Renton Events

Are you thinking of starting a business? Or have a business but want it to grow? Are you facing a business puzzle? Join a counselor from Business Impact NW for free, in-person, small business coaching.

Please register at https://calendly.com/dropincalendar.

Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Come on by Darren’s Speakeasy in Downtown Renton to experience a night to remember. Brought to you by our partners from Plate & Palate Catering, come try the Studio Ghibli inspired three course meal for an affordable price while viewing the theatrical experience.
You can get the entire culinary experience for $16, or you can buy each individual course for $4, $6, & $8.
Please notify our team of your allergies on the RSVP note.
Travel to a distant land on screen, watching the war between Irontown and the Forest Gods while trying out our Princess Mononoke inspired cocktails. Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Drinks are available for purchase.
Dress up in your favorite Princess Mononoke Cosplay to celebrate Ghibli in theme.
21+, Free admission.
RSVP Here:
https://partiful.com/e/CTxvbury28Tz3iTeyB8u

Join Startup 425 monthly coworking series at Luther’s Table on the third Tuesday, 9 to 11 a.m., with coffee provided. Get quick takeaways from local owners, focused coworking and networking time, and open office hours with our Entrepreneurs in Residence and the city’s Small Business Liaison. Build momentum on your projects, expand your network, and receive practical guidance you can use right away.

Hosted by the City of Renton, Startup425, and Luther's Table.

Join Whistle Stop Ale House in your green! They'll have their special St. Paddy's menu out of:

- Traditional Corned Beef & Cabbage
- Lamb Stew
- Guinness on Tap
- Jameson
- Irish Slammers
- Irish Mules

Serving all day! Free entry, pay for food items.

Grab your best green garb and join us for St. Patrick's Day!

Come down to The Spot Tavern in Renton, Tuesday March 17th for Saint Patrick’s Day to celebrate with us all day long! This day is also known as the Feast of Saint Patrick day. A religious and cultural holiday held to celebrate the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland. But you can just come in for the Food & BEER!! Our Chef will be serving a Traditional Irish fare to those who join us Tuesday through Thursday including corned beef & Cabbage, Shepherds Pie and Irish Stew specials. And of course BEER! Also enjoy specialty desserts of Irish Whiskey Bread Pudding – Yummy! The bar will of course serve up some specialty Irish drinks that are sure to please

Grab your best green garb and join us for St. Patrick's Day!

You’re invited to Solstice at Renton for our St. Patrick’s Day Happy Hour and Dinner. Enjoy good company, cheerful Irish-inspired décor and a festive dinner as we celebrate the luck of the Irish together. RSVP today at SolsticeSeniorLivingRenton.com/signature-event. We look forward to welcoming you!

☘️💚 ST. PATRICK’S DAY MASTER CLASS 💚☘️
It’s finally here… our FIRST-EVER Student Choice Playlist!
You pick the songs.
You pick the vibes.
You pick the energy. 🔥
📅 Tuesday, March 17
⏰ 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM (both classes combined)
📍 DanceFit City — Renton
🎧 Vote for your favorite routines on social media or in the studio and help create the playlist for this special night!
Members: FREE
Guests: $22
Wear green, bring the energy, and let’s dance like we found a pot of gold 🍀

Get ready to lace up for a fun and festive run with Southside Run Club and Lululemon! Join us in person to celebrate St Patrick's Day the active way—good vibes, great company, and plenty of green gear. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just out for some fun, this is the perfect chance to connect, sweat, and enjoy the day together.

The Orca Run Club Gene Coulon course is 20 minutes out, 20 minutes back- so no matter what pace you choose, we all finish and celebrate together! Don’t miss out on the Orca Run Club's seasonal celebration!

Join us for a wonderful time bringing the community together!
Video games, cards, board games galore, Pool, darts, and even more!

Bring your own games, come play Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Cards Against Humanity, or whatever your hearts desire. Bring your own games too! Enjoy the nostalgia with curated cocktails, wine, beer, and fun nibbles.

