What’s going on around Renton? | Events Nov. 25 to Dec. 18

November 24, 2022 1:30 am
After the tree lighting, Santa Claus rolled up with his friends at Renton Regional Fire Authority, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Piazza Park. File photo
After the tree lighting, Santa Claus rolled up with his friends at Renton Regional Fire Authority, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Piazza Park. File photo

Friday, Nov. 25

Renton Public Art Celebration at Chuck’s Donut Shop: From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., connect with members of the Renton Arts Commission and public art creators. First 50 guests receive a free donut and “a special surprise.” Chuck’s Donuts is located at 5335 Northeast 4th St.

Saturday, Nov. 26

Renton Downtown Clean Up: Volunteers are welcome to register online to help clean up litter with the Renton Downtown Partnership from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more information, email director@rentondowntown.com or call 971-559-1667.

Small Business Saturday and Downtown Tree Lighting at Piazza Park: Put on by the Renton Downtown Partnership, this all-day event is to shop the downtown Renton stores with a Holiday Farmers Market from noon to 4 p.m. at Piazza Park. At 5 p.m., the tree-lighting ceremony begins with the arrival of Santa Claus. Other festivities like live music, a holiday craft market and vendors go on until 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 29

Free Lunch Pop-Up at the Renton airport: A free lunch event for the unsheltered and those with food insecurities where The Emergency Feeding Program will provide Amazon Fresh ready-to-eat food & drinks, personal hygiene kits, and socks. From noon to 1:30 p.m., the pop-up is located north of the intersection of Rainier Ave. N. and Airport Way.

Friday, Dec. 2

Renton Holiday Lights Opening Night at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park: From 6 to 8:30 p.m., the opening night will be filled with holiday events. The arrival of Santa Claus and the lighting happens at 6 p.m. From 6:15 to 8:15 p.m., folks can take photos with Santa Claus. From 7:15 to 8 p.m., there will be a Singalong with the rec staff at North Shelter. At 7:30 p.m., the Rainier Yacht Club’s “Parade of Boats” begins. The event closes with the Argosy Christmas Ship, starting at 8:10 p.m. The holiday lights are on daily display from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 3 to Jan. 1.

Saturdays, Dec. 3, 10 & 17

Downtown Renton Santa House at Renton Civic Theatre: Take free photos with your kids and your four-legged pets with Santa Claus himself for the first three Saturdays (and one Sunday) of December. Open from 1-4 p.m., the Renton Civic Theatre is located at 507 South 3rd Street. Photos will be available for free download on the event’s Facebook page and prints are available for purchase with a suggested donation. For more information, visit https://rentondowntown.com/happenings/santahouse/.

Friday, Dec. 16 – Sunday, Dec. 18

Wade Walthall’s The Nutcracker Opening Night at Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center: Renton’s Evergreen City Ballet will put on four performances of the Christmas ballet classic over three days in Renton. The Friday show will be at 7 p.m., Saturday’s two shows will be at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday’s closing show will be at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 -$35 and are available at https://www.etix.com/ticket/o/9273/theevergreencityballet.

Have a Renton-related event coming up? Email editor@rentonreporter.com to submit a public event to be included in the weekly events calendar.