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Saturday, February 28, 2026 • 2pm-4pm • 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. Activities will be held at the Peter Kirk Community Center, while performances take place at KTUB.

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.

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. 

Spring 2026 Schedule

• February 7 - Twisters (PG-13)
• March 7 - Lilo and Stitch (PG)
• April 11 - Mufasa: The Lion King (PG)

May 2026 details to come!

July 4, 2026 • 10:30 AM • 11:30 AM • 12:00 PM • Downtown Business District 

Save the date for 2026!

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 2026 Outdoor Summer Movie Series

Movies start at 6PM and 8PM. 

Schedule

Juanita Beach Park - 9703 NE Juanita Beach Dr.

July 18 

July 25 

August 1 

Heritage Park - 111 Waverly Way

August 8 

August 15

Questions? Call 425-587-3336.

August 2026 details to come! 

Volunteer to help at this event

• Volunteer applications are closed for this event, but volunteers are welcome to fill out the online volunteer application for future events.

Got questions? Email us at eparks@kirklandwa.gov or call us at 425-587-3330.

Sept 12, 2026 • 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.  

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

Check out a video of the 2023 See Spot Splash:

2026 details to come!

•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, a pickleball tournament, and a vendor marketplace. 

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.
• Complimentary bike valet parking.
• Taking public transportation? Visit KC Metro trip planner to plan your trip.

 Questions? Call 425-587-3336.

October 2026 details to come!

• 2 PM to 4 PM • Peter Kirk Community Center • 352 Kirkland Ave  

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

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

PLEASE NOTE: Parking at the Peter Kirk Community Center is limited, please use 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 • November - December • Times & Locations Vary

Kirkland Parks and Community Services warmly welcome the community to enjoy bonfires hosted by City staff that accompany Argosy Cruises' Christmas Ship Festival stops at waterfront parks.

• Sunday, November 30 at 4:35PM - O.O. Denny Park (12302 Holmes Point Dr NE)
• Saturday, December 20 at 5:35PM - Juanita Beach Park (9703 NE Juanita Dr)
• Monday, December 22 at 2:10PM - Marina Park (25 Lakeshore Plaza)

Bonfires can be canceled due to inclement weather, burn bans, etc. Please call the Bonfire Hotline for day of event updates at 425-587-3345.