Don’t miss Valley Cities National Night Out event in Auburn on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Photo courtesy of Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care.

Don’t miss Valley Cities National Night Out event in Auburn on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Photo courtesy of Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care.

Free backpacks, food and fun at Valley Cities’ National Night Out in Auburn

Aug. 5 event offers school supplies, games and community resources for all ages

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care is inviting the community to come together for an afternoon of connection, celebration and support at its National Night Out event in Auburn on Tuesday, Aug. 5.

Happening from 3 to 6 p.m. at 915 26th St NE, Auburn the event is a joint effort by Valley Cities’ Auburn, Kent and Federal Way clinics, bringing people of all ages together to enjoy light refreshments, lawn games, music – and plenty of meaningful resources.

“We want families to feel supported – whether that’s getting ready for back to school, finding a resource they didn’t know about, or just having fun together,” says Payton Standfill, Marketing Specialist at Valley Cities.

Along with free school supplies and backpacks for kids heading back to class, the event features family-friendly activities, music and light refreshments (while supplies last). Local organizations – including King County partners and other service providers – will be there to connect attendees with everything from mental health and housing services to youth programs and primary care.

National Night Out event in Auburn will include free school supplies and backpacks for kids, family-friendly activities, music and light refreshments. Photo courtesy of Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care.

National Night Out event in Auburn will include free school supplies and backpacks for kids, family-friendly activities, music and light refreshments. Photo courtesy of Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care.

“There’s a lot of pressure on families this time of year, especially when it comes to preparing for school,” Standfill says. “If we can take even a little bit of that weight off their shoulders – and do it in a way that’s welcoming and uplifting – that means everything to us.”

National Night Out is known for bringing neighbours together and building safer, stronger communities. With this event, Valley Cities is adding warmth, support and access to services.

Event Details:

  • What: National Night Out with Valley Cities
  • When: Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, from 3 to 6 p.m.
  • Where: 915 26th St NE, Auburn, Washington

To learn more about Valley Cities and their services, call 253-833-7444 or visit valleycities.org. Follow them on Facebook for news and updates.

Help support Valley Cities:

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care accepts one-time, monthly and legacy donations to help sustain and expand its services throughout King County.

If you or someone you know is currently struggling with mental health and/or addiction, contact the Valley Cities team by phone at 253-833-7444 or in person at your local Valley Cities location. You can also call the 24 hour crisis line at 206-461-3222 or toll free at 866-427-4747.

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