National Night Out Against Crime Neighborhood Block Party
August 6 | 6 to 8 p.m. | Kirkland Justice Center | National Night Out
Hosted by the Kirkland Police Department, the National Night Out (NNO) 2019 neighborhood block party takes place 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, August 6, at the Kirkland Justice Center. NNO is free to attend, and includes a delicious barbecue dinner, activities for kids, police and fire vehicle displays, touch-a-truck, tours of the Kirkland Justice Center and much more! Meet your Kirkland police officers and firefighters, City leadership and Police Chief Cherie Harris.
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1000 Lights Water Lantern Festival
August 10 | 6 to 10 p.m. | Prices vary | Juanita Beach Park | 1000 Lights Water Lantern Festival
The 1000 Lights Water Lantern Festival is the perfect setting for friends and family to come together and enjoy the beauty of thousands of twinkling lanterns lighting up the night and the water. This festival is about producing lasting memories and times for families, friends and communities to connect. The 1000 Lights Water Lantern Festival includes food trucks, live entertainment and a magical array of sparkling lights, so bring you favorite lounge chair or blanket and head to Juanita Beach Park.
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Kirkland Waterfront Car Show
August 11 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Downtown Kirkland | Kirkland Waterfront Car Show
Join the fun at the annual Kirkland Waterfront Car Show, one of the largest car show events on the eastside. This event showcases hundreds of gorgeous cars, all on display throughout Marina Park and downtown Kirkland. There will be entertainment and family-friendly activities all day. This event is free. Presented by the Kirkland Downtown Association.
Summer Sundays – Shop, Stroll & Dine on Park Lane
June 2 – September 22 | 7 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. | Park Lane in Downtown Kirkland | Summer Sundays
Visit downtown Kirkland’s picturesque Park Lane throughout the summer months and take advantage of Summer Sundays, a pedestrian-oriented series meant to inspire community members and guests to shop, stroll and dine on a car-free Park Lane! The transformation of Park Lane into a pedestrian-only plaza began Sunday, June 2 and runs through Sunday, September 22. Enjoy sidewalk shopping, dining al fresco, and community entertainment!
Carillon Point Outdoor Movie Nights
August 3 & 17 | 6 to 11 p.m. | Carillon Point Plaza | Carillon Point Outdoor Movie Nights
Carillon Point continues its summer outdoor movie night series, with “The Incredibles 2” on Saturday, August 3, and “SOLO – A Star Wars Story” on Saturday, August 17. 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.
Les Misérables
August 2, 3 & 4 | Kirkland Performance Center | Adults $20, Senior and Youth $16
Studio East’s 22nd annual teen summer musical presents “Les Misérables.” This epic story recounts the struggle against adversity in 19th century France. Imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread, petty thief Jean Valjean is released from his 19-year term and not only becomes an honest man, but the mayor of a prosperous town and a loving adoptive father – violating his parole in the process. The relentless Inspector Javert, who makes a decent life for Valjean impossible, consequently pursues him.
Khaaleh Sooskeh
August 9 | 7 p.m. | Kirkland Performance Center | Prime $60, General $45
A tribute to the legendary Bijan Mofid, Khaale Sooskeh, directed by Shahrokh Moshkin Ghalam and starring Boshra Dastournezhad, with Nargess Jajarmi, Shayan Khoshmagham, and Nasim Gorgani, is a free adaptation of Bijan Mofid’s musical drama masterpiece Shahr-e Ghesseh. In this production, Shahrokh Moshkin Ghalam takes a humorous and playful approach to storytelling and brings to life a modern rendition of a beloved classic.
Kirkland Performance Center: Northwest Royal Natural Bodybuilding Championships
August 24 | 10 a.m. & 4 p.m. | Kirkland Performance Center
The NW Royal Natural Bodybuilding Championships are a fun, family-friendly event for all ages. Competitors showcase their hard work to achieve their best physique for the categories they’re competing in. Categories include Bodybuilding, Figure, Fit Body, Physique, and Bikini. We welcome everyone; friends, family and neighbors! Please come out to cheer on and encourage our competitors, who have worked very hard to step out on that stage.
The morning show is prejudging, where competitors perform all mandatory poses for each class and are judged accordingly. The evening show is where competitors perform their routines to the music of their choice, the judging results are revealed, and they receive their trophies and awards.
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42nd Annual Kirkland Summer Concert Series
Tuesday Children’s Concerts | July 9 – August 20 | 10 to 11 a.m. | Juanita Beach Park
Thursday Evening Concerts | July 11 – August 22 | 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Marina Park
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 Kirkland ArtStop
Wednesdays | June – September | 2 to 7 p.m. | Marina Park and Downtown | Kirkland ArtStop
Discover a vibrant art experience with the Kirkland ArtStop! Stroll through the Kirkland Wednesday Market to explore featured artists as well as participating merchants in downtown Kirkland. Live art, music and more. Free. Presented by the Kirkland Downtown Association.
Friday Night Family Fun Night
August 9 | 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Peter Kirk Pool | Friday Night Family Fun Night
Join us for Friday Night Family Fun Night at the Peter Kirk Pool! Enjoy pool games, arts and crafts and music during a themed public swim. Regular pool admission fees and rules apply. Space is limited to the first 270 people. The theme on August 9 is “Fiesta at the Pool.”
Second Saturday Contra Dance
August 10 | 7:30 p.m. (beginner lesson) 8 to 11 p.m. | Juanita Community Club Hall | 13027 100th Ave NE | Adults $9, Students & 1st time $5 | Second Saturday Contra Dance
A community dance held every second Saturday at the Juanita Community Club Hall, at 13027 100th Ave. in Kirkland. Fun evening of contra dances (social dance originally from New England) including a few circle and square dances. Live traditional folk music and dance caller. Walk-through provided for every dance. Attending with a partner is not necessary. Beginner instruction at 7:30 p.m.; dance at 8 p.m. Free ice cream provided during the break!
Husky Cruises by the Woodmark Hotel
August 31 – November 29 | Time: 2-1/2 hours prior to kickoff | Depart from Carillon Point | Husky Cruises
Husky Game Day Boat Cruises are back! Grab your fan gear, your fellow football fans, and tailgate with us Seattle style! Don't worry about fighting traffic, paying the 520 bridge toll, or finding expensive parking. Instead, relax and enjoy a scenic boat ride to and from the game aboard Waterway Cruises' West Star, complete with endless stunning views of Lake Washington and no-host bar service on board.
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Kirkland Farmers Markets
Wednesday Market | 2 to 7 p.m. | June 5 – Sept. 25 | Marina Park
Juanita Friday Market | 3 to 7 p.m. | June 7 – Sept. 27 | Juanita Beach Park
Little Brother’s Saturday Market | Every Saturday | Arete Courtyard
The vibrant farmers markets in Kirkland offer fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables, artisanal breads and desserts, spectacular cut flower arrangements and much more!
Woodmark Hotel’s 30th Anniversary
August 15 | 5 to 8:30 p.m. | Woodmark Hotel in the Carillon Point Plaza
Happy 30th Anniversary to the Woodmark Hotel! This celebration features a live performance from the band, Crème Tangerine, a beer garden, cake, bites for purchase at Carillon Kitchen, express massages outside of Still Spa and more. Everyone is invited to attend and celebrate this momentous 30-year anniversary celebration! Admission to the event is free.
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Sprinkler Park
Thursdays | 12 to 3 p.m. | Lee Johnson Field in Downtown Kirkland | Free
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.
Park to Park Open Water Swim
August 25 | 7:30 a.m. | Swim ends at O.O. Denny Park | Park to Park Open Water Swim
Join the 12th anniversary of this event! The park to park swim is a fun, noncompetitive 1.3-mile swim across Lake Washington from Matthews Beach in Seattle to O.O. Denny Park in Kirkland. Proceeds from the swim benefit the Emergency Patient Assistance Fund at Seattle Children’s Hospital. See the park to park swim website for more information.
Juanita Bay Park Interpretive Tours
August 4 & 20 | Times vary | Juanita Bay Park | Juanita Bay Park Interpretive Tours
The Eastside Park Rangers in affiliation with the Eastside Audubon Society offer interpretive tours at Juanita Bay Park. Every season gives nature lovers a chance to spot something new and wonderful. Sunday, August 4 is the Juanita Bay Wildlife Tour, which begins at 1 p.m. and takes about one hour. Tuesday, August 20 is the Juanita Bay Park Bird Walk, which begins at 8 a.m. and welcomes adults and teens! Bring binoculars and meet in the parking lot.
Woodmark Waterfront Adventures
May – mid September | Monday – Sunday | Prices vary | Carillon Point | Woodmark Waterfront Adventures
Woodmark Waterfront Adventures is perfect for water-lovers who have considered purchasing a watercraft of their own, but lacked capacity for storage, moorage, maintenance and upkeep. Woodmark Waterfront Adventures gives you the best of both worlds, offering a variety of watercraft rentals, including passenger boats, wakeboard boats, waverunners, paddleboards, mega paddleboards and kayaks. Never driven a boat before? No worries! The wakeboard boat rental option gives you a licensed captain so that you and your friends can simply relax and enjoy the ride. Visit the Woodmark Waterfront Adventures website to learn more about pricing or to make a reservation.
Seaplane Scenics
Year round | Monday – Sunday | Prices vary | Carillon Point | Seaplane Scenics
Seaplane Scenics provides scenic tours embarking from the Carillon Point marina! These panoramic aerial journeys are personally narrated by Seaplane Scenic pilots, each with extensive knowledge of the Puget Sound region. There is no better way to experience Kirkland’s unparalleled beauty!
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Junior Softball World Series
July 28 – August 3 | Everest Park | Junior Softball World Series
Held annually in Kirkland—teams from around the world will compete in the weeklong Junior League Softball World Series Championship. Opening Day begins Sunday, July 28. Championship playoffs will be held Saturday, August 3, broadcast by ESPN. The Junior Softball World Series is free for spectators.
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September 7 Kirkland Kids’ Triathlon
September 7 Crossing Kirkland
September 8 Annual All Porsche Grand Display
September 14 Seattle 3-Day Walk
September 14 Kirkland Police Explorers Benefit Car Show
September 20–22 Kirkland Oktoberfest
September 26–October 9 Tall Ships in Kirkland
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