Vote for your favorite console by buying curated cocktails inspired by major console brands. Fruity nostalgia inspired by PC/Steam, Nintendo Switch Drop Shot, PlayStation & XBOX! Only $10 a drink. Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Options. Voting ends 03/31. The favorite will go on our permanent game night cocktail menu.

Big News - The Art Lounge is on the move!

The Renton Arts Commission's popular monthly Art Lounge series is evolving into a pop-up experience, traveling throughout the community to bring creative connection directly to you!

These events are still the welcoming, hands-on gathering you know and love - designed for creatives and artist-preneurs to explore new techniques, share ideas, and grow their networks - but now we're popping up in new neighborhoods and unique spaces across Renton.

Each Art Lounge features a different artist-led activity, offering participants a chance to create original artworks and meet others in a vibrant, supportive setting. Whether you're a returning artist or a curious first-timer, there's a place for you at the table.
Want to host or show off your creative space?

We're looking for local businesses, studios, and community spots to help us bring Art Lounge to new corners of the city. If you're interested, reach out to us at arts@rentonwa.gov.

Stay updated on upcoming dates and locations by following the Renton Arts Commission on Facebook - let's keep growing this creative community together Email arts@rentonwa.gov or check out the latest event listing at Facebook.com/RentonArts.

Join Us for March’s Art Lounge: Plexiglass Coaster Collages at IKEA Renton
This month’s Art Lounge invites creatives of all skill levels to slow down, relax, and explore collage art! Join artist Shelly of Acorn Murals at IKEA Renton for a fun and inspiring session where we’ll be making plexiglass coaster collages.
We’ll provide all the supplies—you just bring your creativity and curiosity! Take a break, connect with fellow creatives, and enjoy a hands-on afternoon of art.
Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Time: Doors open at 4:00 PM
Location: IKEA – 601 SW 41st St, Renton
Free Event – Registration Required: Secure your spot and get ready to create with your community.
Register online:https://forms.gle/9xCWvc98UsmecCU5A

Get ready for spring! Cathy from the Renton Art Oasis returns to lead our March Co-Create Night where we will be making this coaster size stained glass mosaic to display on its own tiny easel. Choose a pre-cut vase shape and beautiful Italian millefiori for flower centers and design your mini still-life. Using clear glue—it’s a fun, easy project.

All supplies provided. All ages welcome.

Suggested donation: $5

Join us for Trivia Night every Wednesday starting at 8:00 PM, hosted by QuizFix!

👥 Teams up to 6 players
🏆 Gift card prizes for the Top 3 teams
🎯 Fun questions + great vibes
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome!

Grab your team and come show off your knowledge! 🍻✨

Handmade pizzas by Dubtown Brewing co. Only served on Fridays starting at 4pm!

Underground market will be hosted by BBi Atelier downstairs of the penny lofts with vendors of local businesses to support from holistic wellness to permanent jewelry and crystals and candles for purchase!

Buzz Atelier BBi on the call box to get in!

Join us for our weekly get-together for art lovers! Whether you want to draw, craft, or simply connect with other creatives, we welcome you to come by and hang out with us. Feel free to bring your own art supplies, plus we will also have free supplies available for anyone to use. Don't miss out on this opportunity to express yourself and make new friends! Open to all ages, skill levels, and abilities.

**PLEASE NOTE: We will not meet on: 11/28, 12/26, 2/20, 3/13

"Step into Spring" and share an evening of DJ-dancing, costume and dance contests, and photo-booth fun with friends! Light refreshments provided. Register to reserve your spot; space is limited. Tickets may be sold at the door if space is available.
Age 50+
Register at rentonwa.gov/register

We’re excited to welcome Exit 8, a Rock & Roll Cover Band, back to Luther’s Table on Friday, March 20 from 7:00–9:30 PM for an evening of rock and roll, connection, and community.

All are welcome in this family-friendly, all-ages space. A suggested $10 entry helps support live music at Luther’s Table.

