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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 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Summit Park, 23675 SE Tahoma Way, Maple Valley, WA 98038, USA
    Crafts, STEM, Games, Sports, Music Free Ages 2-12
    Multiple Dates
    1 day to the event
    Jul 14, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Lake Wilderness Arboretum, 22520 SE 248th St, Maple Valley, WA 98038, USA
    Free concerts featuring local musicians, singers, songwriters and spoken word. Presented in partnership with Maple Valley Creative Arts Council. Tuesday evenings 6p-7p in the Perennial Garden
    Multiple Dates
    2 days to the event
    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
    2 days 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
    2 days 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
    3 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.

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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