June 15

Renton City Concert Band presents Lights, Camera… Music at Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center: Conducted by Dr. Naomi Fanshier, this June concert will begin at 2 p.m. Tickets are $13 for adults, $10 for students and seniors and available at Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center, Renton Community Center or at the door on performance day. Located at 400 South 2nd Street.

June 17

Renton Farmers Market: The city farmers market is back with a new location on Williams Avenue South between South 2nd Street and South 3rd Street and will continue every Tuesday from 3 to 7 p.m. until September. Along with vendors, the Washington State University’s Master Gardeners will be there each week to answer garden-related questions.

June 18

Best of Renton 2025: Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony hosted by the Renton Chamber of Commerce at 5 p.m. June 18 at the Don Persson Center, 211 Burnett Ave. N. Visit gorenton.com for tickets and info.

June 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).

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

June 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 235 Mill Avenue South in Renton.

June 24

Renton Reporter Read-All-About-It at Rosie Rourke Team: The Renton Reporter invites you to join the paper from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at a new location for some informal conversation, snacks and a local guest speaker. You’ll be able to ask the newspaper staff about their work and their recent stories, learn how to support local journalism and just talk about all things Renton. This event takes place on the last Tuesday of each month. Rosie Rourke Team is located at 16333 Southeast Petrovitsky Road in Renton.

June 25

Neighborhood BBQ at South Union Neighborhood: Enjoy this neighborhood BBQ with free food, family-friendly fun and more, which runs from 3 to 6 p.m. This is a free event, but it requires registration at rentonwa.gov/register with keyword “BBQ.” Located at 233 Union Avenue Northeast. The next neighborhood BBQs will be on Sept. 24.

June 28

North Renton Neighborhood Association presents NRNA Community Cleanup: Help make North Renton a cleaner place with the Neighborhood Association from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet at Corner of Meadow Avenue North and North 2nd Street where trash bags, trash pickers, safety vests, gloves, coffee and donuts will be provided. Be sure to wear weather appropriate clothes, a water bottle, family and friends. Email north.renton@gmail.com or visit northrenton.org/nrna-news/upcoming-events for more information.

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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