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Kirkland Events Guide

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June 2024

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Events & Festivals

Pride

Event: Community Pride Celebration 2024

Date: Friday, June 07, 2024 

Time: 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM

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

Come Out Kirkland and show your pride! All ages are invited to a family-friendly celebration of the LGBTQAI+ community. Enjoy free refreshments and get to know your community with fun entertainment and a resource fair.

Join the After Party at Moss Bay Hall (111 Central Way) after 7 p.m.

More information here. 


Juneteenth

Event: Eastside Honoring Juneteenth

Date: Saturday, June 15, 2024 

Time: 12:00 PM to 05:00 PM

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

Join us in celebrating the national holiday Juneteenth - Day of Freedom! The festival style event will feature Delbert Richardson and his Unspoken Truths American History Traveling Museum along with engaging speakers, performances, vendors, service providers, food trucks and more. More information here. 

Arts & Entertainment

Art Show

Event: Senior Art Show Opening Reception

Date: Friday, June 07, 2024 

Time: 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM

Location: Merrill Gardens, 14 Main Street South, Kirkland, 98033

Creativity is ageless! Join us for the opening of the 14th annual Senior Art Show sponsored by the Kirkland Senior Council on Friday, June 7, 2024.

The show will run from June 7 - 21, 2024.

For information on how to participate, please email scouncil@kirklandwa.gov.


Cascade Recycling

Event: Cascade Recycling Center Tour (In-Person)

Date: Friday, June 14, 2024

Time: 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM

Location: Cascade Recycling Center, 14020 NE 190th St, Woodinville, 98072

Have you ever wondered what happens to your recycling once it’s picked up? Join us on June 14th to see the state-of-the-art recycling technology in action and learn about your local recycling processes!

Attend WM’s recycling center tour and become a recycling expert! During the tour, you’ll learn what happens to your recycling when it leaves the curb, why it’s so important to Recycle Right, and more.

Recommended for ages ten and up. Hosted by WM.

Register online

Reasonable accommodations for disabled people and in-language interpretive services are available by request. Email recycle@kirklandwa.gov at least seven days before the event.


RASA DARPANA, Reflection of Emotions

Event: RASA DARPANA, Reflection of Emotions

Date: June 8, 2024

Time: 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Location: 350 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033

Arts Without Borders in partnership with Anga Kala Kathak Academy and Anga Kala Dance Company presents RASA DARPANA, Reflection of Emotions. The first half will be an exquisite depiction of 'Nava Rasa' , the nine shades of human emotions and the second half is a captivating rendition of the timeless story of Cinderella through some innovative Kathak choreography. More information here. 


Sparrow Summer

Event: Sparrow Summer Tunes 2024

Date: June 12, 2024 - August 28, 2024 

Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Wednesday

Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Location: 9736 NE 120th Pl, Kirkland, WA 98034

Price: Zone A - $20 for 2 guests / Zone B - $40 for 4 guests

Get ready to ignite your summer nights with electrifying live music at Sparrow's Summer Series! Every Wednesday, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm, join us for an unforgettable experience that'll have you singing until dusk.​

Events will be held at our Sun-Room or The Patio, depending on the weather. More information here.


Beatles Tribute Band “Good Day Sunshine” at Kirkland Urban

Event: Beatles Tribute Band “Good Day Sunshine” at Kirkland Urban

Dates: June 15, 2024

Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Price: Free

Location: 425 Urban Plaza, Kirkland, WA 98033

All you need is love – and summertime fun with classic Beatles tunes! Get ready to twist and shout on Saturday, June 15th from 12 – 2 PM as popular Beatles tribute band "Good Day Sunshine" pays homage to the Fab Four’s legendary last performance with the FREE Come Together Rooftop Concert Celebration on Kirkland Urban’s second-level mezzanine deck. Put on your best Beatle’s-inspired costume and bring the whole family for an afternoon of toe-tapping Beatles hits, free kids activities including air brush tattoos, balloon artists and Fathers ’Day crafts PLUS a VW Bus photo booth from Shutter Bus Co. and groovy giveaways!

This event is free and open to the public. More information here. 


Solstice Celebration of Music and Light

Event: Solstice Celebration of Music and Light

Dates: June 22, 2024

Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Price: $30, Youth under 16 is always free

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

Get ready for an intimate concert in celebration of the Summer Solstice.

Emma Burge (violin), Mia HyeYeon Kim (piano), and Valentyn Lysenko (bandura) will play together for only one evening to create a magical moment in time. Prepare to be delighted by their virtuosity and to witness beauty and passion!

Ukrainian bandura (a 62 string instrument of lute family) is often associated with folk music only. We will proudly present the bandura as an academic instrument that sounds wonderfully in both solo and chamber ensemble performances of classical music. As always, our music program includes something of renown composers, something of rarely performed East Central European music, and something Ukrainian. More information here. 

Food & Drink

Wednesday Market

Event: Kirkland Wednesday Market

Date: Wednesday, June 05, 2024 

Time: 03:00 PM to 07:00 PM

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

Bringing local produce and goods to downtown Kirkland all summer long! The weekly summer farmers market, located on the shore of Lake Washington, provides local farm fresh produce and flowers, artisan breads and baked goods, food trucks, wineries, and artists. More information here. 


Juanita Friday Market

Event: Juanita Friday Market

Date: June 7, 2024 - September 27, 2024 (weekly)

Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Location: 9703 NE Juanita Drive, Kirkland, WA 98034

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.

Recreation

Nami Walk

Event: NAMIWalks Washington

Date: Saturday, June 01, 2024 

Time: 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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

Come together for mental health! Join the NAMI community in celebration of the progress made towards improving the lives of people affected by mental health conditions. 

Enjoy the beautiful backdrop of Lake Washington while you get moving with a full 5K or half-distance walk. Then enjoy fun activities, speakers, refreshments, meet resource providers and learn about NAMI programs. 


Juanita Bay Tour

Event: Juanita Bay Park Tour

Date: Wednesday, June 05, 2024 

Time: 08:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Location: Juanita Bay Park, 2201 Market St, Kirkland, 98033

Juanita Bay Park offers many opportunities to view a variety of wildlife. The 110-acre park is home to songbirds, waterfowl, raptors, shorebirds, amphibians, turtles, beavers, and other small mammals.

Join Eastside Audubon Society volunteers for their monthly Bird Walk and tour of Juanita Bay Park. Tours start in the parking lot at 8 AM and occur rain or shine. Bring binoculars if you have them. Registration is not required. Children aged six and above, accompanied by an adult, are welcome.

If you prefer to do a self-guided tour, interpretive signs are located throughout the park for your convenience. More information here. 

Upcoming Events

Events

Summer Concert Series-Starting July 3

Celebrate Kirkland!- 4th of July Event

Check out July Events here.Â