Family events in Renton, WA

Join a casual art meetup at the Renton Library’s main meeting room for an open, creative hangout happening on Fridays from 4 to 6 PM. Bring your supplies if you’d like, whether you want to paint, draw, or just connect with other art lovers. The gathering is open to all ages and all skill levels.

Friday Night Movies brings a welcoming, all ages outdoor screening to the new Legacy Square in downtown Renton. This installment features the live action remake of Lilo & Stitch, a warm and funny tale about a Hawaiian girl and the unlikely alien who helps her family heal. Arrive ahead of showtime for themed activities, hands on fun, pre movie entertainment, and tasty concessions that capture the spirit of the film. Attendees are welcome to bring blankets and chairs to create a comfortable spot under the stars.

Settle in on the gently sloping Mural Amphitheatre lawn at Seattle Center for a free outdoor screening under the Space Needle, projected on a 40 foot, state of the art screen. The series welcomes audiences of all ages and turns the park into a relaxed, open air movie night. Hamilton takes center stage for this installment, rated PG-13 with a 2 hour and 40 minute runtime. The filmed version of the Broadway sensation, captured at the Richard Rodgers Theater in June 2016, tells the story of Alexander Hamilton through a score that blends hip hop, jazz, R&B, and show tunes, offering an intimate view of the stage production. Each screening begins with a short film created by alumni of the University of Washington Department of Film & Video Production and students at Cornish College of the Arts at Seattle University. Short film selections are to be announced. Movies at the Mural is presented by Prime Video, with support from partners Ticketmaster and T-Mobile.

Swagath Bellevue offers an unlimited South Indian breakfast buffet featuring a wide selection of classics. Enjoy idly, vada, pongal, upma, poori with Bombay chutney, dosa, punugulu, a sweet course, sambar, three fresh chutneys, and chana masala curry, with complimentary tea included. Pricing is $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 5 to 12, and free for children under 5. This all you can eat experience makes it easy to sample many dishes in a single visit.

Celebrate culture, creativity, and community at a vibrant street fair spanning Roberto Maestas Festival Street, BH Light Rail Plaza, and Plaza Roberto Maestas. Enjoy live music from local artists, browse an art market featuring unique local creations, and savor tasty food from local vendors. Families can dive into art activities, stories, and creative play. A garden share offers the chance to swap and pick up free plants and seeds. Explore community information, resources, and connections throughout the fair.

SOPASUPA, Duwamish River Fest, and River City Skatepark come together for a daylong celebration of South Park and the Duwamish River. Attendees can expect free entertainment and activities including art, environmental justice programming, skateboarding, vendor booths, a kids zone, and lucha libre, with more to explore throughout the day. This community gathering offers something for friends and families alike.

NIA Fest returns to Skyway Park with a free community concert and celebration that spotlights music, culture, and community. Attendees can look forward to live music, food vendors, local shopping, games, and family activities that bring neighbors together and create space for meaningful connection. Centered on culture, purpose, and community spirit in the heart of Skyway, this gathering welcomes everyone to celebrate together. Admission is free, and donations are welcome via Cash App at $SkywayNiaFest.

Second Saturday Playdate is an all-ages get-together especially for parents and their youngsters. It’s a relaxed chance to meet local families while kids hang out. Feel free to bring a game and snacks, or just come with your kiddo(s). No reservation is required.

Clinton Fearon and his band bring a summer concert to Legacy Square, filling the space with roots reggae, heartfelt grooves, vivid storytelling, and rich vocal harmonies. Local food trucks will offer tasty options, and a beverage garden open to all ages provides a relaxed spot to unwind. Guests can bring blankets or lawn chairs, meet up with friends and family, and enjoy a vibrant community evening beneath a summer sky set to uplifting reggae.

Beginner skaters can build skills and confidence at this summer roller derby camp. Registration is open, the fee is $425 per participant, and financial aid is available as outlined in the registration form. Two snacks are provided each day, and campers should bring their own lunch and a reusable water bottle. Safety is a priority. Participants must wear full gear whenever they are on skates, including quad skates rather than inline, a well-fitted helmet suitable for roller derby, multi-sport, hockey, or skateboarding, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, and a mouthguard. A remoldable SISU mouthguard is noted as a popular choice. Everyone should arrive with a filled reusable water bottle. League assessments are planned, with a make-up day available. For equipment, Get Your Bearings Skate Shop can help with proper fitting and may offer reduced-cost used skates on consignment. Online roller derby retailers are another option, and Facebook gear swaps or second-hand groups can also be useful. Cancellations submitted by the stated deadline receive a full refund minus a 5 percent processing fee, with no refunds afterward. To cancel a registration, email newskatercamp@seattlederbybrats.com.

School break brings energetic camp sessions at My Gym for kids ages 2.5 to 10.5 who are potty trained and ready for drop-off. Each day blends active play and creativity with fitness games, beginner gymnastics, ninja-style obstacle courses, and themed crafts. Themes rotate all season, including Pokémon, Toy Story, Outer Space, Minions Mayhem, Super Mario Bros, Bugs and Butterflies, Superheroes, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Everything Disney, and focused Gymnastics and Ninja Training. Families can book a single day or purchase multi-day packs for a discount, and days can be spread across different weeks for added flexibility. Activities change daily so repeat visits always feel new. Camps are open to new, current, and inactive families, with no membership required. Space is limited and advance sign-up is required. My Gym grip socks are required for all children and can be purchased through your online account for $3.50 per pair plus tax. Please send a labeled water bottle and a peanut-free snack. The per-day rate is $55, with savings available when buying multiple days. Camp days are nonrefundable and nontransferable, all sales are final. There is no camp on Thursdays.

A community tradition that keeps people coming back, the Crossroads Bellevue Farmers Market gathers neighbors each week around fresh, local offerings. Explore seasonal fruits and vegetables alongside handmade goods while connecting with others and supporting local vendors. Whether you are stocking up on ingredients or simply stopping in to browse, this neighborhood market offers a warm, familiar experience.

Join a family-friendly story time at Boon Boona Coffee featuring stories, music, movement, and rhymes to help build your child’s early literacy skills. Registration isn’t required.

Drop in for Family Science Time, a free, family-friendly science session with hands-on activities and crafts. Each month focuses on a different STEM topic, and this time the theme is pollinator science. You can stop by any time during the event window and participate as it happens.

The Bellevue Farmers Market returns with Primrose School of West Bellevue as a sponsoring partner. Browse Washington-grown offerings from local farmers, food makers, and artisans, enjoy live music, and take in the friendly atmosphere of a vibrant community marketplace. The Primrose School of West Bellevue booth features hands-on, produce-themed activities with special options for children.

Savor an all-you-can-eat street food buffet focused on chaat, snacks, and tiffins for $16. Children ages 5 to 12 are $10, and those under 5 eat free. The spread features Mysoor bonda, stuffed mirchi bajji, muntha masala, pani poori (gol gappe), veg pakora, medu vada, sooji upma, aloo tikki chaat, papdi chaat, and a 4 ounce masala tea. This experience is offered at Simply Indian Restaurant.

Nite Wave performs live at Volunteer Park Amphitheater alongside The AbbaGraphs. Admission is free.

Renton Parks & Recreation presents the season's second Summer Concert at the Kid Valley Stage in Gene Coulon Park, featuring a performance by Between 2 Gregs.

Aldersgate hosts a special open air performance by the Seattle School of Taiko.

Walk on the Beach is a summer pinball series that plays out across two Alki arcades, Gary's Place and West Seattle Arcade. Both rooms run on the same night, and players stroll between them to choose machines. Check in takes place at Gary's Place. It is five dollars per night and all ages are welcome. Newcomers to competitive pinball are welcome. Each night features pick your game head to head matches, with choices available at either location. Play runs up to five rounds with two games per round. A single game win earns one point, winning both games in a round earns three. Extra balls are limited to thirty seconds of play. You cannot select the same game twice in a night, and you cannot choose a machine that is already in use. The top three finishers receive payouts each night. Points accumulate over the series, and only your best five nights count toward the standings, so missing a week does not set you back. The top half of the leaderboard advances to the Series Finals. The finals prize pool grows by five dollars per player every night across the season. You can jump in any week and let your strongest showings do the work.