Historical Society Museum
Maple Valley Historical Society Museum, 22024 SE 248th St, Maple Valley
The museums are open the first and third Saturday of the month. Admission is always free. The next open Saturday after this one is Oct 17.
Saturday Family Story Time
All agesCovington Library, 27100 164th Ave SE, Covington
Stories, songs, and movement, then bubbles and play. All ages, with an adult. The library skips this story time on Oct 31, Nov 7, and Nov 28. No registration.
Youth Short Play Festival
$5Maple Valley Creative Arts Center, 23220 Maple Valley Black Diamond Rd SE, Ste 15, Maple Valley
Seven short plays written by local youth and performed by local actors. Tickets are $5, and registration is required. The actor call is at 12:15 p.m.
Family Fall Fest
Covington Town Center Lawn, 17070 SE Wax Rd, Covington
Covington’s fall party on the town center lawn, with yard games, inflatables, train rides, music, and crafts. Food trucks will be there.
Chess Club
Covington Library, 27100 164th Ave SE, Covington
Play and practice with the chess club volunteers. Ages 5 and older, and ages 7 and younger stay with an adult. Also Sat Oct 10, same hours. No registration.
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Baby Story Time
Covington Library, 27100 164th Ave SE, Covington
Rhymes, songs, and stories for a newborn to 12 months, with an adult. Toddlers and older siblings can come. Play time follows. Also Mon Oct 12, same hour. No registration.
Tutors at Covington Library
Covington Library, 27100 164th Ave SE, Covington
Drop-in homework help. Grades K through 5 have tutors each shift, and older students can come when a volunteer covers their subject. Also Wed Oct 7, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., and Tue Oct 13, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Tutors at Maple Valley Library
Maple Valley Library, 21844 SE 248th St, Maple Valley
Drop-in homework help for grades K through 12. Also Wed Oct 7, and Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons on Oct 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, and 28, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Reading Buddies
Covington Library, 27100 164th Ave SE, Covington
Students practice reading out loud with a volunteer. The books are aimed at grades K through 8. Also Wed Oct 7, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. No registration.
Pen 2 Paper Creative Writing Club
Maple Valley Library, 21844 SE 248th St, Maple Valley
A writing hour for middle and high school. Play writing games, and share work if you want. Supplies and snacks are provided. No registration.
Teen Lounge
Covington Library, 27100 164th Ave SE, Covington
A drop-in afternoon for middle and high school, with games, homework space, art, and free snacks. No registration.
LEGO Block Party
All agesCovington Library, 27100 164th Ave SE, Covington
An open build with bricks supplied by the library. Other building toys are out for all ages. Stay for the hour or stop in. No registration.
Ukrainian Story Time
All agesCovington Library, 27100 164th Ave SE, Covington
Stories and songs in Ukrainian. Children of any age come with an adult. The library holds it on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.
Pajama Story Time
Maple Valley Library, 21844 SE 248th St, Maple Valley
Bedtime stories and songs for a newborn through age 7, with an adult. Wear pajamas and bring a stuffed animal or a blanket. No registration.
Family Story Time
Maple Valley Library, 21844 SE 248th St, Maple Valley
Stories, music, and movement for ages 3 to 6. Younger and older siblings can come. Stay for play afterward. No registration.
Friday Family Story Time
All agesCovington Library, 27100 164th Ave SE, Covington
Stories, songs, and movement, then bubbles and play. All ages, with an adult. The library skips this story time on Oct 30, Nov 6, and Nov 27. No registration.
Creative Corner
Covington Library, 27100 164th Ave SE, Covington
Make a mini ghost in a jar from air clay. Supplies are provided. Ages 9 to 12, and the age limit is enforced. Registration is required.
Afternoon Play Date
Covington Library, 27100 164th Ave SE, Covington
A drop-in play session for a newborn through age 6, with an adult. Siblings can come. No registration.
Fun Fridays
Maple Valley Library, 21844 SE 248th St, Maple Valley
A make-something hour. Ages 6 to 12, and ages 6 to 7 stay with an adult. Registration is required. Count only the children who will do the project.
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Zombie Dash
$35Lake Wilderness Park, Beach Lawn, Maple Valley
A mile-long family fun run in the park. Waves start every 15 minutes from 9:45 to 11:00 a.m. Check in on the Beach Lawn at least 15 minutes before your wave. The fee is $35, and you pick a wave when you register. Ages 13 and older can run on their own. Ages 8 and older can join the 10:45 and 11:00 a.m. waves with an adult. Registration closes Mon Oct 12 at 8:00 a.m., or when a wave fills.
Historical Society Museum
Maple Valley Historical Society Museum, 22024 SE 248th St, Maple Valley
The third-Saturday open hours. Admission is always free.
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Story Walk Read-Along
Lake Wilderness Arboretum, information booth, Maple Valley
Librarian Sharon reads the Story Walk book outside, then families can stay and play in the Children’s Forest. Meet at the information booth at 10:25 a.m. Dress for the weather. The library cancels for high winds, snow, or poor air. No registration. The next read-along is Sat Nov 21.
Preschool Building Party
Maple Valley Library, 21844 SE 248th St, Maple Valley
Building toys for ages 3 to 5. Small pieces, so it is not for age 2 and younger. No registration.
Gaming Afternoon
Maple Valley Library, 21844 SE 248th St, Maple Valley
Board games and card games for tweens and teens. Bring a game to share if you want. Snacks are provided. No registration. The next afternoon is Wed Nov 18.
Spooky Swim
Covington Aquatic Center, 18230 SE 240th St, Covington
A lights-out swim with underwater lights, water games, and a spooky room. Pick one of the two sessions.
Crafts for 3s, 4s and 5s
Maple Valley Library, 21844 SE 248th St, Maple Valley
A story and a craft for ages 3 to 5, with an adult. Registration is required. Count only the children who will do the craft.
Gaming Afternoon
Maple Valley Library, 21844 SE 248th St, Maple Valley
The next board and card game afternoon for tweens and teens. Snacks are provided. No registration.
Story Walk Read-Along
Lake Wilderness Arboretum, information booth, Maple Valley
The November outdoor read-along. Meet at the information booth at 10:25 a.m., then stay and play in the Children’s Forest. Dress for the weather. No registration.
Gnometown Holidays Tree Lighting
A family tree lighting. The ceremony and the mayor’s welcome are at 6:15 p.m. Santa, live reindeer, a mini train, a wagon ride, and the youth symphony are part of the night.
Community Tree Lighting
Don Henning Roundabout, Covington
Covington lights the community tree in the Fred Meyer parking lot by the Don Henning Roundabout. Crafts, cocoa, carols, and Santa. The lighting is about 7:15 p.m. The crafts and activities are free.
Hollydaze Swim
Covington Aquatic Center, 18230 SE 240th St, Covington
A lights-out family swim with games and music. Pick one of the two sessions.
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