TWIR: BOO! Get ready to swap your costume!

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!

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. 

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.

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. 

Additional news and resources are provided below. Find us (@cityofrenton) on Facebook, Instagram, and X for daily updates. Renton residents can also find us on Nextdoor.  

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline   

Arts in Renton  

City Council (agendas, documents, and meeting video)   

Neighborhood Program  

Park Projects   

Pet Microchipping (free for Renton residents)   

Rainier Avenue South Phase 4 construction project   

Recreation Guide (classes, activities, leagues, and events for September to December)

Report issues via Renton Responds 

Traffic Construction Projects