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Saturday, February 1, 2025 • 2 PM to 4 PM • Peter Kirk Community Center • 340 Kirkland Ave

Join us while we celebrate Lunar New Year with food, crafts, performances and more! This event is free and welcome to all ages.

PLEASE NOTE: Parking at the Peter Kirk Community Center is limited, please consider parking at the Peter Kirk Municipal Parking Garage under the Kirkland Library or street parking. Carpooling, walking, biking, or busing to the event is recommended when possible. Visit KC Metro trip planner to plan your bus trip.

July 4, 2025 • 10:30 AM • 11:30 AM • 12:00 PM • Downtown Business District 

Save the date for 2025!

Join the City of Kirkland as we come together to celebrate Kirkland’s annual 4th of July parade. Please sit or stand along our downtown business district and enjoy a family-friendly event featuring processions from local shops, dance groups, music, government representatives, and much more. Everyone is welcome. Let’s keep the tradition going!  For specific event details, visit the Celebrate Kirkland website.

Outdoor Summer Movie Series • July - August • Times & Locations Vary

Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy a free double feature!

Save the dates for our 2025 Outdoor Summer Movie Series

Movies start at 6PM and 8PM.

July dates take place at Juanita Beach Park and August dates take place at Heritage Park.

Questions? Call 425-587-3336.

Sept 6, 2025 • 10 AM to 3 PM • Peter Kirk Park • 340 Kirkland Ave • Kirkland WA

  
It's a dog's day in Kirkland! Bring Fido for a splash and play day at the Peter Kirk Pool followed by some off-leash fun at Lee Johnson Ballfield! Visit vendor booths from dog businesses, rescue groups and visit our coffee food truck! Pre-registration is highly recommended, or pay upon entering. Participating dogs must be well-behaved, and vaccinated. For complete details or to register, visit KirklandParks.net or call 425-587-3336. Registration fee will be listed in the spring of 2025. 

Click to see a gallery of photos from a previous year: https://client.pupshoot.com/seespotsplashevent/ 

Check out our 2021 See Spot Splash event video

Movie Series •  $20 • 7:00 PM • Juanita Beach Park • 9703 NE Juanita Beach Dr.

Enjoy a night out under the stars at Juanita Beach Park with our Drive-in Movie Series. The parking lot opens at 6:00 PM and the movie starts at 7:00 PM. Watch each movie on our giant LED movie screen! $20 per vehicle, pre-registration is required. To register, visit KirklandParks.net or call 425-587-3336.

All ages welcome. Event is held rain or shine - no refunds. No RV's, limos, busses, tailgating or alcohol.

Fall 2024 Schedule

• September 21 - Encanto (PG)
• October 12 - Little Women (PG)
• November 23 - The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (PG-13)

Oct 4, 2025 •11:00 AM to 4:00 PM • Juanita Beach Park • 9703 NE Juanita Dr

The Harvest Festival will feature food trucks, live music, apple cider pressing demonstrations, activities for children at the “Kids Korral”, seasonal competitions, and a vendor marketplace. 

Register your team for the cornhole tournament at kirklandparks.net - search "cornhole."

Live Music Schedule

• 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM:TBD 
• 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: TBD 

Event Parking is Limited

• Walk, Bus, Bike, Rideshare, or take the shuttle! The shuttle departs from the North Kirkland Community Center every 30 minutes starting at 11:00 AM with the last shuttle to the festival at 3:30 PM. 
• Overflow parking is also available at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church at 10021 NE 124th St, Kirkland, WA 98034.
• New this year: complimentary bike valet parking, provided by Liveable Kirkland.
• Taking public transportation? Visit KC Metro trip planner to plan your trip.

 Questions? Call 425-587-3336.

Saturday, October 26, 2024 • 2 PM to 4 PM • Peter Kirk Community Center • 352 Kirkland Ave 

Acompáñenos a celebrar el Día de los Muertos para recordar a nuestros familiares antepasados, y disfrutar actividades tradicionales, comida, música, y más.

Join us to celebrate Día de los Muertos as we remember our loved ones, enjoy traditional activities, food, music, and more. 

PLEASE NOTE: Parking at the Peter Kirk Community Center is limited, please consider parking at the Peter Kirk Municipal Parking Garage under the Kirkland Library or street parking. Carpooling, walking, biking, or busing to the event is recommended when possible. Visit KC Metro trip planner to plan your bus trip.

Community Bonfires • December • Times & Locations Vary

The community is invited to enjoy bonfires that accompany Argosy Cruises' Christmas Ship Festival stops at selected waterfront parks. 

2024 Schedule:

• Wednesday, December 18: Marina Park - 5:00 PM to 5:20 PM
• Friday, December 20: O.O. Denny Park - 8:30 PM to 8:50 PM
• Sunday, December 22: Juanita Beach Park - 2:35 PM to 2:55 PM

Note: bonfires can be canceled due to inclement weather, burn bans, etc. Call the Bonfire Hotline for day of updates at 425-587-3345.

Together Creating a Great Community

The City of Kirkland offers a wide variety of events and programs that reflect the incredible quality of life we enjoy. Many of these events are only possible with the partnership of local businesses, corporations, and organizations that support the community. We invite you to partner with us in collaboration and promotion of your business through sponsorship.

View our 2023-2024 Sponsorship Guide:Sponsorship Guide(PDF, 4MB)

Sponsoring supports the community you live, work, and play in and allows for a truly unique marketing opportunity. These benefits stretch out for many months using several platforms, including digital, print, and social media. The best part of sponsorship is engaging directly with customers and promoting your brand while showing community support.

We have so many great events, each offering various levels of benefit. Together, our success helps to create a stronger, healthier community where -everyone feels welcome and included.

Questions? Call us at 425-587-3330 or email us at eparks@kirklandwa.gov.