Events

From our friends at WABI Burien: It’s walking time again. Let’s begin the month of September and enjoy the long, holiday weekend by heading north from Burien Town Square into and around Chelsea Park. Other times we’ve found these scenic gems in the neighborhood: Dottie Harper Park, Burien Community Garden, white-painted tree trunks, Bird-House House, […]

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME A TRIBUTE TO KENNEDY COACH JOE FACCONE: Saturday, Sept. 21 Noon – 3 p.m.: 12 p.m.: Check-in 12:15 p.m.: Program 1 p.m.: Home Run Derby, Food + Beer, Lancer Baseball Archive, and a bit of fundraising for Joe’s passion: baseball CHALLENGE COIN Gold Coin Level: $5,000 | Silver Coin […]

The next FREE Repair Café will be held at the Burien Library, from 3 – 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4: Bring your small household items including clothing and we'll work on them! We want to keep stuff out of the landfill, conserve resources and save you money. FREE to the public! You must be […]

'Out of the Shadows' – an art show inspired by punk, goth and alley art – will be held at the Community Folk Art Gallery in Burien on Friday, Sept. 6. "People are hungry for arts and culture, and the bacteria-ridden counterculture scenes of punk, goth and alley art should produce a fine crop," Curator […]

Join your Burien/Normandy Park Fire Department for its annual FREE 'Kids Day' from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at the Burien fire station. Last year, 1,000 kids attended the event, which included: Display of fire engines, ladder truck, aid units, police vehicles, etc. Auto extrication, high-angle rescue, and other demonstrations. […]

Burien's annual Arts-A-Glow will bring its magic to Dottie Harper Park on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 5 – 10 p.m. This FREE event includes a Festival of Light, when Dottie Harper Park and Community Center Annex Park are transformed by artist installations, magical lighting, and performers. It will include a lantern-making booth, with helpful tips […]

Burien's annual Arts-A-Glow will bring its magic to Dottie Harper Park on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 5 – 10 p.m. This FREE event includes a Festival of Light, when Dottie Harper Park and Community Center Annex Park are transformed by artist installations, magical lighting, and performers. It will include a lantern-making booth, with helpful tips […]

Burien's annual Arts-A-Glow will bring its magic to Dottie Harper Park on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 5 – 10 p.m. This FREE event includes a Festival of Light, when Dottie Harper Park and Community Center Annex Park are transformed by artist installations, magical lighting, and performers. It will include a lantern-making booth, with helpful tips […]

The Hi-Liners' production of Mamma Mia! opens this Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Highline Performing Arts Center! The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget! WHEN: Saturday, […]

Donors are needed for a Blood Drive from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. this Thursday, Sept. 12 at Burien City Hall: All blood types needed! Our daily mission and responsibility is to make sure our local hospitals have the life-saving blood products they need. Daily collections this summer have averaged less than 700, but it […]

Volunteers are needed for a Work Party at Mathison Park on Friday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Burien’s Adopt-a-Park program has partnered through United Way’s 2019 Day of Caring which is scheduled for Friday, September 13 from 9 am – 2 pm (or as long as you might be available.) Pizza lunch […]

The Inaugural PNW Future of Retail Summit is coming Friday, Sept. 13, and organizers have locked in a powerful panel, including: Lisa Bridge, President of Ben Bridge Jewelers Jason Dyer, General Manager of Westfield Southcenter Sandeep Krishnamurthy, Professor and Dean for the University of Washington School of Business Tamara Marsh, Store Manager of Nordstrom at Southcenter […]

Learn about Rainwater Harvesting at a free class on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. at the Burien Community Center. In this class, homeowners will learn about rainwater harvesting and how to cut the size of their utility bill. This is an introductory class on the basics of capturing rainwater, storing it, […]

Now in its 6th year, St. Luke’s English Fête will being a bit of olde England to downtown Renton this coming Saturday, Sept. 14. A fun and festive event for all ages patterned after a traditional English country village fair, this event includes traditional English foods, carnival games and prizes, Sound and Fury Morris dancers, […]

Ambaum's own Travis Thompson will be holding an Album Listening Party this Saturday, Sept. 14, from 2 – 5 p.m. at Burien's Skateboard Park on 4th Ave SW & SW 146th Street (map below). Thompson is a Burien native who also happens to be an up-and-coming rap star, who recently signed with Epic Records. Listen […]

SPONSORED: Celebrate September B-Days in the 1970s style at Burien’s Classic Eats on Saturday Sept. 14! 70s night returns to Classic Eats in Olde Burien with a celebration of notable September babies from around town, Studio 54 style. It’s time to break out your sleek qiana shirts, halter dresses and white leisure suits for Groovy […]

Discover Burien will be holding its next After Hours event at Burien Actors Theatre (BAT) on Wednesday, Sept. 18. This free networking event will run from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Every guest will receive something special just for attending, including FREE tickets to a BAT show and a BATcoin to spend at local businesses, as […]

The Burien Farmers Market continues every Thursday at Town Square Park, from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. More info here: https://www.discoverburien.org/events-2019/2019/1/3/farmers-market

SAVE THE DATE *** September Wine Tasting Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019 / 5 – 7 p.m. Featuring Washington State Barnard Griffin wines: Sauvignon Blanc Rose of Sangiovese Rob's Red Blend Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah Come Join Us! ???? Tin Room Bar & Theater 923 SW 152nd Street Burien WA 98166 (206) 242-8040 https://tinroombar.com https://www.facebook.com/tinroombarandtheater/ #tinroombar #tintheater […]

The League of Quiet Skies Voters will hold a candidate forum on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019 for Port of Seattle Commission general-election candidates to discuss their views on Sea-Tac International Airport operations, expansion, and the potential impacts upon human health and the environment. The details: WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, 6 – 8 p.m. WHERE: […]

A Community Recycling Collection Event and Bin Sale will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at John Knox Church in Normandy Park. Here's some of what will be accepted: TIRES: Limit 6 passenger tires per household (18 inches and below) free of charge. $1.50 for extra tires You […]

SPONSORED: Community members are invited to help plant trees in SeaTac this Saturday, Sept. 21 – as well in Burien and Des Moines on Oct. 12 and 19 – with Sea-Tac Airport. This Saturday's SeaTac event, “Get Your Green On,” is the first of a series of Green City Day tree planting events in near-airport communities. […]

A White Center Repair Event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Steve Cox Memorial Park field house. It's FREE! Bring in your small household items and clothing, and experienced "fixers" will try to repair and mend them. "Join us for this fun waste reduction event, at the […]

Close out the summer and connect with LGBTQ and allied professionals, business owners, and community leaders during the next 'Power Connect' at Burien Toyota on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Whether you're looking to expand your network, explore professional opportunities, connect with the LGBTQ community, or learn more about GSBA membership, […]

Thomas Jefferson once said: “We do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.” The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce invites all to participate on Wednesday, Sept. 25 during a “Meet the Candidates and Elected Officials Night.” This will be an opportunity for you and other community members to […]

The Burien Farmers Market continues every Thursday at Town Square Park, from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. More info here: https://www.discoverburien.org/events-2019/2019/1/3/farmers-market

PUB CRAWL WILL BE FRIDAY, SEPT. 27, 2019 Register either as a Pub Crawl Participant or a VIP with special swag. Head out as a pack to as many identified Burien establishments as you can on Crawl Night - earn points, endure challenges, have a blast! All teams participating are entered to win great prizes. […]

The Tin Room Bar Presents Brat Trot & Bavarian Fest Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019 5K Run at 1 p.m. 1 Mile Run at 2 p.m. The Burien Brat Trot – coming Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019 – is a flat and fast 5k and one mile race through the streets of Burien followed by the best […]

SPONSORED: Join Burien's Larson Medical Aesthetics on Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 4 – 6 p.m. for a 'Cool Night Out' event, where you can have fun while learning how to freeze that fat and make it go away! Stubborn fat deposits are annoying and often do not respond to diet or exercise. That’s where medical science can step in, providing safe and […]

The Burien Farmers Market continues every Thursday at Town Square Park, from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. More info here: https://www.discoverburien.org/events-2019/2019/1/3/farmers-market

Community Salmon Investigation (CSI) Training will be held on Thursday, Oct. 3: SIGN-UP to participate in the annual Community Salmon Investigation to track spawning salmon in Miller and Walker Creeks! This will be the 10th Year of this exciting community driven program. Salmon surveys begin Oct. 7. No experience necessary – join in on the […]

SAVE THE DATE: Mark your calendars for an evening full of mystery, discovery, and community at 'The Grit Gala and the Mythical Beast' – a fundraiser for local non-profit Y.E.T.I. – at The Cove in Normandy Park on Oct. 5, 2019. All proceeds benefit Y.E.T.I., the Youth Experiential Training Institute (Y.E.T.I.), a 501(c)(3) founded in […]