Hospitality will be available throughout the evening, with snacks and beverages offered for a free-will donation as you’re able.

Most of all, come as you are. Come for the music. Stay for the community.

ChoralSounds Northwest returns to Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center for an unforgettable showcase concert. This unique performance shines a spotlight on the power of solo voices and the richness of choral arrangements, all elegantly intertwined with beautiful strings from Northwest Symphony Orchestra. “Pigments of our Imagination” will entertain with a musical kaleidoscope of color with familiar classics, contemporary hits, and gems from Broadway musicals. Don’t miss this dazzling rainbow of story-telling expressed through colorful songs!

Tickets, available online or at the door, are $20 and FREE for those 17 & under accompanied by a paying adult. Visit nwassociatedarts.org/concerts to see the full concert list for the 2025-2026 season.

PG-13 Comedy • Musical & Parody Performance
Get ready for a fun, feel-good night of laughter, storytelling, and musical comedy headlined by Lexis Shardé — a sharp-witted performer whose humor is clever, relatable, and refreshingly honest.
Lexis has been performing for over a decade, blending stand-up, improv, and parody into a high-energy comedy experience that keeps audiences engaged from start to finish. A comedian and filmmaker, she’s appeared on CBS alongside Iliza Shlesinger, trained in improv and sketch comedy at Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Angeles, and continues to make waves across the Pacific Northwest. She’s also the founder of Lexy’s Comedy Club, a pop-up comedy collective soon to open its first brick-and-mortar location in Eugene, Oregon.

All are welcome at THE TABLE.

No sign-up, no cost, just a warm meal and a welcoming space. Come enjoy a nourishing meal while connecting with neighbors and community members.

Bring a favorite game from home or try something new from the game library. No need to come with a group. Games are a great way to meet new people, share laughter, and sit at a table where everyone belongs. All ages and experience levels are welcome, whether you stay for an hour or the whole day. Free to attend. Donations welcome.

Hosted in partnership with FunFirst Collective.

Join us on Saturday, March 21 for Taste of Sweden, a delicious sampling fair throughout the IKEA store! Pick up your event map at the welcome table and explore tasting stations featuring a variety of Swedish flavors. After visiting all stations, turn in your completed map to be entered to win IKEA cooking and eating products.

The first 50 attendees to arrive and visit the welcome table will receive a free GREJSIMOJS tote bag. Limit of one tote bag per IKEA Family registration. (Pre-registration does not guarantee a tote bag.)

Register here: https://wyldwoodcreative.com/products/intermediate-sewing-hudson-pant?start=2026-03-01T00:00&select=2026-03-21T13:00

Are you intimidated by sewing with knit and stretch fabrics? Or maybe you intimidated by making your own pants?

This class if your solution! Join us, as you make your own pair of Hudson pants! These cozy joggers will help you gain the confidence to work with knits in a new way.

We're ready to answer any questions you may have about working with knits, de-mystify the process of construction, and help you achieve pant that's uniquely you.

Skills Learned:

selecting stitch settings for sewing knits
optional seam finishes for knits
sewing an elastic waistband
sewing buttonholes
attaching cuffs (and how to work with ribbing if you choose to)

Class Duration: 3.5 hours

Students Bring: You will prepare your pattern and cut out all of your fabric pieces prior to arriving at class. About a week before class we will email you a video that covers how to prep your material and cut out your pattern and fabric. You will need to bring,

your fabric pattern pieces
paper pattern
scrap material
coordinating thread
Medium weight knits such as cotton lycra, french terry, ponte, lightweight scuba and sweatshirt knit with a suggested stretch of at least 25%.
2” wide elastic (2 yds) for the waistband,
1/4” wide cording (3 yds) for the drawstring
2” x 1” scrap of fusible interfacing for the drawstring holes

We will supply all the needed tools and sewing machines. You are welcome to bring your own machine if you prefer.

