Advocating for and Serving Greater Renton’s LGBTQIA+ Community
Founded in 2019, the Renton LGBTQIA+ Community is building a strong inclusive sense of belonging, empowering members to promote positive change in our communities, combating prejudice and discrimination, and providing support for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and similarly-identified people.
If you’d like to get involved, send us an email at rentonlgbt@gmail.com, subscribe to our email list, or join our Facebook group.
We’re looking for new board members! If you’re interested, email rentonlgbt@gmail.com or connect with a current board member. Expect about 8–12 volunteer hours each month. It’s a wonderful opportunity to grow your leadership skills and give back to the community.
Membership Meeting and Board Elections on October 23rd.
On the third Saturdays from 3-4:30pm, any ages 11-22 the Renton LGBTQ+ Youth Group meets. This is a free and fun social support group open to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth.
Parent/Guardian permission required for ages 12 and younger. Before attending, please email kcgroups@lamberthouse.org to register and for more information.
Animal Welfare Service Event, Evergreen Pug Rescue
Sunday, October 5th
1045am-1pm
United Christian Church of Renton
15509 116th Ave SE
Drag Story Hour & Bingo by Brewmasters Taproom
Saturday, October 12th
530pm-830pm
Brewmasters Taproom
2000 Benson Rd S
Bring Your Own Book, LGBTQ+ Book Club
Tuesday, October 15th
6pm
Renton Library
100 Mill Ave S
Renton LGBTQ+ Youth Group, Lambert House
Saturday, October 18th
3pm-430pm
Learn More
Cozy Crafts
Tuesday, October 21st
6pm
Renton Library
100 Mill Ave S
Membership Meeting & Board Elections
Thursday, October 23rd
6pm
Wyldwood Creative
Drag Story Hour & Bingo by Brewmasters Taproom
Saturday, November 8th
530pm-830pm
Brewmasters Taproom
2000 Benson Rd S
Bring Your Own Book, LGBTQ+ Book Club
Tuesday, November 12th
6pm
Renton Library
100 Mill Ave S
Cozy Crafts
Tuesday, November 18th
6pm
Renton Library
100 Mill Ave S
Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil
Thursday, November 20th
Doors Open 630pm, Event Begins 7pm
United Christian Church of Renton
15509 116th Ave SE
Drag Story Hour & Bingo by Brewmasters Taproom
Saturday, December 13th
530pm-830pm
Brewmasters Taproom
2000 Benson Rd S
Cozy Crafts
Tuesday, December 16th
6pm
Renton Library
100 Mill Ave S
Bring Your Own Book, LGBTQ+ Book Club
Tuesday, December 17th
6pm
Renton Library
100 Mill Ave S
Renton Pride Seasonal Social
Wednesday, December 18th
TBA
Join us for Pride in the Park on Saturday, August 2nd from 11am to 3pm at Cedar River Tail Park! This is a casual, low-key gathering for LGBTQIA+ folks, families, and allies to relax, connect, and enjoy the outdoors together. No stage, no vendors—just a peaceful space to be in community.
Bring your own lunch or picnic blanket and settle in! We’ll have some snacks and drinks available to share, and plenty of shade by the river. Whether you stay for a few minutes or the whole afternoon, we’d love to see you there.
Register and attend with the event details below. More events will be announced in a couple weeks with our July newsletter.
🏳️🌈 Renton LGBTQIA+ Town Center (TODAY!) 🏳️🌈
Saturday, June 7th
1pm-4pm
Renton Library
Renton Pride Unoffficial Social
Saturday, June 7th
After Town Center
Downtown Renton Restaurant/Bar
Pride Sunday at UCC
Sunday, June 8th
10:45am
United Christian Church of Renton
Drag Story Hour & Bingo by Brewmasters Taproom
Saturday, June 8th
530pm-830pm
Brewmasters Taproom
Cozy Crafts
Tuesday, June 18th
6pm
Renton Library
LGBTQ+ Illustration Event
Thursday, July 10th
Skyway Library
Cozy Crafts
Tuesday, July 16th
6pm
Renton Library
Need a notary? Updating your voter registration after a move? Ready to register your pet, or update your name and gender marker?
We’ve got you covered. The Renton LGBTQIA+ Town Center is our community’s one-stop shop for support with everyday forms and big life changes. Volunteers will be on hand to help you understand, complete, and submit paperwork of all kinds—from voter registration to name changes, we’re here to help you take care of the details, any way we can.
Bringing family? We’ll have a coloring area for kids, access to the children’s reading section, and a view of the nearby playground from the event space. Interpreter services are available with advance notice—please email us at rentonlgbt@gmail.com if you need language support.
Craft lovers rejoice! Cozy Crafts returns for a chill evening of creativity and community. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just looking to unwind, this is the perfect space to connect and make something special together.
Meeting on the third Saturday of each month from 3:00–4:30pm, the Renton LGBTQ+ Youth Group is a free and welcoming social space for youth ages 11–22. Open to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth, this group is a great way to make friends and build support.
Parent/guardian permission is required for ages 12 and under. Please email kcgroups@lamberthouse.org to register and get more details before attending.
Here’s what’s coming up for our community. Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and join us in celebration, creativity, and connection:
Fellowship Night by UCC Renton
Wednesday, May 7 – 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Location: United Christian Church-Renton
Drag Story Hour & Bingo by Brewmasters Taproom
Saturday, May 10 – 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Location: Brewmasters Taproom
Cozy Crafts
Tuesday, May 20 – 6:00pm
Location: Renton Library
Membership & Board Meeting
Thursday, May 22 – 6:00pm
Location: Wyldwood Creative
City of Renton Pride Flag Raising
Monday, June 2 – Time To Be Announced
Location: Renton City Hall
City of Renton Pride Proclamation
Monday, June 2 – 7:00pm
Location: Renton City Hall
🏳️🌈 Renton LGBTQIA+ Town Center 🏳️🌈
Saturday, June 7 – 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Renton Library
Renton Pride Unofficial Social
Saturday, June 7 – After the Town Center
Location: Downtown Renton (Restaurant/Bar)
Drag Story Hour & Bingo by Brewmasters Taproom
Saturday, June 8 – 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Location: Brewmasters Taproom
Cozy Crafts
Tuesday, June 18 – 6:00pm
Location: Renton Library
LGBTQ+ Illustration Event
Thursday, July 10 – Time To Be Announced
Location: Skyway Library
Please check our calendar below for recurring events. Most of our board meetings are held via Zoom web conference, which also has a telephone call-in option. Meetings are open to the general public. To attend a virtual meeting, please click its registration link.
The Renton PD Safe Place Program offers victims of hate crimes shelter if they are feeling unsafe – a place where they are welcomed, they can call the police, and wait until officers arrive. Through partnerships with local businesses and organizations, Renton PD Safe Place program decal provides a visual clue for anyone experiencing violence or harassment based on their race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
For information about the Renton PD Safe Place Program please contact the liaison, Officer Roseanne Hynes at rhynes@rentonwa.gov