Where the Cedar River meets Lake Washington.
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Wednesday is Spanish story time at the downtown library and at Family First. Friday, Noises Off opens at Renton Civic Theatre for ages 10 and up.
Upcoming
Events updated Sep 30
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Today
Spanish Story Time at Family First
Wed Sep 30 · 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Family First Community Center, 16200 116th Avenue SE
Stories, music, and movement in Spanish for all ages with an adult, with play afterward. New visitors should arrive 15 minutes early for a one-time free form. The same hour is also on Wed Oct 7.
Spanish Story Time
Renton Library, 100 Mill Avenue S
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Stories, music, movement, and rhymes in Spanish for young children. No registration. The same half hour is also on Wed Oct 7.
This week
Noises Off
Renton Civic Theatre, 507 S Third St
Michael Frayn’s backstage farce. Opening night is Fri Oct 2, a pay-what-you-can night is Mon Oct 12, and closing night is Sun Oct 18. Recommended for ages 10 and up. The humor includes innuendo, fast-paced chaos, and adult misunderstandings. No explicit content. The comedy is aimed at older kids, teens, and adults who can follow the farce.
Vietnamese Story Time
Renton Highlands Library, 2801 NE 10th Street
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Stories, music, and movement in Vietnamese for all ages with an adult. The same hour is also on Fri Oct 9.
This weekend
Community Ballet and Jazz for Young Dancers
Renton Highlands Library, 2801 NE 10th Street
An introduction to ballet and jazz for young dancers, with age-appropriate movement. For kids ages 6 to 8.
ASL Story Time
Sun Oct 4 · 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Fairwood Library, 17009 140th Avenue SE
Signed stories, movement, and rhymes for d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing children and their families. All ages are welcome with an adult. Families can stay for 30 minutes of play with an interpreter. Presented by Phelan Conheady. Registration is not required. Sunday the branch opens at 11:00 a.m.
Later
Toddler Story Time
Renton Library, 100 Mill Avenue S
Stories and songs for ages 1 to 3 with an adult. No registration.
Baby Story Time
Renton Library, 100 Mill Avenue S
A short story time for newborns to 18 months with an adult. No registration.
Chess Club
Renton Highlands Library, 2801 NE 10th Street
Chess for ages 6 and older, all levels, with high school mentors. Boards are provided while supplies last. No registration.
Amharic and Tigrigna Story Time
Family First Community Center, 16200 116th Avenue SE
Stories, music, and movement in Amharic and Tigrinya for all ages with a caregiver. New visitors should arrive 15 minutes early for a one-time free registration. The library lists Tuesdays from Oct 6 through Nov 17 at 6:00 p.m.
Salmon Stories and Science
Renton Library, 100 Mill Avenue S
The Environmental Science Center reads a story and leads a hands-on salmon activity, then steps outside with naturalists to watch salmon in the Cedar River.
Drawing Pumpkins
Fairwood Library, 17009 140th Avenue SE
Pencil sketching with local instructor Ely Corum. All ages and skill levels. Supplies are provided. Registration is required.
Reading with Rover
Fairwood Library, 17009 140th Avenue SE
School-age kids read aloud to a certified therapy dog. Reading with Rover works with schools and libraries in the greater Seattle area.
Olde Fashioned Halloween Party
Downtown Renton, then Legacy Square
The Renton Downtown Partnership’s family afternoon. Start with trick-or-treating at downtown businesses, then go to Legacy Square for zombie makeup, photos, games, and prizes. Costume contest categories include pets, kids, teens, and adults. At 3:00 p.m. the crowd learns the Thriller dance and joins the worldwide simultaneous performance.
Scrooge!
Renton Civic Theatre, 507 S Third St
A puppet musical of A Christmas Carol for families at Renton Civic Theatre. It opens Dec 4, has an industry night Dec 14, and closes Dec 20.
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