This year’s theme: Celebrate Kirkland, Together Again.
Bring the whole family to downtown and enjoy a kids decorating event (10:30 a.m.), a kids walking parade (11:30 a.m.), and the main parade (12 p.m.). Event information, including a parade map, is available at kirklanddowntown.org.
Event goers are encouraged to carpool and plan for their parking in advance. For public parking, including the Kirkland Municipal Garage, go to www.kirklandwa.gov/parking. For bus transportation, go to http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov.
Presented By: Kirkland Downtown Association
Dates: July 4, 2022
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Price: Free
Where: The parade will take place in Kirkland’s downtown business district.
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Celebrate America's Birthday the best way we know how - on the water! Spend Fourth of July on Lake Union and see the amazing fireworks show from our boats. This year's events are 21+, so get ready to say cheers and hit the bar all night long! No need to scramble for plans or rush to find seats for the show, we have a great view. Choose to party with us all night with our 4 hour cruise departing from Kirkland or hop on a boat just in time with our 2.5 hour cruise departing Lake Union. For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit the event page.
Presented By: Argosy Cruises
Dates: July 4, 2022
Time: 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Where: Boat launch from 4100 Carillon Point, Kirkland, WA 98033
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Location: 509 6th St. S, Kirkland, WA 98033
On Wednesday, July 13, the City of Kirkland, Kirkland Downtown Association, Google, and SRM Development invite the general public to join a free celebration of Feriton Spur Park, Kirkland’s beloved park on the Cross Kirkland Corridor, in the heart of Google’s 6th Street campus.
Feriton Spur Park was expanded by more than double its previous size in 2021-2022 with the addition of several new features. The renovated park has a new 16-foot wide paved trail, a 44-foot pickleball court, an urban farm growing vegetables for Hopelink, bathrooms, a splash area and amphitheater.
The event will include live music, food trucks, pickleball, lawn games and refreshments. The evening will mark the official grand opening of Chainline Brewing’s café and tap room, Chainline Station, inside a historic Pacific Northwest Railway Caboose.
Kirkland Mayor Penny Sweet and Google Site Lead Paco Galanes will provide remarks. Several sculptures using pieces of the historic Kalakala ferry designed by Amber Mikluscak, Lead Landscape Architect with The Watershed Group, will be unveiled.
To get there, walk or bike along the CKC, take Metro’s 255 bus or complimentary parking is available on Google’s campus in building D, 451 7th Ave S, Kirkland, WA 98033.
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Presented By: Kirkland Performance Center
Location: 350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033
10 fabulous dancers, 2 phenomenal singers, and a super talented musician donned in rhinestones, feathers, and more in a sexy, romantic, classy journey through Paris. From the streets of Paris in the rain to the Moulin Rouge for the Can Can and finishing at the Lido de Paris for a glamorous showgirl finale.
For event details, and to purchase tickets, visit the event page.
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Reception Saturday, July 16 from 5 - 7 p.m. at Parklane Gallery
Exhibit Dates: July 7 - July 31, 2022
Gallery is open Wednesday - Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Parklane Gallery 130 Park Lane, Kirkland, WA 98033
This show has over 350 tiny fine art treasures created by 80 artists from around the world. The fine detail in these miniature paintings is admired by gallery visitors of all ages. Artwork will also be available at parklanegallery.org during the show.
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Presented By: Studio East
Dates: July 30 - August 7, 2022
Time: 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. showtimes
Location: 350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033
Mamma Mia! hits the Kirkland Performance Center stage in a little over one month. Our teens, young and sweet, are having the time of their lives getting the show ready to share with all of you! It's a delightful musical full of timeless songs, epic dance numbers, and the most joyful message of family, love, and friendship. Grab your friends, family, and fellow dancing queens and reserve your seats today!
Each show will conclude with an audience sing-a-long of favorite songs from the show.
For event details, and to purchase tickets, visit the event page.
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Presented By: Kirkland Downtown Association
Dates: Every Thursday from July 7, 2022 - August 18, 2022
Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Price: Free
Location: Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Drive
This year marks the 45th year of Summer Concerts! Soak up the sun with an outdoor Thursday evening concert. Bring friends and enjoy the music during this summer favorite. All summer concerts are free to attend and are a great way to gather with the community.
For more on the Concert Series, visit Kirkland Downtown Association events page.
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Dates: Every Tuesday from July 12, 2022 - August 16, 2022
Time: 10 - 11 a.m.
Price: Free
Location: Juanita Beach Park, 9703 Juanita Dr NE, Kirkland, WA 98034
Fun for all ages. The kid’s summer concerts are a great way for families to gather in Juanita Beach Park. Sing-along, or dance-along, with great music and laughs and good company.
For more on the Concert Series, visit Kirkland Downtown Association events page.
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Presented By: Kirkland Parks & Community Services Department
Dates: July 16 - August 12, 2022
Time: 3 - 9:30 p.m.
Price: FREE
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a FREE double feature on our new GIANT LED movie screen. Grab a delicious dinner from one of our food trucks and some yummy popcorn, too! The movies are located at Juanita Beach Park (north side) and Heritage Park. Juanita Beach (9703 NE Juanita Drive) dates and times are 3:00 pm & 6:00 pm on July 16, 23 & 30. Movies at Heritage Park (111 Waverly Way) will take place at 4:00 pm & 7:00 pm on August 5 & 12. For a complete list of movie titles and details, visit the What's Happening Community Calendar on the City of Kirkland website at www.kirklandwa.gov/CommunityEvents.
Movie Titles:
July 16 - Moana & Captain America, The First Avenger
July 23 - Trolls World Tour & Cruella
July 30 - Paw Patrol: The Movie & A Dog's Purpose
August 5 - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs & Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
August 12 - Sherlock Holmes & Bill and Ted Face the Music
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Hosted by: StoryBook Theater
Dates: August 20 - 21, 2022
Location: Juanita Beach Park, 9703 NE Juanita Drive, Kirkland, WA 98033
Join us for live theater at the park!
This August, we are excited to bring our original musical adaptation of Hansel and Gretel to a park near you. We are pulling this delightful and funny story out of the vault after 8 years, and we can hardly wait to show you the revamped production.
Join us for a show where you'll meet Hansel and Gretel, brother and sister, who get caught up in a sticky situation with a shifty chef. Through original songs and a heartwarming 1-hour story, the siblings learn about the importance of working together.
For event details, and more showtimes, visit the event page.
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Hosted by: Bold Hat Productions
Dates: July 8 – 10, 2022
Location: Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza Drive, Kirkland, WA 98033
Kirkland Uncorked is Washington’s summer wine festival. Taking place July 8 - 10, 2022 in scenic Marina Park, the festival, a weekend long celebration of world-class Washington wineries, is a benefit for the Homeward Pet Adoption.
The festival is split into two parts, a 21+ Tasting Garden and an all ages Street Fair. The Tasting Garden features wine tasting, live music, and a Saturday Food Truck Feast. The Street Fair features the Uncorked Market, and the CityDog Dog Modeling Contest.
For event details, and to purchase tickets, visit the event page.
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Presented By: Chump Change Productions
Dates: July 29, 2022 - July 31, 2022
Time: 4 – 11 p.m.
Location: Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza Drive, Kirkland, WA 98033
Kirkland Summerfest is proud to be the city's largest arts and music festival featuring three days of festivities including: - Sip Kirkland Washington Wine Festival - Sails & Ales Beer Fest - A Tiki Adventure - Nightly concerts featuring Nite Wave, Long Live Rock and The Whirlies - Street Market including locally made arts and crafts - Food trucks
For event details, and to purchase tickets, visit the event page.
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Date: Every Wednesday from June 1 to September 28
Time: 3 – 7 p.m.
Location: Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza, Kirkland 98033
Sample local and artisanal goods and specialties from fresh crisp apples, to sweet berries, and delectable baked goods and more.
For more information, and to browse vendors, visit Kirkland Wednesday Market event page.
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Date: Every Friday from June 3 to September 30
Time: 3 – 7 p.m.
Location: Juanita Beach Park, 9703 NE Juanita Drive, Kirkland 98034
The City of Kirkland is excited to announce the start of the 16th season of the Juanita Friday Market. Come with your friends, or meet new ones, and enjoy shopping for delicious and nutritious foods, as well as fine wines and locally brewed craft beers. Then try one, or more, of our hot food vendors for a varied menu of offerings. We look forward to seeing you at Juanita Beach on these spring and summer Friday afternoons and evenings.
For more, visit Juanita Friday Market event page.
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A local favorite, Evenings on Park Lane is back and will run through October 2, 2022. The west end of Park Lane between Lake Street and Main Street will be closed to vehicles nightly from 6 to 11 p.m and open to people walking and wheeling until the Park Lane restaurants close for the night.
What an enjoyable way to stroll downtown and shop local.
For more information, please visit the City’s webpage for Evenings on Park Lane.
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Presented by: Stars Unlimited
Date: July 30 -31, 2022
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Northwest University, 5520 108th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033
Join us July 30-31 for a new premier basketball experience as we partner with Northwest University and Explore Kirkland for our 2nd annual tournament in Kirkland WA! All divisions will spend two days playing competitive basketball while soaking in the beauty of the City of Kirkland.
Participants Receive:
• 4 game minimum 🏀
• Participant T-Shirt 👕
• Medals for champions🥇
Divisions: All divisions play both days!
• 9u-18u - Boys and Girls
• Mens Elite
• Mens Open
• Mens Recreation
•Womens Open
• Coed Open
For more information, and to register, visit the event page.
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Presented By: Little League International
Dates: July 31, 2022 - August 6, 2022
Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Everest Park, 500 8th Street S, Kirkland, WA 98033
Join us for a weeklong softball World Championship between 10 Teams of 13/14 year old girls from around the world (6 from USA and 1 each from Europe, Latin America, Asia/Pacific and Canada) with some social events for the teams so the girls intermix and learn about the rest of the world.
For event details, visit the event page.
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Join Green Kirkland Partnership and help our parks and natural areas thrive. Volunteers will help restore critical habitat by removing invasive plants such as blackberry or ivy, planting native plants, and pitching-in with stewardship tasks like mulching and weeding.
All experience levels and ages are welcome following the safety and event. Tools and training are provided. Events are 100% outdoors and occur rain or shine!
Check out the Green Kirkland Partnership Event Calendar to find a date that works for you!
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Presented By: Kirkland Downtown Association
Dates: August 14, 2022
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Kirkland Downtown Core
Our Classic Waterfront Car Show brings in around 10,000 visitors annually. The waterfront car show is one of the best in the region with over 300 cars on display and over 30 vendors. Spend the afternoon browsing, eating and talking to owners and restorers. Learn and connect with participants and get up close to wide display of classic, antique, muscle, and new high-performance vehicles.
For event details, visit the event page.
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Want More? For these events, and all things visiting Kirkland, go to ExploreKirkland.com
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