Our Cozy Crafting event on February 11th was cancelled due to a heating issue at the venue. The event will now take place on Wednesday, February 18th, at the same time and location. Hope to see you there!
Cozy Crafting Event Update
Author: Renton LGBTQIA+ Community
Renton Pride February 2026 Newsletter
2026 Board of Directors
- President, Sara Palmer
- Vice President, Secretary, Winter Cashman
- Treasurer, Emma Foster
- Membership Director, Sara Marckx
- Director at Large, Lannette Sargent
Congratulations to the 2026 Board of Directors. Thank you to these volunteers for supporting the Renton LGBTQIA+ Community this year.
Renton & Skyway LGBTQ+ Youth Groups
Twice a month, an ages 11-22 LGBTQ+ Youth Group meets, once in Renton and once in Skyway. These are free and fun social support groups 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.
Upcoming Events
Cozy Crafts
Wednesday, February 11th
6pm-730pm
Renton Library
100 Mill Ave S
Trans Day of Advocacy
Monday, February 16th
Olympia, WA
Skyway LGBTQ+ Youth Group, Lambert House
Thursday, February 19th
430pm-6pm
Learn More
Community Conversations with RPD
Wednesday, February 25th
6pm
More information TBA.
PFLAG Support Group
Wednesday, March 4th
730pm-9pm
Learn More
Renton LGBTQ+ Youth Group, Lambert House
Thursday, March 5th
430pm-6pm
Learn More
Cozy Crafts
Wednesday, March 11th
6pm-730pm
Renton Library
100 Mill Ave S
Dragon’s Landing Celebration
Sunday, April 12th
10am-5pm
Downtown Renton
Cozy Crafts
Wednesday, April 15th
6pm-730pm
Renton Library
100 Mill Ave S
Cozy Crafts
Wednesday, May 20th
6pm-730pm
Renton Library
100 Mill Ave S
Renton Pride October 2025 Newsletter
Leaders Wanted
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Membership Coordinator
- Social Media Director
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.
Renton LGBTQ Youth Group
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.
Upcoming Events
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
Member Event – Pride in the Park
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.
Upcoming Events
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.
Welcome!
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.
Renton Safe Place
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