Mother's Day, Rides and Races, and Entertainment

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Kirkland Events Guide

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May 2024

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Events & Festivals

Community Appreciation Night

Community Appreciation Night

Presented By: City of Kirkland

Dates: May 15, 2024

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave

You're invited!

Join us as we celebrate the amazing volunteers and boards & commissions members who make an impact in our community.

Our annual Community Appreciation Night is Wednesday, May 15 at 6 p.m. at the Kirkland Performance Center.

Join us for a night full of live performances, food and drink, and Council-presented awards recognizing all the wonderful contributions to the community in 2023. Plus, learn about opportunities for you to get involved.

Tickets are available and admission is free. Register online: https://us.openforms.com/Form/984d2f45-82e0-43ef-86ee-3fc0bd0979c9

We hope to see you there!

Spring Recycling Collection Event

Spring Recycling Collection Event

Date and Time: Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM

Location: Lake Washington Institute for Technology, 11605 132nd Ave NE, 98034 (Parking Lot)

Kirkland's recycling collection events allows residents to dispose of recyclable items that are not accepted through recycling collection services or product stewardship programs. All items collected will be reused or recycled.

Please contact us with any questions about the event.

Some items have a cost to drop off, and only cash is accepted as payment, please bring exact change. Vendor reserves the right to refuse any item deemed unacceptable or not recyclable. 

425-587-3812

recycle@kirklandwa.gov

More Information Here


7 Hills of Kirkland

7 Hills of Kirkland

Date and Time: May 27, 2024 | 07:30 AM to 02:30 PM

Location: Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza, Kirkland, 98033

The 7 Hills of Kirkland has been a beloved Memorial Day bike ride for over 20 years. The ride supports fundraising to provide housing and services to the Eastside. Join a few hundred of your closest friends and challenge yourself to complete the traditional 38-mile route. Distance too short? Then the Metric Centry 62-mile course will provide the hills your heart desires. Either way, you'll finish back at Marina Park where you can celebrate with delicious strawberry shortcake. More Information Here


Self Care

Eastside Wellness Fund Self-Care Day (DIY Candle making, bath bomb, & more)

Presented By: Eastside Wellness Fund

Date: May 25, 2024

Time: 10:30 AM to 3:45 PM

Location: Totem Lake Kirkland, 11915 124th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034

Welcome to our nonprofit Eastside Wellness Fund Self-Care Workshop!

Treat yourself to a day of self-care with Eastside Wellness Fund this Mental Health Awareness Month!

Self-care is all about nurturing your well-being and enhancing your health.

Come indulge in a day filled with fun activities, including creating your own self-care kit featuring DIY candle, bath bomb, sugar scrub, and aromatherapy lotion. Plus, enjoy light refreshments with mimosas and charcuterie cones! (Ages 21+ only)

Hurry, limited tickets available for four time-slots only (10:30am-12:00pm, 11:30am-1:00pm, 1:15pm-2:45pm, and 2:15pm-3:45pm)!

Any questions? Please feel free to contact hello@eastsidewf.org

Arts & Entertainment

Mother’s Day Promotion with Walla Walla Clothing Co. at Kirkland Urban

Mother’s Day Promotion with Walla Walla Clothing Co. at Kirkland Urban

Dates: May 1-10, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Location: 400 Urban Plaza, E120, Kirkland, WA 98033

Price: Free

Celebrate Mother's Day in style with Walla Walla Clothing Company at Kirkland Urban! From May 1-10, show your appreciation for mom with our special promotion. For every $100 purchase, you will receive a bonus $25 gift card! Shop our spring collection of chic attire, cozy loungewear, and timeless accessories to show mom just how much she means to you. More Information Here


Kirkland Urban Mother's Day

Celebrate Mother's Day Weekend at Kirkland Urban!

Presented By: Kirkland Urban

Dates: May 11, 2024

Time: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Location: 425 Urban Plaza, Kirkland, WA 98033

Price: Free

This Mother's Day weekend, Kirkland Urban invites families to join us on in celebrating all the amazing moms out there. For kids of all ages, Kirkland Urban will have free crafts, a balloon artist, and face painting fun. And as a special treat for mom, Kirkland Urban will be giving away FREE bouquets of flowers from Chou Valley Fresh with a purchase of $50 or more from any Kirkland Urban retailer (excluding QFC). 

​Kirkland Urban retailers are also putting on special events and promotions:  

​From May 1 – May 10, Walla Walla Clothing Co. is giving away a bonus $25 gift card with every $100 purchase  

​From May 2 – May 12, Lounge by Topgolf is giving away a $15 game play bonus card (to be used 5/13 – 8/21/2024) with every $50 gift card purchase  

​Urban Eyes is serving up free bubbly for shoppers on May 11 from 10am – 7pm and May 12 from 11am – 5pm  

This event is free and open to the public. More Information Here


Consonari in Concert

Consonari in Concert

Dates: May 11, 2024

Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Location: 12037 124th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034

Price: $20.00

Anna Larson (Issaquah, WA) received a BM and MM in Violin Performance from Indiana University (2019) where she studied with Grigory Kalinovsky and Austin Hartman. Other mentors have included Jan Coleman, Simon James, and Hiro David. Beginning her musical studies at a young age, Anna started with the piano, but it was a passion for the violin that led her to pursue a life of music. More Information Here


Mother’s Day Ceramics Art Sale

Mother’s Day Ceramics Art Sale

Dates: May 11-12, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Location: 620 Market Street, Kirkland, WA 98033

Price: Free & open to everyone

“Mother’s Day Ceramics Art Sale at Kirkland Arts Center”

The Mother’s Day Ceramics Art Sale is an annual event hosted by Kirkland Arts Center in its historic heritage building in downtown Kirkland, featuring an amazing variety of handmade pottery by its ceramics community.

Find unique pieces, from functional and quirky to sculptural work in every price range. All art works are one of a kind and perfect for gifting or adding character to your space. Connect with the skilled local artisans, learn about their art, and gain insight into the stories behind each creation.

This lively and fun event is open to the general public and purchases may be made via cash, check or credit card. More Information Here

Food & Drink

Seattle Coffee Gear

Free Coffee Tasting with Seattle Coffee Gear at Kirkland Urban

 

 

 

Presented By: Kirkland Urban

Dates: May 3, 2024

Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Location: 425 Urban Plaza, Kirkland, WA 98033

Price: Free

Fun is brewing at Kirkland Urban! Stop by Seattle Coffee Gear’s table in the Kirkland Urban lobby where anyone from a coffee connoisseur to a brand-new bean-fiend can try freshly made samples of Brandywine Coffee. Seattle Coffee Gear staff will be on hand to answer any pressing questions on how to make your perfect cup at home. Future tastings will be held monthly.

This event is free and open to the public. More Information Here

Recreation

Kirkland Half & 5K

Kirkland Half & 5K

Date: Sunday, May 05, 2024

Time: 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Location: Juanita Beach Park, 9703 NE Juanita Drive, Kirkland, 98034

Lace up those trainers and grab your running buddies then join us for the Kirkland Half & 5K! Enjoy one of three courses, including a Kid's Dash, which start and finish at Juanita Beach Park - a beautiful and scenic waterfront park located on the northern shores of Lake Washington.

Orca Running values Community, Conservation, and Charity. The race company has donated over $350,000 to their non-profit partners since 2018 and is the first carbon neutral race production company in Washington state! We're impressed!

More Information Here

Environmental

Don't Squish That Bug

Don't Squish That Bug! Free Natural Yard Care Class

Date and Time: May 16, 2024 | 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM

Location: Kirkland City Hall - Peter Kirk Room, 123 5th Avenue, Kirkland, 98033

Learn how to encourage beneficial creatures to live in your garden and grow healthier plants without using pesticides.

What are all those things crawling and flying around your garden, and are they dangerous?

Join garden educator Lisa Taylor, author of Your Farm in the City: An Urban-dweller’s Guide to Growing Food and Raising Animals and the Maritime Northwest Garden Guide for a hands-on lesson about insects in the garden.

This class is hosted by the City of Kirkland Storm & Surface Water Division to help keep Kirkland's creeks, lakes, and wetlands clean. More Information Here


Juanita Bay Park (East) Habitat Stewardship Day

Green Kirkland Opportunities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Join Green Kirkland for a fun day of habitat stewardship at multiple locations this month!!

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!

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*!

For general information about what to expect at Green Kirkland events visit the 'About Volunteering' page on our website at www.greenkirkland.org.

May 10, 2024 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

May 17, 2024 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

May 18, 2024 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

May 18, 2024 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

May 19, 2024 | 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

May 24, 2024 | 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

May 31, 2024 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Upcoming Events

NAMI WALKS

NAMIWalks Washington

Presented By: National Alliance on Mental Illness

Dates: June 1, 2024

Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Location: 135 Lake St S., Kirkland, WA 98033

Price:  Free

NAMIWalks participants like you don't just walk the walk. You are the walk.
NAMIWalks is about people who think nothing of giving everything - their time, their stories, their heartfelt dedication to the cause: Mental Health for All. More Information Here


Kirkland Wednesday Market

Kirkland Wednesday Market

Dates: June 5, 2024 - September 25, 2024

Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Wednesday

Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Location: 25 Lakeshore Plaza Drive, Kirkland, WA 98033

Price: Free

The Kirkland Wednesday Market is a Kirkland farmers market that features many local farmers, artists, artisans and local food producers that promotes Washington State agriculture and sustainable living.
Market hours are from 3 to 7 pm on Wednesdays from June 5 through September 25.

More Information Here


Juanita Friday Market

Juanita Friday Market

Presented By: Kirkland Parks & Community Services Department

Dates: June 7, 2024 - September 27, 2024

Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Friday

Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Location: 9703 NE Juanita Drive, Kirkland, WA 98034

Price: free

Juanita Friday Market is a Kirkland farmers market featuring a wide variety of delicious fruits, fresh local produce, prepared foods, hand-made items, and beautiful flowers all grown and produced in the state of Washington. Enjoy live music, free kids' crafts, and other special activities throughout the season. Market hours are from 3 to 7 pm on Wednesdays from June 7 through September 27.

More Information Here