 Keep It In Kirkland: Stay, Play & Love Local
Kirkland Ca$h is back, just in time for the holiday season. This year, support our city’s incredible collection of small businesses by taking advantage of this awesome offer! Indulge in a holiday shopping staycation, or book your family and guests into a participating Kirkland hotel and receive up to $100* to play in Kirkland. Kirkland Ca$h can be spent at over 80 restaurants, cafes, shops, salons, and other unique boutiques in our walkable lakeside community. Shop for the perfect holiday gift, all while supporting our local community – this promotion is positively Kirkland.
 *Book your stay at qualifying hotels at KirklandCash.com between November 21, 2022 and February 28, 2023. Receive $50 per night for a maximum of $100. While supplies last. First come, first serve. Certificates expire June 30, 2023. Certificates are delivered upon check-in at the hotel.
Google’s Musical Holiday Lights
Hosted by: Google
Date: Friday, December 2, 2022
Time: 5 - 7 p.m.
Location: Feriton Spur Park on the Cross Kirkland Corridor, 509 6th St. S., 98033
An evening of hot chocolate and cookies, a petting zoo, a photo booth, and the annual musical holiday lights on the Cross Kirkland Corridor. The event opens at 5 p.m., carolers will take the stage at 5:15 p.m., and the program begins at 5:30 p.m. when Mayor Penny Sweet will flip the switch to turn on 10,000 LED lights with a show custom-programmed to holiday music by Google Kirkland engineers.
Google’s Musical Holiday Lights will be available for public viewing daily from Dec. 2-early January from 5-10 p.m. each night.
To get there, walk or bike along the CKC, take Metro’s 245, 250, or 255 bus or parking is available. Parking will be based on a first come first serve basis. Please utilize Google Building D L1 for your parking needs.
Details on the event page.
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Holiday Bazaar & Silent Auction
Hosted by: Juanita Elementary School
Date: Saturday, December 3, 2022
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Juanita Elementary School, 9635 NE 132nd St, 98034
The annual Juanita Elementary Holiday Bazaar is a neighborhood favorite featuring local artisans and small businesses. Shop for the holidays from a wide variety of local artisans and bid on silent auction baskets while benefiting the school’s Outdoor Ed program.
Browse vendors and find more information available at the PTA webpage.
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Winterfest Tree Lighting
Hosted by: Kirkland Downtown Association
Date: Saturday, December 3, 2022
Time: 3 – 6 p.m.
Location: Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza Dr, 98033
Celebrate Winter in magical Kirkland with the ultimate tribute to the holiday season. Activities include: Nightly Tree Lighting, Kirkland Winter Market, Merchant Decorating Contests, and Gingerbread House Contestant.
For more information, visit the event page.
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Village Holiday Celebration
Hosted by: The Village at Totem Lake
Date: Saturday, December 3, 2022
Time: 12 – 3 p.m.
Location: The Village at Totem Lake, 11901 NE Village Plaza, 98034
Explore The Village and discover the magic of the holidays with festive selfie and activity stations.
- Bear's Corner featuring selfie station plus Christmas Bear appearance
- Elf Shack featuring elves, stickers, and candy canes
- Sugar Plum Fun featuring selfie station plus Sugar Plum Fairy appearance
- Deck the Halls featuring photo backdrop and live musician
- Letters to Santa inside Santa's Winter Wonderland
More information is available on the event page.
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Community Bonfires
Hosted by: Kirkland Parks & Community Services
Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Marina Park from 2:10 – 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Juanita Beach Park from 5:35 – 5:55 p.m.
Monday, December 19, 2022 at OO Denny Park from 5:35 – 5:55 p.m.
Kirkland Parks and Community Services warmly welcomes the community to enjoy bonfires accompanying Argosy Cruises’ Christmas Ship Festival. Bonfires can be canceled due to inclement weather, burn bans, etc. Call the Bonfire Hotline for day of updates 425-587-3345.
For more information, visit the event page.
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Light Up Kirkland
Hosted by: Kirkland Parks & Community Services
Date: Saturday, December 10, 2022
Time: 4 – 7 p.m.
Location: Juanita Beach Park, 9703 NE Juanita Dr, 98034
Light Up Kirkland is a magical event held at Juanita Beach Park. Partake in some cocoa and cookies as you stroll on the grounds of the park to view a winter wonderland of lights, followed by a bonfire on the beach and music from local students. Argosy Cruises will swing by with their Christmas Ship and and provide more musical entertainment from the water. This event is free. Questions? Call us at 425-587-3336 or email us at eparks@kirklandwa.gov.
For more information, visit the event page.
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Grand Menorah Lighting
Hosted by: Chabad of Kirkland
Date: Sunday December 18, 2022
Time: 4 – 6 p.m.
Location: Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza, 98033
Join Chabad of Kirkland at this holiday celebration, which marks the beginning of Chanukah, an eight-day wintertime festival of lights. Chabad of Kirkland welcomes the community as it shares the story of Hanukkah with all who attend. The menorah will remain on display through December 26, 2022 at Marina Park.
For more information, visit the event page.
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 Saturdays from November 26 – December 17, 2022
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Kirkland Urban, 425 Urban Plaza, 98033
Frostival @ Kirkland Urban
Experience the holiday magic at Kirkland Urban’s Frostival + Winter Market. Frostival will feature: Photos opportunities at Snaps with Santa in his magical snow globe, the Gingerbread Suite - a life size walkthrough experience to enjoy as you make your way to Snaps with Santa, festive kids crafts for our tiniest visitors, Holiday Pop Carolers, larger than life holiday installations and dazzling light structures, complimentary Caffe Ladro coffee and cookies while supplies last, fun holiday giveaways while supplies last, snow on the promenade, and an interactive performance live on the promenade.
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Kirkland Winter Market
Meet us under the snowflakes. In conjunction with Kirkland Urban’s exciting Winter Program, our Seasonal Winter Market is back and will feature artisanal crafts and delights that are perfect for holiday gifts and treats. Bring your family and friends and stroll around the wintery decorated plaza while you shop, play and visit.
Visit the event page for more information or apply to be a Winter Market vendor.
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Argosy Christmas Ship at Carillon Point
Hosted by: Carillon Point
Date: Wednesday December 21, 2022
Time: 5 - 7 p.m.
Location: 1200 Carillon Point, 98033
Join us in the main plaza on Wednesday, December 21 for a live performance from the Argosy Christmas Ship in front of Carillon Point.
In addition to the Christmas Ship, there will be photos with Santa, fire pits, holiday beverages, and Dickens Carolers.
The performance from the main plaza is free and open to the public. This does not include admission onto the Christmas Ship. For tickets aboard the ship, please visit www.argosycruises.com.
Visit the event page for more information.
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Kiwanis Holiday Tree Lot
Hosted by: Kiwanis Club of Kirkland
Date: Daily through December 25, 2022, closed Wednesdays
Time: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: Juanita Beach Park, 9703 Juanita Dr NE, 98034
Kirkland’s Kiwanis have fun selling Christmas Trees to raise money for organizations that provide services to children and families. Be sure to stop by our 2022 Tree Lot for our beautiful selection of evergreens, sold by Santa’s very own friendly Kiwanis Club helpers!
Visit the event page for more information.
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Evergreen Holidays: Music of the Season
Hosted by: The Lake Washington Singers
Date: Saturday, December 10, 2022
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church, 308 4th Ave South, 98034
Join for an evening of warm and wonderful music for the holidays! Enjoy songs from across the globe including favorite classics of the season and a very special guest performance by Redmond High School's Concert Choir. Ring in the holidays with the Lake Washington Singers!
For more information, visit the event page.
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Stage 7 Pianos Presents: Milica Jelača Jovanović in concert
Hosted by: Stage 7 Pianos
Date: Saturday December 10, 2022
Time: 7 – 9 p.m.
Location: Stage 7 Pianos, 12307 124th Ave NE, 98034
Milica is piano professor and coordinator of the keyboard area at WWU and has performed her current program recently for Bellingham Music Club and also in Belgrade. Described as a “a brilliant performer,” Ms. Jelača Jovanović has performed in solo recitals and chamber music concerts throughout the United States, as well as around the world.
For the program outline and more information, visit the event page.
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Popovich Comedy Pet Theater
Hosted by: Kirkland Performance Center
Date: Sunday December 11, 2022
Time: 1 - 6 p.m.
Location: 350 Kirkland Ave, 98033
The World-Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater is a family-oriented blend of the unique comedy and circus skills of Gregory Popovich, and the talents of his furry co-stars. There are more than 25 pets in the show, each one has been rescued from animal shelters and given a new lease on life! They love to perform their skills and stunts on stage. Dogs, horses, cats, parrots, doves, mini-Pig Lucy and special guest star mini horse Mr. Diamond.
For more information, visit the event page.
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Parklane Gallery: Winter Show of Small Works and Miniatures
Hosted by: Parklane Gallery
Dates: Now – December 31, 2022
Gallery Hours: Wednesday – Sunday from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Location: 130 Park Lane, 98033
Parklane Gallery's "Winter Show of Small Works and Miniatures" features hundreds of pieces of original artwork created by artists from all around the world. This must-see show runs from through December 31, 2022. Shop for the perfect holiday gift of fine art in person Wed-Sun or 24/7 online at parklanegallery.org (free standard continental US shipping option available).
For event details, visit the event page.
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The Sweetside: Ladies Night Out
Hosted by: The Sweetside at The Village
Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: The Sweetside, 11901 NE Village Plaza, Suite 257, 98034
Grab your mom, sisters, girlfriends, aunts, or daughters and join us for a Ladies Night Out event at The Sweetside at The Village featuring gingerbread house decorating on Wednesday, November 30th at 6pm. Gingerbread house kit + cocktail + dessert combo provided.
For more information, and to register, visit the event page.
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Outdoor Speaker Series
Hosted by: Kirkland Parks and Community Services
Date: December 8, 2022
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Heritage Hall, 203 Market Street, 98034
Eastside Urban Trails
Discover your wild backyard. Come take a slideshow trail tour around Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Mercer Island, the Issaquah Alps, and Snoqualmie Valley with award winning guidebook author Craig Romano. Urban Trails: Eastside focuses on the trails, parks, and preserves within and around the urban and suburban areas of Bellevue and Seattle’s greater Eastside. You’ll also find detailed trail information for the Issaquah Alps and the Snoqualmie River Valley in Urban Trails: Eastside.
For more information, and to register, visit the event page.
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12Ks of Christmas
Hosted by: Snohomish Running Company
Date: Sunday, December 11, 2022
Time: Starting at 9 a.m.
Location: Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Dr, 98033
It is the 12ks of Christmas - time to get out your Santa hats and reindeer antlers! Join Snohomish Running Company in downtown Kirkland, WA, for a fun, festive, chip-timed run. The 5K run will begin at 9:25 am and the 12K run will begin at 9:00 am.
For more information, visit the event page.
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Game Night and Open House
Hosted by: Verne & Wells
Date: 3rd Fridays thru December 16, 2022
Time: 6 - 9 p.m.
Location: 11232 120th Ave NE, Suite 103, 98033
Join us at the Verne & Wells Club, the Club for Grown-up Geeks, for a night of games and geekery. Games vary from video games, board games, card games, and more!
More information is available on the event page.
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Stewardship Events with Green Kirkland Partnership
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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Polar Bear Plunge
Hosted by: Kirkland Parks & Community Services
Date: Saturday, January 7, 2022
Time: 12 – 3 p.m.
Location: Houghton Beach Park, 5811 Lake Washington Blvd, 98033
Take an icy cold plunge into Lake Washington at Kirkland's Houghton Beach! After, enjoy the festivities with music, trivia, vendor booths, clam chowder samples from Ivar's and cocoa from Kirkland Kiwanis. Register in advance at KirklandParks.net.
For more information, visit the event page.
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 Lunar New Year
Hosted by: Kirkland Parks & Community Services
Date: Sunday, January 22, 2022
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Peter Kirk Community Center, 352 Kirkland Ave, 98033
Learn about the Lunar New Year, and how it's traditionally celebrated! Enjoy activities that include crafts. food, dancing and cultural demonstrations.
For more information, visit the event page.
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