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Events & Festivals | Arts & Entertainment | Food & Drink | Recreation | Upcoming Events
Events & Festivals
Celebrate Kirkland—4th of July Parade, Picnic and Fireworks
July 4 | Various times and locations | www.celebratekirkland.org
Join in the fun at Kirkland’s annual Fourth of July celebration featuring a “decorate to celebrate” event for kids at Marina Park Pavilion, followed by a parade, live music and a picnic. The evening finishes with a fantastic fireworks display over Marina Park with viewing from most waterfront areas.
Carillon Kitchen All-American Cookout
July 4 | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. | 2240 Carillon Point | www.carillonkitchen.com
Carillon Kitchen will be open special hours to host an All-American cookout! We will be bringing out our grill to the patio and serving up some July Fourth favorites like burgers, bratwursts, potato salad, coleslaw, pasta salad and drinks for everyone!
Kirkland Uncorked
July 13–15 | Marina Park | www.kirklanduncorked.com
Kirkland Uncorked is Washington’s largest summer wine festival, located on the picturesque shores of Lake Washington at Marina Park. Kirkland Uncorked features wine tasting, grilling, a Burger Brawl and live music in the Tasting Garden (21+), plus the Uncorked Market, a boat show, and the Food Truck Feast inside the all-ages Street Fair.
Kirkland Classic Car Show
July 29 | Downtown Kirkland | Free | www.kirklanddowntown.org/kirkland-classic-car-show/
Join in the fun at the Annual Kirkland Classic Car show, one of the largest car show events on the Eastside. More than 300 hot rods and classic cars will be parked along Marina Park and downtown Kirkland.
Kirkland Farmers Markets
Wednesday Market | 2 to 7 p.m. | June 6–Sept. 26 | Marina Park | www.kirklandmarket.org | Juanita Friday Market | 3 to 7 p.m. | June 1–Sept. 28 | Juanita Beach Park | www.kirklandwa.gov
Vibrant farmers markets in Kirkland offer fresh, locally grown luscious fruits, produce and beautiful flowers.
Arts & Entertainment
Carillon Point Outdoor Movie Nights
July 7 & 21 | Dusk | Carillon Point Plaza | www.carillon-point.com
On July 7 see “Despicable Me 3” and on July 21 “The Wedding Singer.” Movies will begin at dusk; the plaza will be open one hour prior for seating. Recommended $5 donation to Hopelink. Popcorn, beverages, and candy will be available for purchase—cash only.
40th Annual Kirkland Summer Concert Series
Tuesday Children’s Concerts | July 10–August 21 | 10 to 11 a.m. | Juanita Beach Park Thursday Evening Concerts | July 5—August 16 | 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Marina Park | http://kirklandsummerconcerts.weebly.com/
The Children’s Concerts series on Tuesday mornings is one of the only child-themed outdoor concert series in the area. On Thursday evenings, watch the sun set over Lake Washington and the Olympic Mountains while enjoying a picnic in the park complemented by toe-tapping music at the Evening Concerts. Suggested $2 donation.
Downtown Sidewalk Sale
July 7/8, 14/15, 21/22 | Downtown Kirkland | www.kirklanddowntown.org
Shop Kirkland’s amazing collection of boutique shops. Come and browse the Downtown area, and chat with the merchants who will be displaying their wares outside their stores on Saturdays throughout July. Presented by the Kirkland Downtown Association.
Park Lane Sculpture Project Exhibit Opening of Pareidolia People by Artist Ed McCarthy
July 13 | 5:00 p.m. | Park Lane and Main Street | www.kirklandartscenter.org
In coordination with the City of Kirkland and the Kirkland Cultural Arts Commission, King County Engineering for Kids, the Kirkland Arts Center presents a community exhibit that features a collection of six, colorful outdoor works by Ed McCarthy displayed along the Park Lane Avenue to enhance the cultural vibrancy of Kirkland. The sculpture project explores cityscapes and the individual. Ed McCarthy has a background in architecture and engineering and incorporates both architectural and structural form into his sculptures. He gives new meaning to the term “industrial art” by creating steel objects reminiscent of machinery or manufacturing tools through abstract and geometric shapes he calls “Pareidolia People.” The colorful and playful steel objects will be on display on Park Lane in Kirkland, Washington for over a year, from July 13, 2018 through July 15, 2019. For more information, contact the Kirkland Arts Center at (425) 822-7161.
Second Friday Art Walk
July 13 | 5 to 8 p.m. | Downtown Kirkland | www.kirklandartwalk.com
Discover Kirkland's vibrant art experience with the Kirkland Art Walk, held the second Friday of each month. Stroll through galleries and other participating businesses for an exploration of art, music, wine and coffee.
Kirkland Performance Center: Jubal Flagg
July 13–14 | 8 p.m. | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org
National radio host and comedian Jubal Flagg debuts his new show “Burn it Down.” An evening of comedy and honesty like you’ve never seen before. Recommended for ages 16+
Kirkland Performance Center and Studio East Present “Footloose”
July 28 & 29 and August 4 & 5 | Times Vary | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org
Studio East is excited to bring the hit musical “Footloose” to the stage this summer as its annual teen musical! Based on the 1984 film, this musical follows an eccentric teenager as he moves to a small middle-American town where dance is forbidden. He rallies a gang of friends to help him defy the town and create a true rock’n’roll prom.
Recreation
Sprinkler Park
Thursdays, July 12–August 23 | 12 to 3 p.m. | Free | Lee Johnson Field in Downtown Kirkland
This summer at Lee Johnson Field, Kirkland Parks will host Sprinkler Park Thursdays. A variety of sprinklers, suitable for all ages, will be set up for everyone to enjoy and cool off from the summer heat! All ages welcome! Children 10 and under must be supervised by an adult. Please note: Temperatures must be above 70 degrees for Sprinkler Park to be open. Please call our inclement weather hotline at 425-587-3335 for program information.
Junior Softball World Series
July 29–August 4 | Everest Park | Free | www.jrsoftballworldseries.com
Held annually in Kirkland—teams from around the world will compete this summer in the weeklong Junior League Softball World Series Championship. Opening Day begins Sunday, July 29. Championship playoffs will be held Saturday, August 4, broadcast by ESPN.
Friday Night Family Fun Nights
July 6 and 20 | 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. | $5 per person | Peter Kirk Pool | www.kirklandparks.net
Celebrate Friday Night Family Fun Nights at the Peter Kirk Pool! Enjoy pool games, arts and crafts and music during a themed public swim. Space is limited to the first 270 people.
Upcoming Events
August 10 to 12 Kirkland Summerfest
August 26 Park to Park Open Swim
Sept. 7 to 12 Tall Ships at Carillon Point Details
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