# Ivar's Clam Lights at Gene Coulon Beach Park > Event for families in the Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue area (WA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Dec 5 – Jan 3 · 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Where: Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, 1201 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton, WA 98056 - Ages: All ages (flat paved lakefront boardwalk, free parking, stroller friendly) - Price: Free admission and free parking (chowder and hot cocoa available for purchase) - Organizer: City of Renton & Ivar's Restaurants - Official page: https://www.rentonwa.gov/Government/Departments-and-Offices/Parks-and-Recreation/Parks-and-Recreation-Events/Events-Calendar/Clam-Lights-Opening-Night - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/seattle/activities/ivar-s-clam-lights-at-gene-coulon-beach-park--listing-1342ef2347ca19cdfc5c5cd6 ## About Set against the scenic shores of south Lake Washington in Renton, Ivar's Clam Lights is a festive Puget Sound waterfront tradition spanning decades. Every evening in December, dozens of towering shore pines, landscaped shrubs, and the paved lake boardwalk are illuminated by tens of thousands of twinkling LED lights, creating shimmering reflections across the water. Iconic custom displays feature Ivar's Dancing Clams, leaping salmon, and glowing marine wildlife. Opening night brings extra excitement with Santa's arrival, holiday sing-alongs, and shoreline viewing of both the Rainier Yacht Club Lighted Boat Parade and the Argosy Christmas Ship. The flat, paved one-mile shoreline trail provides an effortless walk for families pushing strollers, wagons, or with toddlers in tow. Warm clam chowder, hot cocoa, and fish & chips are available right on the promenade at Ivar's Seafood Bar and Kidd Valley. ## Similar picks in Seattle - [Renton Clam Lights at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park](https://grassyknees.com/seattle/activities/renton-clam-lights-at-gene-coulon-memorial-beach-park--listing-1ad17a6743f21c61691347c4) — Sat, Dec 5 (+29 more dates) · 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, Renton · All ages · Free · checked Oct 13. Clam Lights, Renton's signature waterfront light show sponsored by Ivar's, returns to Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park on Lake Washington. 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