What’s going on around Renton? | Aug. 7 edition

The South Renton Connection (SRC) and North Renton Neighborhood Association (NRNA) are hosting a free community picnic Aug. 9.

By Reporter Staff • August 7, 2025 4:00 pm
Túumben K’iin Comunidad Yucateca Estado de Washington will host a celebration of Yucatán, Mexico, on Sunday, Aug. 10, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Renton. Courtesy photo
Túumben K’iin Comunidad Yucateca Estado de Washington will host a celebration of Yucatán, Mexico, on Sunday, Aug. 10, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Renton. Courtesy photo

Aug. 9

Renton Community Picnic at Burnett Linear Park: The South Renton Connection (SRC) and North Renton Neighborhood Association (NRNA) are hosting a free community picnic 1 to 4 p.m. Meet your neighbors and enjoy free food, music, activities and more hosted by South Renton Connection and North Renton Neighborhood Association. RSVP at bit.ly/RentonPicnic. All are welcome. Located at 502 Burnett Avenue South.

Aug. 10

Magna Vaqueria en Washington at St. Anthony Catholic Church: Túumben K’iin Comunidad Yucateca Estado de Washington is celebrating the distinct culture of Yucatán state in Mexico. There will be a band playing traditional Mayan music and a group performing traditional Mayan dance. The performers will be dressed in traditional Yucatán clothing. The event is a free and family-friendly event, but there will be vendors selling food, traditional crafts and folk art. The event begins at 1 p.m. and is located at 416 South 4th Street.

• Túumben K’iin Comunidad Yucateca Estado de Washington está celebrando la cultura distinta de Estado Yucatán en México. Verá una orquesta tocando música tradicional maya y un grupo de baile tradicional maya. Estarán vestidos en ropa típica de Yucatán. El evento es gratuito e ideal para la familia, pero verá vendedores de comida y artesanías. El evento comienza a las 1 p.m. y será en 416 South 4th Street.

Senior Art Show Opening at Liberty Cafe: Organized by local seniors through the Renton Senior Activity Center, this art show will last until the end of the month but the opening celebration event will be at 6 p.m. Stemming from an oil painting class. this art show will be filled with art created over the last year and half. Located at 926 South 3rd Street.

Aug. 12

Renton Farmers Market: The city farmers market is back with a new location on Williams Avenue South between South 2nd Street and South 3rd Street and will continue every Tuesday from 3 to 7 p.m. until September. Along with vendors, the Washington State University’s Master Gardeners will be there each week to answer garden-related questions.

Aug. 14

Family Fun: Music in the Park with Marco Cortes at Kiwanis Park: In partnership with King County Library System, the City of Renton and the Renton School District, this free kid-friendly event begins at 11:30 a.m. with special guest Marco Cortes. Located at 815 Union Avenue Northeast.

City of Renton Recreation presents Summer Concerts at Coulon Park: This free musical concert series returns to the Kidd Valley Stage at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. where you can enjoy the music of Between 2 Gregs. Located at 1201 Lake Washington Boulevard North.

Aug. 16

Free Museum Day at the Renton History Museum: Enjoy the wonders of the past with free admission to the museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free museum days are every first Wednesday and third Saturday of each month. Located at 235 Mill Avenue South in Renton.

Aug. 19

Project Be Free presents Family Resource Night at VFW Post 1263: From 3-7 p.m., get connected with nonprofits and organizations throughout Renton and South King County that provide counseling, legal support, support groups, youth mentorship and more. This free event takes place every month on the third Tuesday. VFW Post 1263 is located at 416 Burnett Avenue South. Call 425-324-5030 or visit project-be-free.com.

Aug. 21

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).

Sept. 9

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.

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.

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