Big Buzz in Downtown Kent!

This week is a busy one in downtown Kent. Here are a just of few of this week's happenings:

TODAY: Marie Haggin Accessories opens in her new Kent Station location, next to Chico's.

FRIDAY: PICC Halloween Trick-or-Treat Event (2 to 5 p.m.)

FRIDAY: Kent Station Trick-or-Treat Event and Costume Judging (4 to 6 p.m.)

Watch for KING 5 & Evening Magazine's "Best of Western Washington" winners to be named! There are a number of Kent businesses named. Woo hoo!

Kent Station's Trick-or-Treat on October 31

It wouldn't be Halloween without trick-or-treating at Kent Station. Sponsored by BECU, trick-or-treating goes from 4 to 6 p.m. with costume judging at 5:30 p.m. (best kid's costume, best individual costume, and best group costume). For more details, visit Kent Station's website.

Happy Halloween!

Dana

Kelly Latte's on 132nd (near 240th)

Despite the fact that I think the business name is incorrectly punctuated, I love Kelly Latte's on 132nd in Kent. It has a wide range of hot and cold beverages featuring everything from tea and hot chocolate to mochas and smoothies. It even has a special line of kids' drinks like ladybug soda. I love their peach smoothie, and the fresh-baked mini donuts are yummy. I like the cinnamon sugar ones - delicious! They have as good a variety of drinks as Starbucks, if not better, and the baristas are helpful and friendly. Prices are reasonable too!

I also love their clever signs. Every day they offer a new drink or a 25 cent discount of some kind. This month's theme includes Halloween discounts: 25 cents off if you have candy corn, a pumpkin or a black cat. Each day is different, so it is always fun to see what their latest promotion is.

If you haven't already tried Kelly Latte's, swing by sometime soon. You'll enjoy it!

Upcoming Downtown Kent Events

There is a lot going on in downtown Kent this fall. Among the many events are:

Cypriana's Grand Opening - 10/17/08 (4 to 7 p.m.) and 10/18/08 (1 to 4 p.m.)
PICC "Little Pumpkins" Halloween - 10/31/08 (2 to 5 p.m.)
Election Results Open House at Earthworks Gem Design Studio - 11/04/08
23rd Annual Holiday Open House - 11/14, 11/15 & 11/16 (times vary)