Chalk Your Walk Returns To Renton Monday

RENTON, WA — Renton is bringing back Chalk Your Walk for a second year next, with two opportunities over the weekend for families to grab their art supplies for free. This year, the program is sponsored by the Hyatt Regency, which will supply $2,000 worth of chalk for artists young and old to decorate their neighborhoods.

Renton's Recreation & Neighborhoods division created the event last year, giving families a fun way to get outside and do some safe recreation. Artists are encouraged to follow their imagination wherever it takes them, but the city has organized daily prompts to provide some inspiration between May 3 and May 9.

• Monday, May 3: Pet Portraits - Spotlight your cutest quarantine buddy and give them a well-deserved chalk portrait.
• Tuesday, May 4: Star Wars Day: May the Fourth Be With You- Use imagination, you must! Whether it’s Boba Fett, BB-8 or Grogu, your drawings are going to be out of this world!
• Wednesday, May 5: Cinco de Mayo - Honor this celebration of Mexican heritage and tradition through your chalk art!
• Thursday, May 6: Lake Day Adventure with the Hyatt - Show us your favorite watersport or lake-side activity in your chalk art.
• Friday, May 7: Gotta Chalk ’Em All - Green, pink, blue! I choose you! Roll up your sleeves and draw your favorite Pokemon.
• Saturday, May 8: Concrete Comedy - Share a joke or bring your favorite meme to life. Your creations are sure to bring lots of grins!
• Sunday, May 9: Show Mom’s Some Love! Create a beautiful design to surprise the special women in your life.

Community members are encouraged to share their best chalk creations on social media, using the #ChalkRentonOut hashtag.

Here's where to grab free chalk kits via drive-thru this weekend:

Saturday, May 1
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Highlands Neighborhood Center (800 Edmonds Ave NE)

Sunday, May 2
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tiffany Park (1902 Lake Youngs Way SE)

Read more about Chalk Your Walk on the city's website, or check out the video below.