The Maple Valley Creative Arts Council is presenting Puffs: Two Act Edition, a free staged reading featuring local actors performing a PG-rated parody about Hufflepuffs. Shows run August 7–8 and August 14 at 7:00 p.m., plus Saturday matinees at 2:00 p.m. on August 8 and 15 at the Maple Valley Creative Arts Center. RSVP at mvcac.clubexpress.com to reserve seats; donations support the nonprofit’s ongoing arts programming.
Emerald Theatre is bringing Kate Hamill’s modern adaptation of Jane Austen’s Emma to local parks this summer as part of their fifth season of outdoor theatre. Maple Valley residents can catch free performances at Lake Wilderness Arboretum on August 8-9, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.—bring a blanket and picnic to enjoy high-quality live theatre in a beloved local venue.
The Maple Valley Creative Arts Council is launching its Summer Concerts in the Arboretum series, running every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. beginning July 7, 2026, at the Lake Wilderness Arboretum’s Perennial Garden. The kickoff features Swing Street Jazz Ensemble performing free live music. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, and refreshments for an evening of lively jazz surrounded by nature—made possible by a grant from 4Culture.