REMINDER: Tree lighting and Santa arrival is this Saturday

Annual event is part of Small Business Saturday downtown.

It’s time once again for the annual Tree Lighting and the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus to the Piazza downtown.

The Renton Downtown Partnership and Piazza Renton are joining forces to host the Downtown Tree Lighting in conjunction with Small Business Saturday, designed to encourage shopping at local stores downtown.

Visit local small businesses starting 10 a.m. to shop for the holidays. Plus, enjoy live music, snacks and kids activities from 3 – 7 p.m. at the Pavilion.

Santa is scheduled to arrive Piazza Park, 233 Burnett Ave. S at 5 p.m. to kick off the Christmas tree lighting and take pictures with kids.