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Cajun Fest 2023 second line parade. Photo courtesy of Kent Downtown Partnership

Cajun Fest’s second year celebrates all things Louisiana

Hosted by Kent Downtown Partnership.

Cajun Fest 2023 second line parade. Photo courtesy of Kent Downtown Partnership
Disney On Ice returns Oct. 25-29 to the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. Tickets go on sale Sept. 5. COURTESY IMAGE, Disney On Ice

Disney On Ice returns Oct. 25-29 to Kent’s ShoWare Center

Tickets go on sale to public Sept. 5

Disney On Ice returns Oct. 25-29 to the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. Tickets go on sale Sept. 5. COURTESY IMAGE, Disney On Ice
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Car show returning Aug. 27 to Kent Station shopping center

Many vehicles to be displayed at fifth annual event

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Theatre Battery returns this month with performances at Kent Station

‘Deep Purple Wiggle’ to be featured four days a week Aug. 24-Sept. 10

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Thousands fill downtown streets for Kent Cornucopia Days | Photos

5K run and walk, dragon boat races part of the annual festival

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Junior H to perform at ShoWare Center in Kent Sept. 29

Mexican singer has over 21 million listeners on Spotify and more than one billion views on YouTube

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Kent Cornucopia Days street fair, festival set for July 14-16

More than 200 vendors fill downtown streets; dragon boat races, car show, 5K run part of free event

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Fun times in Kent at Fourth of July Splash at Lake Meridian | Photos

Fireworks, food trucks, music and cooling off in the water

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Check Out Washington’s Adventure packs come with a Discover Pass educational materials, pocket guides, and a pair of binoculars. Photo courtesy Washington State Parks

“Check Out Washington” with more Adventure Packs this summer

You can borrow a free Discover Pass, educational materials about state parks, and a pair of binoculars with your KCLS library card

Check Out Washington’s Adventure packs come with a Discover Pass educational materials, pocket guides, and a pair of binoculars. Photo courtesy Washington State Parks
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Comedian Katt Williams to perform Sept. 8 at Kent’s ShoWare Center

The Dark Matter Tour will come to town

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Kent offers full summer of free outdoor concerts

Music starts in July on Wednesday afternoons and evenings and Thursday evenings

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Cajun Fest to turn downtown Kent into a ‘Little Louisiana’ Aug. 19

Spice up your taste buds and experience the soul of Louisiana, says Kent Downtown Partnership

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Kent fireworks display to return July 4 at Lake Meridian Park

City’s Fourth of July Splash will feature food trucks, music and first fireworks show since 2019

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Aegis Living Kent hosts 4th annual ‘A’Dad’emy Awards’ to honor fathers

Biggest Sweet Tooth, Most Compassionate Dad and Best Skiing Yodeler among the awards

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‘American Idol’ winner Iam Tongi sings in Kent at Decatur High graduation

Tongi, of Federal Way, a member of the Decatur Class of 2023, wrapped up the ceremony

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Skillet, Theory of a Deadman to perform at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Groups bring their Rock Resurrection Tour to town Nov. 4

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The Kent Farmers Market returns Saturday, June 17 and will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday through Sept. 19. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Farmers Market

Kent Farmers Market to open 2023 season June 17 downtown

Will run 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday through Sept. 19

The Kent Farmers Market returns Saturday, June 17 and will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday through Sept. 19. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Farmers Market
Kentwood High School. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

First Kentwood High graduating class sets 40-year reunion

Registration begins for Class of 1983 event Aug. 26 at Arena Sports in Issaquah

Kentwood High School. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
Photo courtesy of Wild Waves Theme & Water Park

Wild Waves Theme & Water Park in Federal Way opens May 27

Wild Waves is now cashless; Timberhawk roller coaster celebrates its 20th anniversary.

Photo courtesy of Wild Waves Theme & Water Park
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Kent Station sets Ladies Night Out event for Thursday, June 15

Ninth annual fundraiser for Kent Youth and Family Services includes wine tasting

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