This Week in Renton: BOO! Get ready to swap your costume!

Published on August 28, 2025

SWAP YOUR COSTUME graphic with event dates

Renton’s annual Halloween Costume Swap is back for 2025!

Help us promote reusability and community by donating your clean, gently worn costumes, hats, masks, and accessories of all sizes!

Drop off your costumes between September 14 and September 26 during regular hours at Renton Community Center, Renton Highlands Neighborhood Center, and Renton City Hall.

If you'd like to donate earlier, look for the “Monster” bin making its debut at the Renton Farmers Market this Tuesday, September 3, located in the Kid’s Patch.

Then, join us on Saturday, September 27 and pick up costumes and accessories for your family. There will also be a photo area for you to capture and share your new looks.

Costume donations are not required to pick up a costume. However, this event can only run when donations are made, so please consider donating and sharing the word with your local community.

This event is made possible by the Renton Municipal Arts Commission, Public Works Department Sustainability team, and our generous costume donors!

Register for 2025 Scout Night

Renton Regional Fire Authority and Renton Police Department invite all K-5th grade youth to an exciting and interactive Scout Night on Tuesday, October 7.

This FREE event (registration required) is open to all K-5th graders, whether they’re in scouting or simply curious and eager to learn about public safety.

Youth will rotate through hands-on learning stations which explore:

Firefighter and police tools, gear, and careers
Emergency preparedness
Home fire escape planning
Basic CPR & first aid
Knot tying
Fingerprinting
And much more!

Kids will also get to meet local heroes from King County 9-1-1, DEA, Medic One, King County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit, Washington Poison Center, City of Renton Emergency Management, AFIS, and other community safety partners.

Final 2025 Recycling Event

Our third and final recycling event for 2025 is Saturday, September 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Renton Technical College Parking Lot 3 (3000 NE Fourth St.). At this free event, we’ll be collecting Styrofoam, plastic bags, and documents for shredding. We’ll also be collecting food donations for the food bank.

Accepted items include:

Clean white block Styrofoam #6, bagged packing peanuts, bubble wrap
Plastic bags, grocery bags, clean food bags, plastic Amazon envelopes
Up to four boxes (12”x15”x10”) of paper, mail, photographs, file folders

Items NOT accepted include:

Cardboard
Hard plastics, ID badges, driver’s licenses
Hardcover books
Binders, plastics, discs

Find more details and other recycling services at rentonwa.gov/recycleevents.

Submit your PROS Plan feedback by September 2

Announced in the May 8 issue of This Week in Renton, the Parks and Recreation Department is updating its Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan.

This plan involves getting community feedback, so we want to hear from YOU!

Take the survey: Share what you love, what's missing, and what you'd like to see in the future.

Interactive map: Drop a pin to highlight places you enjoy or areas that need improvement.

Submit your ideas by Tuesday, September 2 at rentonwa.gov/pros.

The PROS Plan is updated every six years to assess Renton’s changing needs, guide the wise use of resources, and keep the city eligible for grant funding. It also helps ensure everyone can enjoy Renton’s parks, recreation programs, and services.

Good Day Seattle’s Zip Trips recap

Renton was featured on FOX13’s Good Day Seattle’s final Zip Trips segment last Friday.

The crew chatted with residents, interviewed Mayor Armondo Pavone, and spotlighted some exciting attractions and businesses.

FOX13 spotlighted a variety of businesses and things to do across Renton based on community feedback and suggestions, including:

Hyatt Regency Lake Washington’s new floating Pickleball Court
Dock & Drink
Birthday Dreams
Top Golf
Renton Civic Theater
Crumbl Cookies
Urban Sprouts
Melrose Grill
Diablo Guitars
And more!

Watch the full episode on YouTube here.

120-day closure of Houser Way North

During the July 21 Renton City Council meeting, the council approved the Transportation Committee’s recommendation for a 120-day closure of Houser Way North between Lake Washington Boulevard North and Lowe’s Business Delivery Access.

This closure, taking place September 2 to December 31, will allow crews to construct a City of Renton water main and improve storm draining facilities in support of the Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) I-405 Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project.

This section of Houser Way North is a one-way, southbound road underneath North Southport Drive.

Around Renton

The Renton Farmers Market has MOVED! Find the market at its new temporary location on Williams Avenue South between South Second Street and South Third Street. The market is open every Tuesday until September 30 from 3 – 7 p.m. rentonfarmersmarket.com

The 2026 Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Plan is looking for your feedback. Learn more and fill out the survey by September 2 at rentonwa.gov/pros.

Renton City Council is on their annual holiday. Meetings will reconvene Monday, September 8. Learn more about council at rentonwa.gov/council.

September 10 – Emergency Preparedness 101, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Renton Technical College, 3000 NE Fourth St. Hosted by the Executive Services Department. Free. Register here.

September 13 - Recycling Event: Styrofoam, Plastic Bags, Document Shred, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Renton Technical College Parking Lot #3, 3000 NE Fourth St. Hosted by the Public Works Department. Free.

September 23 – Pop Up with a Cop at Renton Farmers Market, 3 – 7 p.m. Williams Avenue South and South Third Street. Hosted by the Renton Police Department and Renton Farmers Market. Free.

September 24 - Neighborhood BBQ - Cascade Neighborhood, 3 - 6 p.m. Cascade Park, 16165 126th Ave. SE. Hosted by Renton Parks & Recreation. Free. Register here.

September 26 - Senior 50+ Resource Fair, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center, 211 Burnett Ave. N. Hosted by Renton Parks & Recreation. Free. Register here.

September 26 - Coffee with a Cop at the Senior 50+ Resource Fair, 10 - 11 a.m. Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center, 211 Burnett Ave. N. Hosted by Renton Parks & Recreation. Free.

September 27- Halloween Costume Swap, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Highlands Neighborhood Center, 800 Edmonds Ave. NE. Hosted by the Renton Municipal Arts Commission and the Public Works Department. Free. Please donate clean, good-condition costumes (all sizes) to the Renton Highlands Neighborhood Center, Renton Community Center, and Renton City Hall between September 14-26.

September 27 – Family Field Day, 1 – 3 p.m. Liberty Park, 1101 Bronson Way N. Hosted by Renton Parks & Recreation. Free. Register here.

September 30 – Renton Farmers Market Closing Day, 3 – 7 p.m. Williams Avenue South between South Second Street and South Third Street. Hosted by Renton Parks & Recreation. Free.

October 2 – Community Emergency Response Team, 6 – 9 p.m. Renton Regional Fire Authority Station #14, 900 Lind Ave. SW. Hosted by Renton Regional Fire Authority and the Executive Services Department. Free. Eight-week commitment. Register here.

October 7 – Scout Night, 6 – 8 p.m. Renton Fire Station #14, 1900 Lind Ave. SW. Hosted by Renton Regional Fire Authority and Renton Police Department. Free. Register here.

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