Please note that instruction will be for a sewing machine and not a serger. If you want to sew on your own serger, you should make sure you're confident setting it up and sewing with it - this is not recommended for beginner

Needed Materials: You will need to purchase the Hudson Pant directly From True Bias. You can print the file at home and tape it together, or order an A0 PDF print from us. Knit fabric for your garment. Check out our selection of knits here.

You will leave with: The knowledge and confidence to work with knit fabrics! We'll cover direction of greatest stretch, how to dial in your knit stitch.

Skill Level: Intermediate

You should have a good amount of sewing experience, and have made at least 1 garment on your own before attending class. It's okay if this is your first knit project! Overall you should be comfortable operating and troubleshooting a standard sewing machine, and able to maintain a consistent seam allowance.

Age Range: Adults 18+

Location: 822 South Third Street Renton, Wa 98057

Our classes are priced on a sliding scale.

Use your annual household income as a guide to choose your adjusted price. The income levels provided are just a guideline. Ultimately you know your budget best, please pay what is affordable for you.

As Renton’s go‑to spot for K‑pop and kawaii culture, Kung Fu Tea Renton is excited to host another high‑energy fan event that brings the community together. Our themed celebrations—ranging from Stray Kids and BTS to anime and Pokémon—regularly draw enthusiastic crowds who come for exclusive cupsleeves, music, photo areas, and a welcoming space to connect with fellow fans. These events highlight Renton’s growing youth culture and offer visitors a fun, memorable way to experience the city.

Stray Kids Event flyer:
STAY!! We are back!! This time we are celebrating 8 years of SKZ with a 2-day event!! 🎉

Join us March 21st and 22nd at @kungfutea_renton for:

⭐️Amazing food and drinks 🧋 🍗
⭐️Vendors (rotating daily)
⭐️Photo Ops (sticker photos available for purchase)
⭐️Photocard trading
⭐️Raffle
⭐️Top-loader deco kits
⭐️Lomo lucky draw
⭐️Free Cupsleeve with drink purchase

We hope you can join in on the fun!

Step into A Night Around the World, a vintage travel–inspired evening with sports-themed energy, interactive games, and meaningful community connection.
• • • ✦ • • •
What your gala passport unlocks

• Event access to the exclusive Seattle Sounders Headquarters

• Champagne welcome when you enter the space

• Face-to-face interaction with local key players

• Strategic business networking with local and regional leaders

• Engaging games and contests throughout the evening

• Curated tasting stations inspired by local flavors and global traditions

• Immersive photo moments with vintage travel and community-inspired design

• A meaningful opportunity to support Renton Chamber programs and community impact

• *See VIP Tickets or Tables for exclusive First Class perks

• • • ✦ • • •

BEST DRESSED CONTEST

Have fun with Elevated cocktail / “jet-setter chic” style and creative self-expression. Guests are invited to draw inspiration from vintage travel aesthetics, local team colors, Renton’s historic industries, or their own personal story and heritage.
✦ ✦ ✦

All proceeds support the Renton Chamber of Commerce

Happy Hans Live at Berliner Pub! 🍻

Saturday, March 21st | 6–9 PM

Happy Hans is bringing the fun back to Berliner Pub! Grab your friends and come enjoy a night filled with great food, cold beer, and lively music.

And of course… get ready for the Chicken Dance! 🐔🎶

It's the perfect Saturday night out. Prost! 🍺

Reservations recommended for groups of 6 or more.

Spring Equinox Breathwork for Balance & Renewal

Join Mary for a grounding breathwork journey designed to regulate the nervous system and restore balance as we move into spring. The experience begins with slow, mindful breathing to soften tension, settle the body, and bring awareness inward. From there, participants are guided into slightly more dynamic breathing to explore new edges of awareness in the mind and body, supported by gentle retention holds that invite calm and stillness. The practice concludes with sound vibration to help integrate the work, leaving participants feeling balanced, clear, and renewed.

Date: Saturday March 21
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cost: $40 / $45 day of
All levels WELCOME!

This Saturday night and every Saturday night it's going down . Brought to you by Lyrical Discourse Productions .

Register here: https://wyldwoodcreative.com/products/stitch-n-bitch?start=2026-03-01T00:00&select=2026-03-22T10:00

Have some stitching? Need to do some bitching? Join us for a fun stitch n' bitch event!

Bring any hand project (mending, knitting, crotchet, coloring book, etc) to work on and come hang out with some crafty friends! This is a fun and relaxing event for socializing and connecting with your community. All makers are welcome!

This is an open house style event. Come when you can, stay as long as you'd like!

Location: 822 South Third Street Renton, Wa 98057

One registration per person please. If you're planning to come with a friend please have each person register individually.

Space is limited, If you're unable to attend please let us know as soon as possible so we can open your spot for another person.

As Renton’s go‑to spot for K‑pop and kawaii culture, Kung Fu Tea Renton is excited to host another high‑energy fan event that brings the community together. Our themed celebrations—ranging from Stray Kids and BTS to anime and Pokémon—regularly draw enthusiastic crowds who come for exclusive cupsleeves, music, photo areas, and a welcoming space to connect with fellow fans. These events highlight Renton’s growing youth culture and offer visitors a fun, memorable way to experience the city.

Stray Kids Event flyer:
STAY!! We are back!! This time we are celebrating 8 years of SKZ with a 2-day event!! 🎉

Join us March 21st and 22nd at @kungfutea_renton for:

⭐️Amazing food and drinks 🧋 🍗
⭐️Vendors (rotating daily)
⭐️Photo Ops (sticker photos available for purchase)
⭐️Photocard trading
⭐️Raffle
⭐️Top-loader deco kits
⭐️Lomo lucky draw
⭐️Free Cupsleeve with drink purchase

We hope you can join in on the fun!

Walk ins welcome - free to participate!

Renton City Council currently meets the first four Mondays of the month unless the meeting has been cancelled or a holiday falls on that day. You can find a copy of the council meeting brochure here(PDF, 659KB) with suggestions for public participation. Please visit the calendar if you cannot find the meeting you are looking for on this page. NOTE: Each meeting link will direct you to the agenda, video, and minutes for that date.

2026 Council President: Ruth Pérez

2026 Council President Pro Tem: Ryan McIrvin

(Minutes of Regular Council Meetings are provided the day following Council approval.)

Experts from the Renton Police Department will help you stay safe online and as you go about your day. Join us to learn practical safety tips you can use every day.

The Senior Public Safety Miniseries consists of five sessions. You can attend one or all of them. Check the flyer(PDF, 3MB) for the other topics and dates.

Welcome to the City of Renton's 2026 State of the City event with Mayor Armondo Pavone!

Join us in person at the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle's Southport for an exciting update on the city's progress and future plans.

Get ready to hear directly from Mayor Pavone about what's in store for Renton in the coming year.

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with local officials and fellow community members. See you there!

Attendance is free, but a reservation is required.

Reserve your spot at rentonwa.gov/SOTC.

Renton Write-Up is a casual, come-and-go writing meetup hosted by the Tipsy Typers, a writing-club-in-a-pub. Writers of all kinds are welcome to bring their current projects, enjoy local wine, and write alongside fellow creatives in downtown Renton. Whether you prefer quiet focus or chatting shop with other writers, this relaxed evening offers creative vibes, optional writing prompts, and friendly encouragement—no cost to attend, just support the venue with a drink or snack.

Handmade pizzas by Dubtown Brewing co. Only served on Fridays starting at 4pm!

An evening just for teens packed with exciting activities and delicious food! Play Bingo and other games alongside friends with a chance to win one of our prizes from a Stanley cup to a Polaroid camera! We’ll have open gym, a photo station, and plenty of food to share.

$5.00/person; Ages 12-16 years

From the organizers:
We have the power and are claiming it together. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.

What began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy. Our peaceful movement is bigger than ever.

When our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence.

On March 28th, rise up, take to the streets, and say it loud: no thrones, no crowns, no kings. We’re not watching history happen—we’re making it. Join us.

A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.

Join us for this unique opportunity to engage with local agencies, city staff, and dedicated volunteers who are passionate about helping families stay safe. Explore a variety of interactive stations and learn about essential topics like fire prevention, first-aid, and public safety and more. You'll walk away with the knowledge and confidence to keep your family safe while having fun this summer!

All Ages : FREE

Ready to master the art of the perfect roll? Whether you are planning a unique lunch gathering or looking to impress friends at you next party, a hands-on sushi-making class offer an unforgettable experience for foodies of all skill levels. What You'll Learn---Perfecting Sushi Rice, The Art of Rolling, Ingredient Selection, Knife Skill

From the organizers:
RESISTANCE and PROTEST are all we have right now! Democracy is NOT a spectator sport!

If you have wondered what you would have done during the Holocaust and the Civil Rights movement - well... what you do now is what you would have done then.

COME OUT for the weekly NOT my DICKTATOR, PRO DEMOCRACY - PROTECT OUR RIGHTS protest at the Renton Landing on the corners in front of Red Robin 719 N 10th St. 12-1p Saturday 3/28/26. Rain or Shine...

Between ICE_Out, No Kings, Kick out the Clowns, Hands Off, May Day, Overpass outreach, all the Tesla protests and all of the "just because we're pissed off"" protests there is so much energy against the Trump administration and repuliCONS to save our DEMOCRACY!

Bring a sign for whatever is driving you right now or we have a bunch of signs, addressing many issues, available to wave to express yourself. We must stand up, come out in numbers, and make our voices heard.

A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.

Join us for the opening of our

April Rotating Gallery.

Enjoy Art, Community, and Light Refreshments

The Environmental Science Center is excited to see you at our annual Heroes for Nature Gala! Doors will open at Renton Technical College at 4:30pm. From 4:30pm to 6pm, please enjoy happy hour for a time to connect, join the raffles, silent auction, wine wall, interactive science stations to learn more about what we do at ESC, and John the Falconer with his avian ambassadors. From 6pm to 8:30pm, we will start our formal programming, which will include a buffet-style dinner, desert dash, and that all important paddle raise! We look forward to our organizations biggest and most important fundraiser of the year. Thank you so much for being a part of it. We can't wait to see you there!

Join us for 90 minutes of feel good comedy, spontaneous moments, and big laughs created right before your eyes! No scripts, no rehearsals, just skilled improvisers and a whole lot of joy. Come watch as talented comedians compete in a game where the points do matter, and the winner is not always who it seems!

All ages welcome show (PG-13ish) with a ticket priced at $20

Experience an uplifting afternoon of live music at the Renton City Concert Band’s Spring Concert, “Let’s Start With Joy.” Under the direction of Kevin Paustian, the band will present a program celebrating community, connection, and the spirit of the season.

Join us on Sunday, March 29 at 2 p.m. at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center.

*Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Renton Community Center or Renton Senior Activity Center, and will also be available at the door on the day of the performance.*

Student & Senior $10 / Adult $13

Bring your own or play one of Drum Roll Wines games. Free to participate!!

Join us for a wonderful time bringing the community together!
Video games, cards, board games galore, Pool, darts, and even more!

Bring your own games, come play Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Cards Against Humanity, or whatever your hearts desire. Bring your own games too! Enjoy the nostalgia with curated cocktails, wine, beer, and fun nibbles.

Vote for your favorite console by buying curated cocktails inspired by major console brands. Fruity nostalgia inspired by PC/Steam, Nintendo Switch Drop Shot, PlayStation & XBOX! Only $10 a drink. Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Options. Voting ends 03/31. The favorite will go on our permanent game night cocktail menu.

Meet representatives from Renton-based senior housing communities, referral specialists, and related agencies such as housing repair services. Open House format; pre-registration is strongly encouraged.

Age 50 & Up