B-Town Derby: Build. Race. Celebrate!
A Kid-Friendly Race Day at the Father’s Day Car Show
Get ready for the ultimate hands-on fun! This Father’s Day, join us at the annual Father’s Day Car Show for a special event just for kids—The B-Town Derby! Kids will build their own “pinewood derby car” and compete for glory on race day. Best of all? It’s completely free—just sign up, build your car, and show up ready to race!
How It Works
B-Town Derby is open to kids up to age 15
Pick up your free pinewood derby car kit at one of our community locations (dates below).
Sign a Derby Commitment Form to promise you’ll race your derby car on Father's Day.
Build your pinewood derby car at home—or join us at the Makerspace for help on select dates (see below).
Race your custom-built car on Father's Day, June 15, during the Father’s Day Car Show!
Kit Pickup Dates & Locations
Pinewood Car kits are limited at each location to help ensure availability across all dates. Each child may receive one kit only.
May 22 – Burien Farmers Market (10am-5:30pm - limited kits)
May 24 – Boulevard Park Library (1pm-5:30pm - limited kits)
May 29 – Burien Farmers Market (10am-5:30pm - limited kits)
✅ Kits available while supplies last
✅ Kids must be accompanied by an adult
✅ Commitment form to race you car MUST be signed at pickup
Need Help With Your Car?
Bring your kit to the Makerspace! Friendly volunteers will be on hand to help kids assemble their pinewood derby cars and get them race-ready.
Kit Assembly Days at Makerspace
May 24, May 31, June 7, June 14
Come during OPEN hours of the Makerspace (10am - 6pm)
Painting stations available at Miller Paints - details provided when you pickup your kit.
Race Day: Father’s Day Derby
Sunday, June 15 at the Father’s Day Car Show
10:00am - Check-In Opens for B-Town Derby
Race Heats will be organized by age group and announced on race day!
Voting for the Best Looking Car!
All B-Town Derby cars will be on display during the Father’s Day Car Show, and attendees will get to cast their vote for the Best-Looking Car!
Every kid’s creation has a chance to shine—so bring your A-game with style, color, and creativity! The car with the most votes will take home a special People’s Choice prize.
Why Participate?
Hands-on STEM activity
Encourages creativity and craftsmanship
Free and family-friendly
A special way to celebrate Father’s Day together!
