What’s going on around Renton? | Oct. 30 edition

Renton Community Calendar.

By Reporter Staff • October 30, 2025 12:00 pm
Renton Technical College librarian Di Zhang and the college’s Unity Center hosted the Renton Reporter for a local news panel on Monday, Oct. 27, as part of Media Literacy Education Week. Zhang told The Reporter that he had written to Gov. Bob Ferguson about the importance of media literacy and the governor made a proclamation that Oct. 27-31, 2025, is officially Media Literacy Education Week. For more information on Zhang’s ongoing work, visit <a href="http://libguides.rtc.edu/medialiteracy" target="_blank">libguides.rtc.edu/medialiteracy</a>. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Renton Technical College librarian Di Zhang and the college’s Unity Center hosted the Renton Reporter for a local news panel on Monday, Oct. 27, as part of Media Literacy Education Week. Zhang told The Reporter that he had written to Gov. Bob Ferguson about the importance of media literacy and the governor made a proclamation that Oct. 27-31, 2025, is officially Media Literacy Education Week. For more information on Zhang’s ongoing work, visit libguides.rtc.edu/medialiteracy. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Nov. 1

Festival of Lights and Joy at Carco Theatre: From 2-6 p.m., this showcase of dance, music and art is presented by AMpowering. A night of global cultural performances. For more information, visit carcotheatre.org. Located at 1717 Maple Valley Highway.

Dracula: Renton Civic Theatre is hosting Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” through Nov. 2 at 507 S. 3rd St. When a mysterious nobleman arrives in England, his dark secrets unleash a wave of terror that grips all who cross his path. With its haunting atmosphere, compelling characters, and timeless battle between good and evil, this thrilling tale will keep you spellbound. To learn more, visit rentoncivictheatre.org or email boxoffice@rentoncivivtheatre.org.

Nov. 6

Veterans Day Dance at Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center: From 5:30-7:30 p.m., all veterans and non-veterans 50+ are welcome to celebrate Veterans Day with music, dancing and light refreshments. Space is limited and price of entry is $5. Sign up at rentonwa.gov/register under course #26557 or call 425-430-6633. Located at 211 Burnett Avenue North.

Nov. 11

The Renton American Legion Fred Hancock Post 19 Business Meeting: The Renton American Legion Fred Hancock Post 19 meets the second Tuesday of every month, except July and August, at 7 p.m. at the Post Hall, 3224 NE 12th Street, in the Renton Highlands, under the water tower. All veterans welcome. Most vets eligible for membership. America’s premier patriotic veterans organization and the prime driver of the original G.I. Bill, the Legion focuses on service to veterans and has influenced considerable social change in America, won hundreds of benefits for veterans, and produced many important programs for the community, children and youth.

Nov. 20

Café Vets: Monthly gathering of veterans and guests for coffee and refreshments hosted by Renton American Legion Post 19 and Auxiliary Unit 19 on the third Thursday of every month (except December) from 10 a.m. to noon. Come for coffee, camaraderie and goodies. Legion membership is not a requirement, though most veterans are eligible for membership. Post Service Officer will be on hand, in case someone needs assistance with a VA claim. No agenda, just veterans getting together with other veterans and their friends. Post Hall is in the Renton Highlands, under the water tower (3224 Northeast 12th Street).

Saturdays

Renton Parkrun at Cedar River Trail: This weekly 5K community event takes place every Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Cedar River Trail trailhead by the I-405 overpass. This free event does require registration but is meant to be a fun event where walkers, joggers, runners, volunteers and spectators can come together. For more information, visit parkruns.us/renton/ and the exact coordinates of the event are 47.4802N, -122.199W.

Have a Renton-related event coming up? Want to submit your own photo to be featured with the calendar? Email baileyjo.josie@rentonreporter.com to submit a Renton-based public event or photo to be included in our weekly events calendar.