Aug. 31

Experience Renton Block Party 2024 at Downtown Renton: From 3 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, experience the fun and excitement of Renton with local food, music, fun and more. Kicking off with a pre-party on Friday, Aug. 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. next to the Pavilion on South 3rd Street. The next day will be filled with local shopping, a mermaid, axe throwing, dance lessons, live performances, tastings and the chance to create something new. Live acts include Kiel Scott, LOBES, Heavy Bloom, Deejay Hershe and Meldrop.

Sept. 3

Renton Farmers Market at Piazza Park: From 3-7 p.m., enjoy the fruits, vegetables, local wares and more from local vendors. Park in the City Center Parking Garage on 2nd Street. The farmers market runs every Tuesday at the same time until Sept. 24.

Sept. 4

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.

Sept. 10

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.

Sept. 13

SuperHero 5K at Renton Community Center: Leap tall buildings in a single bound at 6 p.m. for the city’s annual 5K run/walk. Choose your superhero and join in for this family-friendly outdoor event. Check-in at 5 p.m. The event includes as pre-race warmup at 5:50 p.m., a photo booth, lawn games, snacks and more. $30 for 18 and over adult heroes, $20 for 17 and under sidekicks. Register at rentonwa.gov/heroregister. Located at 1715 Maple Valley Hwy.

Sept. 14

Recycling Event at Renton Technical College: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., drop off your mattresses, box springs, cardboard, polystyrene foam and tires for proper recycling and disposal. The following items will be accepted: foam packing peanuts and bubble wrap (bagged packing peanuts accepted), clean white blocks (Look for #6 or EPS inside the recycle symbol); documents for shredding: Bring up to 5 Boxes (banker box size 12”x15”x10”) or equivalent in bags (Paper, blueprints, mail, photographs, and file folders accepted, no need to remove staples, paper clips or rubber bands), no binders, plastics or discs, no ID badges or driver’s licenses, no cardboard or hard cover books. At each event non-perishable food donations will be accepted to help the food bank.

Sept. 17

Project Be Free presents Family Resource Night at VFW Post 1263: From 3-7 p.m., get connected with non-profits 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. For more information, call 425-324-5030 or visit project-be-free.com.

Sept. 19

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. 21

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 Northeast 6th Place and Monroe Avenue Northeast.Visit rentonwa.gov/recycleevents.

Sept. 28

Renton Downtown Fall Clean at Gateway Park: From 9 to 11 a.m., join the Renton Downtown Partnership and help pick up litter and make downtown beautiful. All cleaning supplies like gloves, vests, trash bags and grabbers will be provided, as well as access to bathrooms and water. Volunteers will be emailed check-in information and can check-in at 8:50 a.m. the day of the clean-up. To register as a volunteer, email director@rentondowntown.com to learn more.

Food Truck Festival & Community Celebrations: Good Neighbor Day at Benson Hill Elementary! The final 2024 Community Celebrations event, this free all-ages celebration will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include lunch, face painting, lawn games, live music and more. During the the celebration, enjoy “flavors without borders” with a convoy of international food trucks at the ready. Located at 18556 116th Avenue Southeast.

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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