What’s going on around Renton? | July 17 edition

The Renton Reporter invites you to join the paper from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at a new location for some informal conversation, snacks and a local guest speaker.

By Reporter Staff • July 17, 2025 5:00 pm
Lake Washington. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Lake Washington. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

July 17

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).

July 19

Renton Community Cleanup at Gateway Park: Help make downtown a cleaner place with the Renton Downtown Partnership, Norther Renton Neighborhood Association and South Renton Connection from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Trash bags, trash pickers, safety vests, gloves, snacks and beverages will be provided. Be sure to wear weather appropriate clothes, sunscreen and bring a water bottle, plus family and friends! Email north.renton@gmail.com or visit northrenton.org/nrna-news/upcoming-events for more information. Meet at 528 South 3rd Street.

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.

July 22

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.

July 25-27

Renton River Days Festival: The free annual community festival runs July 25-27 across a connected festival campus that includes Cedar River Park, Liberty Park, Renton Community Center. In 2024, nearly 25,000 people attended for food, activities, live music, a parade, drone light show and more. Learn more at rentonwa.gov/riverdays.

July 29

Renton Reporter Read-All-About-It at Rosie Rourke Team: The Renton Reporter invites you to join the paper from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at a new location for some informal conversation and snacks. Special guest speaker will be Di Zhang, a Renton Technical College librarian who does workshops on media literacy and fake news. You’ll be able to ask the newspaper staff about their work and their recent stories, learn how to support local journalism and just talk about all things Renton. This event takes place on the last Tuesday of each month. Rosie Rourke Team is located at 16333 Southeast Petrovitsky Road in Renton.

July 31

Family Fun: Sing Your Song concert with Keeth Apgar at Tiffany 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 a.m. with special guest Keeth Apgar. Located at 1902 Lake Youngs Way Southeast.

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 Scott Lindenmuth. Located at 1201 Lake Washington Boulevard North.

Aug. 6

Family Fun: Jeff Evans’ Secrets of Wizards Show at Liberty Park: In partnership with King County Library System, the City of Renton and the Renton School District, this free kid-friendly event begins at noon with special guest Jeff Evans. Located at 1101 Bronson Way North.

Aug. 9

Renton Community Picnic: The South Renton Connection (SRC) and North Renton Neighborhood Association (NRNA) are hosting a free community picnic 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 9 at Burnett Linear Park, 502 Burnett Avenue South. 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.

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 Northest.

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 ofBetween 2 Gregs. Located at 1201 Lake Washington Boulevard North.

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.

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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