Community Corner

Get Out: Weekend Planner, Sept. 2-4

Catch the Seahawks' pre-season game at The Spot, take a late-summer swim at Gene Coulon, or hit the circus in nearby Kent - and there's more!

It’s Friday and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

Renton Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work-get-me-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new establishments to explore.

 

Find out what's happening in Rentonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Swimming Beaches in Renton

  • Where/When: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Daily.
  • Why Go: This weekend is shaping up to be a hot one. So what better way to cool off then at one of the local beaches in Renton. and Kennydale Beach both have lifeguards on duty from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. everyday.
  • Pricing: Free.

 

Find out what's happening in Rentonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

  • Where/When: 7-10 p.m. Sat, Sept 3 at Lakeside Bistro.
  • Why Go: Jazz up your Saturday night with this intimate performance by Mia Vermillion at Lakeside Bistro. You'll enjoy a lovely evening filled with good food and great music. Not sure if this event is for you? Check out this video of Mia in action so you'll know what you're in for.
  • Cost: No cover. Seats fill up fast whenever Mia performs, so call ahead for reservations.

 


  • Where/When: 9 a.m - 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at .
  • Why Go: So it's the weekend and you've slept in, it's too lake for breakfast and way too early for lunch. Let A Terrible Beauty solve this dilemma for you with their weekend brunch. On top of their already delicious brunch, A Terrible Beauty also offers live Jazz music form 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Brunch and Jazz, what a perfect way to spend a weekend morning!
  • Pricing: Prices vary, take a look at the online brunch menu.

 

  • Where/When: Thursday through Monday at Showare Center in Kent.
  • Why Go: The circus is coming to town this Labor Day weekend! Audiences of all ages will enjoy hire-wire acts, speeding motorcycles in a steel globe, aerial gymnasts, flying dogs, clowns and more at the Boom A Ring circus presented by Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. Enjoy the show! 
  • Cost: Tickets range between $7.50 and $65.00.

 

Seahawks - Preseason Game 4

  • Where/When: 7:30 p.m. Fri, Sep 2 at .
  • Why Go: It's the last preseason game before the start of the regular season. So grab some friends, food and drinks as you root on this new Seahawk squad on Friday at The Spot. And don't worry about getting there early to grab a decent seat. The Spot has 15 HDTV flat screens scattered throughout the bar so regardless of where you sit, you should have a decent view. Go Hawks!
  • Cost: No cover. 


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here