May 26

Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park: From 1-2 p.m., join Frank R. Vaise VFW Post #1263, Fred Hancock American Legion Post #19, and the City of Renton’s Parks and Recreation Department for the city’s annual Memorial Day ceremony. Located at 1000 South 3rd Street.

May 30

Neighborhood BBQ – Renton Hill Neighborhood at Philip Arnold Park: Enjoy this Neighborhood BBQ with free food, family-friendly fun and more, which runs from 3-6 p.m. This is a free event but it requires registration at rentonwa.gov/register with keyword ‘BBQ’. Located at 720 Jones Avenue South. The next Neighborhood BBQs will be on June 25 and Sept. 24.

June 3

Renton Farmers Market 2025 Opening Day at Downtown Renton: The city farmers market returns with a new location on Williams Avenue South between South 2nd and South 3rd Streets 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 4

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 10

The Renton American Legion Fred Hancock Post 19 Business Meeting: The Renton American Legion Fred Hancock Post 19 meets the second Tuesday of every month, except July and August, at 7 p.m. at the Post Hall, 3224 NE 12th Street, in the Renton Highlands, under the water tower. All veterans welcome. Most vets eligible for membership. America’s premier patriotic veterans organization and the prime driver of the original G.I. Bill, the Legion focuses on service to veterans and has influenced considerable social change in America, won hundreds of benefits for veterans, and produced many important programs for the community, children and youth.

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.

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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