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July 2025

2025 Renton River Days: Friday-Sunday, July 25-27

For a full list of events, entertainment, food trucks, applications, and more, visit: rentonwa.gov/riverdays

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THE FUN IS FAST APPROACHING! This month, the city welcomes back Renton River Days 2025. Renton’s long-standing summer festival celebrating our community through music, art, food, and family-friendly fun takes place Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27.

Free weekend fun for all ages with the ActivityZone, Wenatchee Youth Circus, caricaturist, Dizzy’s Tumble Bus, Renton Regional Fire Authority, and more!

WANT TO GET INVOLVED?

There is still time to apply. There are several ways to participate in the festival outside of attending.

Join the parade: Make a grand entrance during the Renton River Days parade. There is a $25 registration fee to participate in the parade. Apply online by July 11.

Join the Summer Bazaar Arts & Crafts Show: Connect the community with your crafts and artisan goods to share? Apply online.

Chalk Art Competition: Bring your artistic abilities to the sidewalk. Sign up for the Chalk Art Competition and potentially win a cash prize. Apply by July 16.

Volunteer: Volunteers are needed for the parade and the GREEN team that supports festival clean up. Apply at rentonwa.gov/volunteer.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS YEAR?

FRIDAY

Teen Night at Henry Moses Aquatic Center
Live Music and Drone Show at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Parade
Chalk Art Competition
Live Music
Summer Bazaar
Foodie Fest
Craft Beer & Wine Garden
Community Information Booths
Rubber Ducky Derby

Free Summer Meals!

Enjoy recreation activities at three parks. Everyone welcome, ages 1–18. No registration required. Served Monday–Friday (unless noted). Meals must be eaten on–site. No meals served on July 3 & 4.

For more information, schedule, and locations, go to: rentonwa.gov/summermeals

Talks on the Block with Mayor Armondo Pavone

THIS SUMMER, Mayor Armondo Pavone is bringing the conversation outside of Renton City Hall. Host Mayor Pavone and city leadership in your own Renton neighborhood in the new program! This is a great opportunity to ask questions and share your vision for Renton’s future now through September 25.

Here’s how to sign up:

Find a communal space for Mayor Pavone, city leadership, and your friends and neighbors.
Find a date that works between July 1 and September 25 on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday evenings from 5-7 p.m.
Sign up at rentonwa.gov/talksontheblock

2025 Water Quality Report now available

WITH SUMMER OFFICIALLY HERE, it is the perfect time to learn a little more about Renton’s water sources and how we all can do our part to preserve water use and protect our environment. Check out the brand-new 2025 Water Quality Report at rentonwa.gov/waterquality.

Community Calendar

For info go to rentonwa.gov/calendar unless otherwise noted.

Renton Farmers Market

Tuesdays through September! New location: S 2nd & Williams Ave Find us just one block east this year. Same great farmers, food, and friendly faces! rentonfarmersmarket.com

Summer Concerts

Thursdays, 6:30–8pm Kidd Vally Stage, Coulon Park 1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N

June 26: Boogie Boulevard (Disco, R&B)
July 10: Point of Sail (Yacht Rock)
July 31: Scott Lidenmuth (Jazz & Latin Guitar)
Aug 14: Between 2 Gregs (Rock)

Family-Fun Entertainment

Days and times vary. In Partnership with KCLS at summer meal sites.

June 30, Mon, 11am: Tee Off for Fun Heritage Park, 233 Union Ave. NE
July 16, Wed, 11:30am: Magic with Alex Zerbe, Sunset Park, 2680 Sunset Ln. NE
July 31, Thur, 11am: Sing w/ Keeth Apgar Tiffany Park, 1902 Lake Youngs Way SE
Aug 6, Wed, 12pm: Jeff Evans’ Wizards Show, Liberty Park, 1101 Bronson Way N
Aug 14, Thur, 11:30am: Marco Cortes Kiwanis Park, 815 Union Ave. NE

Renton River Days rentonwa.gov/riverdays

Senior Day Picnic: July 24, Thursday BBQ lunch with dancing at the Senior Center. rentonwa.gov/register, #24857
Drone Show, Live Music: July 25, Friday Coulon Park, 7:30pm The Kennydales and 9:30pm Drone Show
Teen Night at Aquatic Ctr: July 25, Fri Henry Moses Aquatic Center. Register at rentonwa.gov/register, #24600
Pickleball Tournament: July 26-27 Liberty Park. $50 per team. Register at rentonwa.gov/register
Summer Bazaar: July 26-27 Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm Renton Community Center