What’s going on around Renton? | Sept. 18 edition

Renton Community Calendar.

By Reporter Staff • September 18, 2025 10:50 am
A view of Lake Washington and the Olympic Mountains behind the “Interface” sculpture in Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
A view of Lake Washington and the Olympic Mountains behind the “Interface” sculpture in Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Sept. 23

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 the end of September. Along with vendors, the Washington State University’s Master Gardeners will be there each week to answer garden-related questions.

Sept. 24

Neighborhood BBQ – Cascade Neighborhood at Cascade Park: Enjoy this neighborhood BBQ with free food, family-friendly fun and more, which runs from 3 to 6 p.m. This is a free event, but it requires registration at rentonwa.gov/register with keyword “BBQ 4.” Located at 16165 126th Avenue Southeast.

Sept. 26

Senior 50+ Resource Expo at Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center: From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m, this event includes presentations on a variety of subjects such as health and wellness, housing options and a variety of aging topics. Bring friends and family to explore the positive side of aging while browsing the 35+ vendor exhibit displays and check out the Senior Activity Center. Renton Regional Fire Authority will also be on-site for blood pressure and glucose monitoring, along with flu shots from Costco (requires an insurance card). Stop by at 10 a.m. for Coffee with a Cop in the Coffee Bar. Pre-register by calling 425-430-6633 or visiting rentonwa.gov/register, #26118. Free transportation available for Renton residents, just call Hyde Shuttle at 206-727-6262. Walk-ups will also be welcome. Located at 211 Burnett Avenue North.

Sept. 27

Family Field Day at Liberty Park: This free family event goes from 1-3 p.m. where folks can enjoy a wide variety of outdoor fun, like jump rope, sack races, balloon toss, inflatable obstacle course and more. Pre-register at rentonwa.gov/register. Located at 1101 Bronson Way North.

Oct. 1

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.

Oct. 14

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.

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.