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As we approach the end of November and the start of December, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and dedication to the arts in Renton.
This season, we’re reflecting on the incredible growth of our local arts community, and the impact your involvement has had in bringing art to the heart of Renton. Whether through public art, volunteer efforts, or local events, we’re thankful for each of you who helps make Renton a vibrant and creative place to live.
Join us for Small Business Saturday this Saturday, November 30, at the Pavilion! Along with our amazing community partners—Allied Arts of Renton, Fem Allies in Business, Evergreen City Ballet, Free2Luv, IKEA, Impact Public Schools, KCLS, Strike a Pose Photobooth, Rain City Catering and the Renton Downtown Partnership. We’re offering a day of fun, family-friendly activities to celebrate the holiday season and support local businesses. From 12 to 5 p.m., enjoy ornament-making, gift wrapping, photo opportunities, and a beer garden (courtesy of Rain City). It's the perfect way to kick off the season of giving while shopping local, enjoying crafts, and connecting with the community!
Upcoming events hosted by Renton Parks and Recreation and Renton Municipal Arts Commission:
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Shop local: Small businesses across the city are offering sales and promotions, so you can get a head start on holiday shopping while supporting Renton’s small business community.
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Holiday Renton Farmers Market: Open from 12 - 4 p.m., featuring local vendors and seasonal treats.
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Free arts activities: Family-friendly activities from 12 - 5 p.m.
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Downtown tree lighting ceremony: Celebrate the season with the annual tree lighting at 5 p.m.
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Meet Santa: Capture your own holiday memories with Santa from 5 - 7 p.m.
📅 Saturday, November 30 📍 Piazza Park & Pavilion Events Center, 233 Burnett Ave S
Join the Renton Farmers Market for a day of fun and shopping at the Holiday Renton Farmers Market, Saturday, November 30, from noon to 4 p.m. at Piazza Park!
Get ready to celebrate the season of giving and creativity with our Shop Small promotion! Starting November 30, when you shop at participating small businesses in Renton, you’ll receive a FREE DIY holiday ornament kit with a purchase of $5 or more. It's the perfect way to support local businesses while getting into the holiday spirit!
Here is how it works:
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Shop local: Spend $5 or more at any participating small business.
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Get your ornament kit: Take home a DIY ornament kit to craft your own festive creation!
Pick up your list of participating businesses at the Pavilion on Saturday, or find it here. Kits will be available for pick-up at participating businesses beginning November 30 and will be available while supplies last.
Get ready for the holidays with sustainable fabric gift wrap!
Join us for a fun, eco-friendly workshop on creating reusable fabric gift wraps with local artist Renee Look.
Date: Wednesday, December 18
Time: 4 p.m. (Doors), 5 p.m. (Workshop)
Location: Black River Cultural Arts Center, 204 Logan Ave S
This free event is perfect for creatives of all levels! Learn sustainable wrapping techniques and make your holiday gifts unique and eco-conscious.
Plus, bring your ornament kits from the Small Business Saturday program and craft with us or get assistance on making your festive creations!
🆓 Registration required: Sign up here
Upcoming Partner Events
Celebrate Small Business Saturday with holiday craft projects and the first Annual Youth Maker Market, hosted by Tomato Tomato at their new location on Main Ave. S.!
Join Seattle’s Billboard® chart-topping acoustic ensemble Erwilian for their 16th annual holiday concert on November 30 at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center. Delight in a yuletide journey filled with timeless carols and Erwilian’s unique blend of cross-genre instrumental music, capturing the warmth and joy of the holidays. Don’t miss this enchanting evening of seasonal sounds! Tickets are available online.
Experience the magic of the season with a walk-through light and music display at Gateway Park. Starting Saturday, November 30, enjoy the show every hour from 5-10 p.m., with the first display at 6 p.m. The show will be going on nightly through the end of the year. It’s the perfect reason to visit downtown Renton, shop local, and create lasting holiday memories with your family!
Join Renton Parks & Recreation for the Clam Lights Opening Night at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park on December 6! Sponsored by Ivar's, this festive event kicks off with a special Santa arrival and lighting ceremony at 6:15 p.m., followed by photo opportunities with Santa from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy a singalong with staff at the North Shelter from 7:15 to 8 p.m., then catch the Rainier Yacht Club’s “Parade of Boats” from 7:45 to 8:15 p.m., and finish the evening with the Argosy Christmas Ship from 8:20 to 8:40 p.m. The lights will shine daily from December 7 through January 5, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Don’t miss out on this holiday tradition!
The Acton Children’s Business Fair is coming to Citizens Academy on December 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (10421 SE 192nd St, Renton, WA 98055). Young entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to create a brand, product, or service, and launch their own startup at this one-day marketplace. Sponsored by Citizens Academy and Acton Imprimis, the event fosters creativity and business skills. For more details, visit the event page: Facebook Event.
Get ready to make merry memories with Santa! Visit Santa's House on the first three Saturdays in December, hosted by Renton Downtown Partnership, for a festive photo. Snap a free, downloadable picture perfect for your holiday cards or albums, and prints will be available for a suggested donation. Please note, pets are not allowed due to health department regulations at Luther’s Table.
While you’re downtown, enjoy the holiday magic and support local businesses! Parking is free at the City Center Parking Garage, just a block away.
This event is hosted by Renton Police Department (RPD). RPD and agencies from the area will be participating. This year will be held at a new location at Renton Technical College and will be a walk through event, so dress warm! Walk through rows of decorated public safety vehicles from across the region. Enjoy music, food, and holiday fun. After checking out the displays, vote for your favorite. This event is free. Non-perishable food or monetary donations to support a local food bank will be accepted during the event. For more information, visit rentonwa.gov/battle.
Spotlight Dance Center invites you to our Holiday Open House and Fundraiser, supporting our scholarship fund. The event will include photos with Santa and the Snow Queen, ornament decorating, performances from SDC Company Members, cookies and cocoa, and a special space to write and send your letter to Santa.
Evergreen City Ballet is excited to present Wade Walthall's THE NUTCRACKER for the 2024 Holiday Season at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center! Performances will be held December 20 through 22, with four shows across the dates. The full-length performances are about two hours, including a 15-minute intermission. There will also be a special one-hour version on Saturday matinees, perfect for younger children. Our dancers and guest performers are eager to bring this holiday classic to Renton families and audiences across the Puget Sound!
Experience a magical and unique retelling of Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol, brought to life through the art of puppetry! Directed by Matthew Posner, this special production features hand-crafted puppets performing the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation. With stunning designs and heartfelt storytelling, this adaptation promises to enchant audiences of all ages. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind holiday experience that will fill your heart with the spirit of Christmas!
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