Clam Lights
Enjoy the return of Renton's Clam Lights at Gene Coulon Memorial Park. These Lights will be lit daily from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. December 7, 2024 through January 5, 2025, and the parking lot will close at 8 p.m. daily.
Opening Night
Friday, December 6
6:15-8:30pm
- 6:15pm Arrival of Santa & Lighting
- 6:30–8:30pm Photos w/ Santa
- 7:15–8pm Singalong with Staff at North Shelter
- 7:45–8:15pm Rainier Yacht Club’s “Parade of Boats”
- 8:20–8:40pm Argosy Christmas Ship
Elf Academy
Open recruitment, Santa needs your help! The North Pole needs more certified elves!
Saturday, December 14, 10:30am-12:30pm
Renton Community Center
Ages 3 & Up. Step into a world of holiday magic at our annual Elf Academy! You are invited to become Santa’s Special Helpers by completing a series of fun and festive tasks. From toy-making to reindeer games, each station is designed to spark creativity, build teamwork, and spread holiday cheer. Every participant will receive an official certificate from our Head Elves, declaring them an honorary elf ready to assist Santa.
Register at rentonwa.gov/register with code #22212 • NR $22 / R $18
Battle of the Badges
Hosted at the Renton Technical College, a new walk-through format with added food trucks that the whole family will enjoy!
Immerse yourself in a festive atmosphere as Public Safety personnel from across the region transform their vehicles into dazzling holiday displays.
After enjoying the walk-through, cast your vote for the best displays!
Saturday, December 14, 2024
5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Renton Technical College Parking Lot
3000 NE 4th St, Renton, WA 98056
Food Drive: While the event is free, we kindly ask that you consider bringing a nonperishable food donation or making a monetary contribution to support our community.
Voting rules
Questions: Please reach out to Stephanie Hynes at [email protected].
Email Santa Claus
The Recreation Division has been working with the North Pole Communications Team to develop a plan for a convenient way to send a letter to Santa.
Santa Claus has agreed to share his Renton email address with up to 300 writers who would like to send him an email!
Email the Big Guy Himself here: [email protected].
Email Santa from November 29 through December 8 and he will reply via U.S. Mail by December 20.
Email writing tip for a successful email to Santa
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Be sure to include your first and last name – it’s very hard to tell anyone’s name from an email address
- Include the mailing address for the location you wish to receive your letter from Santa
- If you don’t want to share your mailing address please note in email that an email response is preferred
- Include a special wish that would be at the top of your list
Additional writing tips for those who may be helping with an email to Santa
- Include age
- School grade
- Favorite activities
- Helpful tasks that are accomplished
- Something special about the individual
- List the favorite gift delivered last year
When Santa’s inbox reaches 300 or after December 8, his email will be automatically be turned off by the North Pole Communications Team.