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BEAM Community

Discover local events, community activities, and things to do in SE King County:
Black Diamond, Enumclaw, and Maple Valley, Covington.
Things to do in SE King County

Seasonal and Special Upcoming Events

    Multiple Dates
    Jul 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Legacy Site, 25719 Maple Valley Black Diamond Rd SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038, USA
    This fun-filled program brings a variety of activities directly to three local parks, including crafts, STEM activities, games, sports, and music, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy.
    Multiple Dates
    1 day to the event
    Jul 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    A cozy, low-pressure space for book lovers to gather, read quietly, and connect (if you want to). Bring whatever you're reading, settle in, and enjoy uninterrupted time with a good book. No assigned reading. No discussion required.
    Multiple Dates
    1 day to the event
    Jul 15, 2026, 8:40 PM – 10:00 PM
    Civic Park at Ten Trails, 23089 SE Fir St, Black Diamond, WA 98010, USA
    Starts at sunset
    Multiple Dates
    2 days to the event
    Jul 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Take-A-Break Park, 21849 SE Wax Rd, Maple Valley, WA 98038, USA
    This fun-filled program brings a variety of activities directly to three local parks, including crafts, STEM activities, games, sports, and music, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy.
    Multiple Dates
    2 days to the event
    Jul 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    45224 284th Ave SE, 45224 284th Ave SE, Enumclaw, WA 98022, USA
    The oldest fair west of the Mississippi is back — and it's bringing rodeos, carnival rides, livestock shows, and all the summer fun your family can handle. You won't want to miss it!
    Multiple Dates
    2 days to the event
    Jul 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Covington, Covington, WA, USA
    Throughout the summer, Park Pop-Ups will bring recreation, games, crafts, and activities directly to neighborhood parks. These free drop-in events are a great way for families to explore local parks, meet neighbors, and enjoy spontaneous summer fun close to home. See which parks in the description.

Local Roots

BEAM Community was built for neighbors by a neighbor. Showcasing local events that bring people together and strengthen our community. I do not accept sponsorships, but community members are encouraged to submit events and share what's happening.

BEAM is free and ad-free. It costs about $300 a year to keep online. If it's been useful and you'd like to chip in toward that, there's a coffee link below.

Submit an Event

I'm committed to showcasing events that are welcoming, inclusive, and community-driven. BEAM stays out of electoral politics. I don't list candidate, party, or ballot/levy campaign events, or anything religious. Community events focused on local quality-of-life and open-space issues are welcome, as long as they're open to everyone. Commercial or business-driven events are reviewed case-by-case and must either be free, open to all, and community-focused, or a very small business to be considered.

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