Kirkland Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt
Hosted by: Kirkland Kiwanis Club
Location: Peter Kirk Park
Free to everyone!
Hundreds attend, thousands of foil covered chocolate eggs to find. Meet the Easter Bunny! Take pictures and have a great time. More information can be found here.
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Nowruz Celebration
Hosted by: Iranian Society of Washington State
This event is to celebrate Persian New Year and the first day of Spring. There will be lots of activities, especially for kids. These include face painting, balloon art, magic show. The event will also have live music, a DJ, and dancing. Authentic Persian Food will also be available for purchase. More information can be found here.
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Wheels and Reels Winter-Spring Drive-In Movies
Hosted by: Kirkland Parks and Community Services
Location: Juanita Beach Park
Enjoy a night out under the stars at Juanita Beach Park with the Spring Drive-in Movie Series.
The parking lot opens at 6:00 PM and the movie starts at 7:00 PM. $20 per vehicle, pre-registration is required.
To register, visit KirklandParks.net or call 425-587-3336. All ages welcome. Snack vendors will be on site. Event is held rain or shine - no refunds. No RV's, limos, busses, tailgating or alcohol.
- Featured Movie: Super Mario Bros (PG)
More information can be found here.
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At the Crossroads of Classical Music, Jazz, and Folk
Hosted by: Stage 7 Pianos
Location:12037 124th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034
Join for this listen-and-guess performance of works by George Gershwin, Frederic Chopin, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Myroslav Skoryk among others. The program includes jazz standards, works of pre-jazz era composers with a huge impact on jazz genre, classical music influenced by jazz, and our own variations on the themes of Ukrainian and Polish folk songs. Together in one concert we will explore different dialects of the unifying language of music that brings together cultures and people. More information can be found here.
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Parklane Gallery Presents: Featured Artists Reception
Hosted by: Parklane Gallery
Location:130 Park Lane, Kirkland, WA 98034
An artists' reception will be held featuring Forrest Goldade, Paul Price, Rob Tilley. More information can be found here.
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Young Frankenstein, The Musical!
Hosted by: Parklane Gallery
Location:10601 NE 132nd, Kirkland, WA 98034
It's Alive! Juanita High School is bringing Mel Brook's MONSTER of a musical to the stage. Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced "Fronk-en-steen") inherits his family's estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor (pronounced "Eye-gore"), and a lovely lab assistant, Inga (pronounced normally), Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors.
With such memorable tunes as "The Transylvania Mania," "He Vas My Boyfriend" and "Puttin' on the Ritz," Young Frankenstein is scientifically proven, monstrously good entertainment.
You will be dancing in your seats at Juanita Drama's Big Broadway production of Young Frankenstein! More information can be found here.
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A Duo of Flugelhorn and Piano, Featuring Pianist Bill Anschell
Hosted by: Stage 7 Pianos
Location:12037 124th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034
This season we honor Henry Mancini’s 100th birthday with new arrangements of his classic hits: Moon River, Charade, Dreamsville, Slow Hot Wind (Lujon), Pink Panther, Days of Wine and Roses, Touch of Evil, Two For The Road, Romeo & Juliet (A Time For Us), Mr. Lucky, and Peter Gunn.
Bill Anschell is a jazz pianist and composer. He has recorded seven CDs as a leader, and performed or recorded with many jazz greats. His original compositions and piano work are prominently featured on Freelon's Grammy Award-nominated recording Shaking Free (Concord Records) and her CBS recordings Heritage and Listen. His own CDs have received extensive national airplay and critical acclaim. His compositions have appeared in many films and television series, including "The West Wing," "The Wire," "Bloodline," and "NCIS: LA." You can find out more information here.
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Family Resource Market
Hosted by: The Heybrook
Location:10415 NE 37th Circle, Kirkland, WA 98033
- 20+ Local businesses to shop or gather resources for your family
- Fun activities for kids
- FREE Classes
- Giveaways
You can find out more information here.
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PopUpStoryWalk Returns to Kirkland Urban Feb 21 – March 16!
Hosted by: Kirkland Urban
Date: February 21-March 16 Daily
Location:425 Urban Plaza, Kirkland, WA 98033
PopUpStoryWalk is returning to Kirkland Urban this spring! Fox and the Bike Ride by Seattle-based author Corey R. Tabor will be available to view (and read!) for FREE at Kirkland Urban between February 21- March 16, 2024. The story begins in the lobby of the 400 Urban Plaza Building (by the blue elevators). Families are encouraged to participate any time during daylight hours. PopUpStoryWalk is a local organization committed to getting kids outside and reading and is presented in partnership with Arts of Kenmore.
About Fox and the Bike Ride
Fox and the Bike Ride is a fun-loving story of friendship and adventure for all ages that encourages the audience to continue taking chances. For more information on this book and others by Cory R. Tabor, please visit his website.
You can find out more information here.
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Chainline Brewing Company Tuesday Trivia Night
Hosted by: Chainline Brewing Company
Date: Recurring weekly on Tuesday
Location:425 Urban Plaza, Kirkland, WA 98033
Put on your thinking caps, bring your buddies, and join Chainline Brewing Company at Kirkland Urban for an evening of mind-bending questions, good times, and great beer. First and second place winners will receive gift cards to Chainline.
Up to four hours of free parking in the Kirkland Urban parking garage with validation. You can find out more information here.
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Kirkland Shamrock Run
Hosted by: Snohomish Running Company
Location:9703 NE Juanita Dr., Kirkland, WA 98034
The Kirkland Shamrock Run 5K is back and we are excited to "wear the green" on March 17th. The race will start and end at Juanita Beach Park located at 9703 NE Juanita Dr., Kirkland, WA 98034-4201. This fun, family oriented, costume wearing event is a great way to kick off the spring event season. Bring family and friends and don't forget the "green". Prizes for costumes will be awarded! More information can be found here.
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Juanita Bay Park (East) Habitat Stewardship Day
Hosted by: Green Kirkland
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 10442 Forbes Creek Drive, Kirkland, WA 98033
Join Green Kirkland for a fun day of habitat stewardship at Juanita Bay Park East!
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. At this event we may also be planting native plants. With your help, this park with have healthy and thriving natural areas for years to come! Learn more here.
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Fisk Family Park Clean Up
Hosted by: Kirkland Parks Beautification
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 212 6th Street South, Kirkland, WA 98033
Join Green Kirkland for a fun day of habitat stewardship at Juanita Bay Park East!
Join Kirkland Parks and Community Services to clean up Kirkland Parks!
Volunteers will help clean critical park areas by pitching in with tasks like mulching and weeding.
All experience levels and ages are welcome following the safety and event guidelines (see below). Tools and training are provided. Events are 100% outdoors and occur rain or shine*!
This event will be led by a Kirkland Parks Management crew member.
Learn more here.
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Live Pitch Finale - Business Pitch Competition 2024
Hosted by: City of Kirkland
Location: 350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033
Join us for the FREE Live Pitch Final for the Business Pitch Competition 2024!
Hear our local businesses pitch ideas at a chance to win money!
The Live Pitch will be judged by a panel of three judges in a competition for the grand prize awards. All contestants will be required to give their pitch in-person. Judging Criteria for Live Pitch: Winners of the competition will be announced following the live pitch event. There will be one $5,000 winner in each category: People’s Choice, Start-Up, and Expansion.
Free Tickets here.
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Nordic Meets Northwest!
Hosted by: A Capella Northwest
Location: 10601 NE 132nd St., Kirkland, WA 98034
A Celebration of American and Finland-Swedish A Cappella Music
Featuring the Historic Akademiska Sångföreningen Men's Chorus of Finland, Internationally ranked Northwest Sound Men’s Chorus and our newest chorus, Northwest Mix Chorus.
More information can be found here.
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