The 23rd Annual IKEA Renton River Days kicks off July 23 and continues July 25-27.

The theme for this year’s festival is “Explore the Heart of Renton.”

River Days got its start in 1986. The festival includes stage entertainment, food, arts and crafts, recreation and special features for kids.

Festival favorites include Kids’ Day, Senior Day Picnic, stage entertainment, Nibble of Renton, Art Market, Renton Annual Art Show, Quilt Show, Chalk Art Contest, Petting Zoo, Pancake Breakfast, Parade, Boatstock & Wakeboard Invitational and Rubber Ducky Derby. For the active, don’t miss the youth Six-A-Side Soccer Tournament, Golf Tournament, Volkssport Fun Walks and Tennis Tournaments.

Many events and activities are geared toward kids of all ages: Wenatchee Youth Circus performances, Pacific Science Center Exhibits, photo ID cards, LEGO Playzone, inflatables, Junk Chimes, Happy Hula Hooping, Dizzy’s Tumble Bus, Toymaker’s Workshop, pony rides, Coloring Contest, face-painting, craft and activity booths.

Volunteers are needed, both for Kids’ Day, on July 23, and also for July 25-27. Download the volunteer application at www.RentonRiverDays.org.

For the complete schedule of events with dates, times and locations call 425-430-6528 or visit www.RentonRiverDays